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I think that's an excellent question

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In Reply to: RE: When it comes to loudspeakers, are you a soundstage fanatic? posted by genungo on August 03, 2011 at 13:33:11

Fortunately, I don't have to give up Loudspeakers over Headphones.

However, a good friend of mine explained that tubed headphone amps do an excellent job of altering the sound stage sufficiently enough so that it no longer seems as if the music is coming down from above your head. I would agree with my friends observations. I'm looking to get a new set of phones, and I think I'm through with open air type. I want better bass than my Senn HD535's ever delivered.

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RE: I think that's an excellent question - Travis 18:34:27 08/03/11 (2)
You can get good bass out of open air headphones but it's usually more expensive than the headphones you own. In closed, the Denon line seems like a good bet. Start with the AH-D2000.
In open, some of the new planar magentics have really deep bass but they can be pricey.

"If people don't want to come, nothing will stop them" - Sol Hurok
- RE: I think that's an excellent question - Douger 06:01:52 08/07/11 (1)
  Excellent recommendation! I have a pair of AH-D2000's and love them. I also
  trust they will save me from too much audiolust when I listen to the high-priced phones at RMAF this year...
  - RE: I think that's an excellent question - Travis 06:50:04 08/07/11 (0)
    You cannot save people from lust. Just a tip. :^ )
    
    "If people don't want to come, nothing will stop them" - Sol Hurok

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