[HiCh]

Hey guy, been browsing the forums for over a year and gone through a few headphones and just wondering where to go now.

All were paired with my Millet Hybrid, Fubar II Dac and high bitrate Mp3s -ASIO.

My first pair were the DT880s.

Pros:
- Very detailed
- Comfortable
- Loved the bass extension
- Loved soundstage

Cons:
- Very Cold
- Too analyical
- Highs were too emphasized
- Would of liked mids to be more forward.

So then came the AKG 701s

Pros:
- Very detailed
- Warmer than the DT880s
- Bass extension was all right but not as well as the DT880s
- Highs were fine

Cons:
- Uncomfortable - spot on top of my head gets sore after awhile
- Too analyical
- Too neutral
- Strange soundstage, cant describe it.

Now I have the AD900s

Pros:
- Love the sound signature - musical
- Very comfortable
- Light
- Mids are great
- Highs are fine

Cons:
- Missing alot of detail compared to my previous cans
- Bass not controlled, and does not extend very low
- Soundstage so-so

So now looks like the only way to go is the AD2000s? But i dont want to spend that much money and seems abit over kill.

Other options i should look at? Comments?

Thanks.

 

[jdimitri]

Sounds like a 2005 DT990
Warmer sound, a bit more bass (fun), a bit less highs and mids a put up a tad forward.. it's not emphasized or recessed, just right

 

[3lusiv3]

Yeah, Beyer DT 990 (2005).

 

[nfusion770]

3rd....ed.

 

[HiCh]

Oh really, those never even crossed my mind. Shall look into them.

 

[Meyvn]

I don't see how the AD2000 is THAT bad an expense at $480. I mean, if you expect a significant improvement over the AD900 'house sound,' that's probably the way to go. I do think, however, that the DT990 will be a good choice. That or the HD600.