[nhancakes]

I listen to music pretty much only from my marantz2230 and infinity ss2002 bookshelves, but i'm looking to try out some cans. It'll save me some trouble of transporting speakers and stands down to my place at college too.

Would prefer to use my Marantz 2230's headphone out. I tend to like the Grado sound since I tried out the sr-60s last year. i enjoyed them for a while, but eventually returned them (thank you headroom) because they got fatiguing to listen to with it's straight forward presentation, and I tend to listen to music for hours and hours at a time. So I'm looking for something that's rockin similar to grado, not as fatiguing and some good soundstaging (sound leaking not an issue).

I would like for it to go well with my Marantz(that or unamped). I'm not trying to build the be all end all music system here (i'm only 20). I'd rather be spending more on records than equipment. 300 is the max im willing to spend.

I listen to a lot of vinyls and a wide range of music: bebop/hardbop, metal, rock, indie and acoustic, hip hop. Some Taylor Swift too for good measure.

Sources: Pioneer PL518 w/ Grado Black
Laptop w/ FLAC using just a mini to RCA into the Marantz (sounds good enough for me to avoid buying a DAC). Will mostly use the vinyl set up though.

Any suggestions?

 

[1Time]

You're sure you won't be needing closed headphones so external sounds don't bother you and the sound leaking out doesn't bother anyone near by?

 

[nhancakes]

yeah, i'll be having my own room.

And i'll only be listening from the comfort of my own room anyway. I dont listen to music out on the go.

 

[dweaver]

How about ATH-AD700 or AD900, I have read they are somewhat Grado-ish but are not as fatiguing and good for more general use. I am using AD700 now and personally do not find them fatiguing at all.

 

[nhancakes]

ill look those up. Looks to be at a pretty good price.

 

[1Time]

Comfortable, open, rockin' headphones with bass and sound stage from a vintage Marantz...

 

[nhancakes]

Audio-Technica ATH-AD700 Open-air dynamic audiophile headphones |BeachCamera.com

85 dollars for the pair?? :O!! Very tempting! Will hold back from pulling the trigger if anyone has another suggestion

 

[1Time]

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Originally Posted by nhancakes /img/forum/go_quote.gif 85 dollars for the pair?? :O!! Very tempting! Will hold back from pulling the trigger if anyone has another suggestion

I suggest searching Head-Fi for "AD700" and reading up a bit before pulling any triggers.

 

[nhancakes]

yeah, i've been clicking through the appreciation thread for them here. maybe spending too much time in that thread.

 

[nhancakes]

hm how would a pair of dt880 fair coming from the headphone out of my marantz 2230. would that be a good enough amp for it for now or do would it be begging for something better?