Hi,
Currently I'm using Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro (80 Ohm) and Custom Studio as main headphones at work.
Paired with Creative E5 on PC and iBasso DX50 at home / mobile use.
I really like how they perform from the price I paid for them ($120-150) - they sound great, VERY comfortable (I can keep them on my head for almost a full day without any issues). The only problem is - they are not portable, so on the road or not in the office I don't have same sound.
What's in my player - jazz (mostly), rock (art rock, doom) and electronica (DnB). Bad (or good?) for me - I need a neutral sounding, anything else I can fine-tune with EQ (which I never do, though).
So, I started to look for the "compared" sound and comfort (which is very important to me) in the in-ear headphones ocean. What I already have:
- Brainwavz R3 (dual-driver, first revision): they seem to be fine in mids and highs, but lack in lows (not to tell there is no bass at all, but not enough compared to Beyers). Also - they are uncomfortable.
- Klipsch X11: (X12i use the same driver) very comfortable, lows are fine, but highs are missing... X20i seem to be ok, but they are $500+ MSRP, which I don't seem to accept for the accessory that can be easily lost or damaged (cable)...
As you can see, I'm not satisfied yet, so I'm still in search for the optimal solution.
My criteria:
What's in my short list:
Beyerdynamic iDX 200 iE / iDX 160 iE
Same manufacturer, possibly compared sound; price range seem to be OK
Sony MDR-EX750 (corded version, no BT, and no NC)
Claimed to be hi-res headphones, fit into my price range
Pioneer SE-СX8
Surprisingly, I can get them for under $100, claimed to be great, but not enough reviews.
ONKYO E700M
Looks to be nice and comfortable, reviews are confusing - some say they are mediocre, some say - great.
Audio-Technica ATH-CKR70 - not so good feedback from reviews, CKR90 are better and have detachable cable, but are a bit off the budget.
Sennheiser Momentum M2 - off the list due to bad build quality and cable issues after just a few months of use (based on Amazon reviews).
Well... I hope I provided good enough info to help with good recommendation.
Did anyone had DT770 and any of the listed earphones to compare? I know the sound quality is very subjective, but having a starting point is good to see what I already have and what I've already selected.
Many thanks in advance...
Currently I'm using Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro (80 Ohm) and Custom Studio as main headphones at work.
Paired with Creative E5 on PC and iBasso DX50 at home / mobile use.
I really like how they perform from the price I paid for them ($120-150) - they sound great, VERY comfortable (I can keep them on my head for almost a full day without any issues). The only problem is - they are not portable, so on the road or not in the office I don't have same sound.
What's in my player - jazz (mostly), rock (art rock, doom) and electronica (DnB). Bad (or good?) for me - I need a neutral sounding, anything else I can fine-tune with EQ (which I never do, though).
So, I started to look for the "compared" sound and comfort (which is very important to me) in the in-ear headphones ocean. What I already have:
- Brainwavz R3 (dual-driver, first revision): they seem to be fine in mids and highs, but lack in lows (not to tell there is no bass at all, but not enough compared to Beyers). Also - they are uncomfortable.
- Klipsch X11: (X12i use the same driver) very comfortable, lows are fine, but highs are missing... X20i seem to be ok, but they are $500+ MSRP, which I don't seem to accept for the accessory that can be easily lost or damaged (cable)...
As you can see, I'm not satisfied yet, so I'm still in search for the optimal solution.
My criteria:
- comfort for long use, not bulky, using in the flight often enough.
- sound compared to DT770 (or better),
- build quality (solid housing, detachable cable as a plus, prefer not L-shaped plug, I don't want to buy another set every ear) and
- price up to $200 (anything on sale for this price is welcomed too).
What's in my short list:
Beyerdynamic iDX 200 iE / iDX 160 iE
Same manufacturer, possibly compared sound; price range seem to be OK
Sony MDR-EX750 (corded version, no BT, and no NC)
Claimed to be hi-res headphones, fit into my price range
Pioneer SE-СX8
Surprisingly, I can get them for under $100, claimed to be great, but not enough reviews.
ONKYO E700M
Looks to be nice and comfortable, reviews are confusing - some say they are mediocre, some say - great.
Audio-Technica ATH-CKR70 - not so good feedback from reviews, CKR90 are better and have detachable cable, but are a bit off the budget.
Sennheiser Momentum M2 - off the list due to bad build quality and cable issues after just a few months of use (based on Amazon reviews).
Well... I hope I provided good enough info to help with good recommendation.
Did anyone had DT770 and any of the listed earphones to compare? I know the sound quality is very subjective, but having a starting point is good to see what I already have and what I've already selected.
Many thanks in advance...
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