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ThatGuyFromSweden t1_ja45p9m wrote

Reply to comment by FabsDE in r/headphones Shopping, Setup, and Technical Help Desk by AutoModerator

The DT700 doesn't have a lot of strong competitors. The AKG K371 and Shure SRH840 aren't as well built. I might consider the Sennheiser HD560s a value contender to the DT900. Although, if you have a larger head, the DT900 might be better overall.

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FabsDE t1_ja467nl wrote

I have a pretty large head tbh :D

Never had open headphones though, but read, that some like them more for gaming, because they hear steps more.

How does the Sundara compare here? Thats available for around 300€ at Amazon.

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ThatGuyFromSweden t1_ja46gd8 wrote

Better sound quality, worse QC, and moderately power demanding.

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FabsDE t1_ja48424 wrote

Is the sound quality that much better to risk the worse QC? :D

What do you mean by moderately power demanding?

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ThatGuyFromSweden t1_ja4drkp wrote

Depends on your wallet and patience.

It's a low efficiency headphone. It might not be loud enough or distort when used with some lower quality source gear.

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FabsDE t1_ja4e84s wrote

I see. According to their impedence I didnt think they are more demanding then 250 Ohm Beyerdynamic headphones.

Hm. Tough decision

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ThatGuyFromSweden t1_ja4krwq wrote

For future reference.

https://www.headphonesty.com/2019/04/headphone-impedance-demystified/

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FabsDE t1_ja78z8n wrote

Thank you! Will read through that.

As I am not sure, if the WaveXLR will power the Headphones properly, can you suggest an affordable AMP for the HD560s or the 900 Pro X? 🤔

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ThatGuyFromSweden t1_ja7fqkq wrote

I'm pretty sure it will be fine. You can grab a JDS Atom amp if you're worried.

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FabsDE t1_ja7i300 wrote

I keep that in mind, if its not fine and import one of these then :) (they seem to be not available in Europe)

Edit: Just saw its 170 US Dollars with shipping. Would a Zen DAC do the same?

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The JDS would be over 200 Euros with taxes here ^^"

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ThatGuyFromSweden t1_ja7mfgj wrote

I suggest just starting with the WaveXLR. It will be fine.

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FabsDE t1_ja7ms75 wrote

Alright. I am already pretty excited :)

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FabsDE t1_jad174c wrote

So I am currently trying the HD560S and the 900 Pro X.

First impression is, that the 900 Pro X sounds much ... deeper .. and with richer sound.

Excited to hear, if its suitable for the step locating task in EFT as well :D Music related I am very pleased.

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