| (http://media.headphone.com/productphotos/large/9990723000_7618.jpg) | Audeze LCD-3: $2000 (http://www.headphone.com/headphones/audeze-lcd-3.php) Audeze is one of the two leaders in the Planar Magnetic implementation of headphones. (Hifiman being the other). And though amongst the easier to drive planar headphones, the lcd2/3 benefits tremendously from a powerful amp. These cans are rich and lush, whiles still providing tons of energy, punch, detail retrieval, with stellar mid range. Considered to have the best bass in any headphone ever made. Best Bass Headphones in the world! (My personal flagship) Strength: Bass King! Pairs well with: RSA Dark Star, ALO Audio Studio Six, Eddie Current Balancing Act. |
| (http://media.headphone.com/productphotos/large/0020490060_6292.jpg) | HiFiMAN HE-6: $1300 (http://www.headphone.com/headphones/hifiman-he-6.php) This headphones is one of the best, but requires the most power you can feed it to sound as it should. One of the hardest headphones around to drive. As such only the most powerful amps would be recommended as a minimum for this phones. Hifiman has solved this by releasing an amp designed specifically for this headphones. Once paired, you'll have one of the best sounding kits available in that price range. Uses the same planar tech as the Audeze series. Strength: Many of the qualities of the LCD3 but with less and tighter bass, and more treble. Pairs well with: HiFiMAN EF-6, All LCD-3 Amps |
| (http://media.headphone.com/productphotos/large/0020900900_8067.jpg) | Fostex TH-: $1500 (http://www.headphone.com/headphones/fostex-th-900.php) Currently one of the most all rounded, reference headphones on the market. Very revealing, relatively neutral, never fatiguing. Organic sound without being overly smooth. Go to headphone of choice by many audiophiles Strength: Best All Rounded Pairs well with: Fostex HP-A8C |
| (http://media.headphone.com/productphotos/large/0020082800_3964.jpg) | Sennheiser HD 800: $1500 (http://www.headphone.com/headphones/sennheiser-hd-800-4-pin-balanced.php) Ruthlessly revealing headphone. Like the Hifiman HE6, The HD 800 needs to be matched well with a good headphone amplifier (with this headphone, the best results can be had with tube amps). Match it up poorly, and it can be overly bright. Drive it well, and it'll reward you with what will probably be the best sound quality you've ever heard from headphones. This can is very picky, but can sound amazing once you've gotten it right. Studio Reference cans, not for everyone. Strength: Neutrality King, Revealing, Comfort Pairs well with: Powerful Tube Amps |
| (http://www.wooaudio.com/images/fullsize/stax009-full.jpg) | Stax SR-009: $4450 (http://www.headphone.com/headphones/sennheiser-hd-800-4-pin-balanced.php) Simply put.... the best headphone in the world. #mic.wired.directly.to.brain Strength: Detail King, Clarity King, Resolution King Pairs well with: Woo Audio WES: $5000 (http://www.wooaudio.com/products/wes.html) (Requires Electrostatic Amp) |
RSA Dark Star: $3500 (http://www.raysamuelsaudio.com/products/dark-star) | ALO Audio Studio Six: $4100 (http://www.aloaudio.com/amplifiers/studio-six) | EC Balancing Act: $3950 (http://www.raysamuelsaudio.com/products/dark-star) |
| (http://raysamuelsaudio.com/assets/2011/7/7/DSC_7991.JPG) | (http://mikeshouts.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ALO-Audio-Studio-Six-Headphone-Amplifier-image-3.jpg) | (http://www.eddiecurrent.com/images/newba-1_6wpz.jpg) |
So what would you consider a good entry head set on a budget. I talking cornbeef and rice budget, lol.
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Wrong terminology but I meat a good pair of headphones.
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personally people who refer to themselves as "Audiophiles" i consider snobs.
personally people who refer to themselves as "Audiophiles" i consider snobs.
The same can be said about PC Elitist, or 'Athletes', or Ivy leaguers, etc. It doesn't really matter what ppl call themselves in here because this is meant to be a guide to help ppl to finding what's best for them. Even a pompous person can be informative if you filter out the noise.
Suggestions are welcome, constructive discussion is welcome. Wasting ppl time with repetitive questions or hidden agendas isn't.
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The purpose of this thread is to help ppl who serious about improving their audio experience. the trolling, the pointless questions, the arguing bout who is snob, the hifi being pointless, the hidden agendas, all that rubbish will not be tolerated on this particular thread, and a strict delete and desist policy is in effect as of now. Ah want this thread clean.
Who don't like it, there's the door. Who have positive contribution / suggestions or Who interested and want help, you're fully welcomed.
very informative thread, albeit light years away from what i can afford :)Nah man? serious? so you saying you can afford $60USD games but not a $45usd headphone? remember like a PC you don't have to go hard immediately, you can start with just the headphone which can be night and day difference I assure you. Then when yuh save a bit, get the p2p amp. Combined its the same as 2 AAA games.
Hearing is believing though, I just switched back to the G45 after listening whole evening to my Schiit setup... to make it fair in terms of what ppl normally listen to, I was listening to youtube... OMG the difference is MILES... I can almost appreciate crixx and messiaah statement of penis in ears.... it's THAT noticeable.