Is there a consensus headphone choice?

problem with HPs is the lack of depth and space. BC of this I only use Slate VSX as I find any other solution unpleasant and fatiguing.
With that said, FAS provide plenty capability to create the sensation of room with the available FX if going direct
 
Reverbs plus Enhancer is perfect. I also could live just with headphones instead with all my speakers, but I like not to wear it all the time.
 
I can only speak from my own experience 😊 I loved my Blue Mo-Fi headphones, but I found them a little clunky and awkward to wear. The sound through them was phenomenal and I heard every little detail and tweak. I believe the FAS team praised them as well as some point. However they are closed-back headphones and I don’t really like that because I believe the sound and music should come from within and go outwards, not start from within and go farther back within.

I like the sound and music to be in the room with me, so now I use and rely heavily on my Sennheiser HD650 headphones (a classic) and I can not recommend them enough. Since they are open-backs and very light weight they are comfortable to wear and I experience the sound "out there" in a greater sense. They work really well when I don’t want to disturb neighbors or when I practice. I hear every detail with them too and the slightest tweak I make comes through crystal clear. Maybe the Axe Fx 3 is just that good but I can tweak frequencies with the slightest touch and hear a difference using these headphones.
 
hensh!n_vfs said:
I've gotten better results with IEM's, the KZ ZS10 to be more specific. I found the Beyers to be lacking in the mid range, and overly harsh on the highs. Specifically for the higher impedance models, but I tried lower impedance models as well and the results weren't much better. But it's all subjective anyways. I've heard the Sennheisers are more on the flat side than the Beyers. But I'll definitely have to check out the S4X's.
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I use those for iems too. Just upgraded to the KZ ZS12
 
Earlier in the thread I mentioned I was using the Blue headphones. I had two pair, with one being for salvage and parts because they were not available on the market and I had to go through several pairs from some reseller on Amazon. And eventually the main pair were flaking off plastic and then the switch quit working; I think I sold the two pair on eBay to someone who understood their problems.

The Ollo S5X are my main headphones now, and after many years the plastic began to shed on the ear pads. Ollo carries replacements so I ordered a pair of new pads. They arrived about a week later. Installing them is very easy and took a few minutes to figure out on the first one and a minute on the second.

The S4X headphones are for when we're recording. The S5X are for when we're mastering and need something that brings out the worst in sound. The frequency response chart that came with mine was extremely flat and, except for the difference in sound because of acoustic coupling, their sound translates really well to my FRFRs on stage. The acoustic coupling makes the sound more "ballsy" so I don't try to compensate EQ until I get into sound check and can get loud.

 
would these headphones also be good on stage? I am talking playing for musicals. We often get the headphones of the company that supplies the P.A. Sometimes I use my Beyer dt880 and they are not bad. However they are quite old now.
 
Greg Ferguson said:
Earlier in the thread I mentioned I was using the Blue headphones. I had two pair, with one being for salvage and parts because they were not available on the market and I had to go through several pairs from some reseller on Amazon. And eventually the main pair were flaking off plastic and then the switch quit working; I think I sold the two pair on eBay to someone who understood their problems.

The Ollo S5X are my main headphones now, and after many years the plastic began to shed on the ear pads. Ollo carries replacements so I ordered a pair of new pads. They arrived about a week later. Installing them is very easy and took a few minutes to figure out on the first one and a minute on the second.

The S4X headphones are for when we're recording. The S5X are for when we're mastering and need something that brings out the worst in sound. The frequency response chart that came with mine was extremely flat and, except for the difference in sound because of acoustic coupling, their sound translates really well to my FRFRs on stage. The acoustic coupling makes the sound more "ballsy" so I don't try to compensate EQ until I get into sound check and can get loud.

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If I’m not mistaken, they don’t make the S4X or S5X anymore, but only the X1, no?
 
Greg Ferguson said:
I don’t know for sure, I haven’t needed to look since getting the S5X.

IMO, it’s VERY worthwhile looking at their products.
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Hey Greg (and any others)- What is sound difference between the S4X and S5X in your view? Have Senn HD600 for years with JDS LABS headphone amp right now which I do like.

The OLLO products interests me also.

Would use for playing the AXE FX3, some DAW work, some general audio listening.
Also might consider the X1 which has B stock right now.
Supposed to be a hybrid of the S4X and S5X per OLLO.

Thanks.
 
Looking at the spare parts in the Ollo shop, it should be possible to convert/upgrade a S4X/S5X to a X1. Does Ollo offer this? Ollo is known for its commitment to sustainability.
 
TheRedDevil said:
Looking at the spare parts in the Ollo shop, it should be possible to convert/upgrade a S4X/S5X to a X1. Does Ollo offer this? Ollo is known for its commitment to sustainability.
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This video is interesting. I am guessing that would be hard....
 
I have been finding my Slate VSX heaphones (without using the software) to be a very balanced and enjoyable pair of headphones. They appear to my ears to have great definition across the spectrum, without being hyped in any particular region.
 
Got a pair of Audeze LCD-X two years ago and newer looked back! Very good frequencies response +Calibration software (VST for Mac/PC). Excellent sound-stage and comfort despite their weight (never was a problem for me even on very long session of 8+hours). Leather pads, no changes after 2 years of extremely hard everyday use! Can only recommend. Only downside is the price. But after hearing how it treat transients - you can't go back! :)
 
Greg Ferguson said:
Earlier in the thread I mentioned I was using the Blue headphones. I had two pair, with one being for salvage and parts because they were not available on the market and I had to go through several pairs from some reseller on Amazon. And eventually the main pair were flaking off plastic and then the switch quit working; I think I sold the two pair on eBay to someone who understood their problems.

The Ollo S5X are my main headphones now, and after many years the plastic began to shed on the ear pads. Ollo carries replacements so I ordered a pair of new pads. They arrived about a week later. Installing them is very easy and took a few minutes to figure out on the first one and a minute on the second.

The S4X headphones are for when we're recording. The S5X are for when we're mastering and need something that brings out the worst in sound. The frequency response chart that came with mine was extremely flat and, except for the difference in sound because of acoustic coupling, their sound translates really well to my FRFRs on stage. The acoustic coupling makes the sound more "ballsy" so I don't try to compensate EQ until I get into sound check and can get loud.

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Do you use the eq compensation file that comes with them?
 
I have been using Beyerdynamic DT250 80 ohm for decades now, in various studio settings - you will see them in use in broadcasting and studio environments, clean and accurate, and they sound amazing with the Axe FX III without any correction. I have 2 pair, one is over 15 years old. Highly recommend these.
 
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