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I love deep bass; I've even convinced myself sub bass equals depth in music and a headphone lacking this is missing out on music. I don't like mid-bass, or rather muddy mids which I think you might be referring too... something so bass heavy it spills over into the mids, like a Denon, or bass-oriented headphone more-so.
Rather than buying a new headphone have you considered recabeling or even switching op amps? I love my 780s and considering pro 900s for my next purchase... after playing around with and expanding the soundstage I am most definitely Ultrasone for life.
I forget the head-fiers name but he owns both 780 and D7000 and said while he prefers the Denons if you want the Dark Knight sound track to sound like it did in the movies, Ultrasone are for you.
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The XB700 is only bass which isn't good for much, save for D&B. The 780s hit much harder than the XB range, they just don't linger as long but that shouldn't be confused with sub bass... the proper kind. Also if you're going around auditioning cans you have to take into account the XBs will be easier to drive than Denon, Ultrasone and Beyers.
Originally Posted by RedSky0 /img/forum/go_quote.gif So I figured I'd start a thread about differentiation the two. I'm curious more in the >$200 range myself, and which headphones/IEMs you guys consider accentuate the sub bass but not the mid-bass.. |
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Originally Posted by RedSky0 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hmm, I was hoping this thread would drum up (pun not intended) more support. I can't be the only one who likes sub bass but not mid bass ... |
I love deep bass; I've even convinced myself sub bass equals depth in music and a headphone lacking this is missing out on music. I don't like mid-bass, or rather muddy mids which I think you might be referring too... something so bass heavy it spills over into the mids, like a Denon, or bass-oriented headphone more-so.
Rather than buying a new headphone have you considered recabeling or even switching op amps? I love my 780s and considering pro 900s for my next purchase... after playing around with and expanding the soundstage I am most definitely Ultrasone for life.
I forget the head-fiers name but he owns both 780 and D7000 and said while he prefers the Denons if you want the Dark Knight sound track to sound like it did in the movies, Ultrasone are for you.
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Originally Posted by syke /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you are looking for sub bass, the XB700s will definitely rattle your skull (If not for those super squishy ear cups). Unfortunately it doesn't fit your criteria of >$200. And if you are only after silly lows, those Denons, Ultrasones, Beyers don't come close to those Sony's. I spent months scouring around, listening to the recommend "bassy" cans, but none fit the bill. Sure they are bassy for "normal" listening, but not BOOM BOOM till the mids and highs get washed out... LOL... |
The XB700 is only bass which isn't good for much, save for D&B. The 780s hit much harder than the XB range, they just don't linger as long but that shouldn't be confused with sub bass... the proper kind. Also if you're going around auditioning cans you have to take into account the XBs will be easier to drive than Denon, Ultrasone and Beyers.