highball
New Head-Fier
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I'm really liking my HFI-680's right now but want to get another pair of closed cans so that I can keep one at home and another at the office. I'd like to find something that keeps many of the qualities I like about the 680's but also rounds out my collection. I also own:
What I like about the 680's
What I would change:
Will be listening to
Used with an iPhone, iPod, and laptop and occasionally an Audioengine D1 (fed via optical or usb). Mostly while sitting at a desk, occasionally traveling, in an airplane, etc.
Looking for something under $150 but could possibly stretch to $200. I've considered the ATH-M50 and some v-Moda's but am not really convinced either seems to be what I'm looking for, at least for the price. Would appreciate any recommendations. Thanks!
- Alessandro MS-1
- Shure SE-2015 (IEM's)
What I like about the 680's
- Awesome clean/tight bass
- Soundstage is decent
- Very balanced and clear across the spectrum
What I would change:
- More (but still tight) bass if possible
- Highs can be quite harsh & sibilance is exacerbated
- Clamping force is a bit high, and the headband pad gets really irritating after about 45 mins (practically leaves a divot in my scalp)
- Would like to find something a little more portable and/or with iPhone remote/mic options if possible, but really neither are a huge concern for me
Will be listening to
- EDM - mostly progressive (think Eric Prydz) and trance (of all varieties), a bit of house, but no dubstep (50% of the time)
- Rock - indy rock, classic rock, grunge, jam bands, blues-rock (40%)
- Folk, blues, bluegrass, country, jazz, classical (10%)
Used with an iPhone, iPod, and laptop and occasionally an Audioengine D1 (fed via optical or usb). Mostly while sitting at a desk, occasionally traveling, in an airplane, etc.
Looking for something under $150 but could possibly stretch to $200. I've considered the ATH-M50 and some v-Moda's but am not really convinced either seems to be what I'm looking for, at least for the price. Would appreciate any recommendations. Thanks!