The Monkey Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 He can use the EQ function in the iPod? Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Just to get rid of the overwhelming bass. Most people don't like it. (I do, most don't.) BTW -- should be a very good system! The ECSS is nice and should be a good match for the DT770's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Just to get rid of the overwhelming bass. Most people don't like it. (I do, most don't.) BTW -- should be a very good system! The ECSS is nice and should be a good match for the DT770's. Yeah, I'm pretty happy about this potential setup (Nate's idea). And I was also concerned about the bass, but I think that's the fun part of the DT770. It gets tiresome for me after a while, but it will be miles better than whatever he's been using recently, if anything. And it seems like the bassiness might work with his hearing, which is good because I am not at all confident that he can work the iPod's EQ. My Dad the Basshead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augsburger Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Dinny, I think the EC/SS is a fantastic choice and I am sure he will love the combo you picked out for him. I loved the EC/SS for the time I had it in my system and occasionally wonder if I should have kept it along with my tube amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riceboy Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Everyone really had wonderful suggestions. I like that you decided to go with the EC/SS and DT770 Dinny. Also, as Deepak and others mentioned the AT woodies don't leak like the Denon's do. I wish your dad the best on his audio/headphone journey . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Dinny, What's the source going to be for this thing? I've probably got a set of IC's laying around that could fall into the box with the 770s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Nate, That would be great, but only if it's easy. Source is most likely an iPod. So I guess a mini-to-RCA. I'll get the LOD from this ALO I've been hearing so much about. No worries--I have an LOD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kees Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Kenwood KH-K1000 are by far the closest thing to closed HD650 IME. Far more so than DX1000. They are also easy to drive by any amp. Just my 2c... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 I might be persuaded to let my PPA go for a good cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faust3d Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 As I cheap alternative you can get him a Fostex T50RP. I bet he will like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted March 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Were those at the NYC meet in December? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faust3d Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Nah, these were T20. T50RP are similar but a bit better, plus they sound good unmodded and can be bought for $70. I good durable headphone to see if he like that kind of sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mypasswordis Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 I ended up liking the T20v2 better than the T50RP, FWIW. Sounds more natural and is easier to get the treble up. Downsides are that it's supraaural with not too much soundstage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted March 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Nah, these were T20. T50RP are similar but a bit better, plus they sound good unmodded and can be bought for $70. I good durable headphone to see if he like that kind of sound. Hm, I don't know if he's ready to try them yet, but I think I just might be. How would they sound with a B22? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faust3d Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 I bet very very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephas Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Well, actually the W11jpn was fairly nice but they're rare. They're not that rare, at least not on Head-Case. I know someone has two units and the second one is supposedly NOS. Both are pristine condition and sound pretty good driven by a ZD. Team Animal Avatar members might get a special discount, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted March 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 They're not that rare, at least not on Head-Case. I know someone has two units and the second one is supposedly NOS. Both are pristine condition and sound pretty good driven by a ZD. Team Animal Avatar members might get a special discount, too. Do not tempt the Monkey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephas Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Tempt people? No way, I wouldn't do such a mean thing. Here's an old photo I remember seeing before. I'm told that one of the L3000 is gone, as well as the W2002. The elite Team ATH numbers are dwindling while the hordes of AD700 take over, and they might soon be gone, lost forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padam Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Good job I have an animal avatar, might be good for the future (just kidding) Glorious collection, especially in the left and the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Are JP#'s W2002 still for sale. For the price of a pair of Darth Beyers, you can buy pair of gorgeous, good sounding (at least I'm told), closed headphones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted March 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 A little pricey for this setup, but beautiful phones. It will be EC/SS--->DT770. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 I predict he'll buy a Zana by Christmas. And when he does, look into a modded AKG K340. I know people talk about synergy, but this defines synergy. I have never heard my K340's sound better out of a single-ended amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSlacker Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Monkey, you can borrow my D5000 and see how your dad likes them before you make the decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 They suck, don't bother. Plus, Albert's probably are soaked with cheap tequila too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cankin Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Monkey: which version of DT770 are you getting?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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