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Need some help finding a new pair of headphones.

post #1 of 18
9/21/10 at 2:00pm
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Hello Head-Fi, I heard you were the place to go for this kind of stuff.

 

My Sony MDR-7506's recently broke so I'm trying to find a new pair. I listen to mostly hardcore techno, gabber, and speedcore, I also just got into DnB. Price range is around 100 - 200, though I'd prefer having the price star nearer to 100. I don't own an amp (until I know how much better music sounds on these things, I won't be looking into buying them) so these will be going into my computer, they don't need to be portable since I'm just going to buy a separate pair of IEM's.

 

Not really sure what else to tell you guys since I'm pretty new to this.

 

New question: If I were to connect an amp to an on board sound card, would it make any difference or would I still need to buy a new sound card?


Edited by Hente - 9/21/10 at 6:12pm
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post #2 of 18
9/21/10 at 2:10pm

Hi, and welcome to Head-fi.

I got two questions need to ask in order to suggest you for a good pair of headphone.

1. Are you using on-board sound card?

2. What type of audio quaility you are listening to?(CD?MP3?FLAC? etc.)


Edited by noonealive - 9/21/10 at 2:12pm
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post #3 of 18
9/21/10 at 2:14pm

Inb4M50.

 

If you really want to spend money though go with a pair of HD25-II's.

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post #4 of 18
9/21/10 at 2:15pm
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@nnoonealive

1. Yep

2. MP3.

 

@above: Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into the set.

Still open to more suggestions.


Edited by Hente - 9/21/10 at 2:18pm
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post #5 of 18
9/21/10 at 2:18pm
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@nnoonealive

1. Yep

2. MP3.

 

@above: Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into the set.

They are portable but they are most fun sounding cans I've ever put on my ears. If I had the money, I'd but them tonight.
 

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post #6 of 18
9/21/10 at 2:21pm
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Originally Posted by SoSpecial View Post

but they are most fun sounding cans I've ever put on my ears.
 


Haha, I don't really mind that, either way I'll still be using them only at home.

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post #7 of 18
9/21/10 at 2:26pm
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Haha, I don't really mind that, either way I'll still be using them only at home.


By the way, I referenced the Audio Technica ATH M50's, those are also worth a look and closer to your $100 price point.

 

I'm not a BeyrerDynamic buff but I'm sure they'd have something for your ears at the $150 price.

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post #8 of 18
9/21/10 at 2:35pm
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Originally Posted by SoSpecial View Post


By the way, I referenced the Audio Technica ATH M50's, those are also worth a look and closer to your $100 price point.

 

I'm not a BeyrerDynamic buff but I'm sure they'd have something for your ears at the $150 price.


Yeah, I noticed the inb4 so I just went and googled them, I definitely like the price tag on 'em.

Before I made this thread I was actually looking at the DT 770-80's, I made the thread to make sure I wasn't going to make a mistake.

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post #9 of 18
9/21/10 at 2:38pm

If you are using on-board sound card with mp3. I would suggest HD 201(~30$) or HD 448 (~100$).

Anythings higher than 100$ is not necessary unless you planning to switch a better sound card.
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post #10 of 18
9/21/10 at 2:40pm
What's the bit rate on those mp3s?
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post #11 of 18
9/21/10 at 2:42pm
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@noonealive: Alright, thanks for the suggestions

@nessinonette: Mostly 320kbps

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post #12 of 18
9/21/10 at 2:43pm

given your tastes go with some intro grados or sonys until you fine tune the sound you're looking for

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post #13 of 18
9/21/10 at 2:48pm
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@above: Thanks, but I'm trying to steer clear from Grados, been reading that they're uncomfortable as hell. Any specific Sony models?

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post #14 of 18
9/21/10 at 2:53pm

I actually just purchased Sony MDR XB500's last night. I've given them a listen and really like them but what really sold me was the comfort. I'd say it would be good for your genre's.

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post #15 of 18
9/21/10 at 3:00pm
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^Damn, they look really puffy haha.

 

Thanks for all the suggestions, gonna be trying these out at a nearby Guitar Center tomorrow, more suggestions are welcome. 

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