tubist 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 Hi Guys, I am using the AKG501(sounds great!!) now and wants something more portable. Here are my requirements: 1. Easy to keep/carry 2. Open style. Needs to hear my kids/wifey when they call out to me at home at my work room..... 2. Very comfortable to wear. (The AKG is fantastic here.) 3. Similar sound quality to AKG, meaning transparent, open soundstage. No overpowering bass. Cannot stand bass that is out of proportion with the music. 4. Budget --- quite liberal at the moment. Probably below $500, but will consider above this if it is really good. thanks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stereo_Electronics 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 Hi Guys, I am using the AKG501(sounds great!!) now and wants something more portable. Here are my requirements: 1. Easy to keep/carry 2. Open style. Needs to hear my kids/wifey when they call out to me at home at my work room..... 2. Very comfortable to wear. (The AKG is fantastic here.) 3. Similar sound quality to AKG, meaning transparent, open soundstage. No overpowering bass. Cannot stand bass that is out of proportion with the music. 4. Budget --- quite liberal at the moment. Probably below $500, but will consider above this if it is really good. thanks!! Since sound and comfort is subjective, I will recommend based on point 1,2 and 4. Grado SR-225 Audio Technica ATH-AD1000 ( 95% of the time is comfortable to users but it's around the size of your 501) You might want to consider the Audio Technica ATH-ESW9 although its a closed-back headphone. Ultimately, its easier to go to a headphone store and try them with your personal rig or CDs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chesterqw 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 grados or alessandros Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tubist 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 Thanks for the reply. Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites