Rank the Headphones that You Own.
Jan 20, 2016 at 1:19 AM Post #5,281 of 8,131
  Headphones:
1. HE-1000
2. HE-400S (with alpha pad)
3. Sony Z7 
4. Sony MA900
5. Oppo PM3
6. Mr.Speaker Maddog
7. JVC HA-RX700
8. Koss KSC75
9. Pioneer SE-A1000
10. ....
 
IEMs:
1. 1964 U6 ADEL
2. 1964 V6S (universal)
3. JH Roxanne (universal)
4. 1964 V8
5. Macaw GT100S
6. JVC FX850
7. Zero Audio DUOZA
8. KEF M200
9. Mrice E100 
10. ....

 
400S over the Z7 eh?
 
Jan 20, 2016 at 1:37 AM Post #5,282 of 8,131
Feb 8, 2016 at 3:48 AM Post #5,284 of 8,131
Includes headphones I used to own:
 
(Own) 1. Audio-Technica AD1000x - Magical mids and fantastic bass, more so with alternative pads that space your ears away from the driver more like Brainwavz hm5 velour. Trying out Audeze microsuede soon. And I haven't even bought a proper amp/dac yet. Getting a NuPrime uDSD next week.
 
(sold) 2. Beyerdynamic DT880 pro 250ohm - Very smooth and linear top to bottom. Never sounded harsh/sibilant to me. More neutral than the more fun sounding AD1000x. Lacking something in the mids with inferior amplification, probably needs a mid rich tube amp for best sound. (Only sold because desperate for money)
 
(own) 2. Audio-Technica AD900x - Magical mids but bass a bit lacking.
 
(own) 3. Ultrasone pro 750 - Really needs good amplification even more than the Beyer. Thin in the mids and peaky/harsh in the highs. Grado and Beyer had an illicit affair and this was the baby which adopted most of the worst traits of it's parents. But better low bass than the Grado, more punchy but less homogenous and linear than the Beyer.
 
(gone) 4 Grado sr60/80 - Dynamic and exciting, like a kid with ADHD. But gets on your nerves after awhile, particularly if you push the volume level. Pretty good mids for rock, but harsh highs and slightly bloated midbass in an attempt to hide the fact that bass response drops off a cliff.
 
(gone) 5. Sony MDR-V6 - Been too long for a detailed description but don't remember anything exciting about it. Maybe a midbass tilt and smooth sound.
 
Feb 8, 2016 at 6:58 AM Post #5,286 of 8,131
1) HE-500:
Running off of my speaker it makes everything I throw at it sound good! Excellent separation and detail, fantastic bass fun and engaging.
 
2)MDR-7520:
Portable fun and pretty nice at making me forgot I'm on the train! wonderful vocals make pimsluer easy to listen to.
 
3.1) TH-600:
BASSS! All the fun, great detail and makes me want to just keep listening.
 
3.2) K240 sexttet
Smooth, relaxing, engaging loves vocals
 
4) K612:
Excellent for movies and gaming, good for music and is really good for aggressive rock but doesn't call me the same as the above.
 
5)K7XX:
Sometimes it's number 3 but is often to bright for my tastes, great all-arounder but is handedly beaten by the HE-500 as my go to all arounder.
 
6)K340:
Disclaimer: EASILY number one with the right music but is often to much of a specialist for my general listening; but man does live music sound amazing (Alice in chains unplugged is surreal through the K340) 
 
Feb 8, 2016 at 8:11 AM Post #5,288 of 8,131
  Includes headphones I used to own:
 
(Own) 1. Audio-Technica AD1000x - Magical mids and fantastic bass, more so with alternative pads that space your ears away from the driver more like Brainwavz hm5 velour. Trying out Audeze microsuede soon. And I haven't even bought a proper amp/dac yet. Getting a NuPrime uDSD next week.
 

 
I use the Audeze vega pads on my 2000x, nice difference and way more comfortable. I find the stock pads itcy, and my ear presses the driver which I hate.
 
Feb 8, 2016 at 8:00 PM Post #5,289 of 8,131
My current top Headphones that I own are:
 
1) Fostex TH900 with Moon Audio Silver Dragon Cable
2) AudioQuest Nighthawk
3) HE-500 w Impact Audio custom cable
4) Sony MDRZ7
5) Fostex T50rp MK III with ZMF pads
6) Phillips X2
7) Audeze EL-8 open
 
I just got the Nighthawk and I'm really enjoying them so far. I probably use the MDRZ7s the most though. 
 
Feb 8, 2016 at 8:32 PM Post #5,292 of 8,131
Of all the pairs I own or have owned, hear's my ranking.
 
1) HiFiman HE-400i
2) MrSpeakers Alpha Prime
3) AKG K7XX
4) Philips SHP9500 (Given away as a gift)
5) Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ear [M2]
6) HiFiman HE-400s (Traded for the K7XX's)
7) Grado SR-80e
8) Audio Technica ATH-M50 (No longer have)
 
Feb 8, 2016 at 10:57 PM Post #5,295 of 8,131
1. Sennheiser HD600
2. HiFiMan HE-400
3. Oppo PM-3
4. Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro
5. Etymotic hf5
6. Sennheiser HD 239
7. V-MODA XS
8. V-MODA M-80
 
Ultimate Ears 4 Pro - unranked because I haven't received them yet
 

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