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2much2young2fast

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New addition to collection
« on: August 31, 2011, 02:05:01 pm »
I already own the Sennheiser hd 595, Grado SR60i and Sennheiser hd25-ii.

Can anyone recommend a preferably open headphone that is good with vocals and piano?
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Re: New addition to collection
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2011, 02:10:22 pm »
HD800
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2much2young2fast

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Re: New addition to collection
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2011, 02:13:02 pm »
Bearing in mind that I'm a student and limited to something in the range of R3000.
The hd-800 is at the moment a story for another day...
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Re: New addition to collection
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2011, 02:13:48 pm »
HD650 then...do you have a suitable amp?
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2much2young2fast

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Re: New addition to collection
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2011, 02:23:11 pm »
I have one of those that Tangmonster built, at the moment it is more than adequate, not sure for hd650's though.

What about something from Audio Technica or AKG, I have never experienced the hd650's, but a secondhand pair would probably provide the best value for money.
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Re: New addition to collection
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2011, 02:26:06 pm »
I have a set of HD650s at R3500 in the classifieds...otherwise look at AKG 701s
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slyr

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Re: New addition to collection
« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2011, 02:58:09 pm »
hd 598, reviewed as a hd 800 "lite", plus i have a pair (almost new) with a project headbox for R3000.00 ;D ;D ;D
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2much2young2fast

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Re: New addition to collection
« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2011, 03:05:21 pm »
I'm not sure if the 598 is an improvement over the 595, except for the wooden inserts... :P
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Re: New addition to collection
« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2011, 03:09:01 pm »
seriously? i felt it was a far more open and detailed sound, plus they look amazing.
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2much2young2fast

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Re: New addition to collection
« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2011, 03:17:46 pm »
I haven't experienced them personally, but it feels more like a lateral move than an upgrade.  I suppose they have to be a bit better
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Re: New addition to collection
« Reply #10 on: August 31, 2011, 03:28:07 pm »
Well... same brand same amount of dosh... upgrade is unlikely... if you are looking for something different Sure by all means... but then go to AKG or something else, not another sennheiser
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2much2young2fast

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Re: New addition to collection
« Reply #11 on: August 31, 2011, 06:54:31 pm »
I agree, at some point I will replace the 595 for a 650.

Has anyone tried any Audio Technica headphones, except the M50?
Where can I find an AKG 701 secondhand?
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Re: New addition to collection
« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2011, 07:19:48 am »
Try some Stax - electrostatic headphones
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2much2young2fast

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Re: New addition to collection
« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2011, 09:38:26 am »
I don't think Stax falls within my budget constraints, or do they? I can't find a price in SA for them on the internet.

If I can't find used AKG 701, I think I'll go the import route, they look like the best fit
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Re: New addition to collection
« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2011, 10:08:43 am »
I have a client who may be willing to sell a nearly new pair of Quincy Jones K701s.
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