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http://www.head-fi.org/products/shure-srh-440-professional-studio-headphones
I'm very happy with these.....they are only about $100....they sound good and are durable.
You can spend some major money on headphones but for the price these are damn good.
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^ That's a reasonable range then (unlike a guy who recently asked me for a recommendation but didn't want to spend more than 30€ LOL). Did you read the previous pages? There are some great advices already. If not, I guess your fellow countryman Nick, up here, can provide you a better anwser Smile
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Originally posted by Meltdowner Meltdowner wrote:

^ What do you consider expensive?

I'd like to keep it under $200 if possible, but I'd be willing to spend more if it meant significantly better longevity. 
when i was a kid a doller was worth ten dollers - now a doller couldnt even buy you fifty cents
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^ What do you consider expensive?
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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. 

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Originally posted by Geneyes Geneyes wrote:

I recently bought a pair of Sennheiser Momentum over ear headphones. All of my other headphones have become redundant. They are the perfect headphones for me: rich, warm, natural-sounding with excellent bass presence.




A very competitive headphone company in just about any price bracket you can think of.
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Originally posted by Geneyes Geneyes wrote:

I recently bought a pair of Sennheiser Momentum over ear headphones. All of my other headphones have become redundant. They are the perfect headphones for me: rich, warm, natural-sounding with excellent bass presence.


I can't argue with what you said in anyway. Sennheiser offer quality in just about all of their models. They are the most competitive headphone company in the world in just about any price bracket.
I of course own their flagship HD 800's (no mods done) and they compete with AUDEZE, mr. Speakers, HIFI man and bayerdynamic flagship headphones.
They are a steal for the $
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Originally posted by Geneyes Geneyes wrote:

I recently bought a pair of Sennheiser Momentum over ear headphones. All of my other headphones have become redundant. They are the perfect headphones for me: rich, warm, natural-sounding with excellent bass presence.


I can't argue with what you said in anyway. Sennheiser offer quality in just about all of their models. They are the most competitive headphone company in the world in just about any price bracket.
I of course own their flagship HD 800's (no mods done) and they compete with AUDEZE, mr. Speakers, HIFI man and bayerdynamic flagship headphones.
They are a steal for the $
Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣
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I recently bought a pair of Sennheiser Momentum over ear headphones. All of my other headphones have become redundant. They are the perfect headphones for me: rich, warm, natural-sounding with excellent bass presence.
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http://www.edifier.com/my/en/headphones/h640p

Those have CRYSTAL QUALITY AUDIO, at first I was like "wut is this"? But hey, they didn't lie! the sound is actually crystal clear, I'm super happy with it! My songs sound even better here! I love them!
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Yes. It's nice to hear some of you venturing into the Scandinavian built headphones, AKG.
AKG offer sublime neutrality, especially for the cost. The 240's are a very good buy and extremely light weight!
Comfort and build quality are important factors to consider when buying a headphone.



Edited by progbethyname - November 27 2015 at 00:11
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we have the Logitech G430 headset and are very satisfied with it. Logitech sell it for $99.99

http://gaming.logitech.com/en-ca/product/g430-7-1-surround-sound-gaming-headset


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AKG yep! Even the cheaper model K540 by AKG is good enough for me. 
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I'll second, third or fourth anyone who said AKG -K240's.
Have been using them live and in the studio since around 1981 and am only on my second pair now. Some people find them a little bulky but the sound is beautiful, full and clean.
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Originally posted by progbethyname progbethyname wrote:

Originally posted by Catcher10 Catcher10 wrote:

Originally posted by AEProgman AEProgman wrote:

Thanks Nick and Jose'!  Hopefully I can test drive some of the headphones (and amps) in the upcoming week and then take the plunge.  You guys and the others gave me a good starting point to begin a long overdue journey into better listening.

Thinking back to the only good headphones I ever had was as a teenager in the 70s, I got a pair of the old Koss Pro 4A (or whatever the model # was then) for Christmas.  Back then they cost $40 which was big bucks then!  Surprised to see they brought that model back due to popular demand for $80. I Plugged them into an old Midland 8-track tape deck, I had never heard such wonderful new sounds to songs, I could hardly believe it was the same old songs I had been listening to.  After that, I never had a good pair (must have spent money on girls, cars, and partying LOL).

I guess we are all audiophiles to some degree or we would not be here on PA Smile.

 
No problem.....I used some of those big cans by Koss too as a teenager. I used to fall asleep with them on listening to Rush.....I had Rush mix tapes on reel to reel and would just lay down and listen before you know it I was out.....Something about listening to music thru headphones always makes me sleepy..dunno guess I am weird that way LOL
 
Once you start to hear music in a much higher quality playback, you will want to continue that path but more importantly you will hear your favorite music in a different way......I bet ya!
 
Cheers and have fun!


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Originally posted by Catcher10 Catcher10 wrote:

Originally posted by AEProgman AEProgman wrote:

Thanks Nick and Jose'!  Hopefully I can test drive some of the headphones (and amps) in the upcoming week and then take the plunge.  You guys and the others gave me a good starting point to begin a long overdue journey into better listening.

Thinking back to the only good headphones I ever had was as a teenager in the 70s, I got a pair of the old Koss Pro 4A (or whatever the model # was then) for Christmas.  Back then they cost $40 which was big bucks then!  Surprised to see they brought that model back due to popular demand for $80. I Plugged them into an old Midland 8-track tape deck, I had never heard such wonderful new sounds to songs, I could hardly believe it was the same old songs I had been listening to.  After that, I never had a good pair (must have spent money on girls, cars, and partying LOL).

I guess we are all audiophiles to some degree or we would not be here on PA Smile.

 
No problem.....I used some of those big cans by Koss too as a teenager. I used to fall asleep with them on listening to Rush.....I had Rush mix tapes on reel to reel and would just lay down and listen before you know it I was out.....Something about listening to music thru headphones always makes me sleepy..dunno guess I am weird that way LOL
 
Once you start to hear music in a much higher quality playback, you will want to continue that path but more importantly you will hear your favorite music in a different way......I bet ya!
 
Cheers and have fun!


Yup. Your weird buddy!
Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣
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Originally posted by AEProgman AEProgman wrote:


Update!  After test driving the AKG K240, Audio-Technica ATH-M40X & M50X, and Sennheiser HD280 & HD380, I decided on the ATH-M40X!  It was between Audio-Technica and Sennheiser for sound, but it came down to comfort.  The M40X just felt so much better on my head. 
To my untrained ears in quality headphones, there was little difference to me between the 40X vs the 50X, except possibly a little fuller base sound in the 50s.  The Sennheisers had a little brighter sound and it made it tough to choose.  Sadly I could not find any Grados to test drive, was looking for the SR80s.
 
I should mention the closer on the deal was that Amazon had bundle deal going that included a Creative Sound Blaster E1 headphone amp for only $10 more (total $110+tax).  It had mixed reviews as it is a jack of all trades but master of none.  It is a portable headphone amp (2 headphone jacks), built in microphone, and if connected to a computer it can use Sound Blaster Control panel software to enhance/mix your computer sound.  The amp and microphone (great on my smartphone as I can use it for work) seem to work fine so far.  Amp seems to add another 30-40 % extra boost of volume.  I figure for 10 bucks, if I don't like it, it will just be used as a MP3 player booster in the car and a phone mic.  Gives me more time and $$ to research getting a good dac/amp.
 
Anyway, been like a kid at Christmas today when it arrived (wife wish I got that excited about other things...LOL).  Sounds great, been noticing sounds to my old favorites that had not heard before.  I have noticed that my ears now have to adjust to how to listen properly again.
 
Again, thanks for the advice guys, got me a good entry point into quality listening.  No more cheap stuff!
 
 
 


You've now Taken a small plunge. Just wait cause I bet in under 2 years time you'll have upgraded your gear.
Get ready to be an addict. Anyhow, congrats buddy.
Really nice to hear good things about how happy you are with your new cans.
Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣
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Originally posted by AEProgman AEProgman wrote:

Update!  After test driving the AKG K240, Audio-Technica ATH-M40X & M50X, and Sennheiser HD280 & HD380, I decided on the ATH-M40X! 
 


Sorry, just saw this - hope you enjoy them, I really do think they are great for the price.

I'll still probably upgrade around Christmas but my ATH will end up in my office, I'll never get rid of them.
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Philips Fidelio M1 headphones are the best cans I have ever owned.


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Update!  After test driving the AKG K240, Audio-Technica ATH-M40X & M50X, and Sennheiser HD280 & HD380, I decided on the ATH-M40X!  It was between Audio-Technica and Sennheiser for sound, but it came down to comfort.  The M40X just felt so much better on my head. 
To my untrained ears in quality headphones, there was little difference to me between the 40X vs the 50X, except possibly a little fuller base sound in the 50s.  The Sennheisers had a little brighter sound and it made it tough to choose.  Sadly I could not find any Grados to test drive, was looking for the SR80s.
 
I should mention the closer on the deal was that Amazon had bundle deal going that included a Creative Sound Blaster E1 headphone amp for only $10 more (total $110+tax).  It had mixed reviews as it is a jack of all trades but master of none.  It is a portable headphone amp (2 headphone jacks), built in microphone, and if connected to a computer it can use Sound Blaster Control panel software to enhance/mix your computer sound.  The amp and microphone (great on my smartphone as I can use it for work) seem to work fine so far.  Amp seems to add another 30-40 % extra boost of volume.  I figure for 10 bucks, if I don't like it, it will just be used as a MP3 player booster in the car and a phone mic.  Gives me more time and $$ to research getting a good dac/amp.
 
Anyway, been like a kid at Christmas today when it arrived (wife wish I got that excited about other things...LOL).  Sounds great, been noticing sounds to my old favorites that had not heard before.  I have noticed that my ears now have to adjust to how to listen properly again.
 
Again, thanks for the advice guys, got me a good entry point into quality listening.  No more cheap stuff!
 
 
 
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