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Suggest some headphones for me please

post #1 of 20
6/19/10 at 5:53pm
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Hi, guys, I'm new to Head-fi and audio beyond computer/tv speakers so I apologize if I butcher this.

 

All right, I'm looking for some headphones as the title implies. I would like something that blocks out as much noise as possible (I believe these types of headphones are noise isolating?) but I don't want noise canceling because I really don't want to have to deal with batteries. Also, I'd really like headphones that make a tight fit around my head, I mean like I could reach down and touch my feet without the headphones slipping off. Mainly, I want something that I can have around my ear and study with when I head off to college next. As for my budget, I'd say I'm willing to spend around 150 dollars so anything around that range would probably be good. Thanks guys!

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Gear mentioned in this thread:

Shure SRH 440 Professional Studio Headphones (Black)
Audio-Technica ATH-M50S
post #2 of 20
6/19/10 at 8:44pm

M50 or SRH440 :)

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post #3 of 20
6/19/10 at 9:58pm
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Thanks for the suggestion, the m50's look promising

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post #4 of 20
6/20/10 at 12:09am

The M50 is supposed to clamp (your head) fairly tight at first but then loosens up after some use. I got mine used; on my head they slip a bit when I tilt my head backwards but forwards they seem fine. Your mileage may vary.

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post #5 of 20
6/20/10 at 12:14am
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Originally Posted by Mr Joboto View Post

M50 or SRH440 :)


Haven't heard the SRH440 so can't qualify that but I concur with M50 suggestion.

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post #6 of 20
6/20/10 at 12:19am

Hi and welcome to Head-Fi. Add the Shure 840 to your list. They can be purchased preowned, on the Sales Forum, within your budget. Good luck.

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post #7 of 20
6/20/10 at 11:11am
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Originally Posted by Mr Joboto View Post

M50 or SRH440 :)


Agree on the M50. Seems to match your needs. The Shures might be too heavy and slip off when you "...reach down and touch [your] feet". Could break a toe.

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post #8 of 20
6/20/10 at 2:18pm
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Originally Posted by shane55 View Post




Agree on the M50. Seems to match your needs. The Shures might be too heavy and slip off when you "...reach down and touch [your] feet". Could break a toe.

lol, I was just using that as a way of testing how tight the headphones are, it does sound stupid that's for sure tho, Thanks for all the suggestions guys!
 

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post #9 of 20
1/15/12 at 12:33am

BEATS

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post #10 of 20
1/15/12 at 12:34am
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BEATS



BEATS SOLO!

 

 

 

 

haha joking wink.gif

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post #11 of 20
1/15/12 at 12:36am
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Originally Posted by chrislangley4253 View Post

BEATS



:-D

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post #12 of 20
1/15/12 at 12:39am
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Originally Posted by chrislangley4253 View Post

BEATS



A good friend of mine actually purchased some of those.  For 250 quid (UK).

 

Alarmingly, he likes them.

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post #13 of 20
1/15/12 at 12:40am

until he hears some hd 650s...

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post #14 of 20
1/15/12 at 12:46am

 

Hey man,

 

I saw that 7 months ago you were interested in a pair of RE0s...I got a pair of Re0s as a gift, but I already bought myself a pair of Beats so I don't really have a need for them so I'm looking to unload them if you're still interested hit me up

 

^ a message I got from the thread-starter

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post #15 of 20
1/15/12 at 12:47am
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until he hears some hd 650s...



He has questionable taste in music to begin with.  I think he simply enjoys that awful bass-thump.

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Gear mentioned in this thread:

Shure SRH 440 Professional Studio Headphones (Black)
Audio-Technica ATH-M50S
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