jazzjet
New Head-Fier
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Hi,
I’m seeking some help and advice in choosing an upgrade to my Sennheiser 598’s. One problem I have is that there are hardly any specialist retailers near where I live ( Cornwall, UK ) so I’m mostly ‘flying blind’.
I am interested in a home setup ( I mostly listen to audio books on my iPhone and I’m happy with my Digital Silence DS 101A in-ears ). Most of my listening is via my MacBook with a HRT Microstreamer DAC/Amp, using the Fidelia player. I also use my hifi for listening about a third of the time ( Marantz CD 6003, NAD C 350 amplifier ). My musical tastes are predominantly jazz with some blues, soul and rock on occasion.
The Sennheiser’s are perfectly acceptable but I find myself wondering if there is anything out there that would be a marked improvement given my setup. The price point I’m considering is around £250 ($375). I guess the key word is ‘marked’. I’m not really interested in an upgrade that would give me only a marginal improvement on the Sennheiser’s.
From browsing this great site I have earmarked (sic) the PSB M4U2’s and the Focal Spirit Pro’s but I am very open to other suggestions. In general, I think I prefer closed back headphones.
I’m hoping that someone in the community has experience of some of my potential choices and can give me some valuable advice.
I’m seeking some help and advice in choosing an upgrade to my Sennheiser 598’s. One problem I have is that there are hardly any specialist retailers near where I live ( Cornwall, UK ) so I’m mostly ‘flying blind’.
I am interested in a home setup ( I mostly listen to audio books on my iPhone and I’m happy with my Digital Silence DS 101A in-ears ). Most of my listening is via my MacBook with a HRT Microstreamer DAC/Amp, using the Fidelia player. I also use my hifi for listening about a third of the time ( Marantz CD 6003, NAD C 350 amplifier ). My musical tastes are predominantly jazz with some blues, soul and rock on occasion.
The Sennheiser’s are perfectly acceptable but I find myself wondering if there is anything out there that would be a marked improvement given my setup. The price point I’m considering is around £250 ($375). I guess the key word is ‘marked’. I’m not really interested in an upgrade that would give me only a marginal improvement on the Sennheiser’s.
From browsing this great site I have earmarked (sic) the PSB M4U2’s and the Focal Spirit Pro’s but I am very open to other suggestions. In general, I think I prefer closed back headphones.
I’m hoping that someone in the community has experience of some of my potential choices and can give me some valuable advice.