[foxwoods]

Hi all,
Reposting since I got caught at the end of a page (and I doubt anyone will look back).
Looking for a set of headphones for work (need to not leak much), most likely over the ear (though if people have good in-ear suggestions, let me know) for roughly $200-300 (open to suggestions of what I could upgrade to). Genres are best defined by bands: Radiohead, Parov Stelar/Koop/Royksopp (as in jazzy electronic), Salsa/Latin. Would have loved the HD 598s, but since they're open they'd probably leak a bit too much. Also, would be nice if an amp is not required, but again I'm flexible on this.

Thanks.

 

[Tomosius]

Hi everyone. Please recomend good full sized headphones. Want to make a gift for mygirlfriend.
Yes... sounds awfull but she loves bass.. and i want headphones for her... just because if she is working with laptop, she is listening to music, what is annoying.
Please recomend good hesdphones for laptop... price would be about $100, if needed will spend 150. Or it is not good full sized headphones for laptop?
Was looking for sennheiser HD 25-1 II, expensive but... in reviews they look good.
Thanks for recomendations

 

[KG Jag]

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Hi all,

Looking for a set of headphones for work (need to not leak much), most likely over the ear (though if people have good in-ear suggestions, let me know) for roughly $200-300 (open to suggestions of what I could upgrade to). Genres are best defined by bands: Radiohead, Parov Stelar/Koop/Royksopp (as in jazzy electronic), Salsa/Latin. Was thinking of Sennheiser HD 598s. Also, would be nice if an amp is not required, but again I'm flexible on this.

Thanks.

The open HD 598 will leak far to much for your intended use.  I suggest the Shure SRH 940 plus amp.  Non amped suggestions in your price range would tend toward the better portagble on ear cans, such as the the Senn HD 25-1-II, Beyer DT 1350 and Audio Technica ATHESW9A

 

[KG Jag]

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Hi everyone. Please recomend good full sized headphones. Want to make a gift for mygirlfriend.
Yes... sounds awfull but she loves bass.. and i want headphones for her... just because if she is working with laptop, she is listening to music, what is annoying.
Please recomend good hesdphones for laptop... price would be about $100, if needed will spend 150. Or it is not good full sized headphones for laptop?
Was looking for sennheiser HD 25-1 II, expensive but... in reviews they look good.
Thanks for recomendations

Does she love bass enough to be a basshead ?
 
The Senn is very close to neutral.

 

[Tomosius]

Does she love bass enough to be a basshead ?

The Senn is very close to neutral.

Yes, she is a little bit... but not too much. It would be nice something flat-neutral, with a little bit extra bass.
SENN...I will think about that. So what about laptop and full size headphones. Will it be ok to use them with laptop?

 

[Mobilex]

Hi guys, I'm looking for some HP on the 400$ price range (or less),
They should have nice bass (I'm not a bass-head) with good extension, detailed mids, good instrument separation, no sibilant highs nor rolled off and good soundstage.
I'll use my Asus Xonar Essence STX as amp.
They need to be all-rounder because I'll use them to listen many music genre (jazz, classical, metal, mostly rock and variants), play video games and watch movies.
The Hifiman HE 400 seems to be good but some people say they have a "dark" signature or recessed mids, others say they have forward mids; I just don't understand... I need perfect mids, is not a problem if they're slightly forward but I need good vocals (both male and female).

 

[KG Jag]

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Does she love bass enough to be a basshead ?

The Senn is very close to neutral.

Yes, she is a little bit... but not too much. It would be nice something flat-neutral, with a little bit extra bass.
SENN...I will think about that. So what about laptop and full size headphones. Will it be ok to use them with laptop?

The darkish with good sub bass for the price class Gemini HSR-1000 should work.
 
See the buying guides linked in the opening post of this thread, and especially those cans rated a "1" for full sized headphones most suited for unamped use from portable devices and on board sound.

 

[Teraflame]

I'm not very happy with my DT880 250ohms. Too much treble for me even with using EQ. So I'm looking for a similarly priced headphone (<$300) that has good mids and bass that isn't fatiguing with the highs.

 

[KG Jag]

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Hi guys, I'm looking for some HP on the 400$ price range (or less),
They should have nice bass (I'm not a bass-head) with good extension, detailed mids, good instrument separation, no sibilant highs nor rolled off and good soundstage.
I'll use my Asus Xonar Essence STX as amp.
They need to be all-rounder because I'll use them to listen many music genre (jazz, classical, metal, mostly rock and variants), play video games and watch movies.
The Hifiman HE 400 seems to be good but some people say they have a "dark" signature or recessed mids, others say they have forward mids; I just don't understand... I need perfect mids, is not a problem if they're slightly forward but I need good vocals (both male and female).

They all maybe right about their HE 400, which has gone through at least one major revision.
 
Don't know about your sound card.  That said the DT 880 (+/- Pro) is an outstanding choice, although it could be too bright for you.  The Senn HD 650 (which will sometime be available at about $400 and less) is a classic can that should not escape notice as well.

 

[KG Jag]

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I'm not very happy with my DT880 250ohms. Too much treble for me even with using EQ. So I'm looking for a similarly priced headphone (<$300) that has good mids and bass that isn't fatiguing with the highs.

The HE 400 might work for you.

 

[Sorrodje]

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The HE 400 might work for you.

 
I'm afraid i must disagree ... he-400 highs are proheminents and can hurt sensitive ears. My brain and ears needed two weeks to accustom. Highs aren't harsh but stay present and sparkly ( hi hat are proheminent and sibilance can appear too ) . Very very good can although but he-400 trebles are a sensitive issue ( many discussions about this point in he-400 thread) .
 
For Teraflame , i would better advice HD650 ( very relaxed highs ) or Fidelio X1 maybe ?

 

[KG Jag]

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The HE 400 might work for you.

 
I'm afraid i must disagree ... he-400 highs are proheminents and can hurt sensitive ears. My brain and ears needed two weeks to accustom. Highs aren't harsh but stay present and sparkly ( hi hat are proheminent and sibilance can appear too ) . Very very good can although but he-400 trebles are a sensitive issue ( many discussions about this point in he-400 thread) .
 
For Teraflame , i would better advice HD650 ( very relaxed highs ) or Fidelio X1 maybe ?

Perhaps it depends on the version of the HE 400, as well as the ears of the listener.  DM lists the treble of the HE 400 as one of its strengths, finding it to be "neither harsh nor abrasive":
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/634201/battle-of-the-flagships-57-headphones-compared-update-hifiman-he-400-added-12-24-12#user_HE400

 

[MarcoGV]

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Alright, first post in this forum...
 
Recently, my last pair of headphones essentially broke due to the jack being... well, utterly destroyed due to my particularly destructive cat, so I'm at a bit of loss of what to do now. As temporary, I'm using some ifrogz earbuds I got for Christmas (don't blame me, I didn't choose them).
 
I've searched quite a bit for relatively affordable headphones, and I've narrowed down the search to two I like the specifications of (although, I'm not that knowledgeable of these things). The two are "Monoprice 8323 Premium Hi-Fi DJ Style Over-the-Ear Pro Headphones"; the second is Sennheiser HD 203 Studio Stereo Headphones, so really my desire is to know who is overall superior.
 
Although, I suppose suggestions would also be nice, if the headphones are under $50.
 
Also, my apologizes if the color seems as odd as it does in the exist editor; it was a linking error.

 
Between $40 and $50: Beyerdynamic DT-235.  If you can go up to $60, CAL!. The DT-235 has a leaner, clearer sound.  The CAL! has a more engaging, fuller sound. Many would find the CAL! worth the extra $10.

 

[Sorrodje]

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Perhaps it depends on the version of the HE 400, as well as the ears of the listener.  DM lists the treble of the HE 400 as one of its strengths, finding it to be "neither harsh nor abrasive":
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/634201/battle-of-the-flagships-57-headphones-compared-update-hifiman-he-400-added-12-24-12#user_HE400

 
yeah , I purchased a he400 because of its review but it's david's opinion.  Many newcomers in he-400 thread are surprisesd witht these sparkly trebles ... I really like now my he400 but the first time I listen to it ... it was not the case.

 

[njallday]

Hey all, I'm looking for my first pair of decent headphones.  My price limit is $150.  I would occasionally like to use them on the go, so something like some HD558s, or any open/overly bulky 'phones are not preferred.  I listen to quite a few genres, including EDM, alternative, rock, and some grunge.  I'm looking for something with good bass (like every budding audiophile), but I want a clean, satisfying bass that doesn't affect the mids or highs vs. an overpowering bass.  I also really like detachable cables. 
 
Here's the catch: I would much prefer something from Best Buy since I have around $60 in gift cards there.  I know prices are high there, but they match Amazon's prices so it doesn't really matter. 
 
Some headphones I was considering are ATH-M50s (w/ removable cable mod from Sound Pros), HFI-780s, and UE 4000s.  Neither of those first two are available at Best Buy, however.  Worst comes to worse, I just use the money to best buy on something else, but again I'd really like to save the cash. 
 
Thanks in advance!