Recommendations for Best headphones on the market (new and old)

[Jun_V]

I love my sony sa5000. It's a very Amazing headphone!

[firedude328]

Im looking for a durable headset...In the past year or two Ive bought headphones ranging from prices of $30 to $100 each with flaws I couldn't deal with, but mostly because somehow the cable got damaged and I would have to bend the wires in specific ways near the connection to my computer or portable device to get them to play sound on either the right or left side, this has happened even with an IEM I owned that was nylon coated around the wire.

Anyways the main problem was the sound dying because of damage to wires for the head sets Ive owned, Ive also owned a really big and expensive sony dj headphone that well hurt my neck after using it for 3+ hours..

Right now I have a big HDTV with my desktop connected to it with a set of computer speakers and these speakers also have an input for headphones So like a long wire(20ftish). So I wanted a set of headphones that could be connected there, but also be used for portable purposes(laptop, PSP, ipod). So I thought Wireless Bluetooth, then people here have said Bluetooth sucked at the moment...though I am assuming Bluetooth> RF Wireless overall

anyways Im willing to part with approximately $100 to $150 shipping inclusive...I might go for $200 but thats pushing it(I could get a DS)...and Im looking for something durable where Ive had the said problems stated earlier

For music I listen to J-pop and classical. Mainly this is for movie purposes though.

Anyways I do not want IEMs, ive owned a pair that fit reasonably...but I still didn't like it in my ear at all. And not headphones that go around the back of the head(I have a big head). I am still leaning towards a Bluetooth set but I wanted to hear opinions of audiophiles. and no amps please

[Kevin Sinnott]

I just picked up some JBL-410 headphones on sale at Target for around $55. I didn't realize they were rebadged AKG phones. There's a rumor that they are voiced to JBL's specs, which makes sense since JBL does a lot of consumer testing.

Either way, they are very, very good. I've got a good headphone collection. They produce a tight seal, rich, deep bass and terrific imaging. they sound nice with a wide range of music. They feature an on-cord volume control, which adds the very real advantage of allowing you to lower the volume and get better signal to noise from many portables. And, they're very efficient. I can't yet hear and example where I'd want to place a headphone amp inline.

[colonelkernel8]

Sennheiser Five Nine Five

[Duncan]

Hiya,

Its quite a tough one to call, it seems by your tastes / requirements than any / all of your recommendations are required...

Probably the best all in one IEM out of the three you have chosen is the ETY ER4P, but it might sound a bit lame in the bass department (if you've come from earphones such as the Sony MDR-EX70/71 especially!!)

Hopefully in your thread you have started they have given you +/- things for all the IEMs in your list, but if not, then my nod will go (very hesitantly) to the ER4P, the SF5P are great, but can be a bit ragged / in your face, and they also have the least effective seal of all three you have listed.

Hope it helps

Originally Posted by ugotamesij

I put up a new thread on here and got some good responses but I'm just looking for a little help before I finally spend my (parents') cash...

Basically: Shure E4G vs UE Super.Fi 5Pro vs Ety ER4P

I listen to a lot of dance music (especially drum 'n' bass) on my iPod and my laptop (w/ Creative Audigy 2 ZS soundcard) but also other genres of music such as indie and not-too-heavy rock.
I am looking for IEMs with good isolation as I don't want to be distracted/disturbed whilst studying in the library, on the train/bus (daily commute) and when flying (I fly long-haul quite regularly). Despite listening to a lot of dance music, I don't want to be overwhelmed by bass nor do I want it to totally dominate the mids and highs, but bass is obviously important.

I have picked out these three IEMs as they seem to be the best things around for the money. I am very tempted by the UEs unless someone thinks I should change my mind!
Thanks for your help guys

[kool bubba ice]

Originally Posted by Jun_V

I love my sony sa5000. It's a very Amazing headphone!

X2..

[kool bubba ice]

Originally Posted by firedude328

Im looking for a durable headset...In the past year or two Ive bought headphones ranging from prices of $30 to $100 each with flaws I couldn't deal with, but mostly because somehow the cable got damaged and I would have to bend the wires in specific ways near the connection to my computer or portable device to get them to play sound on either the right or left side, this has happened even with an IEM I owned that was nylon coated around the wire.

Anyways the main problem was the sound dying because of damage to wires for the head sets Ive owned, Ive also owned a really big and expensive sony dj headphone that well hurt my neck after using it for 3+ hours..

Right now I have a big HDTV with my desktop connected to it with a set of computer speakers and these speakers also have an input for headphones So like a long wire(20ftish). So I wanted a set of headphones that could be connected there, but also be used for portable purposes(laptop, PSP, ipod). So I thought Wireless Bluetooth, then people here have said Bluetooth sucked at the moment...though I am assuming Bluetooth> RF Wireless overall

anyways Im willing to part with approximately $100 to $150 shipping inclusive...I might go for $200 but thats pushing it(I could get a DS)...and Im looking for something durable where Ive had the said problems stated earlier

For music I listen to J-pop and classical. Mainly this is for movie purposes though.

Anyways I do not want IEMs, ive owned a pair that fit reasonably...but I still didn't like it in my ear at all. And not headphones that go around the back of the head(I have a big head). I am still leaning towards a Bluetooth set but I wanted to hear opinions of audiophiles. and no amps please

AKG 501/Grado 225/Sen 580.. For movies I'd go with the Grado 225(especially action movies.) The presentation is upfront, exciting, a& litle bright, or the Beyer Dt880 06.. Which can be had for 214.00.. I know its above your limit by 14.00, but they are good for viewing movies & very comfortable.. The 03 version can be had new for 150.00.. These cans are stellar in there own right..

[firedude328]

I think I am going to get the Beyer DT880...

I haven't decided on the 2005 or 2003 model....the older one saves me like $80 and I don't know if that much extra cash is worth it for a somewhat casual headphone

[Phosphene]

Whats the best IEM ~$100 unamped? The two I'm most interested in is the Westone UM1 and the Super.fi 3 studio but I'm open to other recommendations.

[duncanvdlinden]

Someone know how the AKG K 314 P perform?
it looks like the AKG K 14 p but in white.



does some have experience with AKG earbuds? and how do they compare to let's say the Sennheiser MX550.

Because i look for normal earbuds (not cannelphone), for recplace the standard ipod nano 2nd generation earbuds (they really suck), i looking for white earbuds who are not very expensive but giving better sound then the ipod ones. When i put the volume high or turn on the baseboost (just for testing) the ipod earbuds going out of control. I have had some old sony cheap earbuds that sound way better then the ipod crap...