Anybody likes to make a recommendation what to try next?
I am mostly listening to metal, guitar oriented rock, singer/songwriter and occasional country. I really need good mids, both for the guitars (enough punch) and for voices (actually hear what's going on).
Here's my history of headphones:
Current favorites: DT-770, but a little too boomy, in particular at high volumes. Like the closed sit and general quality. Not enough punch in the area where distorted guitars sit. Runner up: Proline 650, but too microphonic, not really comfortable, too much noise to the outside and a little thin sounding. Sennheiser HD-250 (not II): best with distorted guitars among what I have but overall a little flat sounding. Great Bass, though. Don't like the quality, thing falls apart. AKG K240 Monitor: great analytical mids but not much else. AKG 271 Mk II: horrible. Way too closed soundstage. Sold instantly.
I did have a Denon AHD7000 for a couple days. It was better than any of the above. However, like the DT770 it didn't have quite enough punch with distorted guitars. I would be willing to drop $700 for something that is perfect but alas they aren't quite there so I will make another stop on the way and that's why I asking what to try. I think I might find something in the $200-$300.
I have one of those Bravo Audio tube amps and a FiiO.
Thinking of trying Grado or ATH. Model? Something else? I know the field of closed phones grows thin here, recommendations for louder sets are welcome, too.
Thanks so much.
