[sheaz]

Complete newbie to the headphone world. Always had my standard white ipod earphones but i want to get into it. I have looked and looked for my first pair of headphones and sony MDR-XB1000 appeal. Great bass i heard which i mostly want but i want to know if they will be capable of playing rock to a good standard?
Already have picked a good amp suggested to me the Bellari HA540 and I am waiting to order both. I just want my first set of headphones to be a good pick! Does anyone have any first hand experience with these? I would appreciate some help.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Frankie K]

Check the Fischer Audio FA003's And Shure SRH840's, look up the review's on all and see what's best.

 

[vladimirK702]

XB500's maybe? Eqing helps. 

 

[Frankie K]

I did'nt see a review on the 1000's You mentioned but that does'nt mean there's anything wrong either, compare between the 2 pr's You mentioned, seem's like Your more comfortable with XB series. If You had a listen to either You'll be the best judge for Yourself.

 

[earerror]

Why not start with the cheaper XB models, like mentioned before? if you like the sound signature, take the next step...

 

[DjAmTraX]

The Bellari is a GREAT amp for the XB1000. I have both. IMO, the XB1000 is too slow for rock music. The XB1000 has a large soundstage. It doesn't have in your face bass like the XB700. The bass is refined.

Here's my writeup on the two. Enjoy!
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/542885/final-thoughts-sony-mdr-xb1000-vs-mdr-xb700-pictures