Upgrading my Sennheiser HD 380 Pro Headphones
First of all, thank you all very much for your time and help! I much appreciate it.
While I'm looking for a "next step" upgrade, based on most of your replies, the DT 990 seems to be the best choice.
Now I must decide which version of theses headphones and if or not I must buy an AMP and/or DAC.
I'm thinking about the DT 990 PRO 250 ohm, because is the cheapest version, however I'm not sure if I will be able to drive it with my Asus Xonar DX. What do you think?
Here are the versions based on what I've read:
1) DT 990 PRO (250 ohm) - EUR 150,00
Pros: less expensive of all 3 versions.
Cons: Coiled cable. Maybe it needs an amp (250 ohm). It has a lesser built quality compared to the EDITIONS versions (plastic frame x steel frame and has a tighter fit which makes it less comfortable)
2) DT 990 EDITON (250 ohm) - EUR 210,00
Pros: Premium built (Steel frame and more comfortable fit). Straight cable. Carry case.
Cons: 60 euros more expensive. Maybe it needs an amp, which makes it even more expensive.
3) DT 990 EDITION (32 ohm) - EUR 240,00
Pros: Doesn't need an amp! Premium built (Steel frame and more comfortable fit). Straight cable. Carry case.
Cons: 90 euros more expensive.
First off, you will not need an amp. They will sound just fine. If you don't mind the higher clamp and plastic frame, get the pro. If you want the steel frame, and higher build quality (important if your'e not going to take very careful care of them) then get the premium 250 ohm. At this point, there really isn't a reason to get the 32 ohm 990.
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