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What are the current best “basshead” headphones? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by ScaryfatkidGT@alien.top to c/headphones@hi-fi.community

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I come from the time ok Klipsch Image S4’s, Monster Turbines, Denon headphones… I think the Philips Fidelios were in there… I don’t remember the others…

But none of those are made anymore. What are the current offerings? Also amps or DAP’s? Do Sony’s still have their Clear Bass? I remember it being amazing on an MP3 player but is pretty Meh in the app for my XM5’s

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[–] Jesse_in_CO@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Modhouse T50RP MkIII Argons can be ordered (although there is a lead time) for under $500.

Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2 Noire (with EQ) scratches my itch.

EMU Teaks have great slam but don't extend as low into the sub-bass as the planars mentioned above.

I'm still trying to decide what's next on my basshead journey. I'm leaning towards the LCD-XC because EQ is not a problem and I've worn motorcycle helmets 3x as heavy so their weight shouldn't be an issue but always interested to hear what people recommend.

[–] anoon999@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Denon Ah-D7200

[–] ScaryfatkidGT@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I want them I just wish they weren’t $1000

The old ones were like $300, $500 and $700, the X200’s START at $700 then are $1000 and $1600

[–] anoon999@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

There are a ton of open box and used deals around for very low prices. You can usually find used for around 400$ which is wild.

[–] Vikt724@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Sony MDR

[–] willard_swag@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Well if you have the budget for them, Audeze LCD-2’s/2 Classic and some EQ can do some awesome sub-bass.

ZMF and Fostex are solid. Otherwise it’s IEMs

[–] ScaryfatkidGT@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

People are saying the LCD-X’s are better?

I’m fine spending $800 on the LCD-2’s because they are universally praised and they use to be like $2000.

Some the like the new Denon’s or IE900’s or the Sony MDR-X1R’s and IER’s are hard for me to swallow…

[–] willard_swag@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

The LCD-X are better out of the box but they’re basically the same as the 2.

The LCD 2 Classic are $800. The LCD 2 are $1k.

[–] Kingstoler@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Nothing beats TH900 from my experience, especially with either ZMF Ori or Eikon lamb pads. Atrium Closed is even better in terms of subbass and overall balance, but aren't quite as mid-bass heavy. LCD-X 2021 (and newer) have very low distortion and can handle a ton of EQ, but at stock it's pretty lean.

[–] xXRyuuGinXx@alien.top 0 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Skullcandy Crusher xD

The only thing that headphone is doing right is the bass but everything else is just bad with this headphone.

Meze 99 Classic/Neo/Noir has a lot of bass but is very warm and sounds soulless...

Fostex TH 900 MK2 sounds really good but is of course really expensive...

Then there is maybe the E-Mu Teaks which are okay for their price if you are listening mostly to EDM and Hip Hop.

The older Denon row like AH-D2000/5000/7000 have a really strong bass but as you have already mentioned are discontinued so you would have to get like 10-12 year old headphones from classifieds.

I found the bass from the Focal Elex impressive although it's an open back headphone and some of the ZMF headphones like the Atticus are also great.

[–] real_anything2@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Denons have actually come back! different model nunmbers now like 5200, 700 etc.

[–] xXRyuuGinXx@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I know.

But the drivers are different.

The ones from the older models are from Foster/Fostex and the ones from the newer models are Denon's own FreeEdge drivers. If you heard both you will hear the difference.

[–] real_anything2@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

thanks - so i think you are saying that the older/original models are better. good to know. is anyone aware of a good review/discussion of the older denons of this type?

[–] xXRyuuGinXx@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

When it comes to bass alone then the older models are better because the bass impact/slam is stronger. On the technical side the newer models might be better but as always that's also subjective.

I'm sure there are a lot of reviews if you are searching for them.

Personally I try to demo every headphone I'm interested in because a review from someone is also just a subjective opinion from someone and can be different to my own impression of a headphone.

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