Kees
Headphoneus Supremus
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And you cut the wire and ran?
And you cut the wire and ran?
Acix, thank you for singing this headphone's praises for all these years, in the face of what amounts to widespread indifference. I never would have bought them if it weren't for you (it took me a couple of years to get around to it as it is). They are fantastic -- so balanced, detailed, well-built, light and comfortable. Also, very nice soundstage and imaging for a closed headphone. I have quite a few closed "studio" headphones (in quotes because I am not an engineer), and right now these are sounding like the very best. I am convinced that they would be in ATH-M50 territory as far as popularity if they were prettier, and collapsible.
Thinking of trying out a pair of these or the Beyer Dynamic DT-48 E 25 ohm. Has anyone compared the two? Which did you prefer?
The GMP looks a bit more comfortable and it's cheaper. I want whatever one has the clearest and most balanced sound. A very good soundstage for a closed headphone would be a nice bonus. My main priority though is how good the mids are. Do any of them have mids similar to the Sextett, but with an even clearer sound? I like the mids on the Sextett, but I'm looking for an upgrade.
Thinking of trying out a pair of these or the Beyer Dynamic DT-48 E 25 ohm. Has anyone compared the two? Which did you prefer?
The GMP looks a bit more comfortable and it's cheaper. I want whatever one has the clearest and most balanced sound. A very good soundstage for a closed headphone would be a nice bonus. My main priority though is how good the mids are. Do any of them have mids similar to the Sextett, but with an even clearer sound? I like the mids on the Sextett, but I'm looking for an upgrade.
You're very welcome... I'm glad you like them, and since you have such a nice collection of studio hps I was wondering if you want to make a studio/DJ hps comparison ?
I'm almost 3 years with GMP 8.35, and they serve me so well that I even not thinking of bringing in a new closed studio hps. I can definitely say...that I'm fully satisfied with the 8.35.
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I ought to do a studio/DJ headphone comparison, but I think you've pretty much nailed it with the K 702/8.35 D, at least from what I've heard and for home-listening purposes. For DJ headphones, I would just add the DJ1 PRO, again for the home listener. A A
The fact that you've listened to the 8.35 D for so many years is such a testament to their quality. Not many headphones can keep a user happy for so long. They seem to do everything exceptionally well, and I can't wait to put them on at night. Hard to pinpoint precisely why, but I do.
You're right, not many headphones can keep a user happy for so long especially someone like me that use them everyday and I can easy can spot flaws in other hps. BTW, have you try the mod that I did with the oval pads?
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No! I forgot all about that I read it such a long time ago. I am going to do that right away though. If there is one thing I would say that is the slightest bit negative, it is that the bass is the tiniest bit loose, so I'm all over the oval pads if they counteract that. I guess I have to order them from Germany though? Thanks!