nex2k12
New Head-Fier
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I hate being 'that guy' that posts yet another 'help me chose what to buy thread' but I have some tight requirements and I can't figure out what to dump money on.
Anyway here's what I would like to get my hands on:
-Circumaural
-Large sound stage
-Similar sound profile to Sennheiser HD 555, 595 etc.
-Super comfortable for all-day use
-CLOSED back.
-Smaller physical size, like the bose AE1 or my current JVC HA-S600's
-Bass secondary, but a nice bonus.
Here's what I've been through:
HD555's - Love them, but I need something portable for work and travel.
M-Audio Q40 - Bit heavy on the bass, but was happy with them. Main problem was they were uncomfortable after a few hours. (Also too big)
Head Direct RE0 - Impedance was far far too high for day-to-day mp3 player/phone usage. They were also stolen from me
JVC HA-S600 - Cheap temporary replacement. Mids are all muddled and overall mediocre. They are super comfortable though, and the form factor is perfect.
HD280 Pro - Similar to M-Audio's IMO. Too big, RIDICULOUS head clamp.
CX-680i - Just bought these in an misguided attempt to cheap out. Ugh, horrible horrible. Returning on the weekend. Not worth $10, let alone $50
Should I just give up and look at IEM's instead? I'm willing to spend up to $200 if I can just find something perfect to throw money at...
Thanks for the advice!
Anyway here's what I would like to get my hands on:
-Circumaural
-Large sound stage
-Similar sound profile to Sennheiser HD 555, 595 etc.
-Super comfortable for all-day use
-CLOSED back.
-Smaller physical size, like the bose AE1 or my current JVC HA-S600's
-Bass secondary, but a nice bonus.
Here's what I've been through:
HD555's - Love them, but I need something portable for work and travel.
M-Audio Q40 - Bit heavy on the bass, but was happy with them. Main problem was they were uncomfortable after a few hours. (Also too big)
Head Direct RE0 - Impedance was far far too high for day-to-day mp3 player/phone usage. They were also stolen from me
JVC HA-S600 - Cheap temporary replacement. Mids are all muddled and overall mediocre. They are super comfortable though, and the form factor is perfect.
HD280 Pro - Similar to M-Audio's IMO. Too big, RIDICULOUS head clamp.
CX-680i - Just bought these in an misguided attempt to cheap out. Ugh, horrible horrible. Returning on the weekend. Not worth $10, let alone $50
Should I just give up and look at IEM's instead? I'm willing to spend up to $200 if I can just find something perfect to throw money at...
Thanks for the advice!