[Batty]

I have just purchased a Musical Fidelity X-Can v3 and think it's time to upgrade my faithful HD414s, but have been out of head-Fi for a while as my Copland has no headphone socket.

Looking to spend around $300, so looking for suggestions

Thanks

 

[highrolller]

Maybe something like the AKG K550? 

 

[ethan7000]

Music preferences? Open/closed?

 

[Batty]

I listen to most music but prefer classic rock. either open or closed but not in-ear

 

[MalVeauX]

I listen to most music but prefer classic rock. either open or closed but not in-ear

 
Heya,
 
Audiotechnica AD900X
AKG Q701, K702
Sennheiser HD598
Sennheiser HD600
Hifiman HE-300
Philips Fidelio X1
Beyer DT880 PRO
Beyer DT990 PRO
 
Shure SRH940
Mr Speakers Mad Dogs with Alpha Pads
AudioTechnica A900X
AudioTechnica A1000X
Beyer DT770 PRO
 
Very best,

 

[Batty]

How do the Allessandros rate?

 

[fateicon]

I've been to a Can Jam, Chi Unifi, and heard a lot at stores. I tend to prefer closed headphones most of the time. Even after hearing just about all the most expensive flagships. My favorite right now is this Yamaha Pro 400 that I sorta gambled on. I've left a lot of detailed comments about them in various threads. The Amperiors and K550s are other favs of mine. For open phones I only really listen to my K701. My RS-1, HF2, HD 558,and DT990 barely get used. It's not because they suck or anything. I'm just not big on open phones in general. 

 

[Batty]

I ended up going for the Q701 in black