Hi all
As the SEG has a headphone amp. I was wondering what cans people are using. I just might treat myself to a pair. Looking around the 200 ish mark. I did plug in some old sennheiser hd477 in last night but now I know why I don't use them. LOL
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Hi all
As the SEG has a headphone amp. I was wondering what cans people are using. I just might treat myself to a pair. Looking around the 200 ish mark. I did plug in some old sennheiser hd477 in last night but now I know why I don't use them. LOL
I'm using a pair of AKG K550 II's. They sound great to me but might be a bit cheap for you ;)
I don't mind cheap so long as it sounds good.
amazon had a set of sonys half price or so..down to under 100.
I tend to find senns tend to work really well with stan dacs. A second hand pair of 650s should be in budget.
Like anything else try them on in the shops to make sure they fit you first.
I just traded my 650s and a caiman 2 to brian of this parish. He is over the moon with them.
I use 700s outwith your budget methinks but sublime with the C2.( i added a Cappella which ups the game even further)
As a cheaper option look on the Thomman site at superlux cans. They are vfm fantastic....668b/330/440/660. I have them all, the only caveat i would add is you buy the replacement felt ear pads as the pleather origionlas are uncomfy and make your ears sweaty.
If yer just trying cans to see if you get on with them your not spending 2 ton!!!!
Stan is a very keen headphone man and helpful. You could do a lot worse then e mail him and ask for advice.
Headphone wise, I would look at the Beyerdynamics DT990 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Beyerdyna...erCGQll8MIWSVQ
This is the 80 Ohms version, which will suit the SEG quite well. I have the 250 Ohms version, and I love the sound it produces.
When not using a dedicated HPA I use either Sennheiser HD650s or HD700s out of the SEG. Kind of depends on what type of music the SEG is converting, top quality recordings allow for a better set of cans. [I think Stan uses, or used to use, a set of Sennheiser HD800s.] If you find yourself using headphones a lot you might consider adding a Beresford Capella which gives greater flexibility and superb price to performance.
[QUOTE=wee tee cee;920182]I tend to find senns tend to work really well with stan dacs. A second hand pair of 650s should be in budget.:spew: 2nd hand headphones,I just couldn't do it:(
Beyerdynamic DT 990 600 ohm and Grado GS 1000
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