peregrinare
New Head-Fier
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Hi. I'm planning to purchase a pair of high-end headphones ($1000+) for a road trip, and I need it soon. I have read about various models but haven't been able to0 decide. I am hoping the folks here could recommend something.
This will be my first pair of headphones, as I usually listen to speakers. What I am looking for:
- Musicality over clinical transparency
- Balance between soundstage and instrument separation
- Tight, strong bass
- Engaging, appropriately forward vocals (I want those jazz vocals to stand in front of me with the band to the back or side)
- I can't tolerate harsh trebles
More importantly, I intend to use these headphones while on the road or at a workstation. So, I don't want to carry an extra amp. I prefer something that can be easily driven by an iPhone or Mac. Finally, I'll use an Ayre QB-9 for high-res music from my computer.
So far, I'm leaning towards the Ultrasone Edition 10 because many people have said it is easily driven by an iPod. That said, I'm very nervous about the sibilance.
Your thoughts would be sincerely appreciated!
This will be my first pair of headphones, as I usually listen to speakers. What I am looking for:
- Musicality over clinical transparency
- Balance between soundstage and instrument separation
- Tight, strong bass
- Engaging, appropriately forward vocals (I want those jazz vocals to stand in front of me with the band to the back or side)
- I can't tolerate harsh trebles
More importantly, I intend to use these headphones while on the road or at a workstation. So, I don't want to carry an extra amp. I prefer something that can be easily driven by an iPhone or Mac. Finally, I'll use an Ayre QB-9 for high-res music from my computer.
So far, I'm leaning towards the Ultrasone Edition 10 because many people have said it is easily driven by an iPod. That said, I'm very nervous about the sibilance.
Your thoughts would be sincerely appreciated!