oryan_dunn
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I'm using my Philips Fidelio L1's at home, and I really like how they sound. I want to get a closed back pair for work to use with my smartphone or a PC with the onboard soundcard. I was considering the Fidelio M1's, but a few reviews have me thinking otherwise. I can get them for ~$75. I auditioned the M50x at Sweetwater, and I really like the sound, but it doesn't have the button. I emailed Audio Technica, and they said they'd consider adding it to the short straight cable. It'd be nice if they made one you could buy as an accessory. I also auditioned the MDR-7506, and it had a different sound that I liked as well, and it was easily driven by my smartphone. But like many other monitors, it has a non-detachable coil cable with no button. I've read reviews of the MDR-1R, and it seems like that would be good, but it's a bit over my price range. Are there any other closed headphones with a relatively flat sound with an inline button?
I should note, my current pair of closed headphones I'm using at work are the Sennheiser HD 202 II, and I used to think they sounded good. After becoming used to my L1s, the HD 202 have a ton of bass and recessed mids and highs. I'm currently using some EQ software to make them sound a bit more lively, but I want to get a new pair since I listen to music quite often and for long periods of time at work.
I'm watching with interest the thread on the new Monoprice USB DAC/headphone amp. That would be perfect for use at my desk, as I could use it with my PC or with the analog out from my phone.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/723254/monoprice-desktop-headphone-amplifier-11567
I appreciate the experts input.
Ryan
Ps. Eagle eyes will note this is my 2nd post, and I joined 10yrs ago. Kinda crazy.
I should note, my current pair of closed headphones I'm using at work are the Sennheiser HD 202 II, and I used to think they sounded good. After becoming used to my L1s, the HD 202 have a ton of bass and recessed mids and highs. I'm currently using some EQ software to make them sound a bit more lively, but I want to get a new pair since I listen to music quite often and for long periods of time at work.
I'm watching with interest the thread on the new Monoprice USB DAC/headphone amp. That would be perfect for use at my desk, as I could use it with my PC or with the analog out from my phone.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/723254/monoprice-desktop-headphone-amplifier-11567
I appreciate the experts input.
Ryan
Ps. Eagle eyes will note this is my 2nd post, and I joined 10yrs ago. Kinda crazy.