shamrock134
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Hey,
I'm looking for an open headphone to add to my collection with a signature that will compliment the LCD-2r1, D7000 and Edition 8. I'm a bit of a basshead and have always gravitated towards closed headphones so I'd like a can that displays the advantages of open headphones without being too bass anemic. I know the LCD-2 is open, but it doesn't sound that open to me. Previously, I've owned the HD600 (found it a bit boring and not exactly spacious sounding) and the HD598 (I quite liked these but would like something a tier higher).
I listen to a variety of music, but also a lot of electronic, Muse and Radiohead. Budget is fairly open (I can always save up) and they will be powered either by the Schiit Lyr or Audio-GD FUN (don't really want to buy any more amps but am considering the Bifrost DAC soon).
Thoughts on cans I've looked at so far:
HD800 - would probably have far too little bass for my taste
Beyer T1 - most interested in this, but worried after reading purrin's thread on these
Q701 - supposedly less bass anemic than the K701
DT990/600 - reasonable quantity of impactful bass is appealing, ear bleeding highs and very recessed mids are not
Anything else worth considering?
Cheers!
I'm looking for an open headphone to add to my collection with a signature that will compliment the LCD-2r1, D7000 and Edition 8. I'm a bit of a basshead and have always gravitated towards closed headphones so I'd like a can that displays the advantages of open headphones without being too bass anemic. I know the LCD-2 is open, but it doesn't sound that open to me. Previously, I've owned the HD600 (found it a bit boring and not exactly spacious sounding) and the HD598 (I quite liked these but would like something a tier higher).
I listen to a variety of music, but also a lot of electronic, Muse and Radiohead. Budget is fairly open (I can always save up) and they will be powered either by the Schiit Lyr or Audio-GD FUN (don't really want to buy any more amps but am considering the Bifrost DAC soon).
Thoughts on cans I've looked at so far:
HD800 - would probably have far too little bass for my taste
Beyer T1 - most interested in this, but worried after reading purrin's thread on these
Q701 - supposedly less bass anemic than the K701
DT990/600 - reasonable quantity of impactful bass is appealing, ear bleeding highs and very recessed mids are not
Anything else worth considering?
Cheers!