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https://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl AUDIO FORUMS >> Headphones >> Best used open back Planars for around $500 https://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1584209492 Message started by designtaylor on 03/14/20 at 19:11:32 |
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Title: Best used open back Planars for around $500 Post by designtaylor on 03/14/20 at 19:11:32 Hey gang, Looking to add a nice pair of full-size open-back planars to my collection. I typically buy used gear to stretch my dollar. I've got a pair of Hifiman HE400i which I think sounds really fun bit a bit unrefined and a set of Mr. Speakers Aeon Flow Closed-Back which have some great detail but feel a bit boring and narrow. I have a handful of other non-planar cans but I'd really like something that delivers on the planar sound in a big way. $500 - 600 used is my starting budget. I've been looking at the Audeze LCD-2 Classics but what else should I be thinking about??? Thanks! |
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Title: Re: Best used open back Planars for around $500 Post by Lon on 03/14/20 at 19:28:38 Think about the ZMF Ori as well; I bought a used pair in your price range with black limba ear shells and they share a similar sound to the Audeze LCD-2 that I had before. . . the biggest differences being the soundstage is a bit more compact and the bass is not quite as thick and rich. They're not entirely open backed but not entirely closed back. I also really like my Oppo PM-1 though they will be hard to find your price range I wager. Easy to drive, rich sound, similar soundstage to the Oris. Very well-built cans. |
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Title: Re: Best used open back Planars for around $500 Post by Lon on 03/14/20 at 19:31:20 Also. . . have you experimented with cabling for the headphones you do have? I find cable differences can influence the sound enough that they may be improved in ways you prefer. And one final point: My ZROCK2(s) allow me to thoroughly enjoy each of my headphones (I also have Sennheiser HD800S). I can tailor the tonal balance and really just sink into the sound. |
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Title: Re: Best used open back Planars for around $500 Post by designtaylor on 03/14/20 at 21:10:54 Hey Lon, thanks for the suggestions. Yes, I've tried a few cables finally settling on Periapt (I ended up replacing all my stock cables with them). Really looking for a killer large-format planar in my budget. Here are a few other suggestions I've gotten:
And I totally want to check out a ZROCK2. Maybe a used one will come up within my reach. |
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Title: Re: Best used open back Planars for around $500 Post by derrick2VM on 03/17/20 at 08:03:45 SendyAudio Aiva is a nice choice, I think. |
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