Re: Headphones
Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 2:21 pm
Meze 99 Classics thats the one i need to spend more time with
Soundwise they seem to do everything well, certainly for a closed phone and for that price.
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Re: Headphones
Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 2:39 pm
They just look so cool....
Soundwise they seem to do everything well, certainly for a closed phone and for that price.
Soundwise they seem to do everything well, certainly for a closed phone and for that price.
Re: Headphones
Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 2:45 pm
I have tried them on more than one occasion, probably the only (reasonably priced) closed ones i could live with.
Up till now if i need to be quiet ( no sound leaking) or i need a sounds to stop getting in (other half watching tv or kids playing etc) i use iems but as time goes I seems to prefer over the ear so 99's are first on the list
Up till now if i need to be quiet ( no sound leaking) or i need a sounds to stop getting in (other half watching tv or kids playing etc) i use iems but as time goes I seems to prefer over the ear so 99's are first on the list
Re: Headphones
Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 2:57 pm
I'm running them with an MF X-CanV3 which has (I think) valves in the output stage. The combination has a bit of smoothness plus a bit of sparkle. They work well together.
I've been hearing good reports on the Oppo PM3 as well - especially the midrange.
I've been hearing good reports on the Oppo PM3 as well - especially the midrange.
Re: Headphones
Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 3:05 pm
Oppo is dropping all portables so it is a bit risky to get one now i think i am biiiiig fan of planars but all closed ones sound wired to me, i have high hopes aboud mobius thought
Re: Headphones
Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 3:14 pm
Beyerdynamic T90: Open HPs, very detailed, natural, lively and comfortable. Nice clear and deep bass without boom-boom.If you look at ebay they're about 200 Euros in good used condition. Sound wonderful with the NVA amp!
Re: Headphones
Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 3:42 pm
Hi the B&W P7 are they passive or the Bluetooth version as I tried the passive corded version with a Phone and they sounded the best in the shop, the new PX look interesting but no shop has them connected properly or charged up.Fretless wrote: ↑Mon May 14, 2018 2:11 pm The accuracy of Grado makes them a good choice for picking fine detail out of a mix. I mainly use my SR225e's for Netflix watching (laptop +AQ Dragonfly), for soundtracks and effects.
I seem to have acquired several different headphones which I use for specific purposes according to mood:
AKG K601 - superbly comfortable, great for long sessions whilst working on PC. SQ is very laid-back.
Meze 99 Classics - wonderful walnut-cup closed phones. Sanity savers when other half is watching soaps or reality shows.
AQ Nighthawks - for those moments when you want to relax with heavenly sounds.
B&W P7 - for being out and about with serious SQ.
Re: Headphones
Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 3:48 pm
My P7 has old-fashioned cables. Haven't heard the Bluetooth version.
Works very well with an AQ Dragonfly running from my Huawei Android phone. Or via an ancient Sanusi amp.
Works very well with an AQ Dragonfly running from my Huawei Android phone. Or via an ancient Sanusi amp.
Re: Headphones
Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 3:53 pm
Afterthought.
I believe that the P7 has been taken out of production. So if you come across one you'd better grab it while you can.
I believe that the P7 has been taken out of production. So if you come across one you'd better grab it while you can.
Re: Headphones
Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 3:55 pm
I think I would need a headphone amp as the Samsung S4 sounds pretty weedy with P7 in the shop.