most detailed headphones

[ssingh0]

What are the most detailed headphones - I want to listen to classical piano. The etymotic er4s?

 

[nichifanlema]

the MOST detailed HEADPHONE, is I suppose, some electrostatic headphone
such as Orpheus or Omega II maybe??

I am not into Ety's so I dunno about them

besides, I don't consider them as Headphones....

 

[Thaddy]

I havent' heard too many cans, but I own the ER4S's and they are pretty damn detailed. Mention them anywhere in this forum and I'm sure someone will end up saying that too. My vote goes to the ER4S's

 

[ssingh0]

wow IOI those things are expensive

I, in contrast, am i starving college student; yet without degree or job potential. When I think of my pricetag and your response I feel envious. Please be more considerate .)

(yes, I sold my other eye for tuition)

 

[commando]

Sennheiser 280 Pro are very detailed for cheap cans - around $70. Cd3000 is better but costs $400 or more. A900 are in between and cost $210.

The small amount of listening i've done with the Sennheiser HDxxx series has impressed me too.

 

[-VT]

HD650?

 

[ampgalore]

ecost is having a sale on the HD580 for $130. Great for piano music.

 

[Thaddy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ampgalore ecost is having a sale on the HD580 for $130. Great for piano music.

That was going to be me second suggestion

You can't pass that up, what a great deal!

 

[Zanth]

I have read the impressions of lots of folks who have owned the Omega II's and the Ety 4 series and state Ety's have more microresolution. So perhaps there is your answer? For close mic'd piano...you should have no other than the 4's.

 

[ampgalore]

ER4S doesn't do bass all that well, it probably can't reproduce realistic piano sound.

 

[ssingh0]

ecost hd580 is reconditioned. Is it better to buy a used from a head-fi seller?

 

[Zanth]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ampgalore ER4S doesn't do bass all that well, it probably can't reproduce realistic piano sound.

Actually it does bass very well, fast accurate. Since a piano is not an upright double bass nor a pipe organ nor a timpani, I'm certain he will find that the mid range will be accurate and highly resolving, and what low end he hears will be spot on. If he needs an elevated bass, he can go with the 4P's. But then, what do I know...I've only owned them for 2 years, but I guess some folks have taste and don't want blaring boomy bass.

 

[Zanth]

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Originally Posted by ssingh0 ecost hd580 is reconditioned. Is it better to buy a used from a head-fi seller?

I suppose it depends on you and the price of the unit. In the first instance, it may have a warranty which may appeal to you. In the second instance the price may be cheaper and/or the phone practically new. Know that reconditioned units are usually brought up to spec...so they are in essense new.

 

[wallijonn]

K1000.

Of course.

 

[Shang-Ti Chen]

UE 10 Pro may be the new king and more detailed than ER-4P/S. R-10 seems to be top detailed too. I wonder which is more detailed?