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Dean 
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 Posted: April 26 2017 at 10:42 |
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I have owned electrostatics, but not Stax and certainly not 570 quids worth but after 30 years faithful service they simply fell to pieces (a bit like the final moments of the original Bluesmobile). I have to say they are the closest thing to not wearing headphones I've ever heard (see, I'm not lost for words), in fact if it wasn't for the inescapable reality that all headphones place the soundstage behind you rather than in front of you I'd say the experience was like being in the best listening room your local to-notch hifi emporium has to offer. (but I may be exaggerating).
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Guldbamsen
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Posted: April 26 2017 at 07:31 |
To me yes - especially in that scenario  You wouldn't happen to own a pair Dean? I saw a jootoob review by some tech guy (Z perchance?) and when it came to actually conveying how they sounded like he was lost for words rambling about the need for some new language to properly explain his utter adoration. He was quite alright lingo-wise when he talked about specs and comfort though. I certainly didn't understand a lot of it other than Stax makes electrostatic cans...and they sound or at least differ vastly from ordinary driver cans. Now I'm just curious. How do 570£ headphones sound like?
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Dean
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Posted: April 26 2017 at 07:15 |
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Is your ass worth that much?
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Guldbamsen
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Posted: April 26 2017 at 04:39 |
 progbethyname wrote:
] All I want to say is that I am happy to hear that you are making better strides to get the most out of your music. :)
Personally Dave, for a guy who loves his tunes as much as you do I'm kinda surprised you didn't do this sooner.
The smile on your face is gonna be huge for when you discover what sound sig really works for you. :) |
Well me too  To be perfectly clear; I've never used the stock iphone hp as they were beyond horrible. No I've always used Sennheiser or Sony in-ears and have been rather pleased with them. I'm not sure why it took me this long to take interest HOW the music sinks it's way down my skull, but now that I do I am making up for lost time - believe you me. Already considering selling my ass to fund a pair of Stax l300
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“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
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Quinino
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Posted: April 26 2017 at 04:33 |
I'm afraid you are mistaken on this, the straight are so much better ... 
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Dean
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Posted: April 26 2017 at 04:17 |
AFAIK the difference between G and i is merely the plug used, straight (i) or angled (G).
ps: I have to confess I find it difficult to get too excited by any headphones fitted with 3.5mm jacks regardless of what orientation they are. 
Edited by Dean - April 26 2017 at 04:21
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Posted: April 26 2017 at 02:38 |
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Nevermind. It looked like a substantial price dif, but the "G" I was looking at was actually 471 rather than 461.
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Posted: April 25 2017 at 10:49 |
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Magnum Vaeltaja wrote:
Thanks for all the suggestions and advice everyone, I thought I'd update with my final decision. I ended up deciding on a pair of Sennheiser HD 461's, which I'm very happy with! |
G or I? |
Hmm, I can't remember. Probably I, but I'm not sure. It doesn't actually say on the headphones themselves, and I don't have the box handy, so I am regretfully unable to answer.
Maybe we can meet in the middle and say H? 
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when i was a kid a doller was worth ten dollers - now a doller couldnt even buy you fifty cents
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Posted: April 24 2017 at 12:24 |
Magnum Vaeltaja wrote:
Thanks for all the suggestions and advice everyone, I thought I'd update with my final decision. I ended up deciding on a pair of Sennheiser HD 461's, which I'm very happy with! |
G or I?
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Posted: April 24 2017 at 12:18 |
It occurs to me that the device pictured is not really touching much bone.
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Posted: April 24 2017 at 02:06 |
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Tapfret wrote:
I had a set of AKG k240 back in the 90's for multitrack monitoring and loved them. I seem to remember paying somewhere in the $150-200 range. I say a $60 tag on them now. Might just pick up a pair since my old ones got soaked in a post-move storage room flood.. |
Why not go up a notch a get the K702? It's just down to your sailor technique down on the docks.
Either way I've heard great things about the 702 from AKG fans. Sorta like pouring nougat down your earcanal.
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Bah! Waste of time! If you gonna bring it...then bring it!
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progbethyname
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Posted: April 23 2017 at 09:51 |
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Also. I'm not gonna tell you what to buy because I know to do things right, cost is a necessary evil.
You are an extremely smart guy, Dave.
Have a great time doing some research. I know you'll find something great and understand that certain headphones need more attention than others. ;)
PM me If you ever want my help. :)
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Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣
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Posted: April 23 2017 at 09:45 |
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] All I want to say is that I am happy to hear that you are making better strides to get the most out of your music. :)
Personally Dave, for a guy who loves his tunes as much as you do I'm kinda surprised you didn't do this sooner.
The smile on your face is gonna be huge for when you discover what sound sig really works for you. :)
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Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣
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Guldbamsen
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Posted: April 23 2017 at 07:07 |
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Thanks for the info - much appreciated.
It's a brand new world for me. I've been reading about all this mumbojumbo for the past few weeks or so trying to get some footing in a world that appears to be as inherently subjective as musical tastes are...but there does seem to be some lessons one can pick up whilst perusing other folks' experiences with cans.
One irritating thing to point out: I have almost no way of trying out any of the headphones I'd like without having to spend 2 hours on a bus. Oh the joys of the danish countryside.
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Posted: April 23 2017 at 06:53 |
^ I wouldn't compare the Superluxes to $300 headphones, but I prefer them to all of the $60-$100 ones I've had before (mostly Sennheisers).
The only minuses for me are that the treble can be quite harsh (especially without an amp of some kind, I wouldn't use them without one) and the build quality is obviously on the plasticky side.
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Posted: April 23 2017 at 06:33 |
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Ahh yeah I haven't quite gotten to the stage where I consider investing in an eq. Maybe I should.
That's kinda why I chose the sony pair. Seems pretty basic and are ready to go without too much hassle.
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Posted: April 23 2017 at 06:25 |
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^I additionally have a Soundcraft Stereo Mixer in use, and when listening via computer DFX Audio Enhancer.
a lot of possibilities to adjust the output
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Posted: April 23 2017 at 06:19 |
Rivertree wrote:
I recently (re)bought an AKG240, due to some cable damage - caused by some excessive head banging 
sound is very good, price okay ...
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That seems to be the prevailing consensus: wonderful sound for the money. The only downside to them (and AKGs in general as I understand) is that a lot of folks into rock, funk, hip hop etc find them lacking in the bass department. (Maybe they're just used to beats by dre and can't handle a "normal" bass presence?)
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Posted: April 23 2017 at 06:14 |
Tapfret wrote:
I had a set of AKG k240 back in the 90's for multitrack monitoring and loved them. I seem to remember paying somewhere in the $150-200 range. I say a $60 tag on them now. Might just pick up a pair since my old ones got soaked in a post-move storage room flood.. |
Why not go up a notch a get the K702? It's just down to your sailor technique down on the docks. Either way I've heard great things about the 702 from AKG fans. Sorta like pouring nougat down your earcanal.
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Posted: April 23 2017 at 06:12 |
I recently (re)bought an AKG240, due to some cable damage - caused by some excessive head banging sound is very good, price okay ...
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Can you recommend me some headphones?
