thecrow
Headphoneus Supremus
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Hi
(edited for brevity
Relatively new here but have read a lot of posts. Looking for assistance in headphone recommendation.
I recently have totally upgraded my portable music devices. After doing a lot of research I have bought:
Fiio x5 (replacing my iriver h340)
Ath m50x
Cayin c5 amp
Listen to music in aiff format
I find the m50x's quite solid but am looking for more/better - As a friend of mine puts it these are good GATEWAY headphones.
** I'm looking for recommendations for CLOSED Headphones relatively portable as I want to use these on public transport.
Ideally, if possible, I am seeking well balanced flat sounding headphones. However I'm not looking for cans too flat so I need some colour which I can try to describe as a broad soundscape with aliveness.
I guess a natural but open and balanced sound. (i hope I am not contradicting myself in my description)
another way to try to say it is, true bass, inviting mids and well balance and true highs (?)
And STEELY DAN is main reference and primary filter in selecting hardware. Then throw in Peter Gabriel, Frank Zappa, Thomas Dolby also like my rock blues and R&B to sound true too. V
** Can I say I want it to simply sound like I'm present in the studio (not necessarily in a big arena)
But the key is STEELY DAN!!!!
The main shortcoming I have with the M50'x's is I find they are too v shaped at times. The issues I have is two fold:
1) The highs (eg hi hats, cymbals) can sometimes be a bit sharp.
2) Because some elements sound solid eg the bass and the higher mids i then find other areas lacking and the headphones can be out of balance
I have only used them for 15 hours so they may evolve further
i've recently read up on the srh1840's, dt 770, th600s and many others but looking for experienced guidance/views
Price wise where is the point of diminishing returns? And how good can the sound of my fiio x5 really get with closed headphones - is nirvana (not the band) attainable or at least visible at a certain level?
Your guidance and experience would be much appreciated
Looking forward to where my money is likely to go next.
Many thanks for your time
Peter t
(edited for brevity
Relatively new here but have read a lot of posts. Looking for assistance in headphone recommendation.
I recently have totally upgraded my portable music devices. After doing a lot of research I have bought:
Fiio x5 (replacing my iriver h340)
Ath m50x
Cayin c5 amp
Listen to music in aiff format
I find the m50x's quite solid but am looking for more/better - As a friend of mine puts it these are good GATEWAY headphones.
** I'm looking for recommendations for CLOSED Headphones relatively portable as I want to use these on public transport.
Ideally, if possible, I am seeking well balanced flat sounding headphones. However I'm not looking for cans too flat so I need some colour which I can try to describe as a broad soundscape with aliveness.
I guess a natural but open and balanced sound. (i hope I am not contradicting myself in my description)
another way to try to say it is, true bass, inviting mids and well balance and true highs (?)
And STEELY DAN is main reference and primary filter in selecting hardware. Then throw in Peter Gabriel, Frank Zappa, Thomas Dolby also like my rock blues and R&B to sound true too. V
** Can I say I want it to simply sound like I'm present in the studio (not necessarily in a big arena)
But the key is STEELY DAN!!!!
The main shortcoming I have with the M50'x's is I find they are too v shaped at times. The issues I have is two fold:
1) The highs (eg hi hats, cymbals) can sometimes be a bit sharp.
2) Because some elements sound solid eg the bass and the higher mids i then find other areas lacking and the headphones can be out of balance
I have only used them for 15 hours so they may evolve further
i've recently read up on the srh1840's, dt 770, th600s and many others but looking for experienced guidance/views
Price wise where is the point of diminishing returns? And how good can the sound of my fiio x5 really get with closed headphones - is nirvana (not the band) attainable or at least visible at a certain level?
Your guidance and experience would be much appreciated
Looking forward to where my money is likely to go next.
Many thanks for your time
Peter t