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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2019 12:50:56 GMT
I currently have a Graham Slee Solo Ultra linear headphone amp (that I bought years ago).
This drives either my Sennheiser HD540 Référence II or HD650 headphones. I am relatively happy with them, but I would quite like something with a bit more slam/drive to them.
Any suggestions? These will compliment the Sennheiser phones, as I quite like to switch.
the HD540 when I want something uncoloured, the HD650 when I want a bit more warmth.
The next ones need to be better. The sky is not the limit as far as price is concerned.
The HD650 have a Silver Dragon V2 headphone cable, so perform better than standard.
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Post by dsjr on Feb 17, 2019 13:33:57 GMT
I reckon it's as much to do with comfort as well as purely 'sonics,' so if you can find a way to try some, i'd suggest that.
Are mid price Grado's still regarded as good? I liked the £320-ish model they do/did around a year ago and found them clear, (musically) characterful - not at all safe and bland - and quite comfortable as well. I used to find top Beyers a bit sparkly up top (and here's me using HD25SP's, so what do I know), but current issue models may be different now.
Not sure if it may help, but the Ken Rockwell site might be of interest - possibly...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2019 16:01:31 GMT
I don’t like the comfort aspects of Grado.
Any Meze 99 classic owners here?
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 17, 2019 16:14:22 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2019 16:31:07 GMT
I was thinking of buying new through Amazon. If I don’t like them then they can go back and I don’t lose a cent.
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 17, 2019 16:46:48 GMT
I didn’t know that. Does that apply to Amazon purchases in general? I think I’ve only bought Kindle books so I am clueless where Amazon is concerned.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2019 17:10:49 GMT
I am not 100% sure. I have a Prime account so the benefits are better.
I am tempted between the Shure SRH1540 or the Meze Classic 99.
I just wish I could find a nice pair of Oppo PM-3.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2019 17:25:11 GMT
What about Planar headphones?
Are they worth trying?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2019 19:16:51 GMT
Yes they are. I've got a pair of Audeze cans. Not the LCD 2's cause they don't have the boogie factor apparently. I have the LCD 3's and they're the best cans I've heard. There are cheeper planer magnetic cans oot there though. Check em all out here...... www.highendheadphones.co.uk/audeze |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2019 22:14:21 GMT
I reckon it's as much to do with comfort as well as purely 'sonics,' so if you can find a way to try some, i'd suggest that. Are mid price Grado's still regarded as good? I liked the £320-ish model they do/did around a year ago and found them clear, (musically) characterful - not at all safe and bland - and quite comfortable as well. I used to find top Beyers a bit sparkly up top (and here's me using HD25SP's, so what do I know), but current issue models may be different now. Not sure if it may help, but the Ken Rockwell site might be of interest - possibly... You always say ''£320-ish'' model. Are you talking about the Grado SR325e? S. |
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Post by dsjr on Feb 17, 2019 22:23:45 GMT
I'm an old man Shane, I can't remember all the bloody models without looking 'em up! Yes, I think I do mean the SR325E.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2019 22:29:27 GMT
I'm an old man Shane, I can't remember all the bloody models without looking 'em up! Yes, I think I do mean the SR325E. 1957 birth is fairly old, but not as severe as Geoff (Walpurgis)  Have you heard the GS1000e? S. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2019 22:34:15 GMT
I'm an old man Shane, I can't remember all the bloody models without looking 'em up! Yes, I think I do mean the SR325E. 1957 birth is fairly old, but not as severe as Geoff (Walpurgis) S. Less of your lip my lad!  |
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Post by dsjr on Feb 17, 2019 22:37:29 GMT
I heard two models above the 325 - Reference summatorother (here I go again).. I thought some of 'it' was missing, whatever 'it' is that makes me want to listen for long periods. The 325's had a nice 'balance' if vices and virtues. Remember, I listen to 'DJ' HD25SP's and 'refined' is something that could never be said about these...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2019 6:34:14 GMT
Check out the for sale thread Cagey, these may be of interest.....
Ps.....both sound fine, but the pioneers sound finer.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2019 10:22:20 GMT
If only I found Grado comfortable!
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Post by savvypaul on Feb 18, 2019 10:30:59 GMT
If only I found Grado comfortable! The 225 is significantly lighter than the 325... |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2019 10:11:13 GMT
It has been suggested on another forum that the HiFiMan Sundara May hit the spot?
Has anybody here tried them?
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 21, 2019 18:27:14 GMT
It has been suggested on another forum that the HiFiMan Sundara May hit the spot? Has anybody here tried them? Another headphone I’d not heard of. I do like the look of the cans Engy recommended |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2019 20:29:09 GMT
I like the look of them, but they may be too much of a sideways step from the HD650.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2019 20:44:14 GMT
I have ordered a set of the HiFiman Sundara from Amazon.
If I don’t like them, they can be sent back easy enough.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2019 17:35:35 GMT
The Sundaras arrived today.
They sound great out of the box, so I am happy. I will let them run in a bit before any “critical” listening.
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 25, 2019 17:45:19 GMT
The Sundaras arrived today. They sound great out of the box, so I am happy. I will let them run in a bit before any “critical” listening. I just looked them up and saw sellers asking 349 Euros. Not sure if that is typical but it’s cheap for a planar magnetic. They look to be better value than most |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2019 18:08:56 GMT
Got a set of these from Asda tonight. Bit of a bargain and sound quite sweet:  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2019 18:11:12 GMT
They look like Grado killers!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2019 16:40:31 GMT
They would form a better deal if the cups were the other way round.
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