Topic: probably unobtainum headphone (Read 2914 times)

atomicbob · « **on:** February 24, 2015, 12:59:57 AM »

I wish I could find a headphone that had:

1. sound stage and distortion of the HD800
2. mid to high end response like the HD800
3. low mid response like the HE-500
4. very low end like the AH-D5000, maybe a little tighter
5. well balanced timbre across the spectrum of the HD600
6. open, spacious sounding but still a fun cross between the HD800 and D5000
7. Comfort of the HD800 or HD600
8. Closed back like the D5000 even though it has the little air leak and doesn't isolate all that well

Any suggestions, comments or remarks, though I've got a hunch the answer is "keep dreaming".

takato14 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2015, 01:19:16 AM »

the Sansui SS-100 does half of 1 (soundstage isn't as wide), 3, 4, 5, and 6

but yeah keep dreaming lol

dreamwhisper · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2015, 02:47:04 AM »

DIY, semi-open HD800

Bill-p · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2015, 03:09:21 AM »

Well... I think probably the only thing that can get close to all of those is a semi-open planar-magnetic headphone.

According to its creator, the DIY closed HD800 trades soundstage, and possibly a few other things, for being closed. Not sure how good it really is, but I hope I'll have the chance to audition the actual thing comes this summer.

altrunox · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2015, 03:30:27 AM »

Maybe, Orpheus?

Said anything about the price

atomicbob · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2015, 04:59:04 AM »

Never knew about the SS-100. Will have to research along with the. DIY HD800. Knew about the Orpheus but never had the privilege to hear it. All good suggestions. Given $5k in cans in inventory now, only the Orpheus would be beyond what I can justify. More suggestions welcome.

anetode · « **Reply #6 on:** February 24, 2015, 05:05:30 AM »

Quote from: atomicbob on February 24, 2015, 12:59:57 AM

I wish I could find a headphone that had:

1. sound stage and distortion of the HD800
2. mid to high end response like the HD800
3. low mid response like the HE-500
4. very low end like the AH-D5000, maybe a little tighter
5. well balanced timbre across the spectrum of the HD600
6. open, spacious sounding but still a fun cross between the HD800 and D5000
7. Comfort of the HD800 or HD600
8. Closed back like the D5000 even though it has the little air leak and doesn't isolate all that well

Any suggestions, comments or remarks, though I've got a hunch the answer is "keep dreaming".

Pick five.

Anaxilus · « **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2015, 05:20:09 AM »

You know what. As much as the Orpheus is one of my more preferred stats, it's kind of overrated. At this point I'm almost inclined to add it to the mythical status list with the B22 and Chupacabra.

Then again, if people are charging $1K-$2K for garbage sounding gear, maybe the Orpheus is a true value.

Greed · « **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2015, 05:45:09 AM »

Haven't heard it, but what about the HE-1000? Still have no idea if it is truly TOTL status but early reports seem promising.

Anaxilus · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2015, 05:59:24 AM »

Quote from: Greed on February 24, 2015, 05:45:09 AM

Haven't heard it, but what about the HE-1000? Still have no idea if it is truly TOTL status but early reports seem promising.

It is seemingly good. I just haven't heard it from upstream gear I'm familiar with and haven't A/B'd in a controlled environment. Hifiman amps tend to prefer romanticism so it's not ideal for spotlighting certain issues if they exist.

The low bass is phenomenal. The kick drum on the Hotel California hit harder and tighter than on anything I've ever heard before. My concern was whether it was a bit accentuated and whether the amp and/or phone was responsible.

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