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keyboard_arrow_downHeavyboxer
380
Aug 22, 2018
You love treble = Beyerdynamic (according to reviews)
From experience, treble = hd25 (on ear, uncomfortable)
Comfort wise, reviews say hd800 is king, and my hd6xx is very comfortable. That being said, ive no issues having my lcd2 on my head for hours.
From experience, treble = hd25 (on ear, uncomfortable)
Comfort wise, reviews say hd800 is king, and my hd6xx is very comfortable. That being said, ive no issues having my lcd2 on my head for hours.
Gregfras
30
Aug 22, 2018
Have you ever tried the Audeze LCD2? They are planar and under $1k in all it's three versions. Hifiman Sundara recently dropped and I personally think they are great sounding and comfortable. And maybe consider the Mr Speaker Aeons as the have a following. Find a shop and audition them all. Lastly before I forget the Massdrop x Focal Elex Headphones may very well convert you away from planars.
SurvivorNVL
104
Aug 22, 2018
GregfrasI've heard Audeze before, and they are gorgeous, but 450g seems to be the upper limit of tolerable in terms of headphone weight on my end, that and the Audeze weren't very comfortable with glasses after 15 minutes of listening. Hifimans are--often far closer to what I want, but long-term comfort ends up getting in the way. I will try the Sundara if I get the chance, MrSpeakers I've not yet heard anything from and am eager to, and same for -anything- Focal. There's a lot of praise for them.
phoenixsong
1055
Aug 21, 2018
Like Ayohell, I was also thinking of the HD800 when I saw the description of your sound signature preferences. However, something stood out for me. It seems like your favourite sounding headphones so far are all planars...
SurvivorNVL
104
Aug 22, 2018
phoenixsongYeah. The two headphones that stand out from the crowd, by not being Planars are the TH900 and HD800. Strangely, listened to the M60x by Audio-Technica and fell in absolute love. But--on ear comfort doesn't really last long.
phoenixsong
1055
Aug 22, 2018
SurvivorNVLAh, now I know. All four of them have crazy fast drivers (and quite taut bass)! Don't tell me the M60x... :p
Ayohell
109
Aug 21, 2018
Have you tried HD800? comfort for days, fast precise bass, gorgeous treble, though you may want the SDR mod depending on your ears, try and get a listen of them on a decent amp.
SurvivorNVL
104
Aug 21, 2018
AyohellHD800/HD800S has been an option before, but not presently due to the cost associated. Same for the TH900, which seem to have the perfect sound signature to me. Though still in restrictive pricing at the present time.
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AMP/DAC that I use is either the following: JDSLabs Element, Objective 2+RevB, Schiit Magni 3 + Modi 2 Uber, and the Jotunheim Multibit. Never tried tube anything, it'd be a rabbit hole of expensiveness(like this hobby isn't already that as is, next to firearms and keyboards).
In terms of my sound preferences, as far as I can tell - I love treble, exceptional amounts of treble and detail. Concussive, fast bass, not rumbling, and slightly forward mids, as well as maintaining some extended soundstage, but with positioning being far, far more important to my ears than expansive stages. Not exactly sure what categories or headphones can fulfill those roles. So I present it to you, the Massdrop audiophile community.
As far as I can tell, in terms of the higher end headphones ,the TH900, would probably satisfy me and my needs, but at the same time is too expensive to justify at the time being, so anything below $1000 is what I am looking for.
So, recommend away! Hopefully I provided a degree of insight in to my likes, comfort issues, and preferences.