BushGuy
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The REAL help is not adhering to the low budget - but, pointing the way to what really works (short of suggesting preferable speaker setups).
Originally Posted by REB /img/forum/go_quote.gif I also listen to modern jazz a lot and the K701 (even when properly amplified) just didn't do it for me. It lacked punch and the bass (not the quantity, but the quality) didn't suit jazz to my ears (and this is coming from someone who is quite fond of the lean AKG bass). For your budget, I'd take a look at the following cans: AKG K501 (K500 is even better if you can find it) or a used, vintage Beyerdynamic DT990 from the late '80s (or early '90s). The last can is the best headphone I've heard (with good amplification). The clarity, punch and detail are almost scary with good recordings (such as ECM recordings) and the bass is just absolutely gorgeous without muddying the mids. |
Originally Posted by BushGuy /img/forum/go_quote.gif The REAL help is not adhering to the low budget - but, pointing the way to what really works (short of suggesting preferable speaker setups). |
Originally Posted by tohni /img/forum/go_quote.gif I own the K500 with K601 pads which, IMHO, is a great match. You could only get these used, however. I have never tried them myself, but the K400, which, btw, REB is selling a pair of right now, allegedly better the K500. That seems to be a good start. |
Originally Posted by REB /img/forum/go_quote.gif The K400 is great, but I agree with tohni that the K500 with K601 pads is just about as good as it gets |