[N00b] Best cans for a basshead on a budget?

[Maximos]

I should mention that these will be used for portable listening sometimes... my research indicates that the D2000s may not be ideal for that purpose.

Otherwise, they seem really solid... apparently edging out the HD650s.

 

[Benaiir]

DT770's worked out great with me, albeit I have a SB Live! (Which is a budget card... $10 shipped on ebay)

 

[Maximos]

Yea, I'm leaning towards the DT770s at the $160 shipped mark. Are there any offerings from Sony worth considering? How do those HFI-550s compare to the Beyers? They look like a nice deal, but lack that 'premium' look

I want to keep my options open and get some more opinions. D2000 doesn't seem to be ideal due to leakage and size.

I am thinking a closed, isolated headphone would serve me better at this point.

I would really like to order tomorrow... I want these cans ASAP

 

[Maximos]

Any more opinions before that fateful time comes (aka, the ritual of wallet-opening)?

 

[Maximos]

Guys --

I've decided to go with the JVC RX700s. People claim that they are remarkably similar to the D2ks, and bass-wise, they are supposedly really close to the DT770/80s without the recessed midrange. For $33, I guess I'll try them. If I don't like them, I can always return them and start over.

If someone can sway my opinion in 10 minutes, so be it. If not, expect to hear from me when I get them!

Thanks for all the help!

 

[nullstring]

I don't think they are that great... but for $33 you can't go wrong.

 

[ktsai1283]

How about the Sony MDR-XB700? I've read generally favorable opinions regarding those around here...

You should be able to purchase one for about $80.

 

[Graphicism]

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Originally Posted by Maximos /img/forum/go_quote.gif I should mention that these will be used for portable listening sometimes... my research indicates that the D2000s may not be ideal for that purpose. Otherwise, they seem really solid... apparently edging out the HD650s.

D2000s will not sound good without a decent amp. I'd suggest the JVC-RX700 as have others for a warm sound without the need for amplification.

 

[Maximos]

I went ahead and got the RX700s. As I said, I'll break them in for a bit and see if I like them... if not, I'll get the DT770/80 (was my first choice).

 

[Graphicism]

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Originally Posted by Maximos /img/forum/go_quote.gif I went ahead and got the RX700s. As I said, I'll break them in for a bit and see if I like them... if not, I'll get the DT770/80 (was my first choice).

For under $33 shipped what's not to like! They do sound very similar to the D2000, perhaps not quite as refined but then again I am comparing $300 D2000s plugged into a $600 PPX SLAM compared to $33 plugged into my $22 av-710 sound card.

What source are you using BTW?

 

[Maximos]

Well, I will be using these with my computer (Realtek HD) and my iPod touch 2nd gen.

 

[Nirvana1000]

M Audio Q40's!Update.Now upgraded with the Blue Dragon V3 cable.They are now fierce bass canons,with unbelievable impact and distortion proof!

 

[jageur272]

dbi Pro705! Ridiculously basstastic and invincible design!