spookanide
100+ Head-Fier
Hello guys,
I am looking to upgrade and since having a taste of the AKG Y50, I am getting a little bored of my HD558s. I searched the forums for ideas but it seems most HD558 owners are looking for more of the same, while I'm looking for a bit more excitement.
Personal preferences:
I listen to a big variety of music (rock, metal, indie electronic, triphop, idm, ambient, world fusion, some jazz, new retrowave) and I also play games. Check the collection and wishlist if you're curious on my bandcamp user page: Spookanide.
Things about cans I kind of like: AKG Y50 on-ears (fun tight sound overall, but way boomy and grainy), HD558 (decent sound stage, comfortable forever), low-reaching bass that is punchy and accurate
I don't really like: AKG K550 (sounds like it comes out of a 100Hz high-pass filter), HD558 (dull, bass can get untidy), AKG Y50 (painful on-ear clamping force, fixed with a stretch)
Playback gear: TEAC UD-H01 into marantz PM5004, no EQ. I am not planning to take these out-and-about as I own the Y50s for that.
A selection of things I looked at so far, based on others' reviews:
- PSB M4U1 (don't like the idea of a creaking plastic construction and poor comfort at this price),
- grado SR225e (comfort may put me off, sound description seems fun),
- ATH-MSR7 (bass may not be what i'm looking for)
- NAD VISO HP50 (the sound signature seems to hit the right marks for me, but not sure how laid back these are relatively)
Overall what I'm looking for is a more fun (maybe in-your-face/aggressive?) experience with my headphones, keeping the big soundstage if possible and something that I could wear for hours on end. This is something I don't think I will achieve with a different source paired with the HD558s. It doesn't have to cost $300, just stay well below.
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Cheers.
I am looking to upgrade and since having a taste of the AKG Y50, I am getting a little bored of my HD558s. I searched the forums for ideas but it seems most HD558 owners are looking for more of the same, while I'm looking for a bit more excitement.
Personal preferences:
I listen to a big variety of music (rock, metal, indie electronic, triphop, idm, ambient, world fusion, some jazz, new retrowave) and I also play games. Check the collection and wishlist if you're curious on my bandcamp user page: Spookanide.
Things about cans I kind of like: AKG Y50 on-ears (fun tight sound overall, but way boomy and grainy), HD558 (decent sound stage, comfortable forever), low-reaching bass that is punchy and accurate
I don't really like: AKG K550 (sounds like it comes out of a 100Hz high-pass filter), HD558 (dull, bass can get untidy), AKG Y50 (painful on-ear clamping force, fixed with a stretch)
Playback gear: TEAC UD-H01 into marantz PM5004, no EQ. I am not planning to take these out-and-about as I own the Y50s for that.
A selection of things I looked at so far, based on others' reviews:
- PSB M4U1 (don't like the idea of a creaking plastic construction and poor comfort at this price),
- grado SR225e (comfort may put me off, sound description seems fun),
- ATH-MSR7 (bass may not be what i'm looking for)
- NAD VISO HP50 (the sound signature seems to hit the right marks for me, but not sure how laid back these are relatively)
Overall what I'm looking for is a more fun (maybe in-your-face/aggressive?) experience with my headphones, keeping the big soundstage if possible and something that I could wear for hours on end. This is something I don't think I will achieve with a different source paired with the HD558s. It doesn't have to cost $300, just stay well below.
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Cheers.
