MarcoGV
100+ Head-Fier
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Guess I was thinking you could name some HPs for $50 that would be just as good or better than the SHP9500s. Do you know of any? Just curious.
Oh, I didn't know that you were directly asking me what other headphones could beat or match these in their price range.
I too am like you, and haven't had much experience with many open-back headphones. I was eyeing the Samson SR850 (http://www.amazon.com/Samson-SR850-Professional-Reference-Headphones/dp/B002LBSEQS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1439677228&sr=8-1&keywords=samson+sr850) though. Based on the reviews I've read, they could be a good competitor to the SHP9500s. And then there are the Takstar and Superlux cans as well. They are all within the relative price range with open-back designs. and all three look to be Chinese companies.
I actually really want the Samsons and might pick up a pair soon. I was thinking of getting the closed-back SR950 seeing as though I don't really need another open-back pair, but I can't help but want more.The large, velour pads are a big reason why I want a pair so much.
I have both the Samson SR850 and the Philips SHP9500, and I find the Philips to have a much more balanced ("natural") tonality. What do I mean by "natural"? Here is an anectode that may explain it. On a recent trip, I brought with me the Philips SHP9500 and the Sennheiser Amperior. I like the Amperior a lor for traveling---it isolates well enough that it can be used on a plane, and it may be better than the Philips from a technical standpoint, but listening to classical orchestral music with the Philips is more enjoyable and sounds closer to the real thing. The Samson is a treble monster. Of course, this is just an opinion.