CMacDaddy
100+ Head-Fier
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I've been on the boards sporatically for years, and am looking to put together a good headphone setup this summer. Right now, I use the Sony V6 headphone, and am satisfied with the detail and bass, but am annoyed by the comfort/highs. For transportable headphones I think they're awesome. I've also heard the Sennheiser HD570, and Sony CD580 (unamped). Both of these headphones were better in terms of comfort, but I liked the sound of the V6 over each of them.
I've already got a CD Player and Sherwood reciever for my stereo, and hope to use the CD Player (Samsung DVD-HD841) as a source for the headphone setup. I will also use my computer for some listening. I'm hoping to spend ~$400 on an amp and headphone.
For the amp, I'm almost completly set on the Headfive. I'm waiting to hear some reviews, but its definatly the front runner.
For headphones, I'm confused. Its hard to keep up with all the headphones and peoples opinions of them, so I'll just give a list of the music I listen to and the sound style I like.
Favorite Tunes: Anthony Hamilton, Cake, Radiohead, Beck, Weezer, Fionna Apple, with some more hip-hop, classical (wagner, gershwin are my current fav's), and Dream Theatre.
I've considered the Sennheiser 580/600, but because I really didn't like th 570, and have heard of a sennheiser "house sound," I'm leaning against them. The 570's were way too light on bass, and the music sounded like it was coming from behind a curtain or something. The sound was good, but if this is the veil others mention in regards to the Senn sound, I want no part of it.
I've considered a grado can, but am worried that for some of the laid back rock like Beck and Cake, it may not fit. I've never heard any Grado, and will have to before I buy anything, but will these cans work with my musical tastes?
I really don't know what else to consider. I don't want an in-ear solution (have tried those before, and don't like the isolation). Are there any other brands to consider?
Can anyone help me decide on where I should be looking?
What setup's should I be considering in this price range?
(If theres anyone in Austin who has any of the gear I should be considering, I'd be very grateful for a listen)
I've already got a CD Player and Sherwood reciever for my stereo, and hope to use the CD Player (Samsung DVD-HD841) as a source for the headphone setup. I will also use my computer for some listening. I'm hoping to spend ~$400 on an amp and headphone.
For the amp, I'm almost completly set on the Headfive. I'm waiting to hear some reviews, but its definatly the front runner.
For headphones, I'm confused. Its hard to keep up with all the headphones and peoples opinions of them, so I'll just give a list of the music I listen to and the sound style I like.
Favorite Tunes: Anthony Hamilton, Cake, Radiohead, Beck, Weezer, Fionna Apple, with some more hip-hop, classical (wagner, gershwin are my current fav's), and Dream Theatre.
I've considered the Sennheiser 580/600, but because I really didn't like th 570, and have heard of a sennheiser "house sound," I'm leaning against them. The 570's were way too light on bass, and the music sounded like it was coming from behind a curtain or something. The sound was good, but if this is the veil others mention in regards to the Senn sound, I want no part of it.
I've considered a grado can, but am worried that for some of the laid back rock like Beck and Cake, it may not fit. I've never heard any Grado, and will have to before I buy anything, but will these cans work with my musical tastes?
I really don't know what else to consider. I don't want an in-ear solution (have tried those before, and don't like the isolation). Are there any other brands to consider?
Can anyone help me decide on where I should be looking?
What setup's should I be considering in this price range?
(If theres anyone in Austin who has any of the gear I should be considering, I'd be very grateful for a listen)