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mdsmith

Jan 31, 2008
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#1
Hey guys. When playing the bass at home, 90% of the time I have to wear headphones in order to keep the noise down. Right now I am using a 30.00 pair of Sony headphones, which there is nothing wrong with, but seeing as how I use them so much, I was thinking about getting a nicer pair. I am playing a Fender jazz with LaBella flats through a 20 watt Acoustics combo. I'm looking to spend about 100.00. First question is, will I notice a signifigant difference between the Sonys and a pair in the 100.00 range. Secondly, could you guys recommend me brands/models to check out. Thanks.

Let me add that I had thought of upgrading my amp to something in the 200-300 price range, but thought it would be a waste if I'm still mainly playing through headphones.
 
#2
I have AKG's K121studio, very good sounding headphones, the low end is very decent for a pair of headphones.
I used to have AKG K99, also very good ones, the low end distort a bit though.

I really like AKG. Sennheiser also makes very good headphones but those are a bit pricier than AKGs
 
#6
I'm with you... no need to have amps around the house.

IF "upgrading" have you considered other options?

I spend a ton of time with a small recording deck (think I paid $25 for it used) can input a microphone, drum machine, mp3, computer and leave it all together.. it sits in a drawer and doesnt' clutter up the house.

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When out (and tuning up etc), vox amplug does the job.... Many mutlieffects (can be found used under $75 have an aux in, drum machine etc.
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I had the Sony Studio cans (ones you see in videos) ... had no problems, they're in the $100 range, I commonly will use IEMS for home use. I installed bought the sony studio cans as they are kind of the industry standard.

Overall, once above the $80 mark, the headphones seem to take a big jump.... much of this then becomes comfort.

Do you have a pro audio vendor (sells recording and live stuff only) near you? The pro shops commonly will have a listening station.
 
#8
MNAirHead said:
When out (and tuning up etc), vox amplug does the job.... Many mutlieffects (can be found used under $75 have an aux in, drum machine etc.
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How do you like the VOX? Does it sound good enough that you'd be happy playing through it on a regular basis when practicing? I get tired of lugging my amp doewn to my dad's when we play together, and if I had something like this VOX, I could just leave my amp at his house. Do you think there would be a difference in sound between the VOX and my Acoustics amp using headphones?
 
#9
I love my Beyedynamic DT250, very true representation of the entire frequency range with just the slightest bump in the lower mids. Being that the model is aimed at audio work they won't impart a character of their own like most headphones have. You find the more you work with them the more you appericiate the pure and accurate output.

The best part is that Beyerdynamic offer individuall replacement parts for this model so you avoid caning them in case of an accident.
 
#10
In the hundred dollar range I like the AKG 240's the best. Only real step up from them to me is stuff like Beyerdynamic DT770 pro and Sennheisser hd380 pro. These both at the $200 mark. The akg's are incredibly wel built. Better then many more expensive ones durability etc wise. And not a big fan of the $100 Sennheisers, theyre a bit harsh sounding to me.
 

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