froasier
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I've never tried a good pair of open phones, and since the weather is getting warmer and I'm not broke, it seems like a good time to do it
I have the newer Ultrasone DJ1 (same as HFI-580, almost same as HFI-550/older DJ1), and I love the sound, except for me they have an unpleasant peak around 8 kHz. They are fairly comfortable, but the pressure and heat can be fatiguing after a while, and they could be roomier.
So, ideally, I'm looking for something with a similar frequency response, but smoother around 8 kHz. Most importantly, they should be very comfortable and airy, and should demonstrate the advantages of open design (and be a contrast from my Ultrasones in these and perhaps other aspects). They will be for at-home listening from my computer. Amping is an option, but they should be decent un-amped. Since I'll most likely be buying without hearing them first, and since they won't get as much use as my Ultrasones (for which I paid $140 new), I don't want to spend a lot. $100 is an arbitrary maximum. I'm fine buying used, and open to modding.
Options I'm considering so far:
Sennheiser HD555 ($99 new)
Philips HP910 ($50 new)
Please question/comment/suggest anything that comes to mind.
I have the newer Ultrasone DJ1 (same as HFI-580, almost same as HFI-550/older DJ1), and I love the sound, except for me they have an unpleasant peak around 8 kHz. They are fairly comfortable, but the pressure and heat can be fatiguing after a while, and they could be roomier.
So, ideally, I'm looking for something with a similar frequency response, but smoother around 8 kHz. Most importantly, they should be very comfortable and airy, and should demonstrate the advantages of open design (and be a contrast from my Ultrasones in these and perhaps other aspects). They will be for at-home listening from my computer. Amping is an option, but they should be decent un-amped. Since I'll most likely be buying without hearing them first, and since they won't get as much use as my Ultrasones (for which I paid $140 new), I don't want to spend a lot. $100 is an arbitrary maximum. I'm fine buying used, and open to modding.
Options I'm considering so far:
Sennheiser HD555 ($99 new)
Philips HP910 ($50 new)
Please question/comment/suggest anything that comes to mind.