pk500
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Hi all:
Like George and Louise Jefferson (sorry for 1970s TV reference), I'm movin' on up when it comes to open-back headphones. I have owned Philips SHP9500's, but I want to move into upper low-end or low mid-range open-back, wired cans.
Here are my music preferences. I like indie rock, classic rock, alt-country, Americana, progressive house EDM and a touch of classic jazz.
Here is my preferred sound signature: Adequate bass. Detailed mids and treble, but I cannot stand harsh or sibilant treble. I have pretty serious tinnitus, so I'm REALLY sensitive to sharp or grainy treble. So, I guess my preferred sound signature can be described as fairly neutral, detailed warmth, if that's not an oxymoron?
I don't have an amp but am planning to buy one. These will be driven wired from laptops and an iPhone playing Spotify at 320 kbps and eventually its hi-fi service -- no DAP here.
My budget is $350 or less. I'm open to planar or dynamic. A bit curious about planar, as I've never owned any.
So, what are good choices within those parameters? Thanks!
Like George and Louise Jefferson (sorry for 1970s TV reference), I'm movin' on up when it comes to open-back headphones. I have owned Philips SHP9500's, but I want to move into upper low-end or low mid-range open-back, wired cans.
Here are my music preferences. I like indie rock, classic rock, alt-country, Americana, progressive house EDM and a touch of classic jazz.
Here is my preferred sound signature: Adequate bass. Detailed mids and treble, but I cannot stand harsh or sibilant treble. I have pretty serious tinnitus, so I'm REALLY sensitive to sharp or grainy treble. So, I guess my preferred sound signature can be described as fairly neutral, detailed warmth, if that's not an oxymoron?
I don't have an amp but am planning to buy one. These will be driven wired from laptops and an iPhone playing Spotify at 320 kbps and eventually its hi-fi service -- no DAP here.
My budget is $350 or less. I'm open to planar or dynamic. A bit curious about planar, as I've never owned any.
So, what are good choices within those parameters? Thanks!