Wanted - really good headphones (offers or suggestions!)

[jandl100]

Thanks Ash - but the Senns are an open design.
These are for early morning use - I don't want to awaken the mrs.

I'm happy to buy used as a sensible price and move them on if I'm not keen.

[Ash_R]

Not sure what you eventual set up is to look like but there's some lovely used headphone kit for sale here, like the Brocksieper Earmax Pro (assuming you have a decent DAC)
You'll need to budget for those too if you're considering 'proper' headphones
My current HD650, Schiit modi & Earmax Silver are perfect... We're I to upgrade my headphones I likley would need to be at least£1k to hear a noticeable improvement...


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[jandl100]

Virtually none, the porting is a curious small slat that actually improves bass response like a ported speaker. I have the open and the bass was crazy, so.I.opened it.up and inserted a cotton wool pad which tightened it up. By.picking the open version I had the tuneability, but if you dont need that just go for.the closed version, think its T40RP. Or get whatever's going on ebay and stuff the port.

OK!

Looking at the Amazon listing for the Fostex I see they are described as 'on-ear' - is that correct? I want my ear surrounded and untouched!

Features
Fit Design Headband
Earpiece Design Ear-Pad (On the Ear)

[Lawrence001]

I don't like on ear, they go round my ears which are above average size. These look like they have upgraded soft pads, offer £80 and you've got a bargain.

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232334212550

[Lawrence001]

But they might touch round the edge, ie not press on but the outside edge of the ear, touches the inside edge of the pads, with soft pads you don't notice.

[Lawrence001]

They like an amp being relatively power hungry.

[jandl100]

I don't like on ear, they go round my ears which are above average size. These look like they have upgraded soft pads, offer £80 and you've got a bargain.

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232334212550

Yes, I saw those.

OK, I've made an offer.
£20 for replacement pads is OK if needed.

One online reviewer appears to say the Fostex are as good as his Oppo PM3.

[Lawrence001]

You won't need upgraded pads from the photo. Although I found the brainwaivz pads on the ones I bought made the bass too prominent.

[Lawrence001]

(As in reduced the treble)

[jandl100]

Thanks Lawrence - they do seem intriguing.
If they already have decent pads then they are worth the full asking price.
You are confident of that?