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Headphone Studio » FAQ What headphones should I buy? kunk Member Joined: Mar. 9, 2008 |  Message [#40] posted on: 03-09-2008 01:46 AM CST (US).   |  |  Hello all. I'm new to this forum. I'm looking for help with my next phones. I've just sold my Stax SR-5s because they just weren't comfortable (gave me hot ear) and they required full amp power. I'm looking for a replacement that sounds good for around $100. But, most of all they have to be very comfortable...no high pressure, heavy, hot ear phones need apply. I'm thinking that open or semi-open will work out best. I listen to Jazz and Classical. Suggestions welcome...thanks....kunk |
dBel84 HeadWize Fanatic Joined: May 5, 2006 | Message [#41] posted on: 03-09-2008 12:06 PM CST (US). | | Hi and welcome Kunk. I am guessing that you prefer full size hp's , at that price range you would be better off looking for a second hand set or discontinued models. I listen to both classical and jazz, amongst others and a comfortable option to consider would be the AKG K501 if you can find them. As you are probably aware, they do need an amp to perform. Another option would be the Sennheiser HD580 = same thing, easier to find but not often for $100. I am not a big fan of the Grado sound but if it works for you, they are hard to beat at the price point. Echo Audio in downtown Portland stock a few brands that you could listen to - Sennheiser, Grado, Goldring The guitarcenter stores stock a few too - they have ultrasone and beyerdynamic - well worth your while trying a few to see what feels best to you. good luck in your quest..dB
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| shoejuice Member Joined: Mar. 31, 2008 | Message [#42] posted on: 03-31-2008 06:00 PM CST (US). | | Hi im kinda new to headphones in general for the past two years i had a pair of ultimate ear 3's but I need a new pair after they were stolen. I was looking at the Sr60 and the Sennheiser 280 pro but Im not sure what to get. I usually listen to music in busy hallways or on the street but i want a good sound. I listen to mostly jazz, rock, some hip hop, and Dj Cam (I didnt know how to classify this). I was also set on buying a cmoy amp off of ebay or something considering I do not have the time to make one around now because of crazy amounts of tests. So What would be best in my situation? Oh by the way I'm using an iriver e10. [Edited by shoejuice on 03-31-2008 at 06:03 PM.] |
| cdbell Member Joined: Aug. 18, 2008 | Message [#43] posted on: 08-18-2008 10:16 PM CST (US). | | To shoejuice and kunk: I would definitely take a look at Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 headphones. They sound amazing, have great noise-canceling capability, and are a really good value. The retail for over $200, but can be found online for a little over $100. For a more detailed description, or if you want to know where to find the best deal on these headphones you should check out this article: http://headphonesandspeakers.com/?p=12 Hope this helps. |
| vwhooligan Member Joined: Feb. 18, 2008 | Message [#44] posted on: 12-08-2008 07:12 PM CST (US). | | I know they've probably been cast aside or laughed at by others, but I absolutely LOVE my MDR-7506s. Good value at only $100 with a good seal (to me anyway) that I can use during air travel. They require a little more OOMPH than a portable can dish out, but with my home stereo, or a dedicated amp, they do great. Only issues are the coiled chord and the standard ear cushions that lose the covering after a year or so (and make my ears sweat). Go with beyer DT250 velour replacements. Way more comfortable. Just my $0.02, Chance |
| AZPaleo Member Joined: Feb. 3, 2009 | Message [#45] posted on: 02-03-2009 09:42 AM CST (US). | | Hi y'all,  Wow, what an informative thread you have going here. Like the poster above, I am a medical transcriptionist and after much research just purchased a pair of Sennheiser 280 Pros (only $89, including shipping). Reportedly they are SUPERB with the human voice. Eventually these babies will be used with my personal PC, which has a pretty awesome sound card. Initially, though, I will be training in an office setting on a standard-issue Dell. Of course, clarity is the primary concern here, so I want the best equipment that would enable me to understand suboptimal audio files. My only complaint about the phones is that they are sans a volume control, and I want the convenience of having the VC on the phones rather than having to interrupt my keyboard smokin' to reach for the software's VC (which unfortunately is mouse-controlled). So, should I purchase a volume control (e.g. Koss or Radio Shack) or go ahead and pick up a portable headphone amp that has a built-in volume control? Most medical offices use Boosteroos, but that is with cheap headsets, and of course the Boosteroo has no volume control. I did look at a headphone amp that is "used by court reporters," but it appears too bulky (not portable) to carry into the office. Do you guys have any suggestions about: (1) Whether or not I need an amp; (2) Volume controls (my main question is would they compromise the sound quality); and (3) Specific brands/models of amps and volume controls, if applicable to my situation. adTHANKSvance, AZPaleo |
cmoy Administrator Joined: Apr. 13, 1999 | Message [#46] posted on: 02-03-2009 01:37 PM CST (US). | | The 280 is a fine choice b/c the closed earcups will block noise and it's also highly regarded as a music headphone. An inline volume control will cost you less than $10 from Radio Shack or koss, so if the office will give you a Boostaroo, the cost effective solution is getting an accessory volume control. For transcription work, it doesn't make sense to spend money on a separate amp, unless the Boostaroo doesn't pump out enough volume. |
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