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Which headphones for solo?
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    Posted: 15 Apr 2009 at 3:36pm
Hello
 
Have just ordered a solo SRG for my Naim NAC282 as I couldn't afford Naims version (+ power supply) and stumbled across this forum.
 
Can any one help with regard to headphones below £500 which would work well with this set up?
 
Looking at Grado RS2/AKG K701/Senn HD650/Denon AHD-5000 and am having difficulty auditioning them due to work commitments. I have Wilson Benesch Arcs as main speaker so emphasis is on an open detailed sound.
 
Listen mainly to rock/pop/indie
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I have found that both the Novo and Solo have great affinity for the Ultrasone HFI-780 and the Denon's (AH-D2000 or the AH-D5000). The RS-1 sounds great as well.
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Endellion, what cans have you tried before? What did you like? Preference is hugely hugely subjective. You really must try for yourself.

Miguel does not like Sennheiser and I find myself strangely drawn back to 2006 Solo + modded HD25 as default setup (which does not stand up at all to textbook analytical scrutiny) having acquired AKG701/RS-1/DT770-80 which all have qualities that I appreciate along the lines of what you will read here and elsewhere but, with the Solo, hold no lasting love for me. Now try a serious SET valve amp with RS-1 and things may change

I think Senn 650/250 work well with the Solo but poorly mastered recordings are generally unpleasant (hence my 'retreat to HD25-1).

Also, have you considered AT? AD2000? Graham himself has good things to say about A900 but 'open' sound? Also Beyer DT880?

Miguel, I thought you had love for the K701/Solo as well?

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Yes the K701 and K501 sound very good out of the Solo/Novo. For Rock/Pop I would select a Grado hands now, normally I would add w/ tubes but the Solo is an special SS amp that allows the RS-1 to sound great. Most other SS amp do not fare as well.
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