[sideways]

...something that is fairly neutral but more likely a tad mid forward...transparency is the key for low volume listening...black background...

Is there something planar that would work?? Only asking because I've owned Magnepan's before and they were wonderful at lower volumes!!

Thanks!!

 

[GREQ]

I've always found that planars 'open up' at normal to moderately high volumes. Probably need a very beefy amp for low-volume listening(?).
I havn't owned any modern planars (most modern I own is HE-500), so maybe the newest ones are better.
Hopefully someone else can chime in.

I generally prefer studio monitor type headphone for low volumes. They usually have tonnes of detail and are designed for clarity and long hours of use, and are almost always closed-backs so low-volumes don't get interrupted by other quiet noises around you.

But if you really want 'mid forward' Panasonic HD10 is just about the most mid-forward headphone around.
However the janky mid-range isn't everyone's taste as it's extremely coloured/non-linear.

 

[HBen]

stax would be my best guess/advice

 

[Me x3]

...something that is fairly neutral but more likely a tad mid forward...transparency is the key for low volume listening...black background...

The AKG K812 should work very well.

 

[bmateijsen]

May I ask why you would like to listen at a low volume?

 

[sideways]

May I ask why you would want to listen at loud volumes ?? LOL!!

Seriously though... I'm getting up there in years... I've had damage done from my younger days... I don't need to have music played loud in order to enjoy

Thanks everyone for the suggestions!! Appreciated!!

FYI...I recently bought a pair of modded Fostex's which I just sold yesterday... they had to be cranked pretty good in order to make them sing... I was a tad disappointed...

 

[HBen]

well as you wrote in your first post yourself:
transparancy is the key to low volume listening.
Guess you'd be happy with pretty much any pair of Stax or electrostats in general.
Also HD800 works well for low volume.

 

[sideways]

I'm pretty sure it was in the 80's when I last heard Stax... there is a local dealer... going to have to make a appointment I guess !!

 

[god-bluff]

Grado headphones are specifically designed to be used at low volumes. People who listen too loudly get the wrong impression. I don't have a pair currently but my last pair had some info on the box to that effect. The GS1000 is often said to excel at low levels.

I like my Musical Fidelity headphones to listen quietly l. Despite being closed back I can hear what is happening in the house particularly at night. They are also ultra precise and detailed, and on the brighter side which I think helps

 

[PurpleAngel]

...something that is fairly neutral but more likely a tad mid forward...transparency is the key for low volume listening...black background...
Is there something planar that would work?? Only asking because I've owned Magnepan's before and they were wonderful at lower volumes!!
Thanks!!

Massdrop (Fostex) T-X0 headphones.
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-fostex-t-x0-planar-magnetic-headphones

 

[Seisei]

The Shure SRH1540 is very good at low listening levels, maybe u should try it.

 

[serman005]

Electrostatics in general would be my choice.

 

[i20bot]

Loving the Hifiman Ananda at low volume.

 

[sideways]

Thanks everyone!!

I'm going to be checking out some Grado's and Stax this weekend

 

[HBen]

sounds cool - let us know how it turned out