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Wow, the PS1000s ahead of the HP1000s? 

The PS1000 had way better bass then the HP1000's

 

[MacedonianHero]

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The PS1000 had way better bass then the HP1000's

I would say it the other way around. The PS1000 has a rather large mid-bass hump and doesn't go anywhere as low as the HP1000s. Technically the HP1000s measure (and sound to my ears) better across the board. The PS1000s do throw a more expansive sound stage though. But we all have our tastes.

 

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I like them more because i listen to EDM ahaha

 

[RamblinE]

AKG K701 
AKG K550
Grado SR60i
AKG K422
Monoprice 8320 

 

[tdockweiler]

Koss Pro DJ 100 (TBSE version + hole modded Auray/Pearstone velours)
AKG Q701
Sennheiser HD-650 (I like this almost as much as the Q701, but only use it when I'm in the mood for it.)
Sennheiser HD-598 (this is a fun headphone to listen to. I recabled mine with Mogami W2893 and felt it was worth the trouble)
Sennheiser HD-580 (sounds slightly more energetic than the HD-600. Due to grills)
AKG K702 65th Anniversary (have the Q701 + Annie pads, supposedly sounds the same. Feel a bit weird/guilty for even listing this. Oh well.)
Sennheiser HD-600 (this has annoyed me more than any other headphone)
 
K400 is new and don't really know where I'd add it in there. With stock pads maybe below the Annie. I like it a lot with Annie or Q701 pads.
 
I still have both KRKs but I destroyed them I think. I almost never use them.
 
BTW I've now owned the Q701 since late 2011! The DJ100 has been used the most out of any headphone and since 2010 maybe. I've probably destroyed at least 7 pairs with my worthless mods.

 

[stacker45]

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I would say it the other way around. The PS1000 has a rather large mid-bass hump and doesn't go anywhere as low as the HP1000s. Technically the HP1000s measure (and sound to my ears) better across the board. The PS1000s do throw a more expansive sound stage though. But we all have our tastes.

 
I disagree about the PS1000 not going as low as the HP1000, for me, it's the other way around.
That being said, even though i do prefer the PS1000 to the HP1000, it's not a night and day difference, but just enough for me to give the PS1000 the edge.

 

[MacedonianHero]

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I disagree about the PS1000 not going as low as the HP1000, for me, it's the other way around.
That being said, even though i do prefer the PS1000 to the HP1000, it's not a night and day difference, but just enough for me to give the PS1000 the edge.

 
The differences wasn't huge, but the depth was still deeper on the HP1000s to my ears. 
 
The top one is the HP1000 and the bottom one is the GS1000 (measure very similarly as the PS1000s).
 
 

The very natural treble of the HP1000s was also quite good. Joe Grado really had an ear. 
 
FWIW, GS1000 vs. PS1000:
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/GradoGS1000.pdf
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/GradoPS1000.pdf
 
Very close measuring and sounding, but I do slightly prefer the PS1000s, but the GS1000s are sure light and easy on the head WRT comfort.

 

[Fririce0003]

Great someone that have both the srh940 & hd800. Do you enjoy the hd800 significantly more than srh940 ? Is there some aspects of the srh940 that you miss while listening to the hd800 ?

I find the srh-940's to be a scaled down version of the 800's they have similar tone but the 800's extend lower and the bass has a tad more weight, they also have a wider soundstage though higher is about the same. With the 940's I fund they have great detail retrieval and they sound very open for closed headphones, I mainly use them as my portable phones, when at home I still go to the 800's though, same detail retrieval and dynamics but the bass extention, weight and the soundstage are just that step above. Plus the 800's are the comfiest headphones I own

 

[robm321]

Yep, the HP-1000s are pretty amazing and definitely reference and more accurate, but I can understand someone preferring a more colored sound.

I think both complement each other well since they sound so difference and were designed with different goals in mind.

Regarding the 800 vs srh940:
I'd agree completely. The 800 is slightly better all around when well amped ($$), but considering the massive price different and how close the Shure gets. I consider it a pretty amazing value regarding SQ. The 800 has a sort of artificial sound to me that the Shures don't have either.

However, the headband on the Shures is incredibly ugly and they have a history of the cheap plastic cracking.

 

[extrabigmehdi]

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I find the srh-940's to be a scaled down version of the 800's they have similar tone but the 800's extend lower and the bass has a tad more weight, they also have a wider soundstage though higher is about the same. With the 940's I fund they have great detail retrieval and they sound very open for closed headphones, I mainly use them as my portable phones, when at home I still go to the 800's though, same detail retrieval and dynamics but the bass extention, weight and the soundstage are just that step above. Plus the 800's are the comfiest headphones I own

Thanks. I'm surprised regarding the bass, because I  think the srh940 has more sub bass (although I've done a mod).
Also I  think the treble of srh940 has a different "flavor". Doesn't it sound "sharper" ? ( I  guess some other people would use more negative adjective, such like harsh, or hardness). Regarding comfort, my  cheaper hd595 are more lightweight , so you feel them less on the head.

 

[extrabigmehdi]

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The 800 has a sort of artificial sound to me that the Shures don't have either.

I'd  be curious of  how people could describe what they find artificial on the hd800.
I  think the big stereo separation, which is more a feature than a flaw, might disturb some.

 

[Fririce0003]

I'd  be curious of  how people could describe what they find artificial on the hd800.
I  think the big stereo separation, which is more a feature than a flaw, might disturb some.

I'd say if anything it would be the soundstage width, it's the widest of all the headphones I've tried. The stereo seperation isn't too different from any other open headphone far less seperation than closed headphones.
As for sub bass on the 940's I can't really comment, I do most of my listening with them on the train whilst I use the 800's at home. The 940's do make the highs more aparent than the 800's but its harsh in comparison, it makes female ballads a tad too bright. Though the 940's are great for the price plus they're super easy to run, give them a fiio e06 and they'll sing. Whilst the 800's only sound there best with good amplification and synergy. I run mine off a WA5 and you can tell which tubes they like it dislike.
I should also add the 940's sound, to me, as though they have a tall soundstage compared to its width, due to its extension and slightly boosted highs the notes just seem to float upwards.

 

[robm321]

For me, the "artificial" sound with regards to the 800 might have something to do with the soundstage, but also it's timbre. For example, LCD-2, HD650/600 sounds more natural to me. The 800 is very detailed and well done but has a reproduced quality to it that's hard to explain.

I'm not trying to rain in anyone's parade. If the 800s sound natural to you, enjoy them. They are very nice headphones, but that's what kept me from ultimately getting them.

 

[theruns]

1.akg k430
2.skullcany uprock (currently in pieces for an experiment

)
 
Koss KSC75s on the way
Grados in the near future
 
list is definitely subject to change

 

[Gradius]

1. Sennheiser HD650
2. Razer Carcharias (been collecting dust after HD650).