halcyon
Headphoneus Supremus
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Time to upgrade...
I'm using Beyerdynamic T70 with bent headband and Beyer Gel Pads currently, and they are ok for the price and have many positives:
- absolutely no sound leakage outside
- isolate very well from sounds outisde
- bass is fairly accurate and tight
- my ears fully fit inside the pads (totally circumaural) and my ears don't touch the driver grille cloth
However, the downsides:
- they can be a bit bright for my taste (I'm more geared towards my LCD-2, but they are open, heavy and require driving)
- gel pads are sweaty and hot to wear
- the comfort on top of the head (due to the headband minimial cushioning) is not best in class
So, I'm looking for a a very specific replacement:
- big pads, fully circumaural (over the ear), deep pads
- have to isolate well (both to/from outside). Best in class or near
- must be ultra-comfortable to wear
- absolutely no bright headphones (can't stand any of the Ultrasones, Grados pierce my brain)
Have already tried:
- Nad Viso HP50 (pads suck for me, too shallow, too small diameter), liked the sonics, built quality was plastic-toy-quality
- AKG K550 (not the best sound, low isolation, not the best fit for me, a bit shallow, sonics/measurements are lacking esp. in bass)
- Sony MDR-1 (way too bright for me)
I've thought about LCD-XC, but they are so heavy and will probably make my top of the head hurt, like my LCD-2v2s do. So, they are out.
What's the consensus on Shure SRH1540? Esp. on isolation and comfort?
How about the Focal Spirit Classic/pro on comfort over longer periods?
Are there any better (larger, more comfortable) replacement pads for either available as of now?
Thanks for any tips!
I'm using Beyerdynamic T70 with bent headband and Beyer Gel Pads currently, and they are ok for the price and have many positives:
- absolutely no sound leakage outside
- isolate very well from sounds outisde
- bass is fairly accurate and tight
- my ears fully fit inside the pads (totally circumaural) and my ears don't touch the driver grille cloth
However, the downsides:
- they can be a bit bright for my taste (I'm more geared towards my LCD-2, but they are open, heavy and require driving)
- gel pads are sweaty and hot to wear
- the comfort on top of the head (due to the headband minimial cushioning) is not best in class
So, I'm looking for a a very specific replacement:
- big pads, fully circumaural (over the ear), deep pads
- have to isolate well (both to/from outside). Best in class or near
- must be ultra-comfortable to wear
- absolutely no bright headphones (can't stand any of the Ultrasones, Grados pierce my brain)
Have already tried:
- Nad Viso HP50 (pads suck for me, too shallow, too small diameter), liked the sonics, built quality was plastic-toy-quality
- AKG K550 (not the best sound, low isolation, not the best fit for me, a bit shallow, sonics/measurements are lacking esp. in bass)
- Sony MDR-1 (way too bright for me)
I've thought about LCD-XC, but they are so heavy and will probably make my top of the head hurt, like my LCD-2v2s do. So, they are out.
What's the consensus on Shure SRH1540? Esp. on isolation and comfort?
How about the Focal Spirit Classic/pro on comfort over longer periods?
Are there any better (larger, more comfortable) replacement pads for either available as of now?
Thanks for any tips!