Arbakadarba
New Head-Fier
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I have been looking for a new set of headphones for a while, and have received a lot of suggestions. I have already excluded some, but there is still a good bunch to choose from.
I will use my headphones mainly for music, but they will also be used for movies. I prefer detailed, clear and defined sound with good instrument seperation. Total flat and analytical sound signature is not needed; I am listening to music, not analyzing it. However, I do not want overpowering bass.
As of now I am using HD25 II as my main portable headphone, and I am very satisfied, but I am sure it can be even better when portability are out of the picture.
The headphones I have been considering with prices in my country:
Beyerdynamic DT880 pro 250 ohm ($380)
Beyerdynamic DT990 pro 250 ohm ($270)
Sennheiser HD600 ($430)
Sennheiser HD650 ($450)
Hifiman HE-400 ($500...I think)
AKG K701/Q701 ($470)
AKG K242 HD ($180)
I really would like to stay under $400, so that excludes some of them, but if they are that much better I will always find some money. My main concern is persuading my partner into believing that headphones are the best way to spend our money.
To power these I am thinking of buying Fiio E10 as it is the only locally available amplifier in my price range.
Other suggestions are also welcome, but I think these are the only one available in my country (except the Hifiman) and if I want to order from abroad I have to pay 25% taxes, some customs fee (about $20 - $30) and of course shipping.
Thank you...
I will use my headphones mainly for music, but they will also be used for movies. I prefer detailed, clear and defined sound with good instrument seperation. Total flat and analytical sound signature is not needed; I am listening to music, not analyzing it. However, I do not want overpowering bass.
As of now I am using HD25 II as my main portable headphone, and I am very satisfied, but I am sure it can be even better when portability are out of the picture.
The headphones I have been considering with prices in my country:
Beyerdynamic DT880 pro 250 ohm ($380)
Beyerdynamic DT990 pro 250 ohm ($270)
Sennheiser HD600 ($430)
Sennheiser HD650 ($450)
Hifiman HE-400 ($500...I think)
AKG K701/Q701 ($470)
AKG K242 HD ($180)
I really would like to stay under $400, so that excludes some of them, but if they are that much better I will always find some money. My main concern is persuading my partner into believing that headphones are the best way to spend our money.
To power these I am thinking of buying Fiio E10 as it is the only locally available amplifier in my price range.
Other suggestions are also welcome, but I think these are the only one available in my country (except the Hifiman) and if I want to order from abroad I have to pay 25% taxes, some customs fee (about $20 - $30) and of course shipping.
Thank you...