neochikara
New Head-Fier
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Good morning/afternoon/evening,
I've been reading these forums for months now and the depth of information and incredible, helpful, and insightful people here never cease to amaze me. With that in mind, I have a small request of anyone who might be privy on some specific knowledge. In about two weeks I'll be heading off for a university and will be in a dorm/roommate environment for hours each day. As such, I'm looking for some headphones that are closed-back (unless there's magical open-back phones which don't leak like mad), but also somewhat neutral or a have a non-destructive coloration. I've used a pair of Sennheiser HD-555 cans at home for the last two years and I love them to death (the adhesive foam mod really helped!), and though I've never looked into what people "in the know" would call the 555's sound signature, I do like it and am used to it. I am, however, open to experiencing a new pair of cans that might have a "better" sound, but I listen to a huge range of music (genre depends on my mood or what I'm doing) and want to experience the music as it was intended to be heard. Of course, my personal sonic preferences aren't that simple--I know I don't want a lean sound and I can't stand sibilance. I prefer accurate and tight bass to the overly boomy, bloated sort (used to have Sennheiser CX-300's--those were crazy in that sense).
I think that covers most of the specifics of my request. I have been eying Ultrasone and Beyerdynamic cans, but haven't found any impressions that would indicate that any single model meets my general wants. I'm open to any company, but if the product was on Amazon and possibly available on Prime, or at the least available with quick shipping, that would be best.
And, of course, my budget is $200, possibly up to $220 at the absolute max to accommodate tax and shipping (I live in the US).
Edit:
Whoops, totally forgot to mention that I have a Nuforce uDAC amp already. I love the little thing, even if it isn't the most neutral of amps (at least to my ears). I've been using it with my aforementioned HD-555's, but mostly just to bypass horrendous onboard sound on the laptop I'll be taking to my university. I do love how they amp my 555's, though.
I look forward to everyone's input and even more so to finally hearing my new cans--whatever they might be. Thanks.
I've been reading these forums for months now and the depth of information and incredible, helpful, and insightful people here never cease to amaze me. With that in mind, I have a small request of anyone who might be privy on some specific knowledge. In about two weeks I'll be heading off for a university and will be in a dorm/roommate environment for hours each day. As such, I'm looking for some headphones that are closed-back (unless there's magical open-back phones which don't leak like mad), but also somewhat neutral or a have a non-destructive coloration. I've used a pair of Sennheiser HD-555 cans at home for the last two years and I love them to death (the adhesive foam mod really helped!), and though I've never looked into what people "in the know" would call the 555's sound signature, I do like it and am used to it. I am, however, open to experiencing a new pair of cans that might have a "better" sound, but I listen to a huge range of music (genre depends on my mood or what I'm doing) and want to experience the music as it was intended to be heard. Of course, my personal sonic preferences aren't that simple--I know I don't want a lean sound and I can't stand sibilance. I prefer accurate and tight bass to the overly boomy, bloated sort (used to have Sennheiser CX-300's--those were crazy in that sense).
I think that covers most of the specifics of my request. I have been eying Ultrasone and Beyerdynamic cans, but haven't found any impressions that would indicate that any single model meets my general wants. I'm open to any company, but if the product was on Amazon and possibly available on Prime, or at the least available with quick shipping, that would be best.
And, of course, my budget is $200, possibly up to $220 at the absolute max to accommodate tax and shipping (I live in the US).
Edit:
Whoops, totally forgot to mention that I have a Nuforce uDAC amp already. I love the little thing, even if it isn't the most neutral of amps (at least to my ears). I've been using it with my aforementioned HD-555's, but mostly just to bypass horrendous onboard sound on the laptop I'll be taking to my university. I do love how they amp my 555's, though.
I look forward to everyone's input and even more so to finally hearing my new cans--whatever they might be. Thanks.