[numbskull]

So, i am getting my first can. I am sure you guys can give me some recs. I own an etymotic ER-4P, and i am looking for one with similar sound signature. Budget is $100~200. I am not getting an amp for now, and comfort is a must. Musical taste varies, as i like many genres, but rock is the main thing.

I've done some research, and i am considering Sennheiser 555/595 and 280, Denon D1000 and grado SR60. I prefer open headphones also. Thanks in advance, waiting for replies.

 

[s1rrah]

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Originally Posted by numbskull /img/forum/go_quote.gif So, i am getting my first can. I am sure you guys can give me some recs. I own an etymotic ER-4P, and i am looking for one with similar sound signature. Budget is $100~200. I am not getting an amp for now, and comfort is a must. Musical taste varies, as i like many genres, but rock is the main thing. I've done some research, and i am considering Sennheiser 555/595 and 280, Denon D1000 and grado SR60. I prefer open headphones also. Thanks in advance, waiting for replies.

Before you go the HD595 route ...

Do some work and hunt down a pair of used HD580's ...

They are far far better headphones and scale well with various amps.

For the money, I can't think of a better headphone than the HD580 ... it's a sure thing in your price range.

 

[drj]

or you could go down the AD700 route.

They are much better for rocking out than the senns that you mentioned. Unless you want to consider moving to the HD600/650 or finding a pair of HD580s used, I'd consider the Audio Technicas or Grados.

 

[numbskull]

the AD700 seems very good
i am not considering the hd580, it may be difficult for me to get one since i live in Brazil

what is the difference between the MS-1 and the SR60?

 

[drj]

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Originally Posted by numbskull /img/forum/go_quote.gif what is the difference between the MS-1 and the SR60?

No contest. MS-1 is better. it's based on the grado sr125.

Do a little search on them. They are well regarded in the price range.

 

[lilbukka]

IK have the ety er4p and I think the AKG K701 sound Identical.

 

[numbskull]

im still searching, and found the Ultrasone HFI-450 and the AKG K240
how they compare to the AD700?

 

[numbskull]

i need a light

i am considering closed cans also now

 

[JayB18]

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Originally Posted by numbskull /img/forum/go_quote.gif i need a light i am considering closed cans also now

The AD700 or MS-1 will most likely beat any closed can in the price range so I wouldn't recommend getting a closed can unless you need isolation. Both make great rock cans but the AD700 is a bit more versatile and has a much larger soundstage. The soundstage of the AD700 will amazing away coming from IEM's.

 

[numbskull]

My friend just got the ad700, and the phone is in the burn-in period. For now, i think that the sound is too colored for my taste;

Anyone know how the AKG K240 is compared to the AD700? I saw that it is semi-open.

 

[numbskull]

i need a light! which phones can i take in this price change, with neutral souding?