Joshua valor uses the analytical pads and a filter
yeah, i was thinking those too. what about the thieaudio phantom? post mods
Not in my hands, but on my head 
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Even after modding hell out of these parts, they still sound too dull, too undefined, somehow not right.
My point goes clearly to the sundaraâs.
But as you know, everyone takes things differently!
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If I had to choose between Grados or going deaf, I would choose deafâŠbut they are technically the same thing anyways, lol.
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Lol. Thatâs ruff⊠but they are amazing on the RNHP
Im using the Grado SR80e. Huge cost miss match. But the RNHP brings out the thump and cleans up the sparkly highs that are siblant on amps like the THX.
I realize that Grado need amps that complement the sound. Like some of the Cavalli amps and RNHP
There is forward headphonesâŠthen there is brightâŠand then somewhere between Satanâs anus is Grados, lol. I have modded Grados a lot in my past. I actually think the SR80e are as good as it getsâŠthe PS500 (non e variant) was pretty good too, but that is really it. They really are a specialty niche headphone and even the right amp doesnât matter if you are listening to the wrong genre of music.
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DT880 600 ohm and Fiio K5 Pro combo for under 300 is practically the complete package for listening, competitive gaming, even low budget music making. Highly underrated imo.
Unless you actually like bassâŠthen not so much.
It is made for a more neutral response, the bass isnât exaggerated like other headphones, which is why it certainly leans more towards competitive gaming and budget music production.
Iâm a bass head but I also love clear treble so there are headphones like the KSC75 that have almost no bass that I still love for what they are.
The bass starts to roll off at 90 hz. That isnât neutral, that is bass lite. Nothing wrong with liking the headphones, I used to own a pairâŠbut they lack bass extension even in a neutral sense of the word.
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That would be my personal top 5 under $ 500 list, without a special ranking:
Plus an additional In-Ear:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RGYBHZG/ref=dp_cr_wdg_tit_nw_mr
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Interesting that you picked the AH-D5200 as I love those, but they are over $500 ($699 last I checked).
I donât like Grado headphones much but they are true to their own design language and sound signature and I respect them for that.
Well maybe DMS thinks there are no other headphones he would recommenced under 500$?
Since the DT1990 are normally above 500$, they arenât with list.
Would have to go higher class for tickle his pleasures bitâs.
They go on sale for under 500$ a lot
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But my list and music lovers list really shows how out of date DMS list is and how its more a under 300$ list. there are better headphones out there with more detail and resolution and dynamic range and quality than what he recommended.
Joshua Valor is also coming out with a list. cant wait to see what he recommends. will it be as out of date and personal as DMSâs list? will he really think and work hard to give people out there the best headphone they can get for the price?
Technicalities arenât everything, you can get something with more detail like the m570 or something, but TBH they donât sound that great overall. I think dms is aiming for something thatâs a complete coherent sound
Isnt a complete coherent sound sig more preference thing? look at my list and music lovers list. also other headphones in your experience that are good for under 500$ Isnt there a better list than his? my grip is his list is wonky