Houman
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Hi,
I had the Sennheiser CX-300s, then I tried buying the CX-400s hoping for more bass and a better higher end but got a pair of fakes so I got the Dennon AH-C551s instead. I liked the bass on the CX-300s but the AH-C551s did not have enough bass. I also did not find the AH-C551s to be very comfortable (I commute), were not great on sound isolation and were low on sensitivity.
In the price range I can afford, I’ve been looking at Future Sonics Atrio M5 (V2), Klipsch Custom 3 and Shure SE310. The Sienheiser IE8 and the Westone 3 are over budget. I suppose the Sennheiser CX 400s (I don’t like in line volume control) and the Sennheiser CX-95s are still an option as well.
I almost exclusively listen to electronic music that can be very rich in detail across all frequencies (not your average Trance tune); however the emphasis is on the low end (right down to 20Hz). As such I’d like accuracy and clarity along the spectrum, however if any sacrifice were to be made, I’d like it to be in the highs.
If you have experience with the above headphones can you please help me pick one out or offer any other suggestions? I can’t find any stores that have demo models (Canada) and non will accept returns for hygienic reasons.
My source is Cowon iAudio 5.
Thank you very much,
Houman
P.S. With the emphasis being on the bass would anyone recommend the Image X10s over the Custom 3s? How much less bass are we talking about? I like the design of X10s better. Should I even consider q-Jays or something like V-MODA vibe?
I had the Sennheiser CX-300s, then I tried buying the CX-400s hoping for more bass and a better higher end but got a pair of fakes so I got the Dennon AH-C551s instead. I liked the bass on the CX-300s but the AH-C551s did not have enough bass. I also did not find the AH-C551s to be very comfortable (I commute), were not great on sound isolation and were low on sensitivity.
In the price range I can afford, I’ve been looking at Future Sonics Atrio M5 (V2), Klipsch Custom 3 and Shure SE310. The Sienheiser IE8 and the Westone 3 are over budget. I suppose the Sennheiser CX 400s (I don’t like in line volume control) and the Sennheiser CX-95s are still an option as well.
I almost exclusively listen to electronic music that can be very rich in detail across all frequencies (not your average Trance tune); however the emphasis is on the low end (right down to 20Hz). As such I’d like accuracy and clarity along the spectrum, however if any sacrifice were to be made, I’d like it to be in the highs.
If you have experience with the above headphones can you please help me pick one out or offer any other suggestions? I can’t find any stores that have demo models (Canada) and non will accept returns for hygienic reasons.
My source is Cowon iAudio 5.
Thank you very much,
Houman
P.S. With the emphasis being on the bass would anyone recommend the Image X10s over the Custom 3s? How much less bass are we talking about? I like the design of X10s better. Should I even consider q-Jays or something like V-MODA vibe?