Second pair of headphones recommendation

[Peterpotter]

So here's the deal: I have a pair of Elears paired with Simaudio 430HAD, and am looking for another hp to fill some gaps. I really like this setup for much of the music I listen to (75% jazz and 25% classical) but it doesn't cut bait for all.

Criteria:

• >$900 <$2500 USD
• Better soundstage - main criteria for classical music
• More laid back
• No Sennheisers
• I'm sensitive to bright upper mids and treble

Any good ideas?

 

[bixby]

Audeze LCD 2 , they just make you relax! And I hate pesky treble peaks as much as you.

 

[buke9]

+1 on the LCD 2's for laid back sound.

 

[chimney189]

I'd go with the LCD-3 considering that it is even more laid-back than the LCD-2 and has a wider soundstage, clearer instrument separation, and better imagining. This is coming off of listening to the PRE-fazor LCD-3, mind you.

 

[Peterpotter]

I received a Black Dragon cable yesterday. Right out of the box (ziplock) it smoothed out the higher frequencies. To my ears it's just what I was looking for.

That leaves the sound stage issue. I appreciate the Audeze suggestions! Any other non Sennheiser suggestions? Thanks

 

[BunnyNamedCraig]

LCD 3 does seem like it could fit the bill... do you only want an open back?

 

[Peterpotter]

Correct, open back