[cskippy]

Head-time:
1.  HE-6 (modded - Audeze Vegan Pads, stock grills (removed acoustic fiber), Beyer Foam Insert) directly off speaker taps on Pioneer Spec 2
2.  HD650 modded - coin mod, remove back damping
3.  Alpha Dogs - seriously underrated.  Mine were an early pair so might have a better tune?
 
4.  DT880 Pro 250 Ohm.  Go to for live sound and gigs, surprisingly good for the money
5. HE-500 - Not bad at all especially w Fuzzor mod and Jerg Pads.  Just not used because HE-6...nuff said.
6.  MA900 - probably the best imaging I've heard apart from HD800.  Not enough bass for me although surprisingly natural sounding.
 
Gaming:
1.  HD650 - great comfort, sound, 3D imaging.
2.  Alpha Dogs - I would say this has better 3D imaging than HD650.  However, I prefer open headphones usually.
3.  HE-6 - for when I want sub bass and reference quality sound.  Good imaging but stretched L - - C - - R instead of L - C - R.  Not much depth so poor 3D imaging.
don't use the rest for gaming

 

[drabbish]

1. lcd3F
2. JH roxannes 
3. el 8 closed

 

[rfan8312]

Hi drabbish. Any chance you could let me know why the EL-8 closed are at bottom?

Sent from my LGLS660 using Tapatalk

 

[dip registered]

1. Senn MX980
2. Senn HD650
3. Senn HD25
 
I just love those earbuds. 

 

[drabbish]

they are actually really good but the two above are just that much better. 
 
the lcd3 sound 3d and spacious, but they are open back.   these things are impressive but do need amp power
 
the roxannes have more micro details and space, bass is more refined.  
 
but dont get me wrong the el-8 are great for the price. 

 

[rfan8312]

Ok thanks. Because ive auditioned them three times (open and closed) and am getting ready to pull the trigger on something. Figures today though I heard Grado 325e with large bowl pads and it just sparkled and sounded even better than the EL-8.

Still would like an EL-8C down the road at some point.

 

[drabbish]

I am about to put my for sell if your interested

 

[marts30]

1. Fidelio X2
2. AD2000x
3. 325is
4. SHP9500

 

[rfan8312]

I am about to put my for sell if your interested

No thank you though drabbish. I went in to audition the EL-8 and also heard the Grado 325e as well and fell in love with it. Ive decided to get that first. Thanks again.

 

[Phantom602]

1) HD800
2) HD700
3) HD650
4) Momentum
6) P5
7) Jaybird headband

 

[wahsmoh]

1. Alpha Dogs
2. HD600
2. DT880
3. AKG K553
4. HD280 Pro
 
 
#2 is a tossup because I prefer DT880 for certain kinds of music, HD600 is positioned higher for having very natural sound though.

 

[johnsonfunky]

1. Stax SR-009
2. Obravo HAMT-1
3. Sennheiser HD800
4. Koss ESP-950
 
I have ordered Ultrasone Edition 5 Limited and it will arrive soon. Expect that it will rank immediately after Stax SR-009

 

[eargasam]

  1. Stax SR-009
2. Obravo HAMT-1
3. Sennheiser HD800
4. Koss ESP-950
 
I have ordered Ultrasone Edition 5 Limited and it will arrive soon. Expect that it will rank immediately after Stax SR-009

Ok you win

 

[ssrock64]

  1. Stax SR-009
2. Obravo HAMT-1
3. Sennheiser HD800
4. Koss ESP-950

What do you like about the HAMT-1 that puts it above the HD800 in your mind?

 

[johnsonfunky]

  What do you like about the HAMT-1 that puts it above the HD800 in your mind?

Hi there,
 
I think Obravo this time amazes audiophile by launching an innovative circuit combining an air motion transducer and sub-woofer. The AMT unit is responsible for delivering treble and mid-range while the sub-woofer delivering the bass. HAMT-1 is definitely not as analytical as HD800, which may make it as a shortcoming in many audiophile's opinion. But to me, I particularly really like its bass and the rendition of the vocal. HD800 of course has a powerful bass, but comparing with HAMT-1, I would say the sense of depth offered by the latter is more and its solidness impressively gets to your head.
 
For the vocal, there is a sense of realism, vividness and airy presence that are very different from the traditional dynamic headphone. In this area, its rendition bears a large degree of resemblance to electrostatic headphones, which I relishing listening to them. I guess the AMT unit plays an important role in rendering the mid-range and the treble delicately.
 
Plus I agree with most of the commentary that it doesn't sound like a headphone, but having a signature between headphone and loudspeakers. So HAMT-1 did give me a very fresh impression upon first listening. I absolutely enjoy the listening experience after purchasing it.