Scared of buying AKG K401, want a cheap closed 'phone for Classical

[450]

I'm scared of buying AKG K401...They seem to be good (considering they're related to the K501). I'm scared because I think my mini system won't have enough juice to power these things, or more accurately...the RIGHT juice to power these things!

I read about K501 tell about the pickiness it has with amps...

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I'm saving up for better headphones (maybe ER-6i, HD580, DT660)

Right now I'm looking for a cheap (around $50) CLOSED 'phone for classical
(note: this is for a home headphone, KSC-35 are for my portable)

If possible I'd like it to be easy to drive (doesn't have to able to reach full potential with a portable) and somewhat bassy.

Would Koss R80's work? Does it excel in isolation? Would it sound better than KSC-35's?

terrymx suggested me the A-T FC7 (~66 USD which is fine)...Would classical music be good with these? (NOTE: He also recomended the Pioneer monitor-10r, but said their hard to drive.

EGGO's (D22) ?

THANKS


IM SOO LOST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ReDVsion]

Sharp MD33?

 

[saxphile]

I was gonna suggest AKG K271S, but they're hard to drive and over your budget. Philips HP890 (used) is also very recommendable, but they're open.

PX200 is the first headphone that came to my mind. It is quite easy to drive and rewarding with a cheap amp. Getting it to fit your head can be a hassle, however.

 

[EdipisReks]

the Sony V6, maybe?

 

[commando]

Senn 280 might be good - their weak bass response won't be quite as much of a drawback as for popular music. They're very accurate, but they need a lot of burn in, and I use an EQ with mine to boost the bass and sometimes dial down the high treble a bit.

 

[450]

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Originally Posted by saxphile I was gonna suggest AKG K271S, but they're hard to drive and over your budget. Philips HP890 (used) is also very recommendable, but they're open. PX200 is the first headphone that came to my mind. It is quite easy to drive and rewarding with a cheap amp. Getting it to fit your head can be a hassle, however.

Where can I get the HP890's new in the US?

 

[ReDVsion]

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Originally Posted by 450 Where can I get the HP890's new in the US?

I don't think there IS anywhere.

I think I might also recommend the HD280s for your purposes, certainly over the V6.

 

[450]

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Originally Posted by ReDVsion I think I might also recommend the HD280s for your purposes, certainly over the V6.

Everyone is saying HD280 for classical...but...I like bass even in my classical music! Some of those strings hit some low notes and wanna hear the power!

Anyway...budget can wise...I'm pretty much doomed.

[starts waving $$$ away]

 

[terrymx]

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terrymx suggested me the A-T FC7 (~66 USD which is fine)...Would classical music be good with these? (NOTE: He also recomended the Pioneer monitor-10r, but said their hard to drive.

well teh fc7 soudn amazing for rock, but not classical. the 10r can shine for classical, its has 65ohms, not hard to drive at all. aslong as you have a decent amp like a mint it'll be okay.

i dont recommend the er6i for classical.

 

[450]

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Originally Posted by terrymx well teh fc7 soudn amazing for rock, but not classical. the 10r can shine for classical, its has 65ohms, not hard to drive at all. aslong as you have a decent amp like a mint it'll be okay. i dont recommend the er6i for classical.

Sorry I should've been more specific...Hard to drive out of a portable player w/o amp.

 

[saxphile]

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Originally Posted by 450 Everyone is saying HD280 for classical...but...I like bass even in my classical music! Some of those strings hit some low notes and wanna hear the power! Anyway...budget can wise...I'm pretty much doomed. [starts waving $$$ away]

Absolutely, that's why I didn't recommend them in the first place. Many people don't realize that classical music demands good bass - bass extension that is.

I didn't realize you're in the US (your location doesn't reveil much about your whereabouts), so no HP890 for you. Sony V6 is a reasonable choice. If you can find them for a reasonable price then by all means go for it.

 

[450]

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Originally Posted by saxphile Absolutely, that's why I didn't recommend them in the first place. Many people don't realize that classical music demands good bass - bass extension that is. I didn't realize you're in the US (your location doesn't reveil much about your whereabouts), so no HP890 for you. Sony V6 is a reasonable choice. If you can find them for a reasonable price then by all means go for it.

V6 for classical...hmmm...I don't have many other choices

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I've V6 is unsuitable for classical. Some even say its good for nothing.

Alas..I'm on a small budget and it may stay like that for couple months...


BTW: Changed location a bit

 

[terrymx]

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Originally Posted by 450 V6 for classical...hmmm...I don't have many other choices ... I've V6 is unsuitable for classical. Some even say its good for nothing. Alas..I'm on a small budget and it may stay like that for couple months... BTW: Changed location a bit

you'll be sorry if you buy it.

 

[450]

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Originally Posted by terrymx you'll be sorry if you buy it.

I'm confused! V6 yes then V6 no!

Oh well...the battle is still going on..

 

[bifcake]

The problem is that your demands are very tough to meet for the budget. You want:

1) Closed phones
2) Easy to drive
3) For $50

That's really tough. The V6's are not your best choice, they're your ONLY choice. There is nothing else out there that meets all of your requirements. We can do 2 out of 3, but not 3 out of 3.