OneSec
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I'm a newbie from Malaysia (South East Asia), no doubt about it. I have been living with 'phones that are less than 10USD, an old labtec on-ear for 10 years, then now a Philips SHM3400 on-ear for couple years *dont bother looking it up*.
I'm currently looking for some upgrades,
*yeah sorry for my wallet*. I have been introduced by a friend to this site, and only 2 weeks, I already felt home. Very lively forum with supportive and warm people. Love it.
The reason I want to upgrade 'phone is to
1. get rid of the muddy low and muffled highs on my current 'phone, and
2. get as much details from classical music (especially able to distinguish every instrument in the orchestra - )
3. no needing to turn the volume to 100% when the entire orchestra is quite, building the tension and turn down the volume again as they build it. (you know what I mean)
I have seen a lot of post and recommendations here, but I don't see questions that directly match mine. So I proceed to register, and here comes my first posts:
and aiming to get 2 pairs of 'phones. 1 for on the go, and 1 for home and office use.
For on the go headphone I pretty much settle for PX100, but some comment on it's brother, PX200 would be nice.
However I'm stuck with the home and office use 'phone. Before you start throwing HD800, RS1 or similar suggestions to me (I dont mind if you throw be the 'phone itself though), I need to emphasize that this 'phone is for office use as well, so I cant really go for a full-size 'phone that makes me so noticeable, unique and stands out among my colleagues *for the wrong reason*... So here are my criteria:
No IME/Earbud - I just dont like them
Headphone type: on-ear / earpad
Couple size: Preferably small, but medium is *okay*
Source: Computer WMP *hide* / Sansa / Ipod
Music: Classical 95% Mostly direct rip from CD to 320kbs MP3 or lossless WMA. Once I got my hand on Sansa I will probably convert to FLAC. I have low bit rate MP3 but hey I still have my Philips!
Quality: Depth, Detailed, Balance, good staging. *asking for impossible? but again I'm a newbie. Forgive me*
Open/Close: Doesnt really matter, as long they match the quality I'm looking for.
Local service in Malaysia: Preferred but Singapore is fine too...
Global warranty: Yes, I might buy from HK / Singapore if its pricey over here.
Amp: Not required, but would be nice to leave an upgrade path.
There are the one I short listed...
ATH-FC700A
AH-D1001 variants
SR 80i
SR 125i (yes the forever ongoing internal war within Grado)
eh350
HD238,
These are full-size so most like out...
ATH-M50
ATH-AD700
HD 448
I have yet to find a place with demo sets in Malaysia where I can listen to them, so I'm counting on your recommendations. Thanks guys and I know you will definitely help this little lose sheep find his home!!
I'm currently looking for some upgrades,
The reason I want to upgrade 'phone is to
1. get rid of the muddy low and muffled highs on my current 'phone, and
2. get as much details from classical music (especially able to distinguish every instrument in the orchestra - )
3. no needing to turn the volume to 100% when the entire orchestra is quite, building the tension and turn down the volume again as they build it. (you know what I mean)
I have seen a lot of post and recommendations here, but I don't see questions that directly match mine. So I proceed to register, and here comes my first posts:
and aiming to get 2 pairs of 'phones. 1 for on the go, and 1 for home and office use.
For on the go headphone I pretty much settle for PX100, but some comment on it's brother, PX200 would be nice.
However I'm stuck with the home and office use 'phone. Before you start throwing HD800, RS1 or similar suggestions to me (I dont mind if you throw be the 'phone itself though), I need to emphasize that this 'phone is for office use as well, so I cant really go for a full-size 'phone that makes me so noticeable, unique and stands out among my colleagues *for the wrong reason*... So here are my criteria:
No IME/Earbud - I just dont like them
Headphone type: on-ear / earpad
Couple size: Preferably small, but medium is *okay*
Source: Computer WMP *hide* / Sansa / Ipod
Music: Classical 95% Mostly direct rip from CD to 320kbs MP3 or lossless WMA. Once I got my hand on Sansa I will probably convert to FLAC. I have low bit rate MP3 but hey I still have my Philips!
Quality: Depth, Detailed, Balance, good staging. *asking for impossible? but again I'm a newbie. Forgive me*
Open/Close: Doesnt really matter, as long they match the quality I'm looking for.
Local service in Malaysia: Preferred but Singapore is fine too...
Global warranty: Yes, I might buy from HK / Singapore if its pricey over here.
Amp: Not required, but would be nice to leave an upgrade path.
There are the one I short listed...
ATH-FC700A
AH-D1001 variants
SR 80i
SR 125i (yes the forever ongoing internal war within Grado)
eh350
HD238,
These are full-size so most like out...
ATH-M50
ATH-AD700
HD 448
I have yet to find a place with demo sets in Malaysia where I can listen to them, so I'm counting on your recommendations. Thanks guys and I know you will definitely help this little lose sheep find his home!!