El Zilcho
100+ Head-Fier
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I have a heck of a time making decisions. I have been planning on buying a set of good (that's a very loose term, I know) headphones for a while now, and I think I even know which pair I want. The problem is, I have been thinking about it for weeks and can't make up my mind to pull the trigger (so to speak). I'm considering getting Oppo PM-3 headphones. I've read a ton of reviews, and I feel they will fit what I'm looking for. There's nowhere around here to try out any headphones beyond Best Buy, and they don't have much to demo beyond Beats.
The thing is, I currently have Bose QC25 headphones. I won't be getting rid of them, because there are times when I want the noise cancelling. However, at home I don't need noise cancelling (though I do want closed back for various reasons). I think the Bose headphones sound fine, but I'm not overly blown away vs. cheaper headphones I've used either. I also often see the sound of the Bose described as really great "for a noise cancelling headphone." I've also read claims along the lines of, "if you don't need NC, there are better sounding pairs for the price."
So, is it worth it? I understand diminishing returns, and I can't justify more than $400 headphones at this point, but I'd like to get something very good. I do have (just purchased) a FiiO X5 2nd Gen that I will be using primarily. I may eventually get a HP amp (portable or not, don't know yet), but not for a while if I do. I will also use them connected to my Denon receiver when watching TV/Movies at night.
I realize no-one can tell if they will be worth it for me, or could possibly know my hearing. I don't need, nor would I expect a night and day different from my Bose. But a noticeable different would be nice.
So, is it silly to expect a difference, or would I be stepping up to a better quality of sound?
The thing is, I currently have Bose QC25 headphones. I won't be getting rid of them, because there are times when I want the noise cancelling. However, at home I don't need noise cancelling (though I do want closed back for various reasons). I think the Bose headphones sound fine, but I'm not overly blown away vs. cheaper headphones I've used either. I also often see the sound of the Bose described as really great "for a noise cancelling headphone." I've also read claims along the lines of, "if you don't need NC, there are better sounding pairs for the price."
So, is it worth it? I understand diminishing returns, and I can't justify more than $400 headphones at this point, but I'd like to get something very good. I do have (just purchased) a FiiO X5 2nd Gen that I will be using primarily. I may eventually get a HP amp (portable or not, don't know yet), but not for a while if I do. I will also use them connected to my Denon receiver when watching TV/Movies at night.
I realize no-one can tell if they will be worth it for me, or could possibly know my hearing. I don't need, nor would I expect a night and day different from my Bose. But a noticeable different would be nice.
So, is it silly to expect a difference, or would I be stepping up to a better quality of sound?