[Jabse]

So Ive had dt770/80, xb700 and the ie8's.. i ditched the 770's a while ago because they just didn't hit the spot with regards detail/clarity.. sounded a bit blunt tbh.. then i switched to xb700 which were good  for a while and then finally one day I tried my ie8's on the computer and despite them being IEM's the detail/clarity blew the rest out of the water, they were also a lot easier on my ears @ loud volumes.. they're nearly perfect for EDM, specially trance but as an IEM they just aren't as airy and natural sounding (like speakers) as i'd like them to be.. should I even bother trying to replace these at this price range? so im mainly looking for something with that sounds airy/detailed/decent bass/soundstage with depth (3D), but i'm afraid ill waste my money on a headphone that isn't going to match the ie8's detail/clarity... i was thinking akg k/167/267 or maybe even k701 or xb1000
 
Obviously I'd need an open headphone right? is there any with decent bass for EDM?
 
also.. im allergic to SIBILANCE!

 

[MalVeauX]

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So Ive had dt770/80, xb700 and the ie8's.. i ditched the 770's a while ago because they just didn't hit the spot with regards detail/clarity.. sounded a bit blunt tbh.. then i switched to xb700 which were good  for a while and then finally one day I tried my ie8's on the computer and despite them being IEM's the detail/clarity blew the rest out of the water, they were also a lot easier on my ears @ loud volumes.. they're nearly perfect for EDM, specially trance but as an IEM they just aren't as airy and natural sounding (like speakers) as i'd like them to be.. should I even bother trying to replace these at this price range? so im mainly looking for something with that sounds airy/detailed/decent bass/soundstage with depth, but i'm afraid ill waste my money on a headphone that isn't going to match the ie8's detail/clarity... i was thinking akg k/167/267 or maybe even k701 or xb1000
 
Obviously I'd need an open headphone right? is there any with decent bass for EDM?
 
also.. im allergic to SIBILANCE!

 
Heya,
 
Look into:
 
Closed:
 
Mr Speakers Mad Dogs
Denon D5000 (or D600)
AKG K167
AudioTecnica A900X
 
Open:
 
Hifiman HE-400
Ultrasone HFI 2400
Sennheiser HD650
Beyer DT880
 
Also, be prepared to dabble with equalization so that you can adjust treble to be just right for you.
 
Very best,

 

[biggbenn74]

AKG Q701 if you want the tightest, cleanest bass around. Sony XB1000 if you want the biggest, most heavy hitting bass around. Simplified.

 

[Jabse]

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Heya,
 
Look into:
 
Closed:
 
Mr Speakers Mad Dogs
Denon D5000 (or D600)
AKG K167
AudioTecnica A900X
 
Open:
 
Hifiman HE-400
Ultrasone HFI 2400
Sennheiser HD650
Beyer DT880
 
Also, be prepared to dabble with equalization so that you can adjust treble to be just right for you.
 
Very best,

that's a lot to choose from.. could you please narrow it down or briefly state their pros/cons? which would would you say has the most detail/clarity yet very airy with a deep immersive soundstage for trance

 

[Jabse]

bumpp
 

 

[Jabse]

I've narrowed it down to he-400 vs akg k167.. any ideas?
 

 

[jasonb]

Q701 are airy and detailed but still smooth. You may find the amount of bass to be lacking though. They also require at least a decent amp like the Fiio E11, E17, or E10.