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RE: Need headphone primer for a newbie - me, and some recommendations

If you can't audition headphones, I suggest buying used, because their fit on your ears is something you can only evaluate by wearing them. Buy used, and you can sell them with minimal loss.

AKG 701s might be good, if you can tolerate no isolation (open back.) Much smoother response than the Grados, less thumpy in the bottom, though extended way down, and much smoother extension in the highs. While they are big, they sit very gently on the ears, and aren't heavyweights. The cheapie Grados are a great value, but they are a little too "in your face" and too thumpy for my taste. The 701s are far more refined sounding. They should be an easy load for any good headphone amp.

WW
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