uOpt Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverbow Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Please don't bite. Much. Anyways, I am trying to decide between the ATH-ANC7b and ATH-M50 headphones. I am quite attracted to the noise cancelation factor behind the first ones and they seem to have good reviews, but I have heard similar great reviews about the second model. I don't believe the '50s have any noise cancelation at all beyond the seal around the cups. I used to have some Super.Fi canalphones for years but I just can't bear raping my ear canals anymore with those things... so the hunt for a seat of headphones is on! I will be listening to them on my iPhone & iPod, nothing lossless, mostly above 195 AAC if I can help it, or shop (iTunes) bought. Price is not really a problem but I don't want to spend more than the iPhone is worth however if necessary I will. I live in a pretty noisy place and plan to use them at home or cruising the street, with the inherent traffic noise. Quite a bit of airplane travel too. I don't believe in exercise *shudder* so no need for them in the gym or anything. If they stay on while I am eating my fish 'n' chips so much the better! Opinions welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetoole Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 JH-16. Yep, I like mine, and they do a damn good job of blocking out Manhattan traffic and subway noise on my commute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 And, they cost you less than an iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverbow Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Hi All, Thanks for the replies. Do you mean these JH16's? I was looking for closed headphones that go over your head like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 JH16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Stax O2 mk1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 jh13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 JH13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Or split the difference and get the JH 14.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Stax 4070 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPH Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 I don't believe in exercise *shudder* I do believe in human stupidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naamanf Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 I would go see your doctor if your getting exercise "shudder". Sounds pretty serious to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naamanf Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Head-Fi.org But seriously the 770s blow. If they don't have enough punch might want to try some Beats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fungi Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Head-Fi.org But seriously the 770s blow. If they don't have enough punch might want to try some Beats. He said "punch" but mentioned guitars, so although his wording is weird he probably wants some form of mids. Check out the Shure closed headphones or something; there really isn't much to look at besides those and AKGs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 JH13 and JH16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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boomana Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 I've no experience with noise cancelling headphones, but if they're going to be for wearing on th street, I'd just get cheap ones, or go for decent iems. Rather than wasting money, I'd just get JH13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solude Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Aye guitar bite/attack is in the 2-4KHz region. Grunt is down low but attack no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 they cost less than a few, which is close.His cost him less than an iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postjack Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 PROCURE AN AMPLIFIER TO PRESUME ALL YOUR NEEDS SIR. I RECOMMEND INFLATION Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 When he's right, he's right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggeh Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 I'm going to buck the trend here and say get the Etymotic ER-4P. But that's only because I live in JH13 denial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggeh Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 If I recommended them, even though I don't own them but do want them, then that would dilute my state of denial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahame Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 If I recommended them, even though I don't own them but do want them, then that would dilute my state of denial. Is your state of denial also soluble in alcohol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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