[Clincher09]

After much searching I've come down to picking between these 2 headphones. I know both of them are bass heavy, but what will be the deciding factor is which one is more balanced and offers more soundstage. I'm really not looking for other suggestions, I just need to know which of these 2 will be the better deal. I tried the K-240s but they just didn't have enough bass for me. 
 
I found both of these phones at Guitar Center, the SRH750DJ is $150 while the Beyers are $190. I know I could get them cheaper but I want them ASAP and I don't want to wait and order them online. The guy at Guitar Center said I should go with the Beyers, but are they really worth the extra $40? I've been leaning towards the SRH750DJs but if anyone thinks that the DT770s will be a better value let me know.

 

[Clincher09]

Also I'll be running these through a Fiio E5.

 

[RPGWiZaRD]

They are a bit opposite sounding so difficult to say but I'm not sure if you'd get everything out of the DT770-80 with an E5. Shure 750DJs are warmer, mids are far less recessed and highs are slightly smoother and bass is a bit punchier vs DT770 which is just slightly laid-back sounding (more like Sennheiser sound signature) and has somewhat boomier/deeper bass and has more recessed mids and somewhat brighter highs. 
 
Since it's questionable if E5 is enough to drive DT770-80 properly (not talking about volume but sound quality wise) I'd say the Shures in this case, it's the safer bet IMO. I've always had better result picking something I can run more than good enough vs something that is questionable if it's driven properly at least.

 

[Clincher09]

Sounds good, do you think the bass boost with the E5 would make the bass overpowering? 

 

[Clincher09]

Also, can anyone tell me if the 750DJ are significantly better than the Sennheiser HD 485s? Sorry for all the questions, but Guitar Center has a no return policy on headphones, so what I buy is what I'll be stuck with.

 

[SimH]

I've got the 750DJ/E5 combo and it's bliss (hasn't stopped me upgrading the amp, mind!). Bass certainly not overpowering, even with the bass boost on. Love the DJs - they go so deep, but never owerpowering. Mids and highs are balanced & neutral. Lovely, comfortable sound - you never tire of listening to them. 

 

[hudamanium]

I've owned both.
 
Get the Beyers. Remeber that often prices are negotiable in Guitar Center. 

 

[Clincher09]

The only way I would get them is if they took $40 off the price, and I'm not sure if they would even do that. 
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I've owned both.
 
Get the Beyers. Remeber that often prices are negotiable in Guitar Center. 

 

[hudamanium]

Then this thread is pretty much over....
 
If the only way you would get the Beyers is for them to take off $40, then you're going to have to go for the Shures.... 

 

[Clincher09]

I think I'm gonna go for them, although I really wish they would just let me try them first, I don't want to get them if it won't be a noticeable improvement over the HD 485s. 

 

[Clincher09]

I'll ask again because I might be buying these tomorrow, how do the 750DJs compare to the HD 485s?

 

[TheMiddleSky]

With proper amp, no contest 770/80 wins. But with E5, I think better if you get 750DJ (just make sure that cans comfort enough on your head)
 
With proper set-up 770/80 will offering smooth yet detailed treble, with laidback mid and big deep bass, also present better staging than 750DJ. It's not tight bass type, but it never disturb mid and treble area. 
 
other option that also good is ATH Pro700.

 

[Clincher09]

Which amp would you recommend with the DT770s? I won't be getting them now, but I'm considering it as a future purchase once I have a better amp.

 

[hudamanium]

E7

 

[dub Beatz]

E7/E9 combo! Great deal.