[Gags72]

Hi all

I have recently sold my Heed Canamp and 702.
To be honest, and please no one take offence to this, I found this combo one of the least enjoyable HIFI experiences I have had.

So I now have only a Beresfor DAC and would like to buy some headphones, on a budget, that will give an ok sound when driven by the Beresford 7520.

This is not a post to talk about the Beresford which I am also kind of indifferent to. And no it was not as good as the Heed.

I like a mellow sound that may tend on the side of warm and lush rather than detailed and analytical.

I am happy to look at something used or new but my budget is only about $150 so used may get me more.

I would like to get something that is easy to drive as I don't think the Beresford is that beefy.

Looking forward to your help.

Many thanks

Gags72

 

[sampson_smith]

Shure SRH-840 would be a safe bet at approx. $150. It's detailed, but fairly warm. Or perhaps a used pair of open Sennheisers which will be even warmer and less detailed.

 

[Gags72]

Shure SRH-840 are $260 here in Australia, not fair when you consider the Aussie dollar is so strong against the U.S. Dollar right now.

Which models are the Sennheisers?



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Originally Posted by sampson_smith /img/forum/go_quote.gif Shure SRH-840 would be a safe bet at approx. $150. It's detailed, but fairly warm. Or perhaps a used pair of open Sennheisers which will be even warmer and less detailed.

 

[Spasticteapot]

Step 1: Wait until you have ~$200.
Step 2: Buy used Beyerdynamic DT880s.
Step 3: Enjoy.

Alternately, I might consider a used pair of AKG K240s - I didn't find them too comfortable, but their huge availability has resulted in low demand on the used market - you can get a pair used for $75, which is a pretty good deal.

 

[LingLing1337]

Used Sr225 or new SR80i.

 

[CherryBomb]

Used Senn 595 if you want a non-amped setup.

 

[CherryBomb]

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Originally Posted by LingLing1337 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Used Sr225 or new SR80i.

Those are good recommendations too.

 

[LingLing1337]

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Originally Posted by CherryBomb /img/forum/go_quote.gif Those are good recommendations too.

"warm and lush" (not in the typical "muffled" and "blended frequencies" fashion) sound, and on top of that, fun, with a huge PRaT factor. Plus, Grados do quite well with the TC7520 amp.

 

[sampson_smith]

I can't recall a specific Senn - somebody fire an idea - but if the Shures are too expensive and you can actually manage open cans, then, for the millionth time, Alessandro MS-1(i). It's a VERY safe bet at $100.

 

[CherryBomb]

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Originally Posted by LingLing1337 /img/forum/go_quote.gif "warm and lush" (not in the typical "muffled" and "blended frequencies" fashion) sound, and on top of that, fun, with a huge PRaT factor. Plus, Grados do quite well with the TC7520 amp.

Well thought our recommendation.

 

[CherryBomb]

Quote:

Originally Posted by LingLing1337 /img/forum/go_quote.gif "warm and lush" (not in the typical "muffled" and "blended frequencies" fashion) sound, and on top of that, fun, with a huge PRaT factor. Plus, Grados do quite well with the TC7520 amp.

Appologies for being off-topic, but what does "PRaT" factor mean?

 

[deadly55]

Senn HD 212¿ Ms1 or sr80s.

 

[ting.mike]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sampson_smith /img/forum/go_quote.gif I can't recall a specific Senn - somebody fire an idea - but if the Shures are too expensive and you can actually manage open cans, then, for the millionth time, Alessandro MS-1(i). It's a VERY safe bet at $100.

The MS1 i version is actually a very very good cans. It plays just about anything very well, and amp requirements are not that heavy.
Make sure to get the "i" version though.

 

[jonathanjong]

Huh. I'm surprised you think there's a huge difference. I should check out the MS1 thread to see what the consensus is on the difference between the old and new.

@OP: You might be able to pick up an HD580 for ~$150. They're not "easy" to amp, but they're a good sight easier than the AKGs, and they seem to fit your preferences.

@LingLing1337: I wouldn't say the Grados were warm and lush, but I'm with you on the PRaT and fun-factors.

 

[SethSil]