[arteom]

hello

Currently I own a pair of sennheiser hd-25's(not steel cables, copper), those are the best cans I've used/experienced. I haven't been spending much money, have saved up just a little on the side and want to buy some new headphones, upgrade my sound experience. My budget is $300. I am looking for something with detail in the mids, and the lows, with decent highs (I know with that budget I can't have everything). I would also like to experience a better soundstage, as with the 25's its a bit limited.

I don't have an amp

. Have been thinking if I should buy/save money for a decent amp first. Any thoughts on this? Also would an amp make a difference in the sound of the 25's?

I listen to allot of electronic music; techno, IDM, house, ambient, downtempo, electro. And am looking for cans that are mainly suited for this type of music. I would also like for something that would sound well with classical music (but this is secondary and not important as being able to enjoy electronic music).

I should also mention that comfort is important to me, I have a big head and big ears. The hd-25's suit me well here as they rest on my ears, cans that go around my ears tend to hurt my ears as they press against them and I can't wear them for extended listening sessions. I would prefer something that rests on my ears rather than go around them. I really dislike in ear headphones.


Any suggestions are much welcome and appreciated.

 

[arteom]

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[arteom]

any reccomendations at all? ive been considering a pair of sennheiser hd-595's, as well as a pair of denon AH-D2000's, the senns i can get for $160 new, the denon's for $250. anyone have experience with both these headphones?

 

[arteom]

anything at all? maybe i am asking for too much...

 

[dmcs414]

I highly recommend the Denon AH-D2000s for that type of music. I listen to the same type of music and the Denons are wonderful for it. Get a good amp though, trust me it makes an enormous difference. Best of luck!

 

[outlandos]

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Originally Posted by dmcs414 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I highly recommend the Denon AH-D2000s for that type of music. I listen to the same type of music and the Denons are wonderful for it. Get a good amp though, trust me it makes an enormous difference. Best of luck!

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[arteom]

what amp would work well with the AH-D2000's? Or just something that works well in general. At the moment I am using the panel of a Audigy 4pro soundcard. I was thinking of maybe the ibasso D1 http://www.ibasso.com/ShowNews.aspx?ID=60

any thoughts on the combo? or any other amp reccomendations?

Thanks for the help! I am a newb.

 

[arteom]

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[034936]

you could always take the DT770 route. Maybe even ampless if you can get an 80ohm.

 

[Susilo]

What amp would go nicely with the D2k's?

I listen to roughly the same type of music, (price isnt a concern!)

help is much appreciated!

 

[guynbluejeans]

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Originally Posted by Susilo /img/forum/go_quote.gif What amp would go nicely with the D2k's? I listen to roughly the same type of music, (price isnt a concern!) help is much appreciated!

I hope some nice, knowledgable person will provide an answer to this amp question as well.