[Khalaris]

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Sandpapers? Why?

Because they scratch easily and I like the look of those: http://www.head-fi.org/t/545288/audio-technica-ath-es-10-appreciation-thread/90#post_8517556

 

[kimvictor]

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Because they scratch easily and I like the look of those: http://www.head-fi.org/t/545288/audio-technica-ath-es-10-appreciation-thread/90#post_8517556

I must say, that does look better.

 

[CheeseWithWorms]

The sr 009 are my favorite in terms of looks.
 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/the-jude/5762505775/lightbox/

 

[Happy Camper]

The buttoned RS-1s have always been an attraction for me.

 

[Mink]

 
The AKG K550s, wish they sounded just as great.

 

[kimvictor]

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The AKG K550s, wish they sounded just as great.

They do sound great. What do you mean you wish they sounded great?

 

[Mink]

With it I mean I wish they have more warmth and do not pierce my ears that much.
Seriously, my Denon D5000s are bright-ish at times, but these AKG's sore my ears instantly with classical music, due to their spikey high-mids.

 

[GREQ]

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With it I mean I wish they have more warmth and do not pierce my ears that much.
Seriously, my Denon D5000s are bright-ish at times, but these AKG's sore my ears instantly with classical music, due to their spikey high-mids.

Wow, you must listen to music quite loud. I thought the K550 was one of the more soft sounding headphones.

 

[Mink]

Loud? No not at all.

 

[GREQ]

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Loud? No not at all.

I think I'm starting to believe people actually do hear differently. 
I found the midrange to be a tad recessed. I've auditioned it about 5 times over the past year, but another listen in future can't hurt. I'll try out some classical next time.

 

 

[CheeseWithWorms]

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With it I mean I wish they have more warmth and do not pierce my ears that much.
Seriously, my Denon D5000s are bright-ish at times, but these AKG's sore my ears instantly with classical music, due to their spikey high-mids.

I listen to music quite very loud and while i have noticed this flaw, it seems miniscule to me

 

[pervysage]

The Philips Fidelio X1's are beautiful

 

 

[kimvictor]

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The Philips Fidelio X1's are beautiful

 
 

How do they sound? It looks really cool.

 

[takato14]

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The Philips Fidelio X1's are beautiful

 
 

How do they sound? It looks really cool.

Actually quite good... basically open-backed meets basshead, with plenty of detail and control.
 
EDIT: That actually might have been the L1, I'm not sure.

 

[Jerryberry]