seunghoyoum
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Ughh.... I feel so sorry that I even said that I want to upgrade these phones. The design of these is really special, adding that unconscious warmness to the sound. I even have a $500 dollar amp to boost it, but I'm not really finding that much of a benefit from the amp. Anyways, I'm looking for upgrade that could be easily driven by a normal $500 dollar amp. People say things like the HE-500 are headphones like that are really hard to find the key amp to make it shine. (HE-500 was really my goal to purchase before becoming an adult, but oh well I don't have moeny to buy an amp worthy for it.)
I listen to all genres but here are some things I wish from each genre
Electronic-Has to be dynamic. No boomy bass, but a strong one. HATE BOOMY BASS, I REPEAT. The HD598 seems to be fairly doing nice on this field, because of it's adequate bass. But need a more deep,strong bass yet balanced one.
Rock- Mids have to be warm yet not distorted. When guitars suddenly just blast out, like the beginning of "From the Inside"-Linkin Park(I suggest you listen to it to understand what Im saying), I have to say I'm not satisfied with the highs and mids from the amped 598; a slightest of distortion went through my ears.
Soft, Vocal, Acoustic-Vocals need to be rich, sparkling, you know that feeling. The 598 actually are good in vocals but they have just a bit too much of airiness that kinda sounds if the song was coming out in a hallway. Maybe that's an exaggeration but you get the idea.
Ballad- Vocals. As I said, too much airiness, but actually am satisfied with the qaulity now. Just need a better, outstanding one.
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*Affordable Budget for this poor teen=under $1000.
*Soundstage is of course is important when listening to songs with many instruments, but don't need to be that great. Focusing too much on the soundstage bothers me from actually listening to the song.
*Clarity, detail. One of the most important things for me. When a guitar plays, I want to have that feeling as if a guitar or bass player just plucked the string right in front of me. Vocals need to sound live, crisp, and airiness that doesn't sound hollow. I don't necessarily want separation, but I just want everything to be heard.
*Treble>Mid=Bass is the priority. Still, means each one has to be outstanding.