[pizlo]

Hi all, To start out I'm not completely new to headphones. About a year ago I got a pair of denon 1001's cable modded em and really liked them. My uses are mainly portable cans for school and such, ipod, no amp. The problem with the denons was a year of constant use wore em out. both the cups have snapped off at least once and they are beyond repair now. The search was on agian, and I got a pair of rewired hd 25's. mainly for their renowned quality and durability.

Now a few months later I;m looking again, for a few reasons. The Hd25's are very flat and I've grown to dislike that really, I think a bit more color or "fun" in the phones suites me better. I like when my music is lively and bright, not when its perfectly flat and balanced. Also they aren't very comfy

Also the denons would fatigue my ears afer a few hours, any open cans, (including grado's) I can have much louder and get no fatigue, the 25's make my ears ache in less than 30 mins at medium volumes, I think its because they are so small and so isolated. Sooooooooo I've had thoughts about getting a second pair of denons, but I assume they will wear out aswell, beyers (DT770 Pro) have come to mind, but they would be unamped, are they "fun" unamped or should I look elsewhere?

As always any comments apriciated, cheers.

 

[Magnumxl711]

I'd recommend to you the ATH-M50, very comfy and very bright. As for the DT-770 i always felt them to be too laid back, and i found them to be boring but i am sure a lot of people would disagree.

 

[tdogzthmn]

what about some nice IEMs?

 

[kmhaynes]

Alessandro MS-1i. Fun, colored toward upper mids, lively, but not too fatiguing. And great detailed sound. With the stock pads, they are very comfortable. Just over $100 USD.

 

[AmanGeorge]

Grados are definitely lively and bright rather than flat and balanced, and certainly colored towards being fun, especially if you listen to a lot of rock. These will probably be your best bet.

 

[roker]

Quote:

Originally Posted by AmanGeorge /img/forum/go_quote.gif Grados are definitely lively and bright rather than flat and balanced, and certainly colored towards being fun, especially if you listen to a lot of rock. These will probably be your best bet.

The funny thing about Grados is they shine with Rock (no doubt about that), but I find they're still great for listening to other genres as well (electronic and hip hop).

With the right amp, the bass can come alive and they suddenly become more fun with everything.

 

[moogoob]

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Originally Posted by roker /img/forum/go_quote.gif (electronic and hip-hop)

Infected Mushroom on a pair of 325is= fast, detailed, complicated and amazing. Bjork, the Knife, Nine Inch Nails etc. are all fantastic on Grados.

 

[pizlo]

I guess I didn't make it clear that because I use em at school they have to be closed

I have a pair of grado 125's to use at home and I love em to death. EIMS were a thought, but I have rather sensitive ears, and they would have to be in and out quite frequently witch I've heard is a real pain. Thanks

 

[ipodlover77]

im going to put my hand up for some ms1