[rachcouture]

Hi all,

My Audio Technica ATH-M50s have been my main headphones for some time and while I don't plan on actually replacing them, I'd like to have another pair of headphones around incase these break one day in the future. Might as well get an upgrade while I'm at it, too!

I don't have a huge requirements list, but:

I use my headphones both for making tunes and listening to a wide variety of music, so I need a pair that are neutral, accurate and reveal details easily with a price tag of no more than $300 USD. High durability and long-term comfort is also a must since I'm exclusively a headphone user.

Really like the way my current headphones sound at the moment, if that also helps.

And of course thanks in advance.

 

[SoulMisaki]

I'll be lurking around here for a bit, lol. I'm interested in this too, because my M50's recently broke and I want to replace them with different, comparable-or-better phones.

So in the spirit of keeping this thread alive, Bump.

 

[saisunil]

I was told Denon 2000 make a clear upgrade over M50's .. I ordered one and it should be here this week ...

 

[Armaegis]

The Shure SRH840 seem like the current flavour of the month.

 

[loopfreak]

If neutral 'phone is needed srh 840 for 150 $ is winner !
Denon d2000 is great 'phone but they are not neutral sounding.

 

[Acix]

GMP 8.35 with the newer pads. The second option will be the Ultrasone Pro/PL-650. The Ultrasones are more aggressive in the studio.

 

[applaudio]

Quote:

Originally Posted by loopfreak /img/forum/go_quote.gif If neutral 'phone is needed srh 840 for 150 $ is winner ! Denon d2000 is great 'phone but they are not neutral sounding.

Technical measurements show the D2000 to be very neutral, with only a slightly warm reponse, and all frequencies well represented:

The Shure SRH-840, on the other hand, is far from technically neutral:

 

[loopfreak]

Yup the graphs shows that I m wrong but
Didnt see usage of d2000 in studio so far he could be the first one which I doubt !

 

[rhythmdevils]

the graphs don't show diddly squat. The Shures sound more neutral than the denons, and that matters more than numbers.

 

[applaudio]

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhythmdevils /img/forum/go_quote.gif the graphs don't show diddly squat. The Shures sound more neutral than the denons, and that matters more than numbers.

No, I don't think it does. Not when you want to use it for amateur mixing/composing/studio work.

 

[loopfreak]

" ...so I need a pair that are neutral, accurate and reveal details easily "

 

[LeonWho]

I'm having a M50 v. D2000 v. SRH840 dilemma myself.

I've heard that the M50 is on the same level as the SRH840, but just a different sound signature. And I have heard that the SRH840 beats the D2000. Now I'm hearing that the SRH840 and the D2000 are upgrades from the M50. AHH.

 

[SoulMisaki]

Lol, My M50's recently died, so I need a pair of phones comparable or Better then the M50's. I listen to Techno, Electro Pop, R&B, Rock, and some Classical.

I've been looking at the HD485's and the AKG K 242HD's... Can anyone message me about these phones or provide other suggestions?

Sorry if I highjacked the thread.

 

[Ntropic]

I sure hope people aren't mixing up 'neutral' and 'bland', because that's the feeling I get when I read a lot of posts here.

 

[rhythmdevils]

Quote:

Originally Posted by applaudio /img/forum/go_quote.gif No, I don't think it does. Not when you want to use it for amateur mixing/composing/studio work.

I trust my ears more than I trust some rubber head.