cybertron
100+ Head-Fier
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- Dec 10, 2003
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Hey guys,
I'm not sure how these type of theads are viewed... (annoying or otherwise), so if that is the case, my apologies. I'm sure lots of people as the same question over and over, and I know in the computer world, people get annoyed that you dont just google the question. With headphones though, i seems like the opposite of a science and that everyones opinion is different.
So here I am... I've basically just sold my A900LTDs and I'm horribly torn. In short, the money is not in my hands yet because I'd sort of like to find out what I should replace these guys with before I seal the deal. I'm having a bit of premature separation anxiety, so bear with me.
I absolutely love these cans... I've heard some people say negative things, but who doesnt about anything. I love their bass and their detail and the air around each stroke of the guitar, etc. I am not set on closed phones, but I tend to be in environments that would be less than silent. I live in a very urban area and at present there are some really annoying yapping dogs outside, car alarms in the parking garage and the occasional screeching from tires. I used to have the following cans... SR225, DT770/80, and now A900LTD and I like them all equally when I had them, but never had two at once to compare. I do remember the Grados being very open, i mean, i could speak to people in the room w/ no music on and hear them as if i had no headphones on, so if all open cans are like that, I'm not sure they would be good as a primary set.
Maybe this would be a good time to get 2x a pair of $150 cans, or possible an amp + dt770 or something like that. I've never had an amp, but maybe I could afford a decent pair of cans + amp around $300-$400? I really dont know what comes after A900LTD... I've been told they were the best closed cans you can get.. is that true? Seems like there are so many possibilities that would untrue.
Anyway, if someone could weigh in here and give their opinion, I'd be much appreciative. Thank you in advance.
I'm not sure how these type of theads are viewed... (annoying or otherwise), so if that is the case, my apologies. I'm sure lots of people as the same question over and over, and I know in the computer world, people get annoyed that you dont just google the question. With headphones though, i seems like the opposite of a science and that everyones opinion is different.
So here I am... I've basically just sold my A900LTDs and I'm horribly torn. In short, the money is not in my hands yet because I'd sort of like to find out what I should replace these guys with before I seal the deal. I'm having a bit of premature separation anxiety, so bear with me.
I absolutely love these cans... I've heard some people say negative things, but who doesnt about anything. I love their bass and their detail and the air around each stroke of the guitar, etc. I am not set on closed phones, but I tend to be in environments that would be less than silent. I live in a very urban area and at present there are some really annoying yapping dogs outside, car alarms in the parking garage and the occasional screeching from tires. I used to have the following cans... SR225, DT770/80, and now A900LTD and I like them all equally when I had them, but never had two at once to compare. I do remember the Grados being very open, i mean, i could speak to people in the room w/ no music on and hear them as if i had no headphones on, so if all open cans are like that, I'm not sure they would be good as a primary set.
Maybe this would be a good time to get 2x a pair of $150 cans, or possible an amp + dt770 or something like that. I've never had an amp, but maybe I could afford a decent pair of cans + amp around $300-$400? I really dont know what comes after A900LTD... I've been told they were the best closed cans you can get.. is that true? Seems like there are so many possibilities that would untrue.
Anyway, if someone could weigh in here and give their opinion, I'd be much appreciative. Thank you in advance.
