Garraty
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Hey all,
Unfortunately, my headphone needs have shifted and I'm moving out from my single dorm into one with a roommate, so I'm selling off my HD 598's.
With the money from selling the HD 598's and some spare cash, I should have enough to get a good pair of closed headphones for about $200. I'm willing to spend a bit more than that (budget: $150-$250) but not too much over; the headphones should be pretty comfortable and fairly adjustable with large pads(I have a big head and ears).
I'm looking for a fairly neutral over-ear closed-back headphone (so no Audio-Technica,
) with a fairly airy soundstage (for a closed-back). They should have tight yet punchy bass (not overwhelming) with realistic, slightly forward mids (reproduce vocals well) that are good with both male and female vocalists (HD 600?) and slightly sparkly treble (a bit north of neutral). In case this is necessary, I listen to mostly acoustic, alternative/indie rock, twee pop, electronica, hip hop and some classical and jazz, so the headphones should do all genres fairly well (except for perhaps metal).
Looking around, I found the SoundMAGIC HP100 to fit all my requirements (just don't like how the cups are easily scratched) but I also found the Beyerdynamic DT770 to be an interesting option (though I'm looking for a headphone with more of a warmer, airier, DT880-like sound signature, it seems). I'm looking for any recommendations and/or advice on the subject, so feel free to give your own experiences with said headphones (or your own) or just recommend a pair.
Thanks!
Unfortunately, my headphone needs have shifted and I'm moving out from my single dorm into one with a roommate, so I'm selling off my HD 598's.
I'm looking for a fairly neutral over-ear closed-back headphone (so no Audio-Technica,
Looking around, I found the SoundMAGIC HP100 to fit all my requirements (just don't like how the cups are easily scratched) but I also found the Beyerdynamic DT770 to be an interesting option (though I'm looking for a headphone with more of a warmer, airier, DT880-like sound signature, it seems). I'm looking for any recommendations and/or advice on the subject, so feel free to give your own experiences with said headphones (or your own) or just recommend a pair.
Thanks!