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Headphone suggestions?
- Thread starter FretlessD
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I've noticed each time such a thread pops up we get a list of like 10 different headphones ranging from 50 to 150 dollars with all kinds of pros and cons. I'm also interested but can't make up my mind.
Yes, Beyer Dynamic DT770 Pro and Sennheiser HD380 Pro. Fair in price for high qaulity sound plus extra comfortable for extended periods of wearing time. Only cheap headphones Id ever concider are AKG. Their $100 ones (internet store not list prices). Buying cheap isnt worth it imo. Buy qaulity and you have something that can last a lifetime and which actually sounds real good and is real comfortable in wearing.
Sony MDR-V6. Almost the same as the MDR-7506 but a less fancy exterior. It does not have the gold plated plug and is $20-30 cheaper. Some reviewers have rated the V6 superior to the 7506's. I doubt anyone can really tell the difference that a gold plug makes in sound.
I always assumed gold plated connector were better in term of resistance to corrosion/oxydation over time, i.e. you lose less performance over a 20 years period.
Anyway, what do you mean by fair in pricing ?
My earbuds (q-jays) are fairly priced imho, while still expensive in my book,
What's your maximum budget ? can you wait and save a little ?
I started with a 100$ budget, ended buying something over 200.
Not saying price is everything but great headphones usually do cost more, good design seems to cost.
In the end, ime, lifespan is everything, check for something with an easily replaceable cord if you plan to carry the headphones around alot.
Anyway, what do you mean by fair in pricing ?
My earbuds (q-jays) are fairly priced imho, while still expensive in my book,
What's your maximum budget ? can you wait and save a little ?
I started with a 100$ budget, ended buying something over 200.
Not saying price is everything but great headphones usually do cost more, good design seems to cost.
In the end, ime, lifespan is everything, check for something with an easily replaceable cord if you plan to carry the headphones around alot.
I've just been experimenting with phones and ended up with a set of Audio Technica ATH-M50's. They sound LOVELY. Very rich, well defined low end, and smooth articulate sound all the way up. They are easy to drive also, which isn't the case with all phones.
Make sure to figure out if you want open or closed cans, that's a very important distinction.
Make sure to figure out if you want open or closed cans, that's a very important distinction.
They are definitely very good cans for $20. But they are pretty uncomfortable for long sessions. Also compared to nicer models they are a bit boxy and the bass is a bit muddy/distorted (but strong).
I just bought a set of Sennheiser HD 280 Pro's. I really like them and they came in under $100. GC stocks them, so they're easy to get your hands on. They aren't bass heavy. The response seems very even.
A 2nd vote for BeyerDynamic DT770 Pro's. Best headphones I've ever had. Everything is so detailed its like hearing a whole new music collection. Comfy too.
