Which Sennies?

[Bonzodogdick]

Hi & Happy new year.

Its time to replace my knackered old Sennie HD 414 SL's, if for no other reason than the jack is goosed and the pads are worn.

Any demo recommendations?

Budget around a max of £150, and music tastes are Radiohead, Floyd etc etc.

Thanks

Bonzo

[G a f f e r]

richer sounds has a selection of £150ish sennheisers for £50-£75.
try http://www.richersounds.co.uk

[StevieDvd]

£150 would easily buy you a set of HD600s but since you don't mention where you would mainly use them it's hard to recommend.

Also, there is a thread here of HD25s being sold (have ordered a set myself) for around £35.

With the higher end Sennheisers you would probably need a Haadphone amp as well.

[Bonzodogdick]

Cheers Stevie,

Yeah, Ive spotted the HD600's for £150. I havent heard them, but a mate who now lives overseas swears by 'em.

HD25's. Seen them advertised on the forum. How do they rate?

Their use would totally be for loafing on the sofa at night. (The only time I get any peace & quiet and Im unable to use the speakers to full effect! Grrr its hard being a family man )

Thanks for your advice guys.

Bonzo

[StevieDvd]

The HD25-SP are here http://www.avforums.com/forums/showt...9&page=7&pp=15 I have not got mine yet. Was recommended by an audio specialist to try them - will be addiing velour earpads and shortening the cable (both recommended to me).

The HD600s can be got for £139 let me know if you want the suppliers name/web link.

I have the HD590s, HD600s and HD650s and they are all great phones. The HD590s are the most comfortable and can be used with most sources though a headphone amp does improve them. The 600/650s really benefit from being amped and the 600s are almost as good as the 650s - whether you'd think they were worth an extra £100 is a personal choice but I think it means the 600s are more of a bargain.

If you can get to London the Turnkey shop has most models on demo see www.turnkey.co.uk

[ipodstudio]

Originally Posted by Bonzodogdick

Hi & Happy new year.

Its time to replace my knackered old Sennie HD 414 SL's, if for no other reason than the jack is goosed and the pads are worn.

Any demo recommendations?

Budget around a max of £150, and music tastes are Radiohead, Floyd etc etc.

Thanks

Bonzo

Bonzodogdick, what kind of music are you going to listen to and what setup will you use them with?

[pbirkett]

I'd recommend the HD600 as well, its a well designed headphone with a sound that closely mimicks speakers, and is kind and unfatiguing on the ear. Even if you had to add an amp later on, it might still be worth it if you are powering from an integrated, as they still sound quite good when used as such.

[Bonzodogdick]

[QUOTE=StevieDvd]

The HD600s can be got for £139 let me know if you want the suppliers name/web link.


Yes please Stevie,

Originally Posted by ipodstudio

Bonzodogdick, what kind of music are you going to listen to and what setup will you use them with?

Ipodstudio, My system is: Linn Axis T/T through Arcam 8R Integrated (hopefully soon to add a P amp), and Arcam Alpha 7SE CD throuh KEF Q35.2's. (I will maybe consider a can amp at a later date if it will benefit).Various other bits & pieces for AV duties, but thats the music side. I like well produced music, like Floyd, Radiohead, Super Furry Animals, Genesis, Coldplay, Zep. etc.

Thanks for your tips chaps.

Bonzo

[ipodstudio]

Originally Posted by Bonzodogdick

Ipodstudio, My system is: Linn Axis T/T through Arcam 8R Integrated (hopefully soon to add a P amp), and Arcam Alpha 7SE CD throuh KEF Q35.2's. (I will maybe consider a can amp at a later date if it will benefit).Various other bits & pieces for AV duties, but thats the music side. I like well produced music, like Floyd, Radiohead, Super Furry Animals, Genesis, Coldplay, Zep. etc.

Thanks for your tips chaps.

Bonzo

In that case I'd say HD600s at least. I know you've set a limit but the HD650s can be bought from the US now for just a wee bit more than that if you can avoid the import tax. I ran HD650s from an Arcam FMJ CD33t until not long ago and it was a decent combo together with my headphone amp. I've changed source since but still kept the HD650s...

[StevieDvd]

Ask and you shall receive (pun intended)

http://www.askdirect.co.uk/uview?cal...351&topcatid=7

I bought mine there, the shop matches the web price if you print out the page.

[Bonzodogdick]

Originally Posted by ipodstudio

In that case I'd say HD600s at least. I know you've set a limit but the HD650s can be bought from the US now for just a wee bit more than that if you can avoid the import tax. I ran HD650s from an Arcam FMJ CD33t until not long ago and it was a decent combo together with my headphone amp. I've changed source since but still kept the HD650s...

That is one gorgeous lookin headphone amp! Does it sound as good as it looks?

Go on tell me. How much was it?


No on 2nd thoughts dont. Its only tempting fate!

[Bonzodogdick]

Originally Posted by StevieDvd

Ask and you shall receive (pun intended)

http://www.askdirect.co.uk/uview?cal...351&topcatid=7

I bought mine there, the shop matches the web price if you print out the page.

Cheers again Stevie. Bang on mate.

[ipodstudio]

Originally Posted by Bonzodogdick

That is one gorgeous lookin headphone amp! Does it sound as good as it looks?

Go on tell me. How much was it?


No on 2nd thoughts dont. Its only tempting fate!

LOL! Thanks, yes, it fits real well with the Arcam. It cost me £1000 pretty much exactly but it sounds absolutely wonderful. Very detailed and fluid. I may consider parting with it soon, actually, as I'll be getting a new custom amp from Larocco shortly, I hope..

[Crocodile JD]

Bonzodogdick wrote:

Ipodstudio, My system is: Linn Axis T/T through Arcam 8R Integrated (hopefully soon to add a P amp), and Arcam Alpha 7SE CD throuh KEF Q35.2's. (I will maybe consider a can amp at a later date if it will benefit).Various other bits & pieces for AV duties, but thats the music side. I like well produced music, like Floyd, Radiohead, Super Furry Animals, Genesis, Coldplay, Zep. etc.

I have a very similar set up i.e. Arcam Alpha 7SE into Alpha 7 int and 8p power (bi amped). I also have the Senn HD580s (virtually same as HD600) and the HD590s. I have tried both cans into both amps and the 580s don't like the Arcams, the 590s sound much better. The 580s sound marginally better via my HC amp, but I've just ordered a headphone amp for them.

IMO If you don't intend to by an amp any time soon, go for 590s or the newer 595s as opposed to the 600s

Croc

[ipodstudio]

Croc, you could be right, there. I never got to listen to the FMJ CD33t unamped...Why? The darn CD33t doesn't have a headphone jack!! You MUST have an headphone amp to use headphones with it...