[KlarkKentThe3rd]

Seeing how I spent what I had on what I own now, the only thing left is to dream and speculate.
 
Exploring this really nice site (https://soundcloud.com/sonic-sense-pro-audio) I found that MDR V6 is among the best 100 dollar closed cans that reproduce all frequencies pretty much perfectly. So, I started to wonder: are there more models like that, in the same price category?
 
Again, I cannot buy anything right now, so this is purely to gain knowledge.
 
P.S. I had an ATH M40x for about a month, but returned it because they were too "dry" for me, not even touching the distortion.

 

[metal571]

The V6 is very harsh and I don't recommend it for listening to music, but it is an important and useful tool for monitoring as its midrange timbre is extremely accurate but it is overemphasized a lot. The M40x you probably didn't like because the treble is very artificial sounding. Something in between the V6 sound and a smoother can would be the SRH440. Its only fault is the ringing at 4k which causes them to sound harsh at higher volumes. Quite an analytical sound if you are tending towards the sound sig of the V6.

 

[McPatD]

Sorry you didn't like the M40X. I use mine at work with the E10 Fiio and I love it. Agreed, The Shure SRH440 is excellent at that price point too. We're talking $100 headphones here and pound for pound both are great values.

 

[metal571]

Also the NVX XPT100 sits in this price range.

 

[zunehdrocks]

Seeing how I spent what I had on what I own now, the only thing left is to dream and speculate.

Exploring this really nice site (https://soundcloud.com/sonic-sense-pro-audio) I found that MDR V6 is among the best 100 dollar closed cans that reproduce all frequencies pretty much perfectly. So, I started to wonder: are there more models like that, in the same price category?

Again, I cannot buy anything right now, so this is purely to gain knowledge.

P.S. I had an ATH M40x for about a month, but returned it because they were too "dry" for me, not even touching the distortion.

What headphones have you tried and liked?

 

[KlarkKentThe3rd]

What headphones have you tried and liked?

Only the ones I ended up on, Grado SR80e. Everything that came before was inferior.
 
I wish there was an affordable pair of closed ones with a neutral response and detailed and warm sound.

 

[zunehdrocks]

Only the ones I ended up on, Grado SR80e. Everything that came before was inferior.

I wish there was an affordable pair of closed ones with a neutral response and detailed and warm sound.

Warm and neutral are a bit contradictory. I think you're looking for a little bit of a v shape.
The ath m50, shure srh440/840, and donscorpio dolphin would all fit.

 

[KG Jag]

CAL!

 

[KlarkKentThe3rd]

  CAL!

That one was in my wish list, but I found out it had poor muddy bass, and deleted them from the list.

Warm and neutral are a bit contradictory. I think you're looking for a little bit of a v shape.
The ath m50, shure srh440/840, and donscorpio dolphin would all fit.

I don't know what meaning of "warm" you prefer, but that is not what I meant. Warm for me is the opposite of dry. It's a realistic sound, that sounds like real life. I found M40x extremely dry, and that's why I returned them.

 

[zunehdrocks]

That one was in my wish list, but I found out it had poor muddy bass, and deleted them from the list.
I don't know what meaning of "warm" you prefer, but that is not what I meant. Warm for me is the opposite of dry. It's a realistic sound, that sounds like real life. I found M40x extremely dry, and that's why I returned them.

http://www.head-fi.org/a/describing-sound-a-glossary
Does this have the definition of dry you're looking for?

 

[H20Fidelity]

I agree on the SRH440 or 840, I'm a long time fan of MDR-V6, closest I found (and to some degree an improvement) is the Shure SHR440. Better mid-range, slightly thicker but keeping that crisp tonality the Sony have.

 

[KlarkKentThe3rd]

http://www.head-fi.org/a/describing-sound-a-glossary
Does this have the definition of dry you're looking for?

The definitions of those terms sound like they were written by lawyers. Completely disagree with the definition of warm.
 
 

I agree on the SRH440 or 840, I'm a long time fan of MDR-V6, closest I found (and to some degree an improvement) is the Shure SHR440. Better mid-range, slightly thicker but keeping that crisp tonality the Sony have.

Thank you.
 
 
 
I see at least a few people agree on V6. I am a full time student, and aside from buying three expensive headphones within the last two years, I cannot really afford to buy an expensive pair to "check out". I rely almost entirely on Head-Fi recommendations and SSPA sound sample library.

 

[KG Jag]

 

  CAL!

That one was in my wish list, but I found out it had poor muddy bass, and deleted them from the list.
 
...

 
Can't say that I agree, especially for a can in this price range.  See:

 
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/creative-aurvana-live-classic-reincarnate-page-2

 

[KlarkKentThe3rd]

   
Can't say that I agree, especially for a can in this price range.  See:
 
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/creative-aurvana-live-classic-reincarnate-page-2

I meant the texture and stereo separation, according to many reviewers.
 
Plus, I already placed Koss SP 330 on my "maybe buy later" list. If Pro4S turns out to be as flat as advertised, it may end up as a good replacement for V6.

 

[zunehdrocks]

I meant the texture and stereo separation, according to many reviewers.

Plus, I already placed Koss SP 330 on my "maybe buy later" list. If Pro4S turns out to be as flat as advertised, it may end up as a good replacement for V6.

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