NaimUniti and Headphones - any recommendations?

Posted by: Vik71 on 26 February 2010

Just curious: what are you guys using in terms of headphones for the Uniti?
In view of keeping it simple, I would not rather use a separate headphone amp; so is there such a thing as an Optimal universal headset for the Uniti and what is it?

Currently using a pair of Audio Technica mf40 and looking at the Grado and AKG ranges.

all the best
Vik

Posted on: 26 February 2010 by 0rangutan

Your first decision should probably be whether you want open or closed back headphones, rather than Uniti compatibility.
I tried AKG K701's (open) and K271's (closed) with my Uniti but have swapped them both for Denon's AH-D2000's (closed). These work very well with the Uniti and are much more to my taste than the AKG's. The K701's in particular sounded very thin on the Uniti.

John

Posted on: 27 February 2010 by rupert bear

Naim were using Audio Technica at the Bristol show - closed back ones about £200 I think.

Posted on: 27 February 2010 by Vik71

Thank you John and Rupert
appreciate your inputs - will try to get hold of some Denons or Audio Technica - real problem is that my Naim dealer does not carry them but will see.

Thanks, Vik

Posted on: 02 March 2010 by fathings cat

I use Sennheisers hd595's realtively inexpensive and do a good job. Grado's are also good but too uncomfortable for my liking.
Regards
Gary