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People (me included of course!) get used to cans. I used the 7506 for two years straight, without using no other cans during this period. I got used to the overhyped treble and whenever I would use a neutral speaker system, I would notice that my ears were expecting the coloration the 7506 gives in the highs.
After comparing the 7506 to many other cans, I came to the conclusion that they're a useless plastic assembly that's made in China. I now hand those to performers in my studio for tracking but never use them myself.
Of course, mileage always varies
Originally Posted by zhenya
Of course many people have the same opinion of the HD280's, so as you can see, YMMV.
From the sounds of it... you want a comfortable, closed can.
Triports are prolly the most comfortable headphone because they're absolutely no larger than they need to be. As you said, tho... the sound could be better for the money.
MDR-V6 are definitely worth $80 for portable, closed cans because of their solid durability. They do well all around, esp. with detail & tight bass. However, there's not too much soundstage and the highs can get a little sibilant as many others have said before.
The Koss option is the only other way I'd go. KSC75s still possess one of the greatest drivers I've come across. I bought a radio from WalMart that had a super light headband that fits the back of the KSC75 drivers. You'll have some leakage, but the sound is AMAZING for a $17 pair of headphones. If you really don't need closed headphones... get the KSCs. Or the UR40 or PortaPro for slightly different, but still awesome, Koss sound... and more professional looking headband.
__________________ Sandisk Sansa e280 -> Supermini (still in Xin's Mom's basement) -> KOSS KSC-75, Sony MDR-V6, Accura SR-660, Altec Lansing iM716
Total Head-Fi Damage = $555
Ok, so I'm hearing a lot of Sennheiser HD 555 and Sony V6. How does sound compare for an R&B/Jazz/Classical/ Hip-hop listener? Also, how do they compare in comfort?
My main concern with the HD555 is that they look really big. Does anyone know where I can find photos of someone actuall wearing them?
I'm liking that the V6's fold up, and I'm particularly impressed by the 4.5 star rating on Amazon. I will admit that the earpieces look kinda funky, but willing to look over that.
Also, someone asked if I was using an amp. I'm not really sure what that is, but I don't think I am (I just want to plug them into an mp3 player). Can someone explain what exactly a headphone amp is? The wikipedia articles
Finally, for anyone who has used sennheiser or sony open models, can you comment on the amount of leakage?
I own a pair of hd280 pro's and would not recommend them, unless you're a bass head. (I would never of bought them but they where a gift). IMO, if you're after a cheaper headphone look at the AKG240 or Grado SR80.
Does anyone still care about ATH-ES7s? They seem like an excellent choice in the 100 dollar price range. Just have to watch out for those counterfeits. I accidently bought a fake pair on ebay (lol never go ebay buying these), but I'm going to have another go at a legit store.
I use my grado sr-60s at work they leak some sound but not much and no one cares. We all have headphones at work so no one really cares so maybe different than your environment.
Sr-60s are about $69
Sr-80s are about $80-$90 or so I think.
Definitely lots of trebel for non electronic music.
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