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Help me pick out some headphones
    #19107085 - 11/08/13 06:31 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Alright, so I loves me some sound quality. I can't put up with any of that SkullCandy shit or other cheap bullshit that is bass overload with everything else all washed out. I wouldn't call myself an audiophile, but I like to hear every element/instrument of music, not some sloppy version of the song I'm listening to.

I'm looking for some headphones that make music sound... Fun but crisp and defined.

My price range is about $100-$150. I want over ear headphones, fuck in ear headphones, they never work for me. I have some Klipsch in ear thangs and I can barely put up with them, they're so hard to seat in the ear properly.

I don't listen to FLAC files, I do V0 VBR mp3. I'm not a producer, so I don't need those headphones with stupid sound detail. I just like to hear everything while it still sounds... fun. Also, I need something closed, can't do open, gotta respect the coworkers. So what do yous sound folks recommend?

Here's what I'm considering:

Shure SHR440
Audio-Technia ATH-M30
Audio-Technia ATH-M50

Any other suggestions are welcome. Grado is out because they are all open from what I've seen.

Much appreciate! Great times!


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Gumby]
    #19107090 - 11/08/13 06:32 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

bose


/thread :datass:


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: JesusIsLord]
    #19107106 - 11/08/13 06:36 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

http://www.gradolabs.com/page_headphones.php?item=ec27f1750be96023333af0dfe546af44


Grado Labs > all



edit:

oops i just read the rest of your OP  :lol:

Sennheiser are good too

http://en-us.sennheiser.com/headphones-headsets


they're having a sale right now:

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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: JesusIsLord] * 1
    #19107110 - 11/08/13 06:38 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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bose


/thread :datass:




Bose= buy other sound equipment.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Gumby]
    #19107125 - 11/08/13 06:42 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)



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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Gumby]
    #19107137 - 11/08/13 06:44 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

People love those M50s for genera-purpose listening


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: NWlight]
    #19107158 - 11/08/13 06:52 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)



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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: zappaisgod]
    #19107188 - 11/08/13 07:03 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I have six pairs of headphones around my home studio, and for the low price bracket that youre buying in, I would say that the Sennheiser HD215 closed back represent the best value/quality ratio.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/Sennheiser-HD-215-headphones_Peripheral_review



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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Me_Roy]
    #19107199 - 11/08/13 07:07 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

This is a tough topic.  I would try to demo as many as you can to nail down your preference.  Here are some less bassy options that seem to meet your criteria.

Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR7506-Professional-Diaphragm-Headphone/dp/B000AJIF4E/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1383961961&sr=1-1&keywords=Sony+MDR

The Sony MDR's are an old design.  They have been around forever but they are regarded as an industry standard in many ways.  I would describe them as a transparent option, they don't color the music, for better or worse.  But you will notice every detail.  I think they are a very good value for the money..

Another option that comes to mind is the AKG K550
http://www.amazon.com/AKG-Acoustics-Closed-Back-Reference-Headphones/dp/B005CNR7B0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383962599&sr=8-1&keywords=AKG+K+550

A little out of your price range but I have personally demoed these..  They are most noted for haveing a very open sound for a closed design and are very easy on the base.

As long as you are sticking with closed designs you probably wont run into an under amping problem, hoverer you might want to look into a DAC/amp combo anyway as they can really make any headphone come alive.  Its not necessarily for louder licensing, its for the cleaner signal produced by the DAC/Amp.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Gumby]
    #19107222 - 11/08/13 07:13 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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bose


/thread :datass:




Bose= buy other sound equipment.



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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Irfan]
    #19107243 - 11/08/13 07:18 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

This may be a little bit higher then your wanting, but the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 80ohms fucking kill it for me. They're ~$230, closed phones, super fucking comfy to wear all day and sound great.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Beyerdynamic-DT-770-Pro-80-Closed-Studio-Headphones-102512019-i1126937.gc

Little bass heavy - not boomy, it's tight, but the level swells up a bit down low - at least that low end extension is there. EQ out what your not satisfied with.

Now they have a 250ohm and a 600?ohm versions as well. The sound signatures of these might be a bit tamer on that low end. not sure haven't looked into it really. but the 250ohm can be had for ~$160.


I have Grado SR-80's that are killer also. Not nearly as comfy and def don't hit those growling depths that a lot of electronic music that I'm into hits, but I love em for rock.

The DAC/Amp makes a big difference. Not so much on the DT's as it does on the Grado's. But it's def a noticeable difference.

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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Gumby]
    #19107275 - 11/08/13 07:26 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

audio technica's are great. I'm on my second pair and the first one lasted me about 8 years. Took them camping, on planes, slept with them, smashed them and finally they started dying. I think it was a matter of a simple soldering fix, but I thought after eight years I deserved a new pair.



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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: brokentv]
    #19107289 - 11/08/13 07:28 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Funny you mention this because I was looking for a pair to feel the music  a little more...after much research I bought Audio Technica ATH-M50 and it came with a equalizer for like 150 bucks on Amazon.  Holy crap they are the best for the price and sound like a much higher priced pair.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: dragonsmack]
    #19107294 - 11/08/13 07:29 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I got some $80 sennheisers from best buy...no complaints...very clean sound and really comfortable


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Gumby]
    #19107303 - 11/08/13 07:30 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

You now have received what is officially known as TMI.  Go to the store and see how you like the fit.  That is probably the most important thing once you surpass the tin can level of fidelity.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: zappaisgod]
    #19107386 - 11/08/13 07:46 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Anything by Senneiser... ANYTHING


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: zappaisgod]
    #19107393 - 11/08/13 07:47 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Quote:

zappaisgod said:
You now have received what is officially known as TMI.  Go to the store and see how you like the fit.  That is probably the most important thing once you surpass the tin can level of fidelity.



is that a reference to the dick measuring system from stan's dad randy in south park? in that one episode?

or do you not watch that shit cause you're an older fella all grown up with kids n shit?


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: JesusIsLord]
    #19107404 - 11/08/13 07:49 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Missed that one, LOL  My statement stands alone without any pop culture reference.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: zappaisgod]
    #19107419 - 11/08/13 07:51 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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zappaisgod said:
Missed that one, LOL  My statement stands alone without any pop culture reference.



say, no offense man. you just seem like a straight shooter. more age more wisdom :japsmile:

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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: JesusIsLord]
    #19107430 - 11/08/13 07:54 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I like Sennheisers.  I have enjoyed them helping me to ruin my hearing.  Whut?


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: zappaisgod]
    #19107446 - 11/08/13 07:56 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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I like Sennheisers.  I have enjoyed them helping me to ruin my hearing.  Whut?




i'm a cheap fuck. skullcandy :shrug:

but i like the bose system in my audi. shit is crisp.

so i recommend bose. again. bitches


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: brokentv]
    #19110679 - 11/09/13 02:34 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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brokentv said:
audio technica's are great. I'm on my second pair and the first one lasted me about 8 years. Took them camping, on planes, slept with them, smashed them and finally they started dying. I think it was a matter of a simple soldering fix, but I thought after eight years I deserved a new pair.






I'm really leaning towards Audio Technica, not stylish at all, but I could give two shits less. From what I've read they seem like a good bet. Right now it's a toss up between them and Sennheiser. I think Shure is pretty much out of the picture now.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Gumby]
    #19110696 - 11/09/13 02:40 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I've owned most of these models and none lasted for more than a year or two. Invest in Ultrasone, they are built like a tank.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Middleman]
    #19110737 - 11/09/13 02:53 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I've listened to a lot of senns and IMO they all kind of suck.  The exception is the 450s( or something in the 400range I forget which).  They're incredible value for 50$.

For less than 1k I still like the technics best just because it has actual sub.  I've never heard audio technicas though.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Middleman]
    #19110741 - 11/09/13 02:54 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I have two pairs of Sennheisers. I'm listening to the HD 280 pros at this very moment. I like them a lot -- the detail and clarity is incredible. But a lot of people think they sound too clinical. I dunno, I find them to be a complete pleasure, and the isolation is simply wonderful on the bus, etc. I consider them a steal at $99 postpaid.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: teamkiller]
    #19110745 - 11/09/13 02:54 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Oh for the money grados suck BTW IMO.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: teamkiller]
    #19110795 - 11/09/13 03:15 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

love my M50s


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Global_Roaming]
    #19110810 - 11/09/13 03:20 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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love my M50s





Yea.  Me too.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: starfire_xes]
    #19110819 - 11/09/13 03:23 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

get JVC "GUMBY" headphones,theyre only $7 @ wal-mart


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Doctor Sponge]
    #19110930 - 11/09/13 03:50 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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get JVC "GUMBY" headphones,theyre only $7 @ wal-mart




LOL a friend of mine had them and let me listen to them. They're a special kind of garbage.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Gumby]
    #19111003 - 11/09/13 04:10 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I've been through two pairs of those ATH M50s. Bought a pair on Amazon. They lost my package and sent me a second pair. The original package showed up a few months later.

They're okay. They're a good value for the price. You don't really want to use headphones much unless you don't value your hearing.

I got the M50s because they are cheap and decent. I mix my music on my reference monitors and use the headphones to review the placement an motion of the elements in my music. They get the job done.

One problem with them is that the ear cups are foam covered in a thin layer of bonded leather. The bonded leather begins to peel after a couple years. There is a thin layer of fabric hiding the plastic housing for the speakers. It is coated with a hydrophobic chemical of some kind. The fabric starts to peel too. Then the foam gives way and your headphones begin to fall apart. They're not worth repairing.

I almost forgot. They're closed back and provide good isolation, but they might bleed too much for your office if it is a quiet office.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Me_Roy]
    #19111047 - 11/09/13 04:23 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I've had two pairs of Sennheisers accurate sound recording headphones. The first broke after I dropped a large guitar pedal they were  plugged in to and after that the sound in the left side didn't work. The next pair are holding up for the 29.00 I spent so far.
Lately I've been looking into a headphone amp because I listen to most music with headphones, anyone know if they are worth the money?


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: healing]
    #19111057 - 11/09/13 04:25 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I'm using these right now. Outstanding noise canceling, cannot hear a thing while i'm wearing these. They sound much better than the Beats solo headphones that my aunt gave me.
http://www.amazon.com/JVC-Noise-Canceling-Headphone-HA-NC80/dp/B000MRP1B4/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1384039232&sr=8-9&keywords=jvc+noise+cancelling+headphones

And they have a $100 better version here. Idk how good they are but id like to get them soon.
http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HANC250-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones/dp/B000U07C1U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384039332&sr=8-1&keywords=jvc+noise+cancelling+headphones


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: healing]
    #19111062 - 11/09/13 04:27 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I have the M50s.  They sound awesome for the price range.  For comparison, I previously owned a pair of Sennheiser HD280s and the M50s destroy them.  My old boss had a pair of Beyerdynamics DT770 32ohms and they sound better than the M50s.  Plus, the ear cups are like clouds.

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I got the M50s because they are cheap and decent. I mix my music on my reference monitors and use the headphones to review the placement an motion of the elements in my music. They get the job done.

One problem with them is that the ear cups are foam covered in a thin layer of bonded leather. The bonded leather begins to peel after a couple years. There is a thin layer of fabric hiding the plastic housing for the speakers. It is coated with a hydrophobic chemical of some kind. The fabric starts to peel too. Then the foam gives way and your headphones begin to fall apart. They're not worth repairing.

I almost forgot. They're closed back and provide good isolation, but they might bleed too much for your office if it is a quiet office.




You can easily replace the ear cups yourself for like 20 dollars.  Healing is correct in that they do bleed.  If you are blasting it, people will be able to hear.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: All We Perceive]
    #19111205 - 11/09/13 05:07 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I'm not gonna be blasting music. I need to be able to hear my coworkers, sometimes we work with radioactive stuff in the lab and I have to take extra precautions when other people are working with it(so I gotta hear them). I just need enough sound insulation to drown out my Indian coworker's humming/singing and the sound of centrifuges spinning up. The most I would do is about 40% volume in the lab.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Gumby]
    #19111218 - 11/09/13 05:10 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

you are going to have trouble hearing what they are saying.  you can generally hear when people are talking but it's going to be next to impossible to hear what they are saying.  that's the nature of closed headphones.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Gumby]
    #19111219 - 11/09/13 05:10 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I know not much about headphones but I know that the 50$ skullcandy stereo headphones are pretty solid for the price.

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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Demonic_Chronic]
    #19111235 - 11/09/13 05:17 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

LOL at the guy who suggested JVC. They haven't produced anything of sonic quality since the 70's. Ultimately they are a marketing company. You wont find many audiophile singling the praises of a household name like JVC


And yea, closed back headphones won't be appropriate if you need to hear colleagues at all. If you're only playing music at a low level, then I don't believe that open backed phones will be a disturbance to others.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: barong]
    #19111270 - 11/09/13 05:28 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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LOL at the guy who suggested JVC. They haven't produced anything of sonic quality since the 70's. Ultimately they are a marketing company. You wont find many audiophile singling the praises of a household name like JVC





That's nice. Everyone has their own opinion. I'd rather not spend more than $200 on a pair of headphones. Seems silly. At least i'm not some self proclaimed expert of headphones haha.  I prefer car audio much more as well.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: loco801]
    #19111285 - 11/09/13 05:33 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Most headphone audiophile stuff is bullshit IMO.  Recently got to listen to thelcd3s and it was pretty meh


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    #19111303 - 11/09/13 05:40 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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Alright, so I loves me some sound quality. I can't put up with any of that SkullCandy shit or other cheap bullshit that is bass overload with everything else all washed out. I wouldn't call myself an audiophile, but I like to hear every element/instrument of music, not some sloppy version of the song I'm listening to.

I'm looking for some headphones that make music sound... Fun but crisp and defined.

My price range is about $100-$150. I want over ear headphones, fuck in ear headphones, they never work for me. I have some Klipsch in ear thangs and I can barely put up with them, they're so hard to seat in the ear properly.

I don't listen to FLAC files, I do V0 VBR mp3. I'm not a producer, so I don't need those headphones with stupid sound detail. I just like to hear everything while it still sounds... fun. Also, I need something closed, can't do open, gotta respect the coworkers. So what do yous sound folks recommend?

Here's what I'm considering:

Shure SHR440
Audio-Technia ATH-M30
Audio-Technia ATH-M50

Any other suggestions are welcome. Grado is out because they are all open from what I've seen.

Much appreciate! Great times!




Any of those should be good, I'm going to be in the market for some new headphones as well. Probably pick up a headphone amp as well, been without one too long


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Most headphone audiophile stuff is bullshit IMO.  Recently got to listen to thelcd3s and it was pretty meh




Agreed, the best sound you can get is completely live and a pair of $200 headphones with a headphone amp doesn't fall very short. Basically after a certain point I don't think audiophile materials are worth the money, you face diminished returns


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Repertoire89]
    #19111385 - 11/09/13 06:00 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

There used to be an unofficial rule-of-thumb back in the day. Over $3000 for a pair of hi-fi speakers, every time you spend twice as much, you bay get a 10% better quality. So a $6000 pair would be 10% better, a $12,000 pair would be % better etc

As for the JVC guy, no need to get butthurt, but that company only make their money becaise old people think theyre a trusted name, but have nothing to back it up. My mother would by JVC claiming 'its a good brand' but actually not having the first clue about the product specifications and performance.

With the chinese market being so huge these days, there are some very good quality headphones for not a lot of money. There's no reason why any sane persoon would even consider a JVC product if they did some back-to-back comparisons


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: barong]
    #19111464 - 11/09/13 06:23 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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As for the JVC guy, no need to get butthurt, but that company only make their money becaise old people think theyre a trusted name, but have nothing to back it up. My mother would by JVC claiming 'its a good brand' but actually not having the first clue about the product specifications and performance.
There's no reason why any sane persoon would even consider a JVC product if they did some back-to-back comparisons




Nobody getting butt hurt. Just laughing at your nonsense. You still continue to hate on a brand that you obviously have no idea about and keep callin' me out. I have done comparisons and gone though many pairs of headphones. Sony and skullcandy were my favorites growing up so idk where your getting this "JVC guy" nickname from. You just keep pressing your opinions like they matter so much haha.

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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Gumby]
    #19111596 - 11/09/13 06:48 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I got a pair of Klipsch in ear headphones. there like 60 bucks. they are way better sound quality than skull candy and theyve lasted me over a year.


Edit: lol i gotta read the WHOLE post from now on. Funny you had the same ones as me probably. I personally like them. I also have a pair of vic firth headphones which ive had for about 5 years. great over the head headphone and they block out all external noise (made for drummers)


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    #19111610 - 11/09/13 06:52 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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Grado is out because they are all open from what I've seen.




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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Dboy]
    #19111636 - 11/09/13 06:57 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

the ATH-M50 are good headphones. i've used some quite a bit. i personally use this http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-V6-Monitor-Series-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ

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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: loco801]
    #19111646 - 11/09/13 06:59 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: loco801] * 1
    #19111877 - 11/09/13 07:59 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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As for the JVC guy, no need to get butthurt, but that company only make their money becaise old people think theyre a trusted name, but have nothing to back it up. My mother would by JVC claiming 'its a good brand' but actually not having the first clue about the product specifications and performance.
There's no reason why any sane persoon would even consider a JVC product if they did some back-to-back comparisons




Nobody getting butt hurt. Just laughing at your nonsense. You still continue to hate on a brand that you obviously have no idea about and keep callin' me out. I have done comparisons and gone though many pairs of headphones. Sony and skullcandy were my favorites growing up so idk where your getting this "JVC guy" nickname from. You just keep pressing your opinions like they matter so much haha.

There's always gonna be that one "expert" that believes they know all.

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It's quite common knowledge that JVC headphones aren't worth your time. The same happens to be true about Bose, Beats, Skullcandy and many many more. To those who know anything about headphones, Skullcandy in particular are known as a scam.


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    #19112052 - 11/09/13 08:48 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Yeah.  I had a pair of skullcandy skullcrushers and they broke in like 2 months and sounded really subpar.  I don't get why people spend like $70 for headphones when they could spend $150 on WAY better headphones that actually last.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: All We Perceive]
    #19112138 - 11/09/13 09:10 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Exactly. These are the best sounding, most well-built cans for the price:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/547239-REG/Ultrasone_HFI_580_HFI_580_Closed_Back_Stereo_Headphones.html


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: All We Perceive]
    #19112199 - 11/09/13 09:23 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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Yeah.  I had a pair of skullcandy skullcrushers and they broke in like 2 months and sounded really subpar.  I don't get why people spend like $70 for headphones when they could spend $150 on WAY better headphones that actually last.



I've gone through so many pairs of skullcandy. They all break or the cord becomes disconnected so I wouldn't recommend most headphones from them unless you are on a tight budget. They do have nice ear buds though like the fmj which can withstand a lot of torture if you are into sports.

Rev: Those headphones look sick, i'd definitely like those for laptop use.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Gumby]
    #19112293 - 11/09/13 09:42 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

ATH-M50 in a heartbeat. Can't be beat for the price. Arguably can't be beat (though can perhaps be equalled) by any sub-$200 headphone.

I love mine. A caveat - they do need 40-60 hours burn-in before they are at their best. Download a free burn-in app and play it at your normal listening volume every night for a week while you sleep. The thing is, if you like them the first time you listen to them you will LOVE them after the burn-in.


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    #19112407 - 11/09/13 10:08 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Those aT m50's are the best at that price range.  At about $100 I like the Sennheiser HD-280's but they still don't sound as good as the M50's.  Every pair of Sony headphones I've ever listened to sounded like shit.  Bose too.

Skullcandy is the 'monster cable' of headphones--way overpriced generic headphones in a fancy package.


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    #19112614 - 11/09/13 11:04 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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Skullcandy is the 'monster cable' of headphones--way overpriced generic headphones in a fancy package.




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    #19112644 - 11/09/13 11:14 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I have the BeyerDynamic DT770's and they are sexypie.  Dankman turned me on to them when I was looking at seinheiser and grado's.

They come in different resistances so you can use them without a headphone amp if you want.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: loco801]
    #19112698 - 11/09/13 11:32 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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loco801 said: Sony and skullcandy were my favorites growing up




Oh wow, you really know your stuff. Some top shelf sound equipment manufacturers there, champ.

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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Gumby]
    #19112709 - 11/09/13 11:35 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

In that price range, I'd say definitely get the M50s. I own a pair (got em for about $120) and they sound pretty good. They got me interested in higher fidelity headphones/audio, which turned into a purchase of some HE-400 headphones (like $400). The HE-400s are pretty sweet but I almost prefer the bass from the M50s (somewhat expected, as they're closed headphones, vs. open HE-400s).

You won't be disappointed with the M50s. I spent a lot of time researching this matter online (mostly at headfi.org) and I'd say almost all audiophiles have respect for the M50s and consider them very good value for money.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: healing] * 1
    #19112715 - 11/09/13 11:39 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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It's quite common knowledge that JVC headphones aren't worth your time. The same happens to be true about Bose, Beats, Skullcandy and many many more. To those who know anything about headphones, Skullcandy in particular are known as a scam.




It's a shame you just can't convince some people that they are buying into marketing hype.

loco501, If you don't understand why these commercial brands are not on par with industry-preferred brands, then you need to stay out of a thread where someone is asking for advice, because you have none to give.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Gumby]
    #19112849 - 11/10/13 12:25 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

i'd say the sennheiser hd280 pro's are good

also the atm m50's you mentioned are pretty good also

maybe a pair of the lower model beyers?


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    #19112857 - 11/10/13 12:28 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

denon ah-d5000's if you want to step it up a bit though


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: All We Perceive]
    #19113650 - 11/10/13 08:10 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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you are going to have trouble hearing what they are saying.  you can generally hear when people are talking but it's going to be next to impossible to hear what they are saying.  that's the nature of closed headphones.




That's the beauty of over ear headphones though, if someone needs to talk to you, just take them off then plop them back on, no need to seat them in your ear canal properly. I really can't do open ear because the lab is generally silent so I think open back headphones would be a distraction for people.

So far it sounds like the M50s are winning me over. I really need to just make a trip out to B&H in Manhattan and listen to some of the higher end headphones there.

While we're at it, anyone wanna recommend me a miniamp? The preamp on my phone is shit.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Gumby]
    #19113764 - 11/10/13 08:47 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Headphone amps? Anyone?


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    #19114843 - 11/10/13 01:08 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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Headphone amps? Anyone?





For what purpose and application do you feel you need a headphone amplifier? Integrated phone amps on devices, both home hifi and portable units are typically sufficient, and if you want an amp for more volume, then you're approaching lifelong hearing damage territory.

I have a headphone amp which allows me to have multiple headphones connected simultaneously for audio monitoring, but for one single user application,I don't know if there's any justification in owning one.

EDIT: I suppose impedance matching to headphones may be another reason to own one. Is that where you're going with this thought of wanting a stand alone amp?


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: barong]
    #19114903 - 11/10/13 01:22 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

ATH-M50 without a question.  They are pretty much universally accepted as the best sub-$200 headphone and are also one of the highest rated products I've ever seen on Amazon.

I have some and personally love them.  Beyers sound better, are built better, and more comfortable, but you're jumping up to the next price level ($120 vs $250+).


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    #19115004 - 11/10/13 01:49 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Exactly that, for the purpose of being louder. My phone has exceptionally shitty sound output. I mainly want a pocket amp for when my phone is hooked up to my car. I have to crank the volume to like 65 on my stereo just to hear it at a reasonable volume, where as with radio or CDs it's loud at 40ish.


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    #19115023 - 11/10/13 01:52 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

It makes whatever device you're using sound louder, clearer and brightens the highs and the mids. This would be for my mp3 player not a phone. I was thinking of getting a nifty looking tube amp for my night stand.


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    #19115042 - 11/10/13 01:57 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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Exactly that, for the purpose of being louder. My phone has exceptionally shitty sound output. I mainly want a pocket amp for when my phone is hooked up to my car. I have to crank the volume to like 65 on my stereo just to hear it at a reasonable volume, where as with radio or CDs it's loud at 40ish.



Have a look at the Fiio E7.

http://www.amazon.com/Fiio-USB-Portable-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B003N0XDT4


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    #19115052 - 11/10/13 01:58 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Murph, my phone is my mp3 player... iPod got stolen a few months ago. I use Winamp

Also, ATH-M50s are ordered! Beauty of Amazon is that if I end up hating them I can return them.


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    #19115096 - 11/10/13 02:11 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Well I'm sure it would improve the sound on one of those also. I just got done unjamming a button on my stereo tuner so I could hook it up and enjoy some vinyls, after a few records I realized I could hook up my mp3 player through the phono connection with an adapter cable I had on hand.... anyways my point is I don't think I need a headphone amp at all.


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    #19116305 - 11/10/13 06:02 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Kudos on the Audio Technicas, I bought one of those models, forget which, but they are awsome, the bass littlerallly I can feel all the way through my feet, lol.


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    #19117706 - 11/10/13 10:20 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

just ordered the Audio-Technica ATH-CKS55BK. had lots of good reviews on amazon so I'm hopeful. Done with skullcandys. Pieces of shit are overpriced and mediocre at best, ALWAYS one earbud would die at about 2-3 months of moderately rigorous use. Garbage.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: JesusIsLord]
    #19117755 - 11/10/13 10:27 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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just ordered the Audio-Technica ATH-CKS55BK. had lots of good reviews on amazon so I'm hopeful. Done with skullcandys. Pieces of shit are overpriced and mediocre at best, ALWAYS one earbud would die at about 2-3 months of moderately rigorous use. Garbage.




Earbuds were a bad idea anyway. If you're going to get headphones, you want to get over ear headphones. All headphones will damage your hearing if you listen to them too loudly, and everyone listens to them too loudly. Your ears do not have to hurt for them to be damaged. Earbuds are particularly good at damaging your hearing.


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    #19117812 - 11/10/13 10:38 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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just ordered the Audio-Technica ATH-CKS55BK. had lots of good reviews on amazon so I'm hopeful. Done with skullcandys. Pieces of shit are overpriced and mediocre at best, ALWAYS one earbud would die at about 2-3 months of moderately rigorous use. Garbage.




Earbuds were a bad idea anyway. If you're going to get headphones, you want to get over ear headphones. All headphones will damage your hearing if you listen to them too loudly, and everyone listens to them too loudly. Your ears do not have to hurt for them to be damaged. Earbuds are particularly good at damaging your hearing.



i need earbuds though, i wear a helmet when i go skating and they're just better for working out in general :shrug:

i keep the earbuds volume pretty low and am conscious of damage to my hearing. i appreciate the concern tho.

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    #19117832 - 11/10/13 10:42 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

It's the inaudible bass frequencies that cause the most damage. Use bass reduced EQ if you want to protect your ears. Tinnitus is no joke, trust me. :sad:


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    #19117839 - 11/10/13 10:43 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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It's the inaudible bass frequencies that cause the most damage. Use bass reduced EQ if you want to protect your ears. Tinnitus is no joke, trust me. :sad:



I will keep that in mind! thanks for lookin out man, I really do appreciate it.

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    #19117846 - 11/10/13 10:46 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I went to a TOOL show in 2006 on Rue + Shrooms. They brought their stadium rig to a little theater in Oakland. It was so loud it literally hurt. My right ear has screeched loudly ever since. :nonono:


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I went to a TOOL show in 2006 on Rue + Shrooms. They brought their stadium rig to a little theater in Oakland. It was so loud it literally hurt. My right ear has screeched loudly ever since. :nonono:



shitty man, that sucks. i'm usually pretty careful with my senses as i work in a metal fab shop so safety is huge. loud noises, uv light, the works. i'm fairly tenacious and safe so i hope i can preserve my health late into life

yeah my dad has always been realllly dorky lookin at big shows. we'd go to festivals or whatever and he'd have on his giant ear muffs.

dweeby, but his hearing is solid. can't really knock him for it :shrug:


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Middleman]
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I went to a TOOL show in 2006 on Rue + Shrooms. They brought their stadium rig to a little theater in Oakland. It was so loud it literally hurt. My right ear has screeched loudly ever since. :nonono:





I went to the King Crimson 'Red' Tour concert in 1974.  My ears are still ringing from that one.  :grin:


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    #19118172 - 11/11/13 12:05 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Yeah, I'm not butthurt. It was worth it. :headbang:


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Middleman]
    #19128138 - 11/12/13 07:02 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Just got the ATH-M50s today. The sound is amazing, even without burn in. Also, all those people that complain about them being uncomfortable and getting headaches on Amazon must be exceptional types of pussies. I'm not a small dude, I have a big(er) head, and I find them very comfortable.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Gumby]
    #19128154 - 11/12/13 07:06 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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Just got the ATH-M50s today. The sound is amazing, even without burn in. Also, all those people that complain about them being uncomfortable and getting headaches on Amazon must be exceptional types of pussies. I'm not a small dude, I have a big(er) head, and I find them very comfortable.



I mean it's not like they're the most comfortable headphones out there, but they get the job done.  Glad you like them! :thumbup:


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Gumby]
    #19128251 - 11/12/13 07:28 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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Just got the ATH-M50s today. The sound is amazing, even without burn in. Also, all those people that complain about them being uncomfortable and getting headaches on Amazon must be exceptional types of pussies. I'm not a small dude, I have a big(er) head, and I find them very comfortable.



Worn them for an extended period yet?

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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: KGB Is Go]
    #19128411 - 11/12/13 08:03 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Not longer than an hour, but so far I'm fine. I literally just opened the box about 2 hours ago.

One question I have: how should I choose my EQs? Just try it flat or try to create my own that I like?


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Gumby]
    #19129224 - 11/12/13 11:10 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

If you're happy with the sound, just go for it flat. Otherwise have a play around; and maybe take a look at the frequency response if you're curious.

I was always pretty happy with mine (my HE-400s were way too bright, on the other hand, and needed significant EQ to be enjoyable for many tracks).


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: barong]
    #19129458 - 11/13/13 12:04 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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For what purpose and application do you feel you need a headphone amplifier? Integrated phone amps on devices, both home hifi and portable units are typically sufficient, and if you want an amp for more volume, then you're approaching lifelong hearing damage territory.




Tinnitus FTW!
No, but seriously, it's all fun and games until you get that constant ringing in your ears. I've been living with it for about 4 years now, lesson learned. It's not severe, but it's definitely there.

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Just got the ATH-M50s today. The sound is amazing, even without burn in. Also, all those people that complain about them being uncomfortable and getting headaches on Amazon must be exceptional types of pussies. I'm not a small dude, I have a big(er) head, and I find them very comfortable.




Excellent news, OP. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying your new headphones. The sound only gets better with time, me thinks. :super:

I've had my Sennheiser HD555s for a few years now and I absolutely love them. This might sound a bit strange, but I think they've actually trained my ears to listen to music properly, I can hear so much more detail on albums. It could be that I'm using an amp now (I didn't for the first few years I had them), but I don't go any louder than about half the volume capacity now.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Viol]
    #19129462 - 11/13/13 12:05 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I stole some Beats and that was the best thing I could have thought of ever.  They fuckin' bang.


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I stole some Beats and that was the best thing I could have thought of ever.  They fuckin' bang.




It's hard to beat free headphones.


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    #19129482 - 11/13/13 12:13 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

:rofl2:

Dat double entenDRE beats.


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    #19129495 - 11/13/13 12:17 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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I stole



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I stole



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:facepalm:

You can buy $20 knock offs online.  I wouldn't give my money to buy real Beats anyways, so what is the harm.


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the harm is making goods at stores more expensive for everyone else by shop lifting.

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I stole some Beats and that was the best thing I could have thought of ever.  They fuckin' bang.





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    #19130456 - 11/13/13 09:25 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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Not longer than an hour, but so far I'm fine. I literally just opened the box about 2 hours ago.

One question I have: how should I choose my EQs? Just try it flat or try to create my own that I like?




The rule with EQ settings is that less is more. If you want a little more or less of something, give it a nudge.


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    #19131806 - 11/13/13 03:28 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

It's usually better to cut a frequency than to boost it's opposite.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Middleman]
    #19132091 - 11/13/13 04:40 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Honestly mate at that price point just get the beyer DT-770s and be done with it. You will never look back I promise. No other phone will compete for the price. You will have to spend well over 200 if you want something that sounds better.
If you want to do further research yourself, you can't really go wrong with the following brands.

Sennheiser
AKG
Beyerdynamic
Ultrasone
Audio-Technica
Denon
Sony

I would avoid any brands that aren't listed above if I were you.

FWIW though, sound quality is subjective and your best bet is to try as many different cans as possible. That will ultimatley lead to the best decision for you.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Krackatus]
    #19132110 - 11/13/13 04:47 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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Honestly mate at that price point just get the beyer DT-770s and be done with it. You will never look back I promise. No other phone will compete for the price. You will have to spend well over 200 if you want something that sounds better.
If you want to do further research yourself, you can't really go wrong with the following brands.

Sennheiser
AKG
Beyerdynamic
Ultrasone
Audio-Technica
Denon
Sony

I would avoid any brands that aren't listed above if I were you.

FWIW though, sound quality is subjective and your best bet is to try as many different cans as possible. That will ultimatley lead to the best decision for you.




He already purchased his headphones. He went with the Audio-Technicas and is very happy with them.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: healing]
    #19132130 - 11/13/13 04:55 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I seem to have a habbit of offering advice once its too late. :rolleyes:

The M50s are great phones though. Bit cheaper than the 770s too. You might find the money would have been wasted on the 770s, or maybe not. You will never know. You could always place an order for a pair. Then once they turn up, try them out and see if you can justify the extra price for them. If not, return them. If you find they are miles better, return the AT's. Just my 2p.


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: Krackatus]
    #19132152 - 11/13/13 05:00 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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I seem to have a habbit of offering advice once its too late. :rolleyes:




It's okay. Sometimes I don't read the whole thread too :smile:


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Re: Help me pick out some headphones [Re: healing]
    #19133591 - 11/13/13 09:55 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

KRK KNS-8400

Got a pair of these recently. They are very good if you are producing music. They have very good low-end and are all round good headphones.


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