I think one of the best bang for the buck headphones on the market by far is the Sennheiser HD555. I have one, and I have done extensive listening test of it against the higher-end HD650. They are so similar that I didn't think spending more for the HD650 is necessary. The HD555 is a tad warmer (highest highs slightly rolled off), and that's about the only thing that stood out for me. For the price, the HD555 are a real steal. They are also extremely comfortable, to the point I forget to take them off all the time even after the music has long stopped.
I highly recommend the Denon AH-D2000's for anyone wanting an affordable, full sized and closed set of headphones. Maybe a bit on the bassy side, but is well controlled (which I love).
The HD555's are also a very nice set. I used to listen to classical on them a lot back when they were my best HPs. They can handle most other genres too, just nothing too bassy. I think they are very well worth every cent paid for, more so than any other headphones I have bought (... well maybe except the D2000's ).
Lastly, the Audio Technica ATH-ESW9's are a very nice set of portable HPs, that I currently use every day on the walk to Uni.
Ok, here's my deal. I currently own 2 pairs of cans.
The Senn 280 Pros, and the Sony 7506.
The big deal about my situation, is that the Senns are much larger and more confortable even though I'd say the Sony's have better bass response.
However, I cannot wear the Sony's cup size for long before pain sets in my ears. I am going to sell them back on ebay ASAP before they lose any value. The Senns are getting beaten up and I may pick up another pair instead, but I was wondering if anyone has a tad better suggestion but the cup size has to fit like the 280's. I need big cups, close/semi closed that fit more OVER the ears so my poor ears do not get sore. I had the Audio Technica m40fs and they also made my ears sore, but not as fast as the Sony's do. Any suggestions. I can get the 280's really cheap right now....around $67 with shipping, and I'd be willing to go up as much as $120 or so for something that is a notch above if it exists because I do some home recording. The Senn 280's might just be "MY" headphone of overall choice because they are good, but they construction started cracking after a few years although they still work perfectly.
The plastic around the control arms cracked.
Someone was mentioning the HD-555....are they as comfortable as the 280 pros? How do they compare?
Or the Beyerdynamic DT770 - how about those. I'd get some used if I had to if they are really THAT good.
Thanks.....
Last edited by alphaproject; 03-17-2008 at 11:15 AM.
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Ok, here's my deal. I currently own 2 pairs of cans.
The Senn 280 Pros, and the Sony 7506.
The big deal about my situation, is that the Senns are much larger and more confortable even though I'd say the Sony's have better bass response.
However, I cannot wear the Sony's cup size for long before pain sets in my ears. I am going to sell them back on ebay ASAP before they lose any value. The Senns are getting beaten up and I may pick up another pair instead, but I was wondering if anyone has a tad better suggestion but the cup size has to fit like the 280's. I need big cups, close/semi closed that fit more OVER the ears so my poor ears do not get sore. I had the Audio Technica m40fs and they also made my ears sore, but not as fast as the Sony's do. Any suggestions. I can get the 280's really cheap right now....around $67 with shipping, and I'd be willing to go up as much as $120 or so for something that is a notch above if it exists because I do some home recording. The Senn 280's might just be "MY" headphone of overall choice because they are good, but they construction started cracking after a few years although they still work perfectly.
The plastic around the control arms cracked.
Someone was mentioning the HD-555....are they as comfortable as the 280 pros? How do they compare?
Or the Beyerdynamic DT770 - how about those. I'd get some used if I had to if they are really THAT good.
Thanks.....
If you want closed full sized headphones, I suggest taking a look at Audio-Technica ATH-AX00 line of headphones. I have the ATH-A900LTD, and they are very nice sounding and very comfortable too. The A500's and A700's are apparently not too different to the A900's and fit your bill (IIRC around about $100 to $150). Can't say anything about the Beyer's as I haven't heard them before.
You could always save up a bit more for the Denon D2000's .
I just read some pages from this thread and become to the decision that there is really no objective opinion. There are tons of headphones and it is really hard to understand which ones are the best. Anyway interesting thread. Some guys telling about the models, which I have never even heared about
Thanks for such discussions!
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