[LnxPrgr3]

I have and love the HD 595, and it's great at home; however, I need something more useful in a cube farm (so, noise blocking and not so leaky).

Right now, I'm looking at the Senn EH 350, Denon AH-D1001K, and the AKG K 81 DJ. From what I've read, the AKG may be a little too bassy though (then again, I put up with the Bose QC2 until they broke).

Nice, detailed highs would definitely be a plus. Also, I'd be willing to try an IEM, but I don't know where to start with them at all.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

 

[UtzY]

How about RP-21? I think (I heard from others here on head-fi, but I do not know) it would fit. EQUATION AUDIO :: Beyond Equal

 

[santiclaws]

I haven't heard the RP-21, but owned the RP-22X which I traded for an HD595 because I needed an open phone. I liked it a lot and would recommend it. Very nice sounding can.

 

[captian73]

inmy persoanl experience i've yet to come across a pair of closed headphones that sound as smooth as the HD595's. I would advise the HD25-1's but they are a bit forward sounding.

 

[LnxPrgr3]

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Originally Posted by UtzY /img/forum/go_quote.gif How about RP-21? I think (I heard from others here on head-fi, but I do not know) it would fit. EQUATION AUDIO :: Beyond Equal

There's a vague chance a local place may actually have those! I will have to see if I can check them out.

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Originally Posted by santiclaws /img/forum/go_quote.gif I haven't heard the RP-21, but owned the RP-22X which I traded for an HD595 because I needed an open phone. I liked it a lot and would recommend it. Very nice sounding can.

Equation Audio's site implies these are bassier than the RP-21. How heavy was the bass on the RP-22X?

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Originally Posted by captian73 /img/forum/go_quote.gif inmy persoanl experience i've yet to come across a pair of closed headphones that sound as smooth as the HD595's. I would advise the HD25-1's but they are a bit forward sounding.

All I can say is, I'm definitely happy to be keeping the 595's as well

Those things have already spoiled me.

 

[Coop47]

I'm sure others here have better/more experienced ears, but I have the HD595 for general listening, but use the HD280 on planes and when I can't sleep. They don't leak in or out, and while they're not as enjoyable as the 595s, but I don't consider them a huge downgrade.

 

[LnxPrgr3]

Elsewhere I'm also reading the ATH-ES7 might be a good choice.

The RP-21 looks nice, but I've read the highs can be a little strange sounding (I see them described as "chalky" or "hissy"). This is one situation where I really wish I could try before I buy

Of course, it wouldn't be hard to beat the MDR-V600 I'm using at work now...