The fun/v shaped club

[bcasey25raptor]

I updated the thread with the other cans/iems listed on here.
 
If i can find more reasons the Dunu Trident isn't i will remove it.
 
Adding beats pros as they have the boosted highs and bass and i found them fun.
 
 

 

[macrocheesium]

I think we're taking these definitive words way too literally. Let's face it, fun and V-shaped are not the same thing (at least to a lot of people). For some, a Grado's forward sound is the most "fun", even though it's pretty much the opposite of a V-shaped sound. The thread should be changed to one or the other, or else it's eventually going to list every headphone on Head-Fi.

 

[LithoJazoSphere]

I'd say the thread title should be changed to read "fun & v-shaped."  "Fun" is far too subjective, with some people finding boosted mids cans like Grados or even flat cans like some Sennheisers to be fun.  I have a lot of "fun" with my HD-600s, for example, but it's a different sort of fun.
 
I think of this type of sound as one of two branches of the basshead club.  The other branch is more of a ski slope, with bass boosted highest, then mids, with recessed or neutral treble.  Cans like the XB-500 fit this profile, as do others like the K518DJ from what I can ascertain. 
 
Anyway, the v-shape or smiley face curve is certainly my preferred sonic signature, and I would also nominate the Ultrasone HFI-780 for it.  It's not as extreme as the Pro 900 or HFI-580, but it still has powerful bass and bright treble with a slightly recessed midrange.

 

[bcasey25raptor]

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I'd say the thread title should be changed to read "fun & v-shaped."  "Fun" is far too subjective, with some people finding boosted mids cans like Grados or even flat cans like some Sennheisers to be fun.  I have a lot of "fun" with my HD-600s, for example, but it's a different sort of fun.
 
I think of this type of sound as one of two branches of the basshead club.  The other branch is more of a ski slope, with bass boosted highest, then mids, with recessed or neutral treble.  Cans like the XB-500 fit this profile, as do others like the K518DJ from what I can ascertain. 
 
Anyway, the v-shape or smiley face curve is certainly my preferred sonic signature, and I would also nominate the Ultrasone HFI-780 for it.  It's not as extreme as the Pro 900 or HFI-580, but it still has powerful bass and bright treble with a slightly recessed midrange.

I stated fun as thats the common consensus about v shaped headphones. Grado's are really fun but not really v shaped.
 

 

[nikp]

V shaped/fun is a combination of basshead and treblehead. Is it not?

 

[bcasey25raptor]

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V shaped/fun is a combination of basshead and treblehead. Is it not?

Yes to me anyways that would be correct but i don't feel bass has to be as over powered as basshead cans. Same goes for treble.

 

[nikp]

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Yes to me anyways that would be correct but i don't feel bass has to be as over powered as basshead cans. Same goes for treble.

Yeap, so fun iems / hps must have decent and not overpowering bass and treble. Or otherwise, this club may be run over by bassheads and trebleheads. 

 

 

[Bazirker]

For a V-shaped IEM, you've got add the HJE-900's to the list!  Classic fun, V-shaped IEM.  Yeehaw!

 

[macrocheesium]

 

 
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I stated fun as thats the common consensus about v shaped headphones. Grado's are really fun but not really v shaped.
 

Which is exactly why I think it should be changed to just "v shaped"... And x2 on the HJE-900's

 

[cce121]

Anyone has CX-870 or the mic version CX880?? I find its FR V-shaped. The bass just has lotz of thump without sacrificing on treble...
 

 

[o0adam0o]

Well im new to all this.. but i noticed that i like the V or Smiley shape EQ setting in my car stereo. Even have ipod set to rock.
 
I own a pair of Klipsh S4 that i just love... and my Ultrasone HFI-780 will be delivered today (so excited!!!)
I thought both of these fit the V shape characteristics... but now i see they probably dont.
 
How would you categorize those 2 instead?
 
 
I would love the IE8 but they are too expensive... and i was considering the HFI-580 but i heard the 780s were more refined while keeping punchy bass.
 
Now im wondering if i missed with the 780s.. i will be using them with a FiiO E1 if it even makes a difference.

 

[macrocheesium]

 
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Well im new to all this.. but i noticed that i like the V or Smiley shape EQ setting in my car stereo. Even have ipod set to rock.
 
I own a pair of Klipsh S4 that i just love... and my Ultrasone HFI-780 will be delivered today (so excited!!!)
I thought both of these fit the V shape characteristics... but now i see they probably dont.
 
How would you categorize those 2 instead?
 
 
I would love the IE8 but they are too expensive... and i was considering the HFI-580 but i heard the 780s were more refined while keeping punchy bass.
 
Now im wondering if i missed with the 780s.. i will be using them with a FiiO E1 if it even makes a difference.

 
The 780's are still bassy, you'll just notice it a little bit more with the 580's. I actually EQ the bass down a little with mine... the only reason I didn't pick the 780's is that I can stand harsh highs.

 

[Assimilator702]

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Well.... everyone else is suggesting low-end headphones... o.0
 
nvm forget it. 
 
@bcasey I think the best response curve for rock and metal is boosted mids and highs for guitar and vocals. Mid bass is quite important, but sub-bass is not really needed. 
 

 
You need a nice fat bottom end with METAL if the recording/mastering is of good quality and any care was put into the sound of the instruments.
 
Kick drum, floor toms , bass guitar especially fretless all require a headphone with good low frequency response.
 
Throw in some keyboard effects which can hit well below 20 hz and we see that METAL is a very demanding genre just as Jazz/Fusion is to reproduce properly.
 
 

 

[Blue Boat]

^ If I wanted to listen to bass guitar, I'd go alt rock/british indie. 
 
Dno wdf you're all listening to. 
 
Metal's too fast paced for sub-bass. 
 
 
 
 
You can't hear anything below 20Hz.

 

[nikp]

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You can't hear anything below 20Hz.

You can feel the rumble. (Tested by Tone Generator)