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Best headphones?

#21
I bought a set of CAD MH310 headphones a few months ago from Musicians Friend--they're normally $50 but were on sale for $30 for the stupid deal of the day. They isolate really well, have an extra long cord and the 1/8-to-1/4 plug adapter screws on so you're less likely to lose it. Sound quality is just right--the bass is there but not hyped, so they mimic my speaker cabs pretty closely. Very comfortable too.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/cad-mh310-studio-headphones
 
#23
thejumpcat said:
And I should add: I got a new iphone 5c yesterday. So, could the ideal headphones for my bass amp double for the iphone, too?
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I recently bought Urbanears at an Apple store, which have volume and pause controls on the cord that work with iPhones and iPods. They sound great too, especially for the $60 price. They don't match my old Sennheiser HD-535's for audio quality, but they're very good IMO and work extremely well with my Tascam BT-1 Bass Trainer. They're worth checking out. For use with your Ampeg, you'll need an adapter with extension cord.
 
#25
Inertialsky said:
If you're plugging into an amp I wouldn't recommend using any headphones that have in-line buttons that control smartphones\ipods. You want to use a plain old fashioned stereo plug with an amps headphone output.
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I've used my Urbanears with my G-K MB500 head, and they worked fine. The in line controls use a separate ring on the plug, which simply won't connect to anything in the 1/8" to 1/4" adapter, so as far as I know it shouldn't cause a problem. Is there a reason it does cause problems with amps?
 
#27
Nedmundo said:
I've used my Urbanears with my G-K MB500 head, and they worked fine. The in line controls use a separate ring on the plug, which simply won't connect to anything in the 1/8" to 1/4" adapter, so as far as I know it shouldn't cause a problem. Is there a reason it does cause problems with amps?
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There are a few variables. It really depends on the design and age of the amp's headphone output jack. Some 3 or 4 pole headphone connectors may work but you're risking a possible short and there will be more physical wear and tear on both ends in the long run. Using a short dongle cable adapter should eliminate most problems, but over time you may find some 3-4 pole headphones are not going to work at all. They were designed for smartphones...
 
#28
I wouldn't hesitate to plug a set of phones made for smartphones into a dedicated headphone output jack. They are designed to be compatible. I'm speaking as an electronics designer who's been around this stuff for years. If you like phones that have other smart-phone compatible features, use them.
 
#32
NightW0lf said:
TIt took me over a month of trial and error... Purchased one pair after trying all the potential candidates in one store... ;) I ended up keeping the Sennheiser HD 380, out of your price range i now, but just saying for curious minds...

I had a similar experience, and let my ears be the guide.
I set my budget at $100 and ended up buying a pair of Sennheiser HD280 PROs. They sounded better to me than the more expensive Koss and Sony which sounded muddy. These sound like monitors to me, very clear and good bass. I enjoy listening to music from my laptop, stereo, and my bass amp if my wife is sleeping. Also, I like the closed ear style so others aren't bothered by my listening and I can't hear the TV when I am listening to music. Let your ears decide...Everyone has different tastes.

Check this CNET article that is updated from time to time...


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#34
lowfreqgeek said:
I wouldn't hesitate to plug a set of phones made for smartphones into a dedicated headphone output jack. They are designed to be compatible. I'm speaking as an electronics designer who's been around this stuff for years. If you like phones that have other smart-phone compatible features, use them.
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have fun with that! be very careful with older amps from the 90's. An an electronics designer I'm sure you're familiar with "magic smoke" ;)
 
#35
My favorite reference phones for listening to my bass are the Beyerdynamic DT-250. Absolutely wonderful reproduction and I can wear them for hours with no discomprt. The Audio Technica ATH-M50x are also very good for bass at half the price.
 
#36
I have the B50R. I use the headphone feature quite often. I either use my Bose earmuffs or my presonus HD7's. 2X32 ohms. They both work wonderfully. I think the HD7's are a tad better. Great headphones. They aren't built the most solidly but they're good enough for home use frequently.


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#37
anybody ever tried this headphones?

Vox amPhone Bass by Audio Technica...how does it compare to Phil Jones'?

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BTW I only use this Sony MDR 7506 below, same that I use for everything else. Excellent for studio, nice, flat and honest, but not 'very bass prone'..

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#39
I've used the AKG K240s for years. I've got literally thousands of hours on them, so I know them very well. I've got to say that the Phil Jones Bass H850s were a HUGE improvement over the AKGs for bass. The AKGs give up a lot sooner than the Phil Jones in terms of bass volume and depth, and the AKG's are useless for live-tracking in the room with a drummer, but the PJB's hold up very well.

I still love my AKGs for many things, but bass is not one of them.
 

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