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| Cew27 Member Joined: Feb. 3, 2009 |  Message [#1] posted on: 03-12-2009 03:29 PM CST (US).   |  |  hey guys i recently got some Sennheiser HD201 Closed Back Headphones and foi8nd them a huge step up from my rubbishy ear buds, however i am now yearning for better quality. although these phones go well with my cmoy. do you think there is any point in me getting a better set, and will i really notice the difference. |
jefnando  HeadWizer Joined: Jan. 14, 2009 | Message [#2] posted on: 03-12-2009 04:54 PM CST (US). | | Despite being such a simple amp, Cmoy actually goes well with many ear and headphones. As to whether or not you should get a better headphone, it is an individual choice. I've been in your situation a few years ago, everything started with a simple Cmoy amp. All i had was a lousy Genius headphone and i needed an external volume controller as i was too lazy to control the volume using the volume control panel on the desktop. Things started picking up from there and before i know, I have 8 headphones and more than 5 amps. The point here is not whether or not you should, its more to whether or not you WANT. If you are happy with what you are listening to now(which is doubt since you created this post) then you should just stick to it. If you are not then you'll have to be prepared to spend alot in your soon to be addiction. Trust me, nothing will be "good enough" from here onwards unless you get yourself all the flagship headphones(which will be continuously surpassed by newer flagship headphones). As to whether or not you will notice the difference, that too depends on you. My friends couldn't hear the differences or all my headphones, to them expensive headphones just have thicker earpads... |
| Cew27 Member Joined: Feb. 3, 2009 | Message [#3] posted on: 03-12-2009 05:09 PM CST (US). | | well the thing is, i dont know if i want more as these sennhiesers are the best sound i have heard from headphones and im wondering if i can get better. the thing is i would like to use them outdoors when walking places and for listening to my pandora (when it arrives!) aswell as with my laptop, i am prepaired to spend up to 70 pound for some decent looking not to chunky headphones, basically fire some reccomendations my way. thanks |
| jefnando HeadWizer Joined: Jan. 14, 2009 | Message [#4] posted on: 03-12-2009 05:29 PM CST (US). | |
If HD201 is the best you've heard then you can get VERY MUCH better sound depending on how much you are willing to pay. For outdoor use, try auditioning Senn PX100 or Koss portapro, i personally think they have the best performance vs price ratings. However, beware that your HD201 will sound as flat as an airstrip once you listened to any of those portable headphones.. |
| Cew27 Member Joined: Feb. 3, 2009 | Message [#5] posted on: 03-12-2009 05:37 PM CST (US). | | cheers,looking for some cups though thanks forgot to say |
| jefnando HeadWizer Joined: Jan. 14, 2009 | Message [#6] posted on: 03-12-2009 05:50 PM CST (US). | | If you are looking for a headphone, you should choose according to your music taste. I've tried most headphones mainly from Senn and Koss under $100. If you are looking for more expensive headphones, maybe other headwizers might be able to help you.. |
| Cew27 Member Joined: Feb. 3, 2009 | Message [#7] posted on: 03-12-2009 05:56 PM CST (US). | | ok well, what i need/want is over ear cups good brand less than £70 not too bulky my music taste ranges from heavy rock to old classics such as the clash and journey haha |
| jefnando HeadWizer Joined: Jan. 14, 2009 | Message [#8] posted on: 03-12-2009 11:36 PM CST (US). | | For your music range, any headphones will do but i am not so sure because you wanted a circumaural headphone and they are usually bulky. |
| jefnando HeadWizer Joined: Jan. 14, 2009 | Message [#9] posted on: 03-12-2009 11:38 PM CST (US). | | You might be interested in HD280 Pro if that is not too bulky for you |
| Cew27 Member Joined: Feb. 3, 2009 | Message [#10] posted on: 03-13-2009 02:51 AM CST (US). | | hmm, i had a look at the 280's and i dont much like the sound of them. apparently they have a tight headband prventging you form putting them around your neck and also have a curly chord. |
the_man550 Member Joined: Jan. 2, 2008 | Message [#11] posted on: 03-13-2009 02:22 PM CST (US). | | How dare you say the HD280's have bad sound?  They have a quite "boring" sound at first, but IMO one can easily fix that with some EQ fiddling. Plus it's a really big difference between coming straight out of the box and when they're burned in. They do have a coiled cord and, no, you cannot hang them around your neck. The porta pro's are not what you're looking for, but I still think you should consider them. They're very cheap as well. If you want to have the looks, go for skullcandy or the porta pro's, if you want sound go for some sennheisers (em' new Hd380's look awesome, but they're so damn expensive |
especially here in Sweden, as I'll have to import them from somewhere. I _am_ going to buy them though! me _want_!)| Cew27 Member Joined: Feb. 3, 2009 | Message [#12] posted on: 03-13-2009 02:24 PM CST (US). | | no no sorry i dont mean the sound, i mean i dont like how it has a coiled wire and are chunky, im not after looks however i would like to be able to have then around my neck and not look like an eye sore or be too chunky |
| jefnando HeadWizer Joined: Jan. 14, 2009 | Message [#13] posted on: 03-13-2009 03:17 PM CST (US). | | Cew27, most circumaural headphones don't hang on the neck too well(plus, we do not know the circumference of your neck). Nothing is perfect, so its up to you whether to sacrifice circumaural or neck-hanging. There might be some headphones that suit your requirements, mainly the EH series from Senn and also Some Ur series from Koss, But most of them although listed as circumaural, are either really supraaurals or very uncomfortable(small sized) circumaural. I never mention about sound quality here because any headphones you buy above $20 will definitely sound better than your HD201. [Edited by jefnando on 03-13-2009 at 03:19 PM.] |
cmoy Administrator Joined: Apr. 13, 1999 | Message [#14] posted on: 03-13-2009 03:36 PM CST (US). | | The HD380 has the styling of the PXC450.
Reminds me that there's lots of new products since Jan. to put in the News section. Will have to make time to post updates. Attachment: A4757.jpg |
| jefnando HeadWizer Joined: Jan. 14, 2009 | Message [#15] posted on: 03-13-2009 03:48 PM CST (US). | | How much is the HD380 retailed for? Personally, since they are both black, i prefer the look of HD280 Pro. I read that the HD380 uses the E.A.R design like the HD555 and HD595 which i find very uncomfortable. There is a weird piece of elevated plastic inside the cup that presses to the tip of my ear. I don't know but Sennheisser seem to always launch some weird line of lesser headphones simultaneously with their flagship headphones. And the lesser headphones usually just take the design of some higher end headphones but with cheaper materials and lesser paint! |
| Cew27 Member Joined: Feb. 3, 2009 | Message [#16] posted on: 03-14-2009 04:37 AM CST (US). | | anyone else got reccomendations, im stuck here |
| cmoy Administrator Joined: Apr. 13, 1999 | Message [#17] posted on: 03-14-2009 04:47 AM CST (US). | | The 380 isn't widely available yet. I've seen pricing around $200 US. Re: other recommendations, do you need isolation? What other brands have you auditioned? A bunch of new models came out at the CES this Jan. [Edited by cmoy on 03-14-2009 at 04:47 AM.] |
| Cew27 Member Joined: Feb. 3, 2009 | Message [#18] posted on: 03-14-2009 05:35 AM CST (US). | | i am looking for some phones that preferably dont leak to much as i want to listen in public, also need to be over ear. good brand and quality, less than 100 pounds really and do not have a coiled wire preferably. i cant really go out and test some cans as where i live it is quite isolated from any major cities. so i am looking for people who have tried them on here thanks again |
Mister X HeadWize Fanatic Joined: Jul. 23, 2003 | Message [#19] posted on: 03-14-2009 05:55 AM CST (US). | | The Audio Technica ATH-A500s would be a good choice. Here is a random Ebay link----> http://cgi.ebay...p3286.m63.l1177 Or if you prefer a "real vendor"----> http://www.audi...products_id=319 [Edited by Mister X on 03-14-2009 at 05:56 AM.] |
| cmoy Administrator Joined: Apr. 13, 1999 | Message [#20] posted on: 03-14-2009 12:32 PM CST (US). | |
Would you also like to block outside noise? And you'd headphones with good bass response? Still, you didn't like the sound of the HD280. Was that b/c the 280's bass was too light? You were able to listen to the 280s. Can you listen to any AKG or Beyerdynamic headphones? |
| Cew27 Member Joined: Feb. 3, 2009 | Message [#21] posted on: 03-14-2009 12:46 PM CST (US). | | no no sorry, by i didnt like the sound i mean i dont like its attributes like curled wire and tight headband |
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