Riku540
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That’s just a little more trouble than I was hoping to go through. Remember, I’m only looking to fill in the gap; not make a real purchase yet.
Originally Posted by grasshpr If you can wait a bit, you can probably find an SR80 for that price used around here. Its a wonderful set of cans. |
Originally Posted by Riku540 Also, I know it's difficult with entry-level products, but I want to try and avoid color as much as possible. |
Originally Posted by sionghchan For all those who are pimping Grados, these are definitely coloured! Not in a bad way for those who are into rock ... but still coloured. My take is, you will do MUCH better with the HD280Pro if you are looking for a neutral pair of cans and for $68...you CANNOT go wrong with it.. |
Originally Posted by Riku540 Ah, thank you. If this is true then that cuts Grado from the list. So are Grado's really a colored flavor? How much better are Senns in this area? I know I must be giving everyone a hard time here, but I would like to keep thanking all of you for supporting me and helping me make a difficult decision. |
Originally Posted by sionghchan No worries. Well, you have to becareful here. Not the entire Senns line is neutral. Even when you start looking at the HD580/600/650 line, they are pretty good, but even the 650 has a touch of boosted bass. What I've heard is that HD497 is also slightly inaccurate though probably more fun than the HD280Pro. Due to HD280Pro being built for the Professionals (e.g. recording engineers etc...) they are very flat (neutral, or in other words, non-coloured). However, they are not very fun cans if you are looking at thumping bass or a large sounstage. What you get with the HD280Pro is dead accuracy and VERY detailed (for that price) but everything sounds very tight and to some people unmusical and too analytical. It really depends on what you like...when I used my brother's HD280Pro, I hear lots of things, certainly lots more compared to my MS1s or SR60. However, to my ears, they are not as "fun" but accurate as hell.. Hope this helps.. SH |
Originally Posted by Blasyrkh are you really sure that 280 are neutral flat cans!? i've seen the frequency graph on headroom, it's really scary... |
Originally Posted by sionghchan To my ears, they really do seem very flat. In fact, it sounds flatter than my hd580... That's all I can go by...didn't do any scientific tests or anything.. |
Originally Posted by Blasyrkh are you really sure that 280 are neutral flat cans!? i've seen the frequency graph on headroom, it's really scary... |
Originally Posted by kukyfrope Stuff like Aphex Twin and most Armin van Buuren tracks sound like I've always wanted them to sound. |