Thanks, now I feel a lot better about buying another headphone I don't need
It's not actually that bad yet, I was just looking at a good deal for a used T90I mean, if the rest of the world cant appreciate that a Beyer T1 1st gen and T1 2nd gen arent both welcome additions to a good headphone cabinet, that is their loss, no?
It's not actually that bad yet, I was just looking at a good deal for a used T90
I kinda miss my 880 Edition, and the T90 should be a (better) replacement for that.
I also have:
- AKG K702 (daily driver for stationary use, bright sounding but very competent for the price)
- AKG K371 (usual mobile headphone, very good allrounder for a good price)
- HiFiMAN HE-35X (rarely used, uncommon in Germany wich is why I had to have it, can be fun)
- Ultimate Ears 4000 (my old mobile headphone, technically not too great and replaced by the K371, but it's still dear to me)
Headphones I used to have:
- Philips SHP 8000 (my first "real" headphones, not great overall)
- Old DT 990 (early 1990's maybe, got them for free and never used them)
- DT 880 Edition 250 Ohm (I broke them unfortunately, my first <100€ headphones, loved them)
- Creative Draco HS-850 (my first headset, looking back I can't fathom I used to use that thing, it's a crime against humanity)
- Sennheiser PC 151 (my second and last headset, actually not too bad, but crap cable)
- Also, I had many different in-ears, the best was the Mi Pro HD (cable lasted two weeks, but they sounded great) followed by the Superlux HD-381 F (super uncomfortable and flimsy though, wouldn't recommend).
So when I was younger, I just bought cheap stuff, none of wich was good. But I#m glad I didn't get into the hobby late and start out buying loads of expensive stuff, starting modestly has the advantage of keeping the spending on the hobby reasonably under control ... I hope
I've been buying far too much stuff lately. My updated list:
Sennheiser HD800S; ZMF Eikon Ziricote; 64 Audio U18t; Noble K10U; Empire Ears Legend X Custom (currently at Itsfit Labs for re-shelling); Shure SE846, SE530 & SE115+; BLON BL-03; Sennheiser HD25-II & Shure SRH440 (both for DJing - one is a backup in case one fails); B&O Play H3; Bose TriPort IE
My favourites are the U18t, Eikon and the HD800S (but the Legend X will be up there once it returns assuming the reshelling goes well). K10U is also great for on-the-go house/techno listening.
The T90 take the Beyer sound to a whole other level, and not in a good way, for me, at least. Out of the 4 Beyers I sold, the 880 was the better of the bunch, most even sounding. Wish I still had the 880s to try on the gear I have now compared to when I still owned them.It's not actually that bad yet, I was just looking at a good deal for a used T90
I kinda miss my 880 Edition, and the T90 should be a (better) replacement for that.
Cabinet? You’re only serious about headphones when you have a walk-in closet for your headphones. Choosing the right one each day should never take less than an hour.Rubbish- you need them all!
Don't let the doubt in. You're the sane one - I mean, if the rest of the world cant appreciate that a Beyer T1 1st gen and T1 2nd gen arent both welcome additions to a good headphone cabinet, that is their loss, no?
I‘m aware, taking the highs back via EQ is no big deal, shouldn‘t impact overall performance. Without EQ, most Beyer headphones don‘t really sound that good to me, the only one I ever really liked was the 880 Edition. 990 and 1990 are shrill and bloated, Amiron dull and bloated and so on. Fixing something like 990 via EQ where you need to mess with every single band isn‘t ideal, but taking out a fairly narrow band just to tame the peak is not too bad. Plus I like bright headphones - I might share my impressions if I actually get the thing.The T90 was like a treble drill in my skull
Some people have a walk-in wardrobe, others ... thatYou’re only serious about headphones when you have a walk-in closet for your headphones.
Upcoming T1.3 is interestingI‘m aware, taking the highs back via EQ is no big deal, shouldn‘t impact overall performance. Without EQ, most Beyer headphones don‘t really sound that good to me, the only one I ever really liked was the 880 Edition. 990 and 1990 are shrill and bloated, Amiron dull and bloated and so on. Fixing something like 990 via EQ where you need to mess with every single band isn‘t ideal, but taking out a fairly narrow band just to tame the peak is not too bad. Plus I like bright headphones - I might share my impressions if I actually get the thing.
Some people have a walk-in wardrobe, others ... that
It's insanity I tell ya, I need help, lol.
Question, is it possible to make a planar with hd6xx sound signature ? Would it not be possible because the sound signature comes from in part by it being a dynamic driver ?
According to some 'perfect' EQ will get you there.
In reality you can get them closer in tonal balance but the other aspects (certainly weight and comfort) will never change.
Because of the other special traits it is best to EQ the HD800 to the sound you want and be done with it.
You can never get the HD6XX to have the same sound stage as the HD800. You can widen the soundstage with electronic/software wizardry but not the same.
Oh, I did not mean specifically the lcd2c, just planar type driver in general. Like If sennheiser wanted to make a planar hd6xx, I was just wondering if that could be done or if the physical difference in drivers would prevent it.
Have you listened to the empyrean ?
What are you thoughts compared to the HD800 if you have ? .