[jesusfr3ak4evr]

I've had my Sennheiser HD 595 cans for a few years now, and sadly I'm bored with them. They're great cans, but I want something new and exciting. I use a PA2V2 amp. I like to feel the bass. I listen to rap, game music, classical, rock, metal, you name it--depends on my mood. I'd go for the Sennheiser HD 800 cans, but they're currently out of my price range. Anything <$600 is considered, but I'm looking to spend $200-300. My top choices are currently Sennheiser HD 650 and Beyerdynamic DT-880. What do you all recommend I do to improve my audio listening experience?

 

[wallace]

Try some Grado,s.I used 595,s for a year and found them a bit boring after a while.Then i got some SR80i,s,Never boring, always fun.I now have a pair of SR325i,s as well and have no plans to change these at the moment!!Must stop looking at this forum thou..

 

[tattoou2]

The DT880 might be all you desire.

 

[jesusfr3ak4evr]

I've considered Grados, but I can't get over the fact that they look old-fashioned. Also, I'm concerned that they will be uncomfortable. I'm used to circumaural cans with lots of soft cushion. Grados seem to sit right on the ear. Also, the SR-80 are only $80 on the forum here. I tend to believe that you get what you pay for, and they're kind of inexpensive lol.

Does it matter which version of the DT-880s I purchase? I see some on eBay for $299.99 - are those okay? I looked through like 9 pages of the for sale / trade on these boards and couldn't find a single one for sale. All I found were DT-770 and DT-990, but the 770s are not high enough quality, while the 990s have apparently too much bass.

I must also ask if the PA2V2 is sufficient for driving the DT-880 and HD 650.

 

[wallace]

Dont let the oldfashioned look put you off Grados,that stopped me buying them for ten years.The SR80i,s come with comfy pads,you dont know your wearing them.I just thought ,for £100 it was worth a try.Very glad i did.Cheers.

 

[jesusfr3ak4evr]

I bit and purchased Beyerdynamic DT-880 (2005 version) cans for $230 shipped. Looking forward to them

 

[priest]

I have the HD595 as well as the HD650 (although not the beyer). I think you would get a very nice sonic upgrade by moving to the HD650.