Viper87227
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I've had a great many different pairs of headphones over the years, but with all of them I formed my opinions on them solely on music listening. ve owned A700's, which weren't at all missed, and HD600's which were good, but a bit lifeless. I've had several Grado's, all of which I loved. But a few years ago I reached a point where I had to pick one jack-of-all-trades headphone, and I settled with the D2000, which I absolutely love.
Well, lately I've been doing a lot of late night movie watching, and the D2000 just doesn't seem to be as pleasing to me in that area. The bass isn't very boomy, something that I strongly prefer with music, but with movies it just feels like something is missing. They also aren't exactly what I would call comfortable. They are tolerable, but they could be better. So, I'm looking to get my D2000 back into my office where they belong, and a new pair of cans out in the living room.
I'll be driving them with my receiver, a Sony STRDH720. It's a low-end modern receiver, but it should drive any headphones well enough. As I said, movies are really my only concern. Some gaming will be done with them on also, but movies is what I care about. They will never be used for music. That is simply not a concern to me.
The things that are of highest concern are boomy bass, soundstage, a clear and warm sound (I hate, hate, hate when things sound muddy), and comfort. I've got nowhere I can go listen to stuff, so I sort of just have to guess at what the best pair will be. My max price is right around $200.
I've been considering the A900X, but they scare me. I never liked my A700. Again though, I only used them for music, and they didn't fit my tastes. I don't remember their sound signature well enough to say if they would be appropriate for music. I do remember them being comfortable though. On the contrary, I LOVED the brief time I spent with a pair of AD900s. They were a pure delight. I've been eyeing a pair of those, as well as the AD700X. Same with the AT's though, they scare me. I recall them not being very bassy. They were great for music, I don't know how they will be for movies.
Past Audio-Technica, we start moving towards headphones I've never had the change to hear any variant of. Ages ago I got to listed to a pair of DT770's (Magnetik's, actually ) but it was so very long ago that I really don't at all remember what they sounded like. But I've been considering them, or a DT990 Pro. The DT990 Pro being open appeals to me, but I don't know if thats going to come at the cost of bass. If someone could compare these two headphones, that would be great.
I've also got an opportunity to pick up either a HiFiMan HE-300 or a BRAINWAVZ HM5. I can't find a whole ton of information on either pair, though. The HE-300 is appealing on the outside. Velour pads and open. And from what I can find, they do seem to have deep bass, and decent soundstage. I also see some complaints of comfort. I really need something that's comfortable for ~2 hours at a time, and occasionally with glasses (I do enjoy 3D from time to time). There also seems to be a lot of inconstancy here. Some people seem to think they are great, others say to avoid like hell. From what I can gather, there have been several revisions, the earlier of which were not nearly as good, especially with mids. I'd also be very grateful if anyone who owned these could weigh in.
If there are any other suggestions, I'd be happy to hear them.
Well, lately I've been doing a lot of late night movie watching, and the D2000 just doesn't seem to be as pleasing to me in that area. The bass isn't very boomy, something that I strongly prefer with music, but with movies it just feels like something is missing. They also aren't exactly what I would call comfortable. They are tolerable, but they could be better. So, I'm looking to get my D2000 back into my office where they belong, and a new pair of cans out in the living room.
I'll be driving them with my receiver, a Sony STRDH720. It's a low-end modern receiver, but it should drive any headphones well enough. As I said, movies are really my only concern. Some gaming will be done with them on also, but movies is what I care about. They will never be used for music. That is simply not a concern to me.
The things that are of highest concern are boomy bass, soundstage, a clear and warm sound (I hate, hate, hate when things sound muddy), and comfort. I've got nowhere I can go listen to stuff, so I sort of just have to guess at what the best pair will be. My max price is right around $200.
I've been considering the A900X, but they scare me. I never liked my A700. Again though, I only used them for music, and they didn't fit my tastes. I don't remember their sound signature well enough to say if they would be appropriate for music. I do remember them being comfortable though. On the contrary, I LOVED the brief time I spent with a pair of AD900s. They were a pure delight. I've been eyeing a pair of those, as well as the AD700X. Same with the AT's though, they scare me. I recall them not being very bassy. They were great for music, I don't know how they will be for movies.
Past Audio-Technica, we start moving towards headphones I've never had the change to hear any variant of. Ages ago I got to listed to a pair of DT770's (Magnetik's, actually ) but it was so very long ago that I really don't at all remember what they sounded like. But I've been considering them, or a DT990 Pro. The DT990 Pro being open appeals to me, but I don't know if thats going to come at the cost of bass. If someone could compare these two headphones, that would be great.
I've also got an opportunity to pick up either a HiFiMan HE-300 or a BRAINWAVZ HM5. I can't find a whole ton of information on either pair, though. The HE-300 is appealing on the outside. Velour pads and open. And from what I can find, they do seem to have deep bass, and decent soundstage. I also see some complaints of comfort. I really need something that's comfortable for ~2 hours at a time, and occasionally with glasses (I do enjoy 3D from time to time). There also seems to be a lot of inconstancy here. Some people seem to think they are great, others say to avoid like hell. From what I can gather, there have been several revisions, the earlier of which were not nearly as good, especially with mids. I'd also be very grateful if anyone who owned these could weigh in.
If there are any other suggestions, I'd be happy to hear them.
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