08-04-2008, 22:09 | #1 |
Moonshine
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Spec me some....
Cans.
My trusty Sennheiser HD580 bargains have deadded themselves. The second pair I was using for spares are also deadded. R.I.P. However, this make a good excuse for me to get some more new headphones. Bought the Shure SE530's last month - and they rock. Got the custom sleeves made for them and they are now a perfect fit. Made them sound even better. So - something to match up or beat them. Got a local good hifi place who will let me try various sets so once I have an Idea of what I'm looking for, I can go in and spend some time in the quiet room testing some out. Got a headphone amp today as well. Sods bloody law that my HD580's die on me now. Suggest away!
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10-04-2008, 16:49 | #2 |
Chump!!!
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How about the HD595s or the 600 range?
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10-04-2008, 17:53 | #3 |
Moonshine
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580s are pretty much identical to the 600s
The 595s are a setp down from the 580s as far as I can tell. 600s are an option. Maybe even the 650s. Was wondering if there was anything to compare to them from other manufacturers. My google-fu has failed me.
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13-04-2008, 10:11 | #4 |
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Do you have comfort requirements?
Beyerdynamic DT880s are in that sort of price range, as are some of the lower end Grados. |
13-04-2008, 11:28 | #5 |
Screaming Orgasm
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Re: Low-end Grados. I have an oldish pair of SR60s I used a few times and never got on with. Was going to flog them on the 'bay, but I'd certainly let them go here.
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Moonshine
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Have tried a couple of the low end Grado's SR60 and SR80 I think - wasn't overly impressed. Found the HD580's more comfortable and sounded better. Tried the HD595's - again, not as good as the HD580's Now trying to track down a set of 580's...
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