non amp'd cans w/ good soundstage for jazz?

[wilier]

What's out there that'll work well off a standard audio output jack?

i must note that they need to have good soundstage, as i'll be listening to jazz, bebop, and acid jazz (maybe some electronica, maybe some rock).

currently, i'm using absolutely nothing special: px100s. i like them, but they definately arent stunning. plus the total lack of isolation is not helpful unless you're in a dark room or something!

i hear ms1's are awesome, but how are they for jazz?

 

[yellafella321]

ms-1's are great for jazz, but not as much soundstage as it seems you want.

Whats your budget?

 

[VR6ofpain]

I think you will find that the K81DJ is a far superior can to the PX100. They are great with jazz.

Look to ebay for a pair, $55 shipped.

 

[BennyBoy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilier What's out there that'll work well off a standard audio output jack? i must note that they need to have good soundstage, as i'll be listening to jazz, bebop, and acid jazz (maybe some electronica, maybe some rock). currently, i'm using absolutely nothing special: px100s. i like them, but they definately arent stunning. plus the total lack of isolation is not helpful unless you're in a dark room or something! i hear ms1's are awesome, but how are they for jazz?

Ye Ol HD555.

 

[wilier]

Thanks for the replies guys, i'll look into all of the above suggestions!

i have in mind a budget of 250 canadian and under...and obviously, would like something superior to my px100s--with soundstage being an important quality.

in anycase, i'll check the reviews and specs for all the suggested 'phones, but any other ideas?

 

[bonethugz]

you have a px100, do you want it portable? i think i like er6i for portable. they really don't need an amp. and for home use, will k81dj be too much bass?

 

[ilovesocks]

Grab a pair of k501's now and add the amp later!

 

[stewtheking]

Or... grab yourself a PA2V2 from Gary at http://www.electric-avenues.com/ and then spend the rest of your budget on some jazz cans. For $200(ish) you might even manage to snag an HD650 used.

 

[Herold]

ATH-W1000. They are absoutely amazing for every instrumental music, including jazz. The soundstage is reaaaly wide and you don't need amp. They are crisp and bright (but they don't sound cold) with lots of detail and also have nice sounding bass (not punchy).

 

[arto]

Why don't you try a 32 ohm Beyer DT770/880/990 from Meier Audio? I don't know if they fit into your budget, but they'll run on anything and have great soundstage.