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All We Perceive
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is there a closed headphone that sounds better than the beyerdynamic dt770?
#19117747 - 11/10/13 10:26 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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My old boss had a pair and it is like audio orgasm. I'm upgrading these audio technicas when I can get some money together... is there anything else I should check out? I listen to mostly electronic music although I would like to be able to enjoy any genre as I do change it up frequently. I use headphones a lot at the coffee shop so they must be closed and overear.
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Re: is there a closed headphone that sounds better than the beyerdynamic dt770? [Re: All We Perceive]
#19117907 - 11/10/13 11:02 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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All We Perceive said: My old boss had a pair and it is like audio orgasm. I'm upgrading these audio technicas when I can get some money together... is there anything else I should check out? I listen to mostly electronic music although I would like to be able to enjoy any genre as I do change it up frequently. I use headphones a lot at the coffee shop so they must be closed and overear.
We would need to know your price range to help you choose.
I must say, though, that headphones are bad for your hearing. You should employ them only when they are needed. When they are needed, however, differs from person to person.
I mix my music on a pair of reference monitors, then I use my headphones to verify the sonic space and motion of the elements in the music. That's all. I won't even use headphones at the gym. I'd rather run in silence than destroy my hearing just to entertain myself.
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All We Perceive
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Re: is there a closed headphone that sounds better than the beyerdynamic dt770? [Re: healing]
#19119319 - 11/11/13 07:38 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Price range is $400 and down.
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Re: is there a closed headphone that sounds better than the beyerdynamic dt770? [Re: All We Perceive]
#19119370 - 11/11/13 07:59 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I havent tried them but I was told from a number different people that Sennheiser headphones are the way to go. Hopefully someone else in the forum knows about these ones...
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1384181811&sr=8-3&keywords=sennheiser
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Re: is there a closed headphone that sounds better than the beyerdynamic dt770? [Re: danlennon3]
#19119451 - 11/11/13 08:44 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Re: is there a closed headphone that sounds better than the beyerdynamic dt770? [Re: All We Perceive]
#19119464 - 11/11/13 08:52 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I find the best audio deals are found when buying used. I have my eye on a pair of Sennheiser momentums. Missed a used pair on my audio forums the other day and I'm kicking myself for it.
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Re: is there a closed headphone that sounds better than the beyerdynamic dt770? [Re: badchad]
#19119480 - 11/11/13 08:58 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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i had the NAD 660pro for a long time, like 10 years and loved them.
however wear and tear etc and i treated them quite harshly, i am going to get those NAD headphones very soon as i am very happy with the rest of the audio equipment from NAD.

NAD HP 50
http://nadelectronics.com/products/headphones/HP50-Over-Ear-Headphones
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Re: is there a closed headphone that sounds better than the beyerdynamic dt770? [Re: ohmatic]
#19119557 - 11/11/13 09:24 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Dt770's used to be my goto pair even when I had higher end headphones. They are just a nice all around pair. However I sold them for a pair of denon d2000s. I prefer them and they sound great. Not as sturdy though and a mounting swivel broke.
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Re: is there a closed headphone that sounds better than the beyerdynamic dt770? [Re: All We Perceive]
#19119586 - 11/11/13 09:33 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Best closed headphones i've ever heard were denon d2000. Apparently they are discontinued though, but they have a d600 model which is supposedly very similar.
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Re: is there a closed headphone that sounds better than the beyerdynamic dt770? [Re: Nova]
#19120060 - 11/11/13 11:24 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Beyers are also the most comfortable headphones I have ever put on my head though. IMO you have to take that into consideration.
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Re: is there a closed headphone that sounds better than the beyerdynamic dt770? [Re: pwnasaurus]
#19120105 - 11/11/13 11:35 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Sennheiser are great in terms of audio quality, the build quality can sometimes leave something to be desired though. I had two or three pairs that had the cable split from the ear piece in under 6 months. This was a few years back and I haven't seen any recent models TBH.
I would obviously read some reviews and check to see if they are still being made in a somewhat flimsy manner though.. I've had a pair of Denon's that were very reasonably priced and comparable to anything sub £150-200 that I have heard. I think I paid around £45 for them about a year ago. Current exchange rate is $1.60 = £1, do the numbers if you need to. Worth looking into though, amazing bang/sonic range for your buck.
I can't recall the model number/name, they get used a lot and it has rubbed off with pretty much daily use. (pretty sure my hearing will be fucked by the time I am 40..) Love loud music too much though, I always use ear protection when doing anything percussive though, this is something a lot of people tend to ignore. Hitting something metallic with a hammer a few times can do more damage than months of headphone use..
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