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post #1 of 60
12/2/09 at 8:16pm
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This may sound silly, but I'm a huge anime geek, so bear with me. Some of you may know about Takashi Iwai's headphone guidebook, and I'm curious: are there any good 'phones in there? I'm looking for some that I can wear around town (I don't mind if they're a little big).

My requirements:

-do not require amp
-closed/circumaural
-<$200

I mainly listen to electronic/rock, so I would like heaphones with good--but not overpowering--bass.

Here are a few links to some pics from the book:
Takashi Iwai - Manga Headphones Catalogue & Guidebook (新・萌えるヘッドホン読本) (2008) - SGClub.com Friendly Singapore Forums
(Scroll down to the bottom of the images--there's a link for more.)

http://timmaughanbooks.com/wp-conten...hone_guide.jpg

This is a big help to me, so thanks in advance!
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post #2 of 60
12/2/09 at 8:39pm
I'm a huge anime fan too, so I'll keep an eye on this thread for sure.
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post #3 of 60
12/2/09 at 8:43pm
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WELCOME, BROTHER *Vulcan peace symbol*

I'm glad someone is taking interest in my thread.
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post #4 of 60
12/2/09 at 8:44pm
so.. they have to be in the guide book?


this might be helpful:
Hunting the Elusive » Review: Shin Moeru Headphone Reader

EDIT: there are plenty of amazing cans in the book, but entry level cans features aren't necessarily that great..

EDIT2: so, if it has to be from the book.. I'd say get an one of the lower end AKG's... k240, k271
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post #5 of 60
12/2/09 at 9:09pm
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I've seen those ones, too. A lot of great pics, but the model numbers for the 'phones aren't listed.

They don't have to be in the guide, but I would really like it.
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post #6 of 60
12/2/09 at 9:26pm
The AKG K-271's look like they'd fit the bill.



K-271's on Amazon

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post #7 of 60
12/2/09 at 9:27pm
huh? yeah they do
for instance,
http://pireze.org/blog/wp-content/up...-review-41.jpg
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post #8 of 60
12/2/09 at 9:29pm
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You mean I can drive them w/o an amp, wear them on the go, etc.? I've heard the bass on the K271s isn't exaclty great.

EDIT: I found another page with some new pics:
Google Image Result for http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2832368355_45efbd617d.jpg

(I really like the HD 414Cs...too bad they're discontinued

BTW, the heaphones don't necessarily have to be closed/circumaural, just something I could wear in public reasonably.
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post #9 of 60
12/2/09 at 9:29pm
I've never really understood the fascination about these girls, but this one is kinda cute, and is wearing some real classics, the Sony V6.

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post #10 of 60
12/2/09 at 9:35pm
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Those ones are nice, too! So many choices! lol

Uh, your home setup is...pequilar...
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post #11 of 60
12/2/09 at 9:38pm
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Can anyone tell me what she's wearing? They look like Ultrasones...
Also, has anyone listened to the Panasonics she has on her arm?

Google Image Result for http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2832368355_45efbd617d.jpg
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post #12 of 60
12/2/09 at 9:42pm
you seem to have linked to the wrong picture.

On a side note. If anyone finds complete scans of this book, let me know.

I might just have to buy it.
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post #13 of 60
12/2/09 at 9:45pm
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Originally Posted by Daft_Luvr_94 View Post
Those ones are nice, too! So many choices! lol

Uh, your home setup is...pequilar...

Yes, there's something very casual/cool about that old 80's design, and they have a sound to match it.

And my home setup, uhm, I guess that in much the same way that you are a sucker for Anime, I'm a sucker for the writings of the late mr. Douglas Adams.
If you read what is said about the Heart of Gold here, I think you will understand the first part of my setup, the following three are of a nature.

Edit: Nullstring, there were a link in the first link you posted.
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post #14 of 60
12/2/09 at 9:45pm
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Flickr won't let me link to my pics! > Anyway, just follow my previous link, scroll to the bottom set of images on the right, and click browse. She's the second from the right on the top row.
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post #15 of 60
12/2/09 at 9:46pm
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Originally Posted by nullstring View Post
you seem to have linked to the wrong picture.

On a side note. If anyone finds complete scans of this book, let me know.

I might just have to buy it.
http://www.pireze.org/blog/?p=3108 <- Search for "[Download: PNG Full Size Archive]", and click the link. (holy geez it's over 600 MB)

There's the pics, at least. I'll see if it includes actual reviews.
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