[poikkeus]

I really, really like the HD800 - and have no intention of selling them. However, I'm looking for headphones that will give me a "fun," energetic sound.

Among the competitors so far?

1. Denon AH-7000, 7200:
I don't like headphones with flabby bass, but these are said to deliver bass with power - while keeping a certain amount of definition.

2. Beyerdynamic DT-1770:
I read good things about the balance of bass and treble, but I've also learned about "loose drivers." I've owned and enjoyed the DT-880, but never their closed phones.

3. Fostex TH-900
These look promising, but they're a bit more expensive than I want.

I'm aiming for a price around or under $500. Any suggestions?

 

[FastAndClean]

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-fostex-tr-x00-ebony-headphones

 

[poikkeus]

Thanks for the fast recommendation on the Massdrop phones. I did some research, and also discovered that used versions of these phones are going for very good prices ($315-425).

 

[SonyFan121]

The Fostex TH-X00 Purpleheart falls within your budget, definitely a top contender for powerful, deep bass but also accurate. In fact any of the old Denon AH-D headphones (AH-D5000, 2000 and 7000) and any of the Fostex TH-X/TR-X provide the kind of sound you are looking for. But the TH-X00 Purple Heart is definitely the one with the best quality of bass, from all the one's i've heard.

 

[Whazzzup]

th900, its what i have. don't settle on less from fostex, the 800S is sufficiently acute you want as much from the recessed mids that 900 will offer.

 

[forcepsmajor]

When I had a pair of LCD2Cs I thought they were a really nice contrast to the HD 800, very different in terms of staging, recessed trebles, really great linear bass

 

[serman005]

ZMF Classic

 

[blackdragon87]

yeah, maybe the lcd 2c or fostex ebony

 

[FullBlownEargasam]

Not sure if I am allowed to do this but I am possibly selling the sound you are looking for. Look for the Lawton Tr-x00 in the for sale page and let me know if you are interested.