[Tastyrabbit]

Hi,
 
    I'm interested in getting recommendations on a pair of headphones that will best meet my needs. I will be using them for:
 
Music - I listen to everything from Paganini, Chopin, Electric Guitar (Paul Gilbert etc), Rock, Alt Rock, Dubstep - pretty much everything!
Gaming - I play FPS games a lot - so I believe Open Headphones will be better.
TV (and Film) - I own a 4K TV. I'd like to have a system I can use on both PC and TV. 
 
I know it is a tall order asking to meet such varied demands, but does anyone know of headphones that offer decent performance across all things. I'm looking for a Jack of all trades, with near mastery in all.
 
My budget is anywhere up to $1000. 
 
I'm in the UK, so some headphones aren't available to us.
 
 
I have been reading some reviews, but I'd rather not bias the replies... I intend to drive the headphones with perhaps a Creative E5 or something similar. 

 

[billybob_jcv]

Audeze LCD-2. Great extension and able to deliver a faithful reproduction no matter what you are listening to.

 

[KG Jag]

Since a new HD 800 is not within your budget (you might want to consider used), the T1 seems to fit well.  See:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/634201/battle-of-the-flagships-58-headphones-compared-update-audeze-lcd-2-revision-2-6-4-13#user_T1

 

[Tastyrabbit]

Thanks, I'm thinking of getting the T1, would you recommend it over the Audeze LCD-2

 

[Youth]

I've read that Audeze LCD-2 isn't very comfy.

 

[Tastyrabbit]

This is getting more and more complicated.
 
I read the article you linked to - thanks - it was quite a read.
 
I think I'm going to buy the Beyerdynamic T90s.
 
 
I thinking of getting these because they're nearly the same as the T1s but a bit more lively and slightly less analytical. 
 
 
 
I don't produce music, so I guess they'll work nicely.
 
 
My Panasonic HTF600s have been great, but I think its time to get a proper replacement.

 

[KG Jag]

  Thanks, I'm thinking of getting the T1, would you recommend it over the Audeze LCD-2

 
Yes--the T1's sound stage and general comfort (for most) for longer sessions is significantly superior.  The T1 is a superior all arrounder.  While the "Price of Darkness" LCD-2 is excellent at what it does, it does not fit your stated uses and desires as well.

 

[KG Jag]

  This is getting more and more complicated.
 
I read the article you linked to - thanks - it was quite a read.
 
I think I'm going to buy the Beyerdynamic T90s.
 
 
I thinking of getting these because they're nearly the same as the T1s but a bit more lively and slightly less analytical. 
 
 
 
I don't produce music, so I guess they'll work nicely.
 
 
My Panasonic HTF600s have been great, but I think its time to get a proper replacement.

No--they are inferior to the T1.
 
If you want to rerack and look at a lower price point, you should probably reopen the discussion completely.

 

[Tastyrabbit]

 
No--they are inferior to the T1.
 
If you want to rerack and look at a lower price point, you should probably reopen the discussion completely.

Thanks,
 
I'll take your word the T1s are better!!!
 
 
I guess there's little point in climbing the mountain of top end headphones, and not scaling the last peak. If I buy the flagship at least I'll never think I should have gone for a lesser model.