[mackat]

Am I crazy? Why do I like the Kramer modded portapros more than the Hje900's for Adele's 21? Is it because the album is mastered so horribly?
 
 
MacKat

 

[Satellite_6]

Because the HJE900's V-shaped frequency response isn't for everybody. I prefer my cheap cans (HD 485's) over these IEMs for this reason.

 

[mackat]

But I like it more for most music! Maybe the vocals on the album aren't forward enough?

 

[Satellite_6]

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But I like it more for most music! Maybe the vocals on the album aren't forward enough?

Oh, well the vocals on the HJE900's are probably the worst I've heard in a headphone that's supposed to be good. Sorry, I'm not familiar with the music, it was just a general reply.

 

[Amatsu]

I also like the KSC75 for rock and metal far better than my other more expensive headphones, it's driving me nuts too.

 

[joelpearce]

My guess is it has to do with midrange.  The album is designed to feature her vocals, but headphones that emphasize the bass and treble too much would overwhelm the vocals.