First set of practice headphones...

[rollyolly]

I'm just starting out, and the only time I have to practice is right after I put the kids to sleep. Obviously I can't practice through my amp, so I want some headphones that sound really good.

Does anyone have any recommendations? I have no idea where to start. I'll just be plugging them into my amps headphone output.

[rollyolly]

Any recommendations for good over the ear headphones in the $100 range?

[pocketgroove]

The Sony MDR-6510s are supposed to be really nice; I've been wanting to pick up a set myself.

Sony MDR-7510 | Sweetwater.com

[jonnyJazzBasd]

sennheiser HD 280 Pros are really nice. use them to practice and in the studio.

[sad_katz]

Try to find a used Audio Technica M50. It's popular enough for a $150 headphones so you should see one or two popping up used.

Sennheiser HD555,

Shure SRH-440,
Shure SRH440 | Sweetwater.com

Sony 7506, the go-to studio monitors in the audiophile world
Sony MDR-7506 | Sweetwater.com

[JxBass]

I use Grado SR-80. Around $99 new.

[ButtUglyJeff]

I use Audio Technica M50's. It seals well, and is quite neutral, but a little over your $100 budget...

[lowfreq33]

Originally Posted by jonnyJazzBasd

sennheiser HD 280 Pros are really nice. use them to practice and in the studio.

I have these, and they sound good, but can get a little hot on the ears after awhile.

[domestique]

Originally Posted by jonnyJazzBasd

sennheiser HD 280 Pros are really nice. use them to practice and in the studio.

+1, and musicians friend was running a special where you get another pair of cheaper headphones free. check out "Dave the rat" he is the sound engineer for major rock acts RHCP etc. and he did a headphone test and they performed very well. A lot of the sonys did poorly.


The only thing I do not like is the coil wire.. But best headphones for 99 bucks, and you get another cheaper pair free for a spare..

[zombywoof5050]

I like my AKG K240S headphones.
Very comfortable, nice long straight cord, great sound. The ear pads will deteriorate after many years, but replacement ear pads are available. The cord is also detachable, and replacement cords are available. My pair were made in Austria, and I hear that they are now made in China, but I've heard that they are still good headphones. Some places online refer to them as AKG K240 Studio headphones, same thing.

[wrench45us]

I use Grado -80's for practice -- on my 2nd set of ear pads -- very detailed response

I use AKGs for my home studio/DAW monitoring

the AKGs were over $100. They're closed rather than open and a little more comfortable for extended wear, but the Grados are exceptional value

[Ric Vice]

Originally Posted by rollyolly

I'm just starting out, and the only time I have to practice is right after I put the kids to sleep. Obviously I can't practice through my amp, so I want some headphones that sound really good.

Does anyone have any recommendations? I have no idea where to start. I'll just be plugging them into my amps headphone output.

Believe it or not, the iGrados built for Grado have pretty terrific bass response, and the new cord is longer than the first ones, plus you can send them back to Grado and they will repair them.

I also really like Fostex T50RP's since they have good bass response and a detachable cord that can be replaced with a new one.

Ric

[ZachM]

I'll also plug the Grado SR80's, they're just a really great sounding headphone, one I'm glad I spent the money on.

[ZachM]

I also really like the Grado sr80's, they're a well built, great sounding headphone. I love mine.

[domestique]

Here's the link the Dave's "the rat" tests.


The Mighty Headphone Quest Part 7 - Dave Rat - Roadies in the Midst

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and you will see the results so far.

[robbotbass]

Vik Firth makes a good set of cans that have great low end for abour 200 bucks or so. Drummers and Bassist really seem to like them. I got a set really good isolation.

[MrBEAR]

Sennheiser HD-380 model is nice in studio, live and practice.
Attenuation claims are overstated but still very respectable in use as the seal is tight..

On Amazon dot for $149.99 presently which is about $30.00 off the big box webstores.

[SkiFor3]

Originally Posted by domestique

+1, and musicians friend was running a special where you get another pair of cheaper headphones free. check out "Dave the rat" he is the sound engineer for major rock acts RHCP etc. and he did a headphone test and they performed very well. A lot of the sonys did poorly.

The only thing I do not like is the coil wire.. But best headphones for 99 bucks, and you get another cheaper pair free for a spare..

Picked up a set of these on black Friday for 69.99 from best buy. Happy with them so far.

[Joe Louvar]

Originally Posted by rollyolly

I'm just starting out, and the only time I have to practice is right after I put the kids to sleep. Obviously I can't practice through my amp, so I want some headphones that sound really good.

Does anyone have any recommendations? I have no idea where to start. I'll just be plugging them into my amps headphone output.

I’ve used many different headphones over the years and no matter how much I spent sooner or later in the end they all end up either wearing out or breaking so now I just use the cheap $30 Yamaha RH2C headphones - they last as long as more expensive cans and sound good for bass.

[One Drop]

Another vote for Grados. The bass is more natural and detailed and the overall sound so nicely balanced than anything else in the price range.

They do not block out any external sound, though, if that is an issue, and they are audible to others in a room.