[iZMXi]

Here's a nice resource.  The first post is full of great links.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/529144/recommendations-thread-i-e-dont-start-a-new-thread-ask-for-advice-here-please-read-op
 
There a lot of potentially good choices out there for you.

 

[Amputate]

Beats by dr dre pro should do you well, they have excellent clarity and bass and make you hear songs as how the artiste intended to, you cant go wrong with beats 

Hmm..
The way I've learned things in the computer world is to avoid all things with someone's name on it or stuff specificly designed for X or Y.

In other words, a pair of.headphones with a famous rapper's name on them sounds like a publicity stunt aimed at 15 year olds where they sell bad products claiming its the best money can buy...

Thanks for the suggestion though
I'll read up on those after work but i'm not holding my breath.

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[streetdragon]

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Beats by dr dre pro should do you well, they have excellent clarity and bass and make you hear songs as how the artiste intended to, you cant go wrong with beats 

i agree with him > the pads are very thick, the headband is very loose on your head, it is very light and it overall feels like wearing nothing




(now put everything i said in the sentence above in opposite) 

 

[disastermouse]

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In other words, a pair of.headphones with a famous rapper's name on them sounds like a publicity stunt aimed at 15 year olds where they sell bad products claiming its the best money can buy...

 
Are you sure you're in Belgium?  Because you have an American B.S. Detector. 

 

[Amputate]

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In other words, a pair of.headphones with a famous rapper's name on them sounds like a publicity stunt aimed at 15 year olds where they sell bad products claiming its the best money can buy...

 
Are you sure you're in Belgium?  Because you have an American B.S. Detector. 

Pretty sure yes
I've seen my share of crappy products in the past
My expertise lies with computers and the things they sell...
7.1 surround Perfect for gaming! Hear everyone on the map just for 199€... OMG sick deal! They those headsets sound like 2.1 with a disgusting equalizer

Militairy grade ultra durable motherboard! Exploded withing 6 hours of overclocking... (sadly this isn't even a joke)

So I'm rather careful these days when I buy something

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[roBernd]

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Pretty sure yes

I've seen my share of crappy products in the past

My expertise lies with computers and the things they sell...
7.1 surround Perfect for gaming! Hear everyone on the map just for 199€... OMG sick deal! They those headsets sound like 2.1 with a disgusting equalizer

Militairy grade ultra durable motherboard! Exploded withing 6 hours of overclocking... (sadly this isn't even a joke)
So I'm rather careful these days when I buy something

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learn 2 overclock like back in the days... -> well manual, pencil mods don't work these days (good old days )

 

[jmarsiglio]

I just tried the 598s today.... WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW. Souch a wide soundstage and by far the most comfortable cans I have ever worn. They were my favourite from the limited time I tried them, though I must admit, the HD 700s sounded amazing. I thought the 598s were even better than the AH-D7000s and HD 650s. And boy, grados are some weird cans, I could only handle listening to them for 5 seconds.
 

 

[streetdragon]

which grado did you try on?

 

[noway]

just found this thread: http://www.head-fi.org/t/609898/the-akg-k550-my-initial-experiences-and-a-review-comparison-with-the-d2000

I think I'm sold

I wouldn't get sold on K550s over one review. I wouldn't recommend you buy the AH-D2000 either just on my recommendation but it wouldn't hurt to give them an audition (I like them).

 

[tomatoshoe]

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Must mean "can".

I think he means "can't" recommend to him based on his personal tastes in headphones, but he currently loves them.

 

[Amputate]

Well, just letting you all know that I got the AKG K550 today.
They are FAR more comfortable then the H598s.
Now they aren't as noise canceling as people make them out to be but ye.
I'll let you know how they sound in a month or so

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[streetdragon]

glad to hear that, hope you enjoy your purchase

 

[Amputate]

Only had them for a while but they are exactly what I was looking for
They feel kinda like those big headphones you wear durning hear tests as a kid (ooh, the nostalgia).
They don't sound as airy as the H598 which is great because I never liked the airyness of open headphones.

While listening to them at home I was amazed by the bass while still producing clear highs.
Sadly when on my way to work I used an iPod without a DAC (damn you battery life!) which makes the headphones sound very mediocre.
So the only thing I can say for sure is that for iPod users, these cans are a massive waste of money if you dont use a DAC/Amp since iPod sound is just...
Well... It's **** xD

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Edit:
Ok I need some advice here
I've been playing with the gain, treble, etc for a bit now and I found that I'm getting slight headaches
I guess it's safe to assume that this isn't normal...
Wondering if it's because I keep pressing the headphones against my ears to push out the air, creating massive pressure in the cans... or is it just my ears not being used to this kind of sound?

hmm...

 

[roBernd]

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Ok I need some advice here

I've been playing with the gain, treble, etc for a bit now and I found that I'm getting slight headaches

 
told you so -> see quote below
 
 

If the HD598 hurts your ears/head after some time... you might skip the K550 due to their massive treble-spikes and ringing due to no dampening material inside the cups.
The M50s are dampened, but still have a treble-spike (which you seem to be affected) they might be okay though.
 
Also... any Grado will shred your ears.
 
I'd vote for the K242HD
or the T50rp (after some modding)

 
And while debatable due to people listening to Grados...
 
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I guess it's safe to assume that this isn't normal...
 

 
... it is quite a common problem for people sub 30+ years.

 

[Amputate]

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told you so -> see quote below

 
eugh... I should learn to read... 

 
edit:
Is this going to last or will my ears get used to it?
And will enduring it damage my ears over time??