[hardinthepaint]

Would it be safe to assume that these are the best "balanced", closed headphones for people limited by small budgets? I ask this because I'm about to purchase these for $130.

 

[KG Jag]

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Would it be safe to assume that these are the best "balanced", closed headphones for people limited by small budgets? I ask this because I'm about to purchase these for $130.

They are among the best along with the KRK KNS 8400.

 

[valerianaoff]

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They are among the best along with the KRK KNS 8400.

 
+1

 

[olear]

How would  HD-25 (preowned) compare to the Shures?

 

[roma101]

I would only recommend the HD25s if you're on the commute and need very good isolation. In comparison the 840 is laidback with a bigger soundstage and the HD25s are a bit more aggressive with great PRaT and a narrow soundstage. The HD25s have brighter treble while the 840s are more neutral.

I would also recommend you look into the KRK KNS 8400. They are extremely detailed and balanced with good soundstage but less bass than the 840s. They're more comfortable as well.

 

[Marximus]

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+1

+5.

 

[hardinthepaint]

I just purchased them. Hopefully they'll be quite a bit better than the Koss KSC75 that I currently use.

 

[valerianaoff]

Congratulations, do let us know how you like them...
 
Cheerz!

 

[hardinthepaint]

I just got them. In comparison to my KSC75, everything is so much more detailed, everything is more refined and I hear details that I haven't noticed before. However, music does sound a bit "muddy" and these headphones are HUGE (makes my head seems 2x as large).