phunge
New Head-Fier
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Hello all.
I'm a long time reader, but have not posted much.
My Current setup is:
Rega Apollo -Digital-> Grace M902 --> Sony SA5000
Rega Apollo -Analog-> Grace M902 --> Sony SA5000
Computer -USB-> Grace M902 --> Sony SA5000
My speaker setup is going into storage indefinitely, and my wife complains about the leakage from the SA5K's (semi) open design.
While the primary motive is to move to a closed set of phones, I'm also going to miss my speaker setup, and would like to upgrade my phones to compensate. My current setup is my first foray into headphones, so I don't really have a point of reference to compare to, other than my speaker system. I doubt I can ever achieve the same level of impact as my speaker system, but I am curious about upgrading.
Requirements:
*Budget is around $2000
*Would like increased bass performance over SA5K (This is what I will miss most about my speaker system)
*I love detail (this is the one area where the SA5Ks tromp my speaker system)
*While I listen to a wide range of music, The most important to me is Electronica, so soundstage is not as important since there is really no soundstage to re-create. (the M902's crossfeed does not even have an effect on much of this material, to my ears)
*Want to retain the comfort level of the SA5K -- I find these to be extremely comfortable
Any an all suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I've been considering everything from W5000 to UE-11pro.
I'm a long time reader, but have not posted much.
My Current setup is:
Rega Apollo -Digital-> Grace M902 --> Sony SA5000
Rega Apollo -Analog-> Grace M902 --> Sony SA5000
Computer -USB-> Grace M902 --> Sony SA5000
My speaker setup is going into storage indefinitely, and my wife complains about the leakage from the SA5K's (semi) open design.
While the primary motive is to move to a closed set of phones, I'm also going to miss my speaker setup, and would like to upgrade my phones to compensate. My current setup is my first foray into headphones, so I don't really have a point of reference to compare to, other than my speaker system. I doubt I can ever achieve the same level of impact as my speaker system, but I am curious about upgrading.
Requirements:
*Budget is around $2000
*Would like increased bass performance over SA5K (This is what I will miss most about my speaker system)
*I love detail (this is the one area where the SA5Ks tromp my speaker system)
*While I listen to a wide range of music, The most important to me is Electronica, so soundstage is not as important since there is really no soundstage to re-create. (the M902's crossfeed does not even have an effect on much of this material, to my ears)
*Want to retain the comfort level of the SA5K -- I find these to be extremely comfortable
Any an all suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I've been considering everything from W5000 to UE-11pro.