[spark3]

Hi everyone I am looking for a new pair of headphones for mainly metal and some rock, I listen to mostly black/death metal.
 
I currently own a pair of DT990 600ohm and are using a Dacmagic and M-Stage amp. I really like these headphones for movies, games etc.. but when it comes to music, the highs are just too fatiguing for the stuff I listen to. I would like to find a set of cans that has a soundstage similar to these but with slightly tamer highs and a little more mid range. I was thinking of the DT880 600ohm or maybe the HD600..? My budget is around £300. Any help with be appreciated!

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

If you love them and just want that trade off from treble to mids, I'd definitely look into the DT880s, though bass is lessened as well.

 

[olegausany]

You should also consider T70

 

[spark3]

Thanks for the suggestions, would the DT880 be good for more softer music also? stuff like Radiohead, Porcupine Tree, Godspeed You! Black Emperor etc..and I had a look at the T70 but they seem slightly out of my price range in the UK.

 

[roBernd]

Use an EQ and tame the highs. Spend the excess money on something delicious to drink. Taming treble is quite easy, improving anythibg else is rather tough or impossible.

 

[ZARIM]

They both DT990, DT880 has extended highs and i will recommend the Ultrasone Pro2900, Sony MA900, Grado PS500, HD650 and Denon D5000.

 

[spark3]

Thanks guys I will tinker with the EQ in Foobar2k and see if that will help. If not I think I will keep the DT990 for movies and games and look into getting the HD600/650 as I feel the DT880 may also be too bright for my ears when listening to music.

 

[olegausany]

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Thanks guys I will tinker with the EQ in Foobar2k and see if that will help. If not I think I will keep the DT990 for movies and games and look into getting the HD600/650 as I feel the DT880 may also be too bright for my ears when listening to music.

Be aware that Foobar's built-in EQ will not help you so you better download Graphic Equalizer v 0.37 plug-in from components section of website