As a bass player, I'm looking for some headphones with some low end. What do you use? What would you recommend? I was thinking about skullcandy. Please don't tell me to get beats by dre. They are ridiculously overpriced. They have some really good sound, but you can get the same out of ones that are two times cheaper. Most people get those beats just because they are in fashion. I believe that 90% of beats by dre users are teenagers. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thank you TBers.
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bongomania
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I use AKG K181DJs for my "in-ear" corporate band. I tried out a bunch of fairly high-end headphones when I was in the market and these sounded the best to me.
Grados are great. I have the SR225i, and the RS-1i. The low end is nicely defined so you can hear the notes. The bass is articulate, rather than crazy boomy.
wemedge
If you want low end you need sealed and some good outside rejection. I use these in the studio, they are bullet proof. Don't wear 'em outside jogging, you'll never hear your mugger.
I use the EX-29's
http://www.extremeheadphones.com/
I use the EX-29's
http://www.extremeheadphones.com/
Phones - B&W P5
Buds - B&W C3
I've gone through several dozen varieties of both phones and buds. Usual caveat about subjectivity, but these are the best I've found. Expensive, and worth it.
Buds - B&W C3
I've gone through several dozen varieties of both phones and buds. Usual caveat about subjectivity, but these are the best I've found. Expensive, and worth it.
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Over-the-ear headhones come in Open-Back, Closed-Back, and Semi-open. Also there is a wide range of impedance ratings. What equipment you will be using them with, and where you use them are factors to consider in determining your best choice. Most audiophile headphones are open-back. For listening in public places and studio monitoring closed-back is more desirable because of reduced sound leakage. Consumer equipment usually works best with low impedance. Professional applications work best with high impedance. A headphone amplifier will be necessary to get the best performance for professional use.
I use skull candy alot. They are cheap but good enough for me. If I had the funds I would definitly buy better brands but they are the right mix of cheap, quality, and cool brandyness. (I am 19 though I am not completely immune to branding afterall)
I have the old Hesh ones and they are the nicest ones I have. Though may be time for a new pair or an upgrade as the oddly sounded different last time I used them. Coulda been background though as I was on a train.
I have the old Hesh ones and they are the nicest ones I have. Though may be time for a new pair or an upgrade as the oddly sounded different last time I used them. Coulda been background though as I was on a train.
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It actually depends on how much you're willing to spend (like anything in real life). For a lot of money, grab Grado's or Sennheiser HD 800 for somewhere around $1500, or the HD 700 for less, or the (more optimal for the price vs. quality) HD 650. For even less, grab Sennheiser HD 5xx, or anything in the HD 4xx line. For cans around the $100 mark, I wouldn't actually go with Sennheiser, rather try Audio Technica. For whatever you have in your pocket right now, try JVC. The HA-RX line is VERY cheap. I'd recommend the 700s, or the 500s, but I actually use the 300s ($17.34 shipped to my door). They technically play everything audible to the human ear (20Hz-20,000kHz), granted I find it hard to believe that science, as I can hear more (not that I'm special or anything). The above mentioned HD 800s play 8Hz to 52000Hz, I think. Somewhere around the 52k mark. So again it depends on your preference and budget. I'll answer any questions you have so ask away!!
Not sure where you can get them for under $100. Amazon has them for $160, which is about what I paid for mine.
Yep! What he said! Grado SR80i and SR60i (under $100). Grado headphones are full fidelity with rich bottom and made in the USA!
They are audiophile headphones for enjoying stereo music to the fullest extent.
I use the SR60i for bass guitar practice. My bass sounds great!
Buy Grado. Any other low priced "phones" are toys!
