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 Posted: April 23 2017 at 06:06 |
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I'm inclined to get a pair of these just to check them out. According to the reviews I've read you're basically getting 300 dollar professional headphone sound for the price of 40 bucks. Do you own a pair Vomps?
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Posted: April 23 2017 at 06:00 |
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Yeah I read that but then again the Sonys aren't that portable either with their 3 m undetachable chord. Nah I'm merely looking for an entry level pair of cans that act as a sort of jack-of-all-trades. Whether it bleeds into the surrounding area doesn't worry me at all.
I was looking for something neutral to start out with. Hear the music as it was intended by the artist.
The reason I got interested in the AKGs (240, 240 mk ii, 270, 270 mkii) was because of an old audio guy I know who relegayed them as being far more of a 'musical' headphone...whatever that means.
I guess only my own ears can judge sufficiently. It's just fun to hear others chiming in on these discussions - hear how they hear what they hear.
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Posted: April 23 2017 at 03:09 |
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I had a set of AKG k240 back in the 90's for multitrack monitoring and loved them. I seem to remember paying somewhere in the $150-200 range. I say a $60 tag on them now. Might just pick up a pair since my old ones got soaked in a post-move storage room flood..
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Posted: April 23 2017 at 02:11 |
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Superlux 668B.
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Posted: April 22 2017 at 14:37 |
Bit of a bump here but I didn't want to start a new thread just because I bought some new cans. Here the other day I was struck by how good my new earbuds sound (Sony MDR-EX650AP) compared with just about anything I've owned before. Hell I have never been that interested in hi-fi as long as the music sounded good. Anyways it got me thinking about some real cans - like in over the ear. I remember listening to my neighbours' records with proper headphones on when I was a kid and the sound was truly aweinspiring. Not sure why I forgot that experience...but all of this had me looking for a pair of cheap entry-level cans. Long story short: I ended purchasing the Sony MDR 7506. Yup I have no imagination whatsoever!  I just look forward to hearing my old favourites in a whole new way. They're still en route so I haven't actually tried them yet but as more time passes by I'm starting to second guess my choice. AKG 240 perchance?? 
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Posted: August 22 2016 at 16:22 |
Magnum Vaeltaja wrote:
Thanks for all the suggestions and advice everyone, I thought I'd update with my final decision. I ended up deciding on a pair of Sennheiser HD 461's, which I'm very happy with! |
Hey! Alright! You decided on something. Thats great man.  Now you may decide to invest in a decent DAP (digital audio player.) I'm not talking your phone or I pod, but look at FIIO, ASTELL&KERN, Sony and Ibasso. These are great for travel and they have excellent amps/DAC's built inside them. FIIO is the most affordable. 
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Posted: August 22 2016 at 14:03 |
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Thanks for all the suggestions and advice everyone, I thought I'd update with my final decision. I ended up deciding on a pair of Sennheiser HD 461's, which I'm very happy with!
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when i was a kid a doller was worth ten dollers - now a doller couldnt even buy you fifty cents
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Posted: August 10 2016 at 14:49 |
Magnum Vaeltaja wrote:
progbethyname wrote:
Magnum Vaeltaja wrote:
This thread is a little old, but perhaps someone would care to recommend me some noise-cancelling over-ear headphones?
I'm looking for something that cuts down on background noise as much as possible so I can appreciate the dynamics in my music without deafening myself when I'm riding on transit or out in the city. I'd also like something as durable as possible; I'll be out and about with these most days and I don't want to have to buy a new pair after a few months. Noise-cancelling and durability are my top priorities, but of course I'd still like something comfortable to wear, inexpensive if possible, etc.
Any suggestions? |
Would you care to spend around $425 CAN for a pair of headphones
That are built for the street and have an analog Amp built inside of them!!
Check out Blue-Mofi headphones. These suckers isolate noise very well
And provide an added volume boost to compensate for any dull amp that is built into your hand held player.
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Those ones look like absolute bliss! Unfortunately they're a bit pricey for me at this point in time.
I suppose that noise isolating headphones would do just fine as well if it means better sound quality/reliability within my budget. Are there any specific models that you would recommend? |
Yeah the Blue Mo-fi!! Buddy, you want quality these days you gotta pay for it. I'm sorry to say that I am one corrupted dude cause I've spoiled my ears with some serious ear candy. My opinion, and it is just that, 200$ really doesn't get you a whole lot these days. Maybe the bower & WILKENS P5 may be suitable for your listening needs and for what gear you are using. I find the 200$ price bracket tricky. 
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Posted: August 09 2016 at 13:23 |
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I think I've decided on getting a pair of Sennheiser HD 471's. I loved how comfortable they were and found them to have good noise isolation and sound quality for the price ($130 CAD). Is there anyone who owns some and can attest to their quality in day to day use?
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when i was a kid a doller was worth ten dollers - now a doller couldnt even buy you fifty cents
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Posted: August 02 2016 at 15:33 |
progbethyname wrote:
Magnum Vaeltaja wrote:
This thread is a little old, but perhaps someone would care to recommend me some noise-cancelling over-ear headphones?
I'm looking for something that cuts down on background noise as much as possible so I can appreciate the dynamics in my music without deafening myself when I'm riding on transit or out in the city. I'd also like something as durable as possible; I'll be out and about with these most days and I don't want to have to buy a new pair after a few months. Noise-cancelling and durability are my top priorities, but of course I'd still like something comfortable to wear, inexpensive if possible, etc.
Any suggestions? |
Would you care to spend around $425 CAN for a pair of headphones
That are built for the street and have an analog Amp built inside of them!!
Check out Blue-Mofi headphones. These suckers isolate noise very well
And provide an added volume boost to compensate for any dull amp that is built into your hand held player.
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Those ones look like absolute bliss! Unfortunately they're a bit pricey for me at this point in time.
I suppose that noise isolating headphones would do just fine as well if it means better sound quality/reliability within my budget. Are there any specific models that you would recommend?
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when i was a kid a doller was worth ten dollers - now a doller couldnt even buy you fifty cents
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Posted: August 02 2016 at 14:21 |
Magnum Vaeltaja wrote:
This thread is a little old, but perhaps someone would care to recommend me some noise-cancelling over-ear headphones?
I'm looking for something that cuts down on background noise as much as possible so I can appreciate the dynamics in my music without deafening myself when I'm riding on transit or out in the city. I'd also like something as durable as possible; I'll be out and about with these most days and I don't want to have to buy a new pair after a few months. Noise-cancelling and durability are my top priorities, but of course I'd still like something comfortable to wear, inexpensive if possible, etc.
Any suggestions? |
Would you care to spend around $425 CAN for a pair of headphones That are built for the street and have an analog Amp built inside of them!! Check out Blue-Mofi headphones. These suckers isolate noise very well And provide an added volume boost to compensate for any dull amp that is built into your hand held player.
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Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣
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progbethyname
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Posted: August 02 2016 at 14:15 |
Dean wrote:
Magnum Vaeltaja wrote:
This thread is a little old, but perhaps someone would care to recommend me some noise-cancelling over-ear headphones?
I'm looking for something that cuts down on background noise as much as possible so I can appreciate the dynamics in my music without deafening myself when I'm riding on transit or out in the city. I'd also like something as durable as possible; I'll be out and about with these most days and I don't want to have to buy a new pair after a few months. Noise-cancelling and durability are my top priorities, but of course I'd still like something comfortable to wear, inexpensive if possible, etc.
Any suggestions? |
Tricky. Noise cancellation adds weight, complication and extra expense. If the noise cancellation is passive (like a pair of industrial-strength ear-defenders with built-in speakers) then the extra padding is going to add bulk and weight to the detriment of comfort and will affect the performance of the headphones as they are now essentially sealed volume chambers. Conversely if the noise cancellation is active then they will require electronics and batteries to make them work, which also adds bulk and weight. The other potential down-side of active noise-cancellation is that it colours the audio you are listening to since the active noise cancellation adds anti-sound to the audio source which from a fidelity point of view can only be to the detriment of what you are listening to. Here you pay your money and you make your choice - the technology in Bose headphones is very good but they are out of your price-range, and the audio performance of Bose (with or without noise-cancellation) isn't to everyone's liking anyway. And that highlights the third (or is it fourth) problem with noise-cancelling headphones - the additional expense of having two microphones, some clever electronics and a built-in stereo amplifier means that for $200 you are not going to get a pair of headphones that are as good as a pair of non-cancelling headphones (either sonically or in build-quality).
<span style="line-height: 1.4;">There is a side-affect of active noise-cancellation that you seldom hear about (unintentional pun) and that is they can be disconcerting and can even imperceptibly affect your balance. This is most noticeable during silences in what you are listening to and it can be quite unnerving if you are especially susceptible or sensitive to it. </span> <span style="line-height: 1.4;">
</span> <span style="line-height: 1.4;">Also if you don't get on with fully enclosed headphones anyway then active noise-cancellers are probably not for you either (even the open ones) however, </span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">just spending your $200 cash on a good quality pair of non-cancelling enclosed headphones and playing some immersive and engrossing Prog may be enough for you to mentally block-out any extraneous noise anyway.</span>
With all things audio - everything is subjective so the best advice is to go into a store and try some for yourself as how they sound to you is the only thing that is of any importance.
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Nailed it, Dean. Now I don't have to say a damn thing due to your thorough response, I would recommend noise isolating rather than Canceling in the over ear headphone category. You get the better of both features in regards to sound quality and limiting ambient noise background. 
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Posted: August 02 2016 at 13:20 |
Sagichim wrote:
Kevin have you considered earphones? I'm using Shure SE215 for a few years now, they don't have noise cancelation but this type of ear buds just fits perfectly to your ear and I assure you when the music is playing you wouldn't hear if a bomb exploded next to you. I guess not everyone like this type of earphones, but I found them to be really comfortable, much better than headphones that cover the whole ear.
For a 100$ it is a great product, excellent sound quality really and it is a top brand. I think that any 200$ earphones by the leading companies would serve you right, but of course it would be great if you could try them on in the store to check out the sound differences, just like I did when I got mine.
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I'm currently looking to replace the earbuds I have right now and am looking for over-ear headphones specifically because I find them more comfortable. Thanks for the recommendation, though!
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when i was a kid a doller was worth ten dollers - now a doller couldnt even buy you fifty cents
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Posted: August 02 2016 at 12:47 |
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^ I've experience high white noise levels (hissing) on cheaper noise cancelling headphones, I suspect it's a function of the noise-cancelling electronics.
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Posted: August 02 2016 at 12:47 |
Kevin have you considered earphones? I'm using Shure SE215 for a few years now, they don't have noise cancelation but this type of ear buds just fits perfectly to your ear and I assure you when the music is playing you wouldn't hear if a bomb exploded next to you. I guess not everyone like this type of earphones, but I found them to be really comfortable, much better than headphones that cover the whole ear.
For a 100$ it is a great product, excellent sound quality really and it is a top brand. I think that any 200$ earphones by the leading companies would serve you right, but of course it would be great if you could try them on in the store to check out the sound differences, just like I did when I got mine.
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Posted: August 02 2016 at 11:30 |
Dean wrote:
Magnum Vaeltaja wrote:
This thread is a little old, but perhaps someone would care to recommend me some noise-cancelling over-ear headphones?
I'm looking for something that cuts down on background noise as much as possible so I can appreciate the dynamics in my music without deafening myself when I'm riding on transit or out in the city. I'd also like something as durable as possible; I'll be out and about with these most days and I don't want to have to buy a new pair after a few months. Noise-cancelling and durability are my top priorities, but of course I'd still like something comfortable to wear, inexpensive if possible, etc.
Any suggestions? |
Tricky. Noise cancellation adds weight, complication and extra expense. If the noise cancellation is passive (like a pair of industrial-strength ear-defenders with built-in speakers) then the extra padding is going to add bulk and weight to the detriment of comfort and will affect the performance of the headphones as they are now essentially sealed volume chambers. Conversely if the noise cancellation is active then they will require electronics and batteries to make them work, which also adds bulk and weight. The other potential down-side of active noise-cancellation is that it colours the audio you are listening to since the active noise cancellation adds anti-sound to the audio source which from a fidelity point of view can only be to the detriment of what you are listening to. Here you pay your money and you make your choice - the technology in Bose headphones is very good but they are out of your price-range, and the audio performance of Bose (with or without noise-cancellation) isn't to everyone's liking anyway. And that highlights the third (or is it fourth) problem with noise-cancelling headphones - the additional expense of having two microphones, some clever electronics and a built-in stereo amplifier means that for $200 you are not going to get a pair of headphones that are as good as a pair of non-cancelling headphones (either sonically or in build-quality).
There is a side-affect of active noise-cancellation that you seldom hear about (unintentional pun) and that is they can be disconcerting and can even imperceptibly affect your balance. This is most noticeable during silences in what you are listening to and it can be quite unnerving if you are especially susceptible or sensitive to it.
Also if you don't get on with fully enclosed headphones anyway then active noise-cancellers are probably not for you either (even the open ones) however, just spending your $200 cash on a good quality pair of non-cancelling enclosed headphones and playing some immersive and engrossing Prog may be enough for you to mentally block-out any extraneous noise anyway.
With all things audio - everything is subjective so the best advice is to go into a store and try some for yourself as how they sound to you is the only thing that is of any importance.
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Thank you everyone who has responded so far, you've all been a big help. 
I did go into the store earlier today and tried some pairs of Sennheiser and Bose headphones on. I didn't have any issues with comfort/weight/bulkiness, so I think that noise-cancelling would still be the way to go. I found that the Sennheiser ones had variable degrees of effectiveness as far as noise cancellation, with the Momentum ones being the best at getting rid of background noise, but the pair they had in the store made a hissing sound. My favourite pair that I tried was the Bose QC35, which I found had phenomenal sound quality and made my surroundings virtually silent. They were unfortunately above my budget, so I'm still looking around.
In the meantime, any more advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Posted: August 02 2016 at 08:54 |
Magnum Vaeltaja wrote:
This thread is a little old, but perhaps someone would care to recommend me some noise-cancelling over-ear headphones?
I'm looking for something that cuts down on background noise as much as possible so I can appreciate the dynamics in my music without deafening myself when I'm riding on transit or out in the city. I'd also like something as durable as possible; I'll be out and about with these most days and I don't want to have to buy a new pair after a few months. Noise-cancelling and durability are my top priorities, but of course I'd still like something comfortable to wear, inexpensive if possible, etc.
Any suggestions? |
Tricky. Noise cancellation adds weight, complication and extra expense. If the noise cancellation is passive (like a pair of industrial-strength ear-defenders with built-in speakers) then the extra padding is going to add bulk and weight to the detriment of comfort and will affect the performance of the headphones as they are now essentially sealed volume chambers. Conversely if the noise cancellation is active then they will require electronics and batteries to make them work, which also adds bulk and weight. The other potential down-side of active noise-cancellation is that it colours the audio you are listening to since the active noise cancellation adds anti-sound to the audio source which from a fidelity point of view can only be to the detriment of what you are listening to. Here you pay your money and you make your choice - the technology in Bose headphones is very good but they are out of your price-range, and the audio performance of Bose (with or without noise-cancellation) isn't to everyone's liking anyway. And that highlights the third (or is it fourth) problem with noise-cancelling headphones - the additional expense of having two microphones, some clever electronics and a built-in stereo amplifier means that for $200 you are not going to get a pair of headphones that are as good as a pair of non-cancelling headphones (either sonically or in build-quality).
There is a side-affect of active noise-cancellation that you seldom hear about (unintentional pun) and that is they can be disconcerting and can even imperceptibly affect your balance. This is most noticeable during silences in what you are listening to and it can be quite unnerving if you are especially susceptible or sensitive to it.
Also if you don't get on with fully enclosed headphones anyway then active noise-cancellers are probably not for you either (even the open ones) however, just spending your $200 cash on a good quality pair of non-cancelling enclosed headphones and playing some immersive and engrossing Prog may be enough for you to mentally block-out any extraneous noise anyway.
With all things audio - everything is subjective so the best advice is to go into a store and try some for yourself as how they sound to you is the only thing that is of any importance.
Edited by Dean - August 02 2016 at 08:57
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Posted: August 02 2016 at 08:52 |
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^ Never heard of that brand before, good to know. They seem good on paper, for their price.
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Posted: August 02 2016 at 08:31 |
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The <30€ guy should try Superlux.
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Can you recommend me some headphones?
