headphones Good Upgrade for Beyerdynamic DT 880's?

[kennyk2228]

Hey guys,

So I have been using the DT 880's for a couple of years and, don't get me wrong, they are absolutely awesome headphones, but I was looking for, not necessarily replacements for them, but headphones that I could get to start expanding the variety of headphones that I use. Any recommendations or tips would be very much appreciated!

[SSL]

Can we get a little more direction? Based on your current criteria, pretty much any headphone on earth would satisfy.

[kennyk2228]

2 hours ago, SSL said:

Can we get a little more direction? Based on your current criteria, pretty much any headphone on earth would satisfy.

 

 

Oh wow, my bad, I just realized how unspecific that was... lol. Basically, I have been using the DT 880's for awhile, and while I really like their comfort and quality, the sound signature just seemed, kind of flat, and while this is a very good quality in a lot of sense, I wanted something that might have a little bit punchier of a bass and would provide a different experience than the DT 880's. I hope that this provides a little bit more clarity for what I am looking for...

[chodemonger]

Something different you say? It depends what you want, because everyone makes different sounding headphones. Even if you stick with something from Beyerdynamic you are going to get something really quite different. Maybe something from either Sony (studio range) or Sennheiser (anything is good) within your price range could be a good bet if you are shopping around.

[SSL]

2 hours ago, kennyk2228 said:

Oh wow, my bad, I just realized how unspecific that was... lol. Basically, I have been using the DT 880's for awhile, and while I really like their comfort and quality, the sound signature just seemed, kind of flat, and while this is a very good quality in a lot of sense, I wanted something that might have a little bit punchier of a bass and would provide a different experience than the DT 880's. I hope that this provides a little bit more clarity for what I am looking for...

DT 990 or DT 770 would be obvious choices if you want to keep the Beyer ergonomics and build. Mass drop TH X-00 would be a possibility if you can get in on a drop or find one used; it will have a lot more bass, though and a warmer sound overall.

[Kenan Mathukutty]

Sony 7506 is a pretty good choice for this. and doesnt break the bank

[Dackzy]

what kind of budget are we working with?

[kennyk2228]

4 hours ago, Dackzy said:

what kind of budget are we working with?

I'd be willing to spend anywhere around 400$

[kennyk2228]

5 hours ago, SSL said:

DT 990 or DT 770 would be obvious choices if you want to keep the Beyer ergonomics and build. Mass drop TH X-00 would be a possibility if you can get in on a drop or find one used; it will have a lot more bass, though and a warmer sound overall.

 

Hmm, those specific Fostex's seem quite hard to get your hands on, are there any others on the market like them that you would recommend?

[Dackzy]

1 minute ago, kennyk2228 said:

I'd be willing to spend anywhere around 400$

and did you want more bass or a tighter bass or both? 

[kennyk2228]

1 minute ago, Dackzy said:

and did you want more bass or a tighter bass or both? 

Tighter bass, and maybe more bass, but not something that is too overpowering

[iShad]

1 minute ago, kennyk2228 said:

Tighter bass, and maybe more bass, but not something that is too overpowering

I would go for the thx00 as suggested, there are plenty on eBay, /r/avexchange, headfi classified, etc.

[Dackzy]

2 minutes ago, kennyk2228 said:

Tighter bass, and maybe more bass, but not something that is too overpowering

well you have the K712 and K7xx, those would give you more bass, There is also the massdrop TH X00 and well the DT 770 and DT 990 both have more bass than the DT880

[kennyk2228]

What are you guys' opinions on the Hifiman HE 400S? I was looking at those, and for used fostex th x00s it looks like I could get new Hifiman HE 400S, just wondering.

[Dackzy]

1 minute ago, kennyk2228 said:

What are you guys' opinions on the Hifiman HE 400S? I was looking at those, and for used fostex th x00s it looks like I could get new Hifiman HE 400S, just wondering.

the HE400s are fairly neutral, kinda the HD600 of planar headphones. The HE400i have more bass than the 400s.

[kennyk2228]

2 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

the HE400s are fairly neutral, kinda the HD600 of planar headphones. The HE400i have more bass than the 400s.

 

So what would you recommend between the HE400i and Fostex TH-x00?

[Dackzy]

Just now, kennyk2228 said:

So what would you recommend between the HE400i and Fostex TH-x00?

@FloRolf owns the TH-X00 so he can most likely talk a bit more about them than I can, but from what I have heard the TH-X00 has the most bass of those two options

[FloRolf]

2 hours ago, Dackzy said:

@FloRolf owns the TH-X00 so he can most likely talk a bit more about them than I can, but from what I have heard the TH-X00 has the most bass of those two options

I even have both, the 400i and X00

 

For a regular basis I'd prefer the 400i sooo much. Don't get me wrong, both are excellent headphones, but the X00 is just a little bit too much. It's head achening after some time. 

The 400i on the other hand feels like an upgrade to the dt880 which I happen to also own lol (what's wrong with my life, really?) 

It's the much smoother, all around better headphone for more listening occasions. 

I can warm heartedly recommend the 400i. It's also more comfortable. 

[Dackzy]

1 minute ago, FloRolf said:

I even have both, the 400i and X00

 

For a regular basis I'd prefer the 400i sooo much. Don't get me wrong, both are excellent headphones, but the X00 is just a little bit too much. It's head achening after some time. 

The 400i on the other hand feels like an upgrade to the dt880 which I happen to also own lol (what's wrong with my life, really?) 

It's the much smoother, all around better headphone for more listening occasions. 

I can warm heartedly recommend the 400i. It's also more comfortable. 

oh yeah. Well I have not been myself for two weeks now, it is so nice being sick and not being able to sleep much.

So since the X00 can be a bit too much, are you looking into selling them?  

[kennyk2228]

3 minutes ago, FloRolf said:

I even have both, the 400i and X00

 

For a regular basis I'd prefer the 400i sooo much. Don't get me wrong, both are excellent headphones, but the X00 is just a little bit too much. It's head achening after some time. 

The 400i on the other hand feels like an upgrade to the dt880 which I happen to also own lol (what's wrong with my life, really?) 

It's the much smoother, all around better headphone for more listening occasions. 

I can warm heartedly recommend the 400i. It's also more comfortable. 

 

 

What would you recommend between the 400i and 400s? Is the 100$ worth it? Should I look for some used pair of 400i's? Any help, other than what you have already given, would be awesome!

[FloRolf]

3 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

oh yeah. Well I have not been myself for two weeks now, it is so nice being sick and not being able to sleep much.

So since the X00 can be a bit too much, are you looking into selling them?  

Ikr, just got my wisdom teeth out 10hours ago.

No I'll keep them for sure. They are still really awesome, just not for every occasion. You got to be in the X00 mood.

2 minutes ago, kennyk2228 said:

What would you recommend between the 400i and 400s? Is the 100$ worth it? Should I look for some used pair of 400i's? Any help, other than what you have already given, would be awesome!

I can tell you at the end of the month when I tried the 400s but for now I'd say get a used pair of 400i.

[Dackzy]

7 minutes ago, kennyk2228 said:

What would you recommend between the 400i and 400s? Is the 100$ worth it? Should I look for some used pair of 400i's? Any help, other than what you have already given, would be awesome!

I would say yes. The 400s is the more neutral sounding, while the 400i are more flat. You where looking for headphones with about the same bass right? Then the 400i would fit that the best and planar bass mmmhhhhh, that shit is tight as F. I had the HE400i for a couple of days and damn they are good, the Focus A Pads are said to make them even better...

 

4 minutes ago, FloRolf said:

Ikr, just got my wisdom teeth out 10hours ago.

No I'll keep them for sure. They are still really awesome, just not for every occasion. You got to be in the X00 mood.

Well lately I have been looking into getting some that are not "flat" or neutral sounding, just to mix things up. Something like the HD650, X2, SHR1540, PM3, just gotta decide now  

[FloRolf]

9 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

I would say yes. The 400s is the more neutral sounding, while the 400i are more flat. You where looking for headphones with about the same bass right? Then the 400i would fit that the best and planar bass mmmhhhhh, that shit is tight as F. I had the HE400i for a couple of days and damn they are good, the Focus A Pads are said to make them even better...

 

Well lately I have been looking into getting some that are not "flat" or neutral sounding, just to mix things up. Something like the HD650, X2, SHR1540, PM3, just gotta decide now  

Come to canjam and I'll bring the x00s for you to try

[kennyk2228]

9 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

I would say yes. The 400s is the more neutral sounding, while the 400i are more flat. You where looking for headphones with about the same bass right? Then the 400i would fit that the best and planar bass mmmhhhhh, that shit is tight as F. I had the HE400i for a couple of days and damn they are good, the Focus A Pads are said to make them even better...

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17 minutes ago, FloRolf said:

I can tell you at the end of the month when I tried the 400s but for now I'd say get a used pair of 400i.

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Any recommendations for where to look for used cans? I was looking at /r/avexchange, but other than that I'm not really sure, lol

[Dackzy]

Just now, FloRolf said:

Come to canjam and I'll bring the x00s for you to try

I don't have the time or money... I am a student and I need the money for laptop and desktop and soon a new phone it looks like, sadly....