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Man Overboard
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Topic: Do you guys have good headphones? Posted: September 20 2006 at 21:38 |
I'd forgotten the joys... I've been listening to music on regular headphones for the past few months, and grown comfortable with it... then, my friend lent me a pair of $200 headphones, and it's like another dimension Can't imagine prog without it...
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Zoso
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Posted: September 20 2006 at 21:42 |
Hell yeah man. Good headphones give you such a different experience.
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darkshade
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Posted: September 20 2006 at 21:42 |
used to have these big ass headphones that would cover my entire ears and would allow me to hear every sound. i blew them out over a year ago and havent had a great pair since (too lazy to get another)
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Meddler
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Posted: September 20 2006 at 21:43 |
Standard iPod ones.
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Asyte2c00
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Posted: September 20 2006 at 21:44 |
Bose QuietComfort2 Noise Cancelling Headphones.
My Personal Sanctuary to listen to prog. I hear nothing but the music, whether its Harmonium, Anathema, Gentle Giant, Mile Oldfield, its sound unrreal with the headphones on.
Personally, I dont realize the difference between the quality of burned cds and purchased cds with them on. They both sound fantastic.
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alias10mr
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Posted: September 20 2006 at 21:46 |
I sympathise, I've got these worthless pieces of garbage and I really need to get to an electronic store to purchase something decent.
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Australian
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Posted: September 20 2006 at 21:48 |
I don't have any money, and therefore can't get anything very good.
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E-Dub
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Posted: September 20 2006 at 22:22 |
I've got a pair which were around $30-40 (Sony brand, I think). Not bad. Big ol' Princess Lea lookin' things that cover my entire ear. I basically use them to watch my DVD's.
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oliverstoned
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Posted: September 21 2006 at 11:42 |
I own a pair of Sennheiser HD600...It's the best electrodynamic headphones.
To go further, it's "Stax" electrostatic headphones, with their preamps...
HD600
Stax
Edited by oliverstoned - September 21 2006 at 11:56
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JayDee
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Posted: September 21 2006 at 11:45 |
I'm satisfied with my handy TDKs.
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memowakeman
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Posted: September 21 2006 at 12:20 |
right now i use some Sony MDR - 028 headphones which i love, because of the cleasn sound and volume....
But i´ve just got sony ericsson w600i headphones... which are totally horrible
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blbx93
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Posted: September 21 2006 at 16:36 |
got a 100 dollar pair of headphones a few weeks ago, and man does that enhance yes, camel, and the mars volta albums.
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Uroboros
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Posted: September 21 2006 at 17:18 |
My headphones have Philips SBC HP200 written on them and they do cover my ears and a bit more. I think I'm satisfied, but then I've never had better.
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Peter
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Posted: September 21 2006 at 17:35 |
Not these days, MO, but I used to.
What type did you friend lend you?
Recommendations, audiophiles?
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Mikerinos
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Posted: September 22 2006 at 19:06 |
I have a pair of these: They might not look very attractive (I kind of dig the retro look though), but they sound VERY good. I bought a pair after reading some impressive reviews for them on headphone and tech sites. Previously, I had $20 Sennheiser's that were good for the money (a lot better than cheap, no-name brand ones). These are a lot better though, my old Sennheiser's had too much bass emphasis whereas these have great lows, mids, and highs. It has a very warm sound to it as well, which is great. Overall, my music sounds a lot better. These cost a decent amount, $70, but are worth every penny. I can't even imagine how those $500+ headphones with a nice amp must sound...
Edited by Bluesaga - September 22 2006 at 19:08
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Philéas
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Posted: September 23 2006 at 04:02 |
Mine are nothing overly fancy, a pair of Philips HS900's. They sound
good though, but I'm considering upgrading to something even better.
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MarkOne
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Posted: September 26 2006 at 07:31 |
I've got Shure ECM2 in ears which are stellar for the iPod (They are the same transducers many artists use as in-ear monitors - albeit with custom made earpeices) They provide an astonishing stereo soundstage, and with the right ear-peices block out pretty much all external sound too (Great for the train) They are a tad bass light.
In the studio I have a pair of AKG K240 Studios. These are brutally accurate cans and really reveal a mix (They are pretty much de-facto standard in studios and radio stations all over the world)
The Senheiser HD600 (or even HD650) are wonderful headphones too!
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oliverstoned
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Posted: September 26 2006 at 14:33 |
Indeed, in-ear Shure work -along with "Etymotic"-, AKG too.
Senheiser HD650 is a little more precise than the HD600
but slightly less musical. It remains very good however.
Edited by oliverstoned - September 26 2006 at 14:33
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Kleynan
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Posted: September 27 2006 at 11:37 |
These are mine:
PHILIPS SBC HP1000 Headphones
I'm not expert, but they are really great. The best that I've tried at least. I bought them for 100$, but that was in Norway.
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limeyrob
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Posted: September 27 2006 at 16:55 |
Sennheiser HD600s. Fantastic. Don't have them too loud though (well any headphones really) get a good pair and they'll last. Remember - buy cheap, buy twice, as they say
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