what headphones do you own thread - i own dt150's :)
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Stax SRS 4170 for my main music listening, for general use, films, late night browsing/gaming etc I use a pair of AKG K550s.
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Very nice!
I've been thinking about possibly getting a more modern Stax system (I've got an old pair of normal bias SR-Λ's) but their energizers are so ridiculously priced for what they offer and the 3rd party options are just as expensive. I guess I could always just DIY a KG variant.
No, don't do it TwsT !... I need someone else support me with the K712's
Well if the deal with angst falls through I may consider k712 but we will have to wait.
Let us know how you get on with them, my next trial headphones are the HD650 & the HD700 ! The envy is so much of a pull...
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It should be fine, the HA-2 is a very versatile piece of kit. I really liked mine.
So I finally had enough money the other day to buy a flagship.
Difficult choice! I listened to the LCD-2F and thought they sounded fantastic but they had this grainy sound that bothered me. The bass was great and the mids sounded more natural. I prefer the older mids though.
Next was the Oppo PM1 which was brilliant, smooth with great impact but sounded quite boring, even for my taste. I couldn't justify the price at all. They, to me sound more like a £500 headphone.
Next was a re-visit to the HE560. I found them hyper extended in the treble which great detail. The sound was a bit drier than I like. Great but not for me.
Ahhh next up the Older LCD2! Beautiful as ever! Great mids and amazing bass! Sadly like before, I found them to sound more like a £500-600 headphone. I love them though so they were at the top.
Next up was the HE-500. I always liked this headphone but previously found them bright. This time my thoughts changed. I found the mids extremely lush and warm sounding...Just like the LCD2 non fazor. The treble sounded beautiful. They had better resolution than the old LCD2 and a more natural soundstage. Bass extended and just liquid smooth. They had no trade offs at all.
It was between the LCD2 and HE500. Mids are a touch warmer on the Audeze and the bass is a bit better extendedm the Hifimans just sounded like they did everything well.
Went home to think and had a msg on headfi from a guy I've traded with before who said he has a brand new HE500and he would make me a deal.
I've been loving them and they basically cost me £400.
Difficult choice! I listened to the LCD-2F and thought they sounded fantastic but they had this grainy sound that bothered me. The bass was great and the mids sounded more natural. I prefer the older mids though.
Next was the Oppo PM1 which was brilliant, smooth with great impact but sounded quite boring, even for my taste. I couldn't justify the price at all. They, to me sound more like a £500 headphone.
Next was a re-visit to the HE560. I found them hyper extended in the treble which great detail. The sound was a bit drier than I like. Great but not for me.
Ahhh next up the Older LCD2! Beautiful as ever! Great mids and amazing bass! Sadly like before, I found them to sound more like a £500-600 headphone. I love them though so they were at the top.
Next up was the HE-500. I always liked this headphone but previously found them bright. This time my thoughts changed. I found the mids extremely lush and warm sounding...Just like the LCD2 non fazor. The treble sounded beautiful. They had better resolution than the old LCD2 and a more natural soundstage. Bass extended and just liquid smooth. They had no trade offs at all.
It was between the LCD2 and HE500. Mids are a touch warmer on the Audeze and the bass is a bit better extendedm the Hifimans just sounded like they did everything well.
Went home to think and had a msg on headfi from a guy I've traded with before who said he has a brand new HE500and he would make me a deal.
I've been loving them and they basically cost me £400.
Thanks ! They make me look less ugly...
How many headphones do you own ? Do you buy one & pass off what doesn't make the grade ?
I've looked on Headfi a few times & its a bit like OCUK where everyone start debating over a the thread or as such headphones or amp/dac's, such a mine field of discussion its quite hard to get an answer from it.
Have you tried the HD700's or HD812's ?
The Price of the HD700's fell down to £375 the other day & was gonna bite.
I own around 7 now. I tend to just buy some then give them a fair shot, sale then try something else. I keep one for main listening, one for portable and one for gaming.
Do you mean the K812? I found them a beautifully built product but not quite a big step up from the K712. They are quite musical though and on the warm side.
The HD700 sound wonky with poor mid range rendering and a grainy bright treble. They are comfortable but I think the HD650 is a better listen.
I really like the HE400i. I thought it was a good cheaper alternative to the HE500/LCD2 with good bass and mids and good energy at £360. They don't quite have that high end resolution but they are in-between the HD650 and HE500.
The K712 is excellent and easily end game on a budget. The only issue I had was the upper mids which someone else could easily live with.
Do you mean the K812? I found them a beautifully built product but not quite a big step up from the K712. They are quite musical though and on the warm side.
The HD700 sound wonky with poor mid range rendering and a grainy bright treble. They are comfortable but I think the HD650 is a better listen.
I really like the HE400i. I thought it was a good cheaper alternative to the HE500/LCD2 with good bass and mids and good energy at £360. They don't quite have that high end resolution but they are in-between the HD650 and HE500.
The K712 is excellent and easily end game on a budget. The only issue I had was the upper mids which someone else could easily live with.
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