Looking for a headphone with good soundstage
Jan 31, 2021 at 9:59 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 8

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I currently own Sundara, HD600 and 6XX. Please recommend me a headphone with a wider soundstage then what I own under $1000. Looking for new not used.
Amps: Fiio K5 Pro and
Darkvoice tube amp

I listen to rock, metal, blues, rap, hip hop, EDM
 
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Jan 31, 2021 at 12:27 PM Post #2 of 8
Why not go used? A used HD800 would be one of the best bargains if you're mainly looking for one of, if not the best performing head stage under 1k.
 
Jan 31, 2021 at 8:03 PM Post #3 of 8
I currently own Sundara, HD600 and 6XX. Please recommend me a headphone with a wider soundstage then what I own under $1000. Looking for new not used.
Sounds like an easy task.
Go for tje AKG K712 (Pro) and be happy. :)
Save your funds for a warm sounding headamp.


Hard to give a proper recommendation without knowing your source gear and the genres you're listening to.
May you tell us more about your listening habits pls? :wink:
 
Jan 31, 2021 at 8:30 PM Post #4 of 8
Sounds like an easy task.
Go for tje AKG K712 (Pro) and be happy. :)
Save your funds for a warm sounding headamp.


Hard to give a proper recommendation without knowing your source gear and the genres you're listening to.
May you tell us more about your listening habits pls? :wink:
Sure. I just modified my first post
 
Jan 31, 2021 at 9:46 PM Post #5 of 8
I currently own Sundara, HD600 and 6XX. Please recommend me a headphone with a wider soundstage then what I own under $1000. Looking for new not used.
Amps: Fiio K5 Pro and
Darkvoice tube amp

I listen to rock, metal, blues, rap, hip hop, EDM
I have the Sundara, HD6XX and the AKG 702. Of the three, the AKG 702 has the best soundstage. I power these with the Emotiva BassX A-100. I listen to classic rock and of the three headphones that I have I enjoy the Sundaras the best with the 6XXs right behind. I find the 702s to be bright and detailed but lacking in bass.
 
Jan 31, 2021 at 10:46 PM Post #7 of 8
Since you already have good headphones and amps, just get something like Redscape or Out of Your Head software for a more convincing soundstage than even the HD800S.
 
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Feb 2, 2021 at 9:34 PM Post #8 of 8
If you're only looking for soundstage and would like to save some $, I would recommend something from the ath-ad 1000x or even the 700x. From what I've read the soundstage is exceptional but everything else is a bit "meh."
 

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