[lweijs]

Hello everyone,
 
The urge has come back, I find myself wanting something new
 
My details:
Currently own: Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 Ohm
Ordered: Shure SE215's.
 
Will mainly be using the headphones through my iAudio Cowon S9 and sometimes through my Dell laptop. I prefer the sound of my mp3 player
 
I listen to a lot of music. However I'll mention some bands or artists:
My favourites:
Dire Straits / Mark Knopfler
Eric Clapton
David Gilmour / Pink Floyd
 
but also;
David Gray
Deathcab for Cutie
Eddie Vedder
Queen
Bob Dylan
The Eagles
Billy Joel
Bob Marley
Guns N Roses
Simon and Garfunkel
The Beatles
John Fogerty / CCR
 
Honestly it's mainly guitar music that does it for me. I want solo's to sound amazing. I like being able to notice every instrument used in the recording. Together with nice sounding vocals ofcourse.
 
Previously owned:
Sennheiser HD555: Loved these really, sold them at the time to buy closed headphones instead.
Grado SR60: Kinda liked them, although honestly, I must admit I didn't give them enough use to appreciate them. Sold them when I moved to Australia.
 
What I'm looking for:
Something different from my DT770's. Don't get me wrong, I love the Beyers.. definitely going to keep them.
Open or closed, it doesn't really matter. If they're closed it'd be good so I could use them in public, but otherwise no big deal, they're mainly for entertainment at home.
I would like a headphone that has a lot of detail. I love hearing stuff in the background which you normally don't get to hear.
 
My considerations this far:
Sennheiser HD598
AKG K271 MKII / AKG K240
 
Thoughts please thanks!
 

 

[Digital-Pride]

From what I've read a headphone with a good midrange is needed in order for guitar rifts to shine.  So, with that in mind, here are some suggestions for ya:
 
Audio-Technica ATH-A700, A900, AD900
 
Grado SR225i
 
The Audio-Technicas have a nice slightly midrange-centric sound signature(from what I've read) along with an expansive sound stage,  while the Grados sound signature is very midrange centric.

 

[lweijs]

Hmm I think it'll be a bit hard for me to get Audio Technica's in Australia. Really been struggeling to find a good website here with decent prices.
 
What about the ATH PRO 700 btw? or the ATH M50S
 
http://www.thomann.de/nl/audio_technica_athpro700.htm
http://www.thomann.de/nl/audio_technica_athm50s.htm

 

[falis]

Considering you'd be buying from Australia, if you're considering Grados, you might want to consider the Alessandro MS-2, no big price uptick for the distributors and free worldwide shipping.  The MS-2 is supposedly based on the same platform as the SR 325is, but is also supposed to be a bit mellower sounding (I have not heard them).  The MS-1 is supposed to be similar to the SR 125i and they MS-Pro to the RS-1i.  All are manufactured by Grado, and at the current exchange rate, are great deals.
 
http://www.alessandro-products.com/main.php?p=headphones
 
- Ed

 

[Digital-Pride]

How about this website?-http://headphones.com.au/pbrowse?catID=1&brand=Audio+Technica  The M50 probably would be okay for rock, the PRO700 however, probably would not be(from what I've read) as they have a very bass heavy sound signature with a midrange that is recessed.

 

[lweijs]

Thanks for that website. They actually have a lot
List of considerations
 
Sennheiser HD598 359AUD

Audio Technica: ATH-M50 269AUD

Audio Technica:ATH-A900 269AUD

Audio Technica:ATH-AD700 149AUD

Audio Technica:ATH-AD900 323AUD

Alessandro: MS-2 349AUD

 
The ATH-AD900 seems nice.
Any advice between these headphones?
 
Actually tempted to go for the AD700's now, wonder how they'd add to my DT770's though.

 

[Digital-Pride]

The AD700 are good option, however if you could step up even further to the AD900, as they are probably an even better for you(from what I've read).  For a bit more in depth analysis of the AD700 and AD900 here's a link to a very informative thread-http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/545533/ad900-vs-ad700-comparison-review#post_7354418

 

[Tacoboy]

I've been using the AD700s for the past few years and the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 80-Ohm for the past 10 days, the DT 770 are better,  so getting the AD700s would be a wast of money for you, the bass of the DT 770s adds to sound that the AD700s lack.
 

 

[lweijs]

Hmm... aren't they completely different though? The AD700 and the DT770 Pro's?

 

[lweijs]

Hmm guess I'm stuck now.. open for any suggestions.
The AD700 and AD900 should be quite different compared to my DT770's as they're open. And they have a good soundstage apparently.

 

[xander90]

How about beyer DT880? They have great clarity and detail too.