Headphones wanted
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Topic: Headphones wanted
Posted By: sleeper
Subject: Headphones wanted
Date Posted: July 10 2009 at 06:44
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Lost my headphones recently when I lent them to a friend at college and now find myself in serious need of a new set of cans. I'll be using them for both just listening to music at the computer here as well as for making music when I'm at college and I'm not looking to spend more than £50. I'm currently leaning towads getting a set of Sennheisers as I like the bass response on my earphones (CX 500'S) that I have for my MP3 player, though those in ear types are uncomfortable for protracted use when sitting in front of a computer. So, any suggestions? ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 
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Posted By: JLocke
Date Posted: July 10 2009 at 14:49
| Grado Labs has been hailed for years for selling top-notch earphones at lower-level price tags. Check them out. |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: July 10 2009 at 18:55
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The last time Consumer Reports did a review of headphones, they recommended the Grado SR60. I got a set and am very happy with them. Also for earbuds they recommended ths Sony Bass Booster MDR-ED21LP and indeed they do have the best bass of any earbuds I've ever tried. Neither of these will bust your budget. |
Posted By: J-Man
Date Posted: July 10 2009 at 20:08
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I've heard some very good things about the Grado SR60. I don't have them, but I think I'm gonna have to shell out a few bucks for those. As for earbuds- those things just piss me off!  ------------- 
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: July 10 2009 at 20:18
Yeah, most of them aren't comfortable, the sound is tinny. I don't know if the Sony ones would change your mind or not. But they are comfortable and do a reasonable job of not letting in outside noise. The Grado's are really comfortable. They don't cup the ear, so outside noise will still get in. You can mail order them for $69.00, which translates into 43 GBP, or since I don't have the proper symbol on my keyboard: #43.  A plug for Consumer Reports: they do not take in ad money and they basically test stuff. They do have a web site. http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/index.htm - http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/index.htm This is a US magazine, so it may be of less utility to our friends abroad. ------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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Posted By: JLocke
Date Posted: July 10 2009 at 22:15
The SR60s are the exact Grados I use, and I am absolutely in love with them!  |
Slartibartfast wrote:Posted By: progvortex
Date Posted: July 29 2009 at 23:58
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I would definitely go with Sennheisser, I use the HD280's and they are incredible. I like the open-ear ones even better (forgot the exact name...) unless I'm traveling.
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Posted By: Vompatti
Date Posted: July 30 2009 at 04:43
| I've got a pair of Sennheiser HD 435s. I can't tell how they compare to other Sennheiser models, but they're the best headphones I've ever had. |
Posted By: mono
Date Posted: July 30 2009 at 07:01
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I've got a Sennheiser HD205 that's quite satisfying! (cost 65E in France)
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Posted By: himtroy
Date Posted: July 30 2009 at 21:53
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Last year I bought the Denon DJ headphones. They are pretty perfect in every fashion, I record at high volumes while using them all the time.
To start with, they're beastly in construction, you'd have to run them over with your car to break them.
Second, they sound absolutely incredible. They are noise cancelling, and they don't break up at all even at ridiculously high outputs (I've tested this to damn painful decible levels with my receiver.)
Finally, they aren't that pricing for good recording headphons.
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Denon-DNHP1000-Professional-DJ-Headphones?sku=247043 - http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Denon-DNHP1000-Professional-DJ-Headphones?sku=247043
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Posted By: Rottenhat
Date Posted: August 06 2009 at 12:44
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Haven't heard the Grado SR60's, but I bought the SR80's, that is the next step upwards in price, they have different ear cushions, but I think the speaker elements are the same (correct me if I am wrong). I didn't like them at all and gave them away. They had an exaggerated treble that sounded nice in the beginning, but became tiresome and annoying in the long run. That's a shame, because the middle range was very good, and the bass OK if a bit weak. I also got a set of Koss PortaPro. The are quite the opposite. Heavy bass, but lacks a bit treble. The midrange is OK but not great. Maybe I am just spoiled with the sound of my Sennheiser 650's :) I ------------- Language is a virus from outer space. -William S. Burroughs |
Posted By: Zac M
Date Posted: August 07 2009 at 20:31
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Sennheisers always, I have vintage 414 and 420's here
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Posted By: JD
Date Posted: August 30 2009 at 09:45
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I realize you posted this a long time ago and have probably bought your cans by now, but I thought I'd mention an amazing find at a ridiculous price. JVC HA-S150-S (flat phones) The have a nice over the ear fit, flatten out by turning the ear pieces sideways so they fit nicely in my computer bag (great for travelling) and they have a decent low end and overall freq. response. And the price... $15 CDN Admittedly not high end studio quality, for that I have my AKG - K240's ------------- Thank you for supporting independently produced music |
Posted By: zachfive
Date Posted: September 07 2009 at 19:18
| Sony MDR-V6. Best studio headphones bar none. Great price, 10 + year life, coiled cord (no tangle). Never will I own another pair of headphones for listening to music. My Bose headphone crapped out before the second year of use and I went back to my reliable V6's, only con I say is after 5 or so years the ear pieces get worn out, but nothing to get worked up about seeing how they have velvet earphone covers for sale... |
Posted By: Mr ProgFreak
Date Posted: September 08 2009 at 01:41
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Currently I am using AKG-512's and am quite happy with them.
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