The Monkey Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Posted March 27, 2009 He can use the EQ function in the iPod? Why?
Dusty Chalk Posted March 27, 2009 Report Posted March 27, 2009 Just to get rid of the overwhelming bass. Most people don't like it. (I do, most don't.) BTW -- should be a very good system! The ECSS is nice and should be a good match for the DT770's.
The Monkey Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Posted March 27, 2009 Just to get rid of the overwhelming bass. Most people don't like it. (I do, most don't.) BTW -- should be a very good system! The ECSS is nice and should be a good match for the DT770's. Yeah, I'm pretty happy about this potential setup (Nate's idea). And I was also concerned about the bass, but I think that's the fun part of the DT770. It gets tiresome for me after a while, but it will be miles better than whatever he's been using recently, if anything. And it seems like the bassiness might work with his hearing, which is good because I am not at all confident that he can work the iPod's EQ. My Dad the Basshead.
Augsburger Posted March 27, 2009 Report Posted March 27, 2009 Dinny, I think the EC/SS is a fantastic choice and I am sure he will love the combo you picked out for him. I loved the EC/SS for the time I had it in my system and occasionally wonder if I should have kept it along with my tube amp.
riceboy Posted March 27, 2009 Report Posted March 27, 2009 Everyone really had wonderful suggestions. I like that you decided to go with the EC/SS and DT770 Dinny. Also, as Deepak and others mentioned the AT woodies don't leak like the Denon's do. I wish your dad the best on his audio/headphone journey .
n_maher Posted March 27, 2009 Report Posted March 27, 2009 Dinny, What's the source going to be for this thing? I've probably got a set of IC's laying around that could fall into the box with the 770s.
The Monkey Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Posted March 27, 2009 Nate, That would be great, but only if it's easy. Source is most likely an iPod. So I guess a mini-to-RCA. I'll get the LOD from this ALO I've been hearing so much about. No worries--I have an LOD.
Kees Posted March 27, 2009 Report Posted March 27, 2009 Kenwood KH-K1000 are by far the closest thing to closed HD650 IME. Far more so than DX1000. They are also easy to drive by any amp. Just my 2c...
Dash Posted March 28, 2009 Report Posted March 28, 2009 I might be persuaded to let my PPA go for a good cause.
faust3d Posted March 28, 2009 Report Posted March 28, 2009 As I cheap alternative you can get him a Fostex T50RP. I bet he will like them.
The Monkey Posted March 28, 2009 Author Report Posted March 28, 2009 Were those at the NYC meet in December?
faust3d Posted March 28, 2009 Report Posted March 28, 2009 Nah, these were T20. T50RP are similar but a bit better, plus they sound good unmodded and can be bought for $70. I good durable headphone to see if he like that kind of sound.
mypasswordis Posted March 28, 2009 Report Posted March 28, 2009 I ended up liking the T20v2 better than the T50RP, FWIW. Sounds more natural and is easier to get the treble up. Downsides are that it's supraaural with not too much soundstage.
The Monkey Posted March 28, 2009 Author Report Posted March 28, 2009 Nah, these were T20. T50RP are similar but a bit better, plus they sound good unmodded and can be bought for $70. I good durable headphone to see if he like that kind of sound. Hm, I don't know if he's ready to try them yet, but I think I just might be. How would they sound with a B22?
Elephas Posted March 28, 2009 Report Posted March 28, 2009 Well, actually the W11jpn was fairly nice but they're rare. They're not that rare, at least not on Head-Case. I know someone has two units and the second one is supposedly NOS. Both are pristine condition and sound pretty good driven by a ZD. Team Animal Avatar members might get a special discount, too.
The Monkey Posted March 28, 2009 Author Report Posted March 28, 2009 They're not that rare, at least not on Head-Case. I know someone has two units and the second one is supposedly NOS. Both are pristine condition and sound pretty good driven by a ZD. Team Animal Avatar members might get a special discount, too. Do not tempt the Monkey!
Elephas Posted March 28, 2009 Report Posted March 28, 2009 Tempt people? No way, I wouldn't do such a mean thing. Here's an old photo I remember seeing before. I'm told that one of the L3000 is gone, as well as the W2002. The elite Team ATH numbers are dwindling while the hordes of AD700 take over, and they might soon be gone, lost forever.
padam Posted March 28, 2009 Report Posted March 28, 2009 Good job I have an animal avatar, might be good for the future (just kidding) Glorious collection, especially in the left and the middle.
guzziguy Posted March 28, 2009 Report Posted March 28, 2009 Are JP#'s W2002 still for sale. For the price of a pair of Darth Beyers, you can buy pair of gorgeous, good sounding (at least I'm told), closed headphones.
The Monkey Posted March 28, 2009 Author Report Posted March 28, 2009 A little pricey for this setup, but beautiful phones. It will be EC/SS--->DT770.
morphsci Posted March 28, 2009 Report Posted March 28, 2009 I predict he'll buy a Zana by Christmas. And when he does, look into a modded AKG K340. I know people talk about synergy, but this defines synergy. I have never heard my K340's sound better out of a single-ended amp.
MrSlacker Posted March 29, 2009 Report Posted March 29, 2009 Monkey, you can borrow my D5000 and see how your dad likes them before you make the decision.
Voltron Posted March 29, 2009 Report Posted March 29, 2009 They suck, don't bother. Plus, Albert's probably are soaked with cheap tequila too.
Cankin Posted March 30, 2009 Report Posted March 30, 2009 Monkey: which version of DT770 are you getting??
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