[FlatListener]

Hello,
 
After trying the BeyerDynamic 1350's (kept those) and Focal Spirit Professional (returned) and Focal Spirit Classic (returned) I am looking for another Head Phone.
 
After getting my FiiO X5 I suddenly found my music to sound so much better on my Beyer 1350's that I thought I could improve even more if I'd get better Head Phones. 
 
The strong point of the 1350's is that the sound is warm, exactly how I like it. The con is that sound stage is so-so.
 
The strong point of the Focal Spirits is sound stage is much better, but sound signature is not warm enough for me, the mids are too strong.
 
So I am looking for a new pair of HP's with a warm sound that also has a much better sound stage. I've heard good things about the Denon D7000 (which is discontinued, I know) and not the best of rep about the D7100, but it has dropped in price somewhat now.
 
If need be, I can switch to open head phones. I've heard good stuff about Audeze products, but I'm not sure which model to start with.
 
Hope anyone here can help me take a first step.
 
Thanks!

 

[lin0003]

Check out the Audeze LCD-X or HiFiMAN HE-500 if you are on more of a budget. 

 

[SteveHiFi]

Final Audio Pandora Hope VI - these are as bright as I can go but never become sibilant/bright to the point of pain or discomfort. If you're considering Audeze then the size/style of the Pandoras shouldn't be a worry.

 

[Me x3]

  Hello,
 
After trying the BeyerDynamic 1350's (kept those) and Focal Spirit Professional (returned) and Focal Spirit Classic (returned) I am looking for another Head Phone.
 
After getting my FiiO X5 I suddenly found my music to sound so much better on my Beyer 1350's that I thought I could improve even more if I'd get better Head Phones. 
 
The strong point of the 1350's is that the sound is warm, exactly how I like it. The con is that sound stage is so-so.
 
The strong point of the Focal Spirits is sound stage is much better, but sound signature is not warm enough for me, the mids are too strong.
 
So I am looking for a new pair of HP's with a warm sound that also has a much better sound stage. I've heard good things about the Denon D7000 (which is discontinued, I know) and not the best of rep about the D7100, but it has dropped in price somewhat now.
 
If need be, I can switch to open head phones. I've heard good stuff about Audeze products, but I'm not sure which model to start with.
 
Hope anyone here can help me take a first step.
 
Thanks!

 
Hi,
 
You should consider:
 
Open:
 
Philips Fidelio X2
Sennheiser HD650
Audeze LCD-2
 
Closed:
 
Shure SRH-1540
Beyerdynamic T5p
 
Best Luck!

 

[FlatListener]

   
Hi,
 
You should consider:
 
Open:
 
Philips Fidelio X2
Sennheiser HD650
Audeze LCD-2
 
Closed:
 
Shure SRH-1540
Beyerdynamic T5p
 
Best Luck!

Thank you for your help! I've had surgery so my response is slow. I'll dig into those. How about the LCD-XC compared to the T5p?

 

[SimpleVD200792]

I vote for LCD XC (open) and Shure SRH1540/1840 (closed)

 

[FlatListener]

  I vote for LCD XC (open) and Shure SRH1540/1840 (closed)

Hi! It is my understanding that the XC is a closed HP. However, isolation doesn't seem to be that good so maybe it's an open HP with a wooden cover on both sides.

 

[Me x3]

 
Thank you for your help! I've had surgery so my response is slow. I'll dig into those. How about the LCD-XC compared to the T5p?

Based on measurements, the XC should be a bit darker between 5kHz and 12KHz.
Both are easy to drive.
T5p are lighter and cheaper. I'm pretty sure the right pick is down to preference.