I would really love to hear the R10, but damned if I'm ever gonna buy a pair. Ounce for ounce, they are almost as expensive as solid gold -- and gold is a better investment.
I've got D770's and SR325's (hopefully) coming so they're what I'm most excited about. Even though people say they're both too coloured, I am hoping one of them hits the spot for me, to be my perfect heavy metal cans (quite literally with the Grados.) The HD590 I've got are great for classical, and haven't failed me yet, but just aren't wuite as lively as I'd like.
Since I am into Stax now, I guess the next generation of the Omegas would be the only thing that interestes me right now. They are known for making some pretty decent leaps in their cans with each veneration of products, so their Omega III is the only thing I wnat to hear and would potentially buy.
Ety ER-4P's (although I would buy 4S and a cable). I have no idea if I'll like the sound a lot or hate it. It seems the only way to know if Ety's are for you is to try them, and I can't wait to hear a pair. And out of all those headphones it's most likely my next purchase.
The two headphones I had been wanting to hear were the beyer dt880 and sony cd3000. I did buy the beyers first and they are excellent. I then got to audition Tom Hankins cd3000's and they were the best overall headphone in my system yet; and I bought a pair.
I had been a grado fan and I have owned sr-80/100/125/200/225/rs-2/rs-1 and hp-1. Of all the grados the 225 and rs-1 are the two I suggest checking out. The hp-1's are the best grado but with their advancing age and high price I would be concerned about buying a pair now. I dont have the same source nor amp as when I owned the hp-1's, but the quality is comparable; and I do believe the cd3000 is on par with the hp-1's sound quality wise. I struggled with the hp-1's lack of comfort and the sony's are so very comfortable; I forget they are on sometimes. I ignored the cd3000's for a long time and I wish I had tried them sooner. If you have not auditioned them give them a try.
Been thinking of getting an RS-1 or MS Pro and would love to hear each, all in due time I guess. I'd also love to hear a well powered DT 770's OMGWTF BASS, but that's not on the list.
I would say the R10 or the Stax, but since I don't see myself springing for those unless I win the lottery, I'd say the Senn 650s. Those I could justify.
CD3000! I just won one on ebay, should be here by next week. Realistically, I want to own Grado HP 1 or SR-200 one day. Senn HD-650 is on my must own list. R-10, Stax, and Orpheus are something I hope to try one day will probably never own...
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