[Duc]

Hello, I need advise on a new purchase of cans. I currently have a set of Senn 590's and a set of Senn 280's. I need to upgrade and need some opinions. I think I am looking into Sennheiser's as I have had a pair Grado 125's and find them too bright and the bass too transparent for my tastes, so Sennheiser has my money (unless someone can convince me otherwise). I am running a Marantz 63SE through a Little Dot II+ Headphone amp. Any opinions?...

 

[kool bubba ice]

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Originally Posted by Duc Hello, I need advise on a new purchase of cans. I currently have a set of Senn 590's and a set of Senn 280's. I need to upgrade and need some opinions. I think I am looking into Sennheiser's as I have had a pair Grado 125's and find them too bright and the bass too transparent for my tastes, so Sennheiser has my money (unless someone can convince me otherwise). I am running a Marantz 63SE through a Little Dot II+ Headphone amp. Any opinions?...

I take it you like colored & warm cans?

If you want something different try..
Beyer880/990 (05)
Sony SA5000 (an aquired taste it seems)
AT AD990/ AT AD1000..

Also want kind of music do you usually listen to? & do you have sonic preferences?

 

[Azure]

If you found the SR125s too bright and their bass too transparent then stay away from the SA5k's...

 

[kool bubba ice]

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Originally Posted by Azure If you found the SR125s too bright and their bass too transparent then stay away from the SA5k's...

I don't think that the SA5's are that bright..

 

[blessingx]

I'm a fan of the Senns (though would recommend the HD580 over the HD600 because of price), but you should at least consider the AKG K701 as the signature is similar enough (especially compared to Grados and Sonys) and you may prefer it. Just keep in mind the Senns discussed are a little different than your 590.

 

[Duc]

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Originally Posted by kool bubba ice I take it you like colored & warm cans? Also want kind of music do you usually listen to? & do you have sonic preferences?

Hmmm. A lot of Electronic/Trip Hop, Rock/Metal, Jazz, Industrial, Older Rap, and lately movie Scores (Juno Reactor, Massive Attack, Amon Tobin, NIN, Tool, Ministry, Clutch, Italian Job Score, etc)

Sonic Preferences... Not too sharp, but clean. Detailed, snappy, and punchy but not boomy, tight. (I'm a drummer and favor the snare aspect of the kit) Warm and smooth but dark.

Make sense?

 

[kool bubba ice]

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Originally Posted by Duc Hmmm. A lot of Electronic/Trip Hop, Rock/Metal, Jazz, Industrial, Older Rap, and lately movie Scores (Juno Reactor, Massive Attack, Amon Tobin, NIN, Tool, Ministry, Clutch, Italian Job Score, etc) Sonic Preferences... Not too sharp, but clean. Detailed, snappy, and punchy but not boomy, tight. (I'm a drummer and favor the snare aspect of the kit) Warm and smooth but dark. Make sense?

"Warm and smooth but dark".
Sounds like the 650's to me..

Amps also play a role in the above mentioned to some aspect..If you want Tight bass.. I'd suggest The portaphile V2^2..Nice tight, & defined bass.. On a sidenote, some people feel the 650 is boomy in the bass department..

 

[Duc]

Thanks for the input

 

[Azure]

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Originally Posted by kool bubba ice I don't think that the SA5's are that bright..

Who in their right mind would recommend the SA5k's to someone that found Grados too bright?

 

[jl123]

I think you'd like the 650s. I do and my tastes are similar. I also own the k701s but they're not my first choice.

 

[PeterR]

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Originally Posted by kool bubba ice I don't think that the SA5's are that bright..

I don't think the pope's that catholic either

 

[Gradofan2]

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Originally Posted by Duc Hello, I need advise on a new purchase of cans. I currently have a set of Senn 590's and a set of Senn 280's. I need to upgrade and need some opinions. I think I am looking into Sennheiser's as I have had a pair Grado 125's and find them too bright and the bass too transparent for my tastes, so Sennheiser has my money (unless someone can convince me otherwise). I am running a Marantz 63SE through a Little Dot II+ Headphone amp. Any opinions?...

See this thread (if you haven't already) - it will answer your questions.

http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=200099