chailee80
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Hi all,
I'm hoping for some comparisons and impressions of the HP50 versus of few other headphones on my list.
First, I just got rid of a pair of SoundMagic HP150s. Very detailed sound, *great* sub bass, but a little thin, and extremely bright for my taste. Some EQ tamed a lot of these things, but I found myself not liking numerous songs that have little bass, or lots of highs as the SoundMagics made them seem harsh, overly bright, and sometimes kinda painful. Then the SoundMagics *broke*; so now I'm after new headphones.
I want a sound that is pleasing, but detailed. Something sort of like the sound of an electrostatic *speaker*. Good instrument separation is important to me. I guess "natural and real" are what I'm after more or less. I would normally describe this sound as "warm", but I've been told that means extra bass, which isn't necessarily what I'm after, but I *do* like sub bass.
I'm considering a pair of Mad Dogs, the NAD HP50s, maybe another set of SoundMagics, and anything else in this price range that would suit me. From what I've read, the NAD HP50 is probably nearly exactly what I'm after. I wonder how the sound of the Mad Dog compares?
Thanks for any opinions.
Brian.
I'd also suggest checking out the the oppo pm-3, a bit more expensive than the hp50 but very good imo.