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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #140 on: April 12, 2013, 12:52:36 AM »
Quote from: shipsupt on April 11, 2013, 02:58:36 PM
Spring a little for the ATH-M50 (Or find used).  Good for drummers.   headbang

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B000ULAP4U

Thanks for the suggestion, but that's sadly way above his price range. Anyway, I guess we will have to stick with the superlux.  :)
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #141 on: April 12, 2013, 01:13:43 AM »
Sennheiser HD280 Pro. Theres no competition under $100 IMO for that purpose.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #142 on: April 13, 2013, 12:37:21 AM »
Quote from: Armaegis on April 10, 2013, 09:33:09 PM
you keep a spare DA11 lying around?  :-00

On a similar note, how does the DA10 fare in comparison to the DA11?

I ordered a spare DA11 when my original broke down. Luckily I was able to Lazarus it so now I have a new duplicate DAC which I'll sell off eventually.

The DA10 is basically the DA11 without the PiC (crossfeed) and sans the infared port. Headamp wise both use discrete components and digitally-controlled analog volume.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #143 on: April 13, 2013, 05:44:11 AM »
^@anetode, I just saw your offer...I would like to take you up on that! 


I would love to compare the DAC1 and DA-11 again.  There's also a local DA-10 to compare to again as well.   :money:
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #144 on: April 17, 2013, 06:01:02 AM »
I think I may be looking to add a flagship dynamic headphone to my stable to complement the LCD-2. If you can only own one headphone, would you pick Sennheiser HD800 or Fostex TH-900? Unfortunately I'm only familiar with the HD800 so some advice will certainly be very helpful. It has to do relatively well in all genres because I pretty much listen to everything.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #145 on: April 17, 2013, 06:11:46 AM »
I would not pick the Fostex as an all-rounder unless you are a serious basshead.  The HD800 has a reputation as a genre phone, but that's largely due to rig and treble without the mod.  Personally, I'd take the HD800 as the better complement to the LCD-2 as the Audeze for the following reasons:


1) LCD-2 are a bit dark and bass heavy, HD800 are a bit bright.  Complementary.
2) LCD-2's are better loud.  Good bass at low volume but not as great at low level (or low volume) detail.  HD800 excels with low level and low volume play, even though bass doesn't kick in as satisfyingly at low volume. Complementary.
3) LCD-2's have more intimate stage and more convincing tone/weight for some chamber and folk music.  HD800's have larger (more realistic in most cases) soundstage, especially shows with larger ensemble, orchestra, etc.  Complementary.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #146 on: April 17, 2013, 07:46:20 AM »
^  :)p1


Now, LCD2 versus TH900 is an interesting question... popcorn
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #147 on: April 17, 2013, 01:45:53 PM »
Owning both right now, HD800.  I'm happy with the TH-900 as a complementary can, but much prefer the HD800 for general use. I EQ to even out the frequency response of the TH-900s, but all you get with them (In my opinion) is more present bass. They work well when I'm not alone in my cube and don't want to disturb everyone around me, but otherwise I will always reach for the HD800s (except for hip hop where I turn off eq and let a little basshead out with the TH900s).
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #148 on: April 17, 2013, 03:01:30 PM »
I'm a pretty big fan of the TH900, but agree with with what others have posted that the HD800 would work better as a compliment of the LCD-2's if you have the setup for it or are willing to mod.

HD800 + TH900 would be a pretty killer combo, though, especially since amps that sound good with the HD800 are also much more likely to sound good with the TH900 as well than the LCD-2 (I've experimented with this a bit, owning/have owned quite a few amps and all headphones being discussed).
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #149 on: April 17, 2013, 04:14:29 PM »
Further agreement might be a bit overkill, but I do think if you're looking for a complementary can for the LCD-2, the HD 800 would be a great choice.

For a wallet damaging IMO thought  :& - I personally am not a huge fan of the LCD-2, and prefer the TH-900 to the LCD-3 as well. If your wallet is prepared to take a hit, try to make it out to a meet and give the TH-900 a listen. I will say the bass on the TH-900 is significantly more impactful than I would have imagined. Just make sure this kind of sound signature is your cup of tea before slapping down the coins.
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