Intro:
I have owned this headphone for about a year now and so far so good! I have found that the HD700 is a very revealing headphone that drastically changes its sound signature from each amp//source you listen to it with.
Type of Music I listen to:
Indy, Classic Rock, Rap, R&B, Soul, House
My Current Set Up:
WA2 Modded
Arcam rDac
HD700
What I have heard with the HD700:
Set-Up 1:
Bryston BHA-1
Bryston BDA-1
General Thoughts:
I found that with this solid state the treble peaks are ever present. Really fatiguing to listen to.
Set-Up 2:
Woo Audio WA2
Arcam rDac
General Thoughts:
The warmth from the tubes adds a bit of coloration to the sound of the HD700 which reduces the treble spikes while the Arcam rDac is very transparent and doesn't get in the way of the WA2.
Final Thoughts:
I would not spend over $1k (CAD/USD) on the HD700. I am finding myself most of the time resorting to a EQ to make them sound more like a HD800. If you can get these bad boys on sale go for it! However, if you find yourself spending full price. You are probably better off with another headphone like the LCD-2 or the T1.
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