[Claritas]

I actually liked it more than the LCD-2+HPA-5000 combo, not to mention most other rigs there.

Thanks!

I learned a lot from reading many, many old threads, especially aerius's posts. My set up isn't fundamentally different from his (except in its comparative unsophistication). Good to know that I'm on the right path.

 

[Alessandro1]

Actual:
 
1- HifimanHE6
2- BeyerdynamicT1
3- Fostex T50RP modded
4- another T50RP modded
5- Etymotic ER4
6- Superlux 681 EVo
 
SOLD everything that was below or equal to T50RP modded
 
1- HD650
2- DT880 600Ohm
3- DT880 32 Ohm
4- Fidelio X1
5- Dt990 pro
6- Dt770
7- K701

 

[Edinburgh]

1.A custom earphone from my friend
2.FS Ear monitor
3.AKG K812
4.Koss ESP950
5.Beyerdynamic DT880
6.Shure 1840
7.Yuin Pk1

 

[Neighbor808]

1) Beyer DT 990 PRO
2) AudioTechnica ATH-M50
3) V Moda M80
 
Next headphone I really want to try are the HiFiMan HE-400

 

[takato14]

 
Next headphone I really want to try are the HiFiMan HE-400

I'd suggest skipping it in favor of the HE-400i, HE-500, or HE-560, as the DT990 definitely outclasses the HE-400.

 

[takato14]

 
Just because it's tubes doesn't mean the tubes are warm sounding.

Unless he's running it off an Apex Pinnacle, I'd beg to differ.
 
But whatever.
 
Updated ranking:
 
1: Pioneer Monitor 10-II
2: Sony DR-Z7 (would still be top dog if it was more comfortable but this ****er hurts me)
3: Sterling TE-400
4: Pioneer SE-500
 
<the rest>
 

 

[jackskelly]

  Haven't done this in a while and some changes recently...so here goes:
 
1.) SR-009
2.) SR-007 Mk1 / LCD-X (tie)
3.) HD800
4.) LCD-XC
5.) PS1000e
6.) TH-900
7.) T51p
8.) MDR-10RNC

 
I agree MacedonianHero that the SR-009 is the best headphone I've ever owned or even heard, but what about the HE90? Have you heard it? It seems to me that most people who've owned both seem to think that the Orpheus (HE90) is (at least) slightly better.

 

[takato14]

 
I agree MacedonianHero that the SR-009 is the best headphone I've ever owned or even heard, but what about the HE90? Have you heard it? It seems to me that most people who've owned both seem to think that the Orpheus (HE90) is (at least) slightly better.

Most of the reliable impressions of the orpheus say it's a really poorly designed stat, it's designed to sound euphoric and inviting instead of perfect
 
it'd probably complement the 009 but it's definitely not better than it

 

[MacedonianHero]

   
I agree MacedonianHero that the SR-009 is the best headphone I've ever owned or even heard, but what about the HE90? Have you heard it? It seems to me that most people who've owned both seem to think that the Orpheus (HE90) is (at least) slightly better.

I haven't heard the HE90s. Sorry, but I was only ranking headphones that I own. Some love the HE90s and some...not so much (like Birgir). I'd love to hear a pair mind you!

 

[jackskelly]

  Most of the reliable impressions of the orpheus say it's a really poorly designed stat, it's designed to sound euphoric and inviting instead of perfect
 
it'd probably complement the 009 but it's definitely not better than it

 
Thanks takato14 for input. It's just hard for me to understand how an electrostatic headphone designed and built over 20 years ago could still eclipse STAX's best offering as of 2014 (to so many people). I know it's a matter of taste sometimes. 

 
 

  I haven't heard the HE90s. Sorry, but I was only ranking headphones that I own. Some love the HE90s and some...not so much (like Birgir). I'd love to hear a pair mind you!

 
Yeah, I hope Sennheiser releases another electrostatic headphone sometime in the future. They were too good at it to not produce another one again, no matter what the cost is. 

 

 

[Neighbor808]

I'd suggest skipping it in favor of the HE-400i, HE-500, or HE-560, as the DT990 definitely outclasses the HE-400.

Thanks Takato. You've saved me some time and money. I never would've thought the DT990 was better than HE-400, I just knew they were similar. I guess the extra cash for HE-500 would be worth it. I've got a FiiO E07K right now, if I pair it up with an E09K that should drive some HE-500s right?

 

[ssrock64]

Originally Posted by Alessandro1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
2- DT880 600Ohm
3- DT880 32 Ohm

What did you think about the differences between the DT880-600 and DT880-32? Did you own them both at the same time?

 

[takato14]

 

I'd suggest skipping it in favor of the HE-400i, HE-500, or HE-560, as the DT990 definitely outclasses the HE-400.

Thanks Takato. You've saved me some time and money. I never would've thought the DT990 was better than HE-400, I just knew they were similar. I guess the extra cash for HE-500 would be worth it. I've got a FiiO E07K right now, if I pair it up with an E09K that should drive some HE-500s right?

I'd go with something more current oriented than the E09K, though low budget current amps are relatively scarce. The E09k would probably sound alright with the HE-500, but I'm not positive. Perhaps a Magni instead (though you'd need to use a different DAC).
 
A Lehmann BCL or one of it's many clones might be suitable, as that's what I'll be getting for my setup once I can afford it. I've got a few current monsters myself and I could let you know how it performs.

 

[Ishcabible]

Thanks Takato. You've saved me some time and money. I never would've thought the DT990 was better than HE-400

 
It's not. While the HE400 was my least favorite Hifiman headphone (which isn't exactly an insult), it's definitely not worse-sounding than the DT990. 

 

[takato14]

 

Thanks Takato. You've saved me some time and money. I never would've thought the DT990 was better than HE-400

 
It's not. While the HE400 was my least favorite Hifiman headphone (which isn't exactly an insult), it's definitely not worse-sounding than the DT990. 

Wait, ****.
 
I thought he meant the DT990 Premium, not the Pro. Yeah, the HE-400 is probably at about the same level as the Pro, whereas the Premium is more refined.
 
Still, making the extra stride for the HE-500 wouldn't be a bad decision.