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 Hello I need advice on a pair of headphones.

 I have narrowed my choice down to either a superlux 668b or a samson sr850. T
They are the same, however I like the headband in the superlux, and the detachable cable.
However the samson sr850 has lower impedance (32 vs 56), and I'm going to use this on my laptop output (no amps), will it matter? (My laptop is an asus g73.)

I've also found a takstar hi2050 that cost the same as the superlux, I've heard that they have a better build quality, and that is also important for me (their impedance is 60 ohm..)
  This is for general purposes..

 Thank you for your time.

 Edit: Reading around I see that the takstar hi2050 and pro 80 are also good. Anybody can compare on those? I'd like ones with a better build quality, something that will last me years I hope, lol

Edit2: Too late, the superlux 668b shipped already. Can't cancel the shipment.

Any idea on how good Ath pro500Mk2 or Jbl J88i?

Or anything around €90-150 with good balanced sound, good build, comfy & not to mention looks great

Thanks

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Originally Posted by txoutback 

Thanks KG. The Shures seem perfect in every way except the reviews that state they lack in the bass range compared to HD280s. Im currently wearing HD280s and they sound sound to me, but my head cant handle the clamping force for the long periods of time I use them. Im hoping to find something close in sound to them.

Following up... I went to Guitar Center today and tried Sony 7506's and I was blown away by the sound and comfort...so now I'm very happy. They dont fold flat, but they do curl up pretty small, and that's fine by me. Gonna send back the HD 280s

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Originally Posted by rronald25 

Any idea on how good Ath pro500Mk2 or Jbl J88i?

Or anything around €90-150 with good balanced sound, good build, comfy & not to mention looks great

Thanks

the pro500mk2 does not have a balanced sound at all. I would steer your more towards something like the shure srh840.

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Originally Posted by jonnyp11 

Best for around 200, low leakage, portability is a plus but over ear is a must, want some good bass, replacing hd428s, thinking hd558/98/18's. Already have a thread too with more info but not many replies

I don't know much about the $200 price range, but Logitech UE6000 is $200 and has been compared favorably by some reviewers against $300 competitors.

If portability is not too important, I have heard good things about the beyerdynamic dt770. they just look too bulky to be practical for walking around w/ them around your neck type thing.

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Originally Posted by BigCabDaddy 

So I think I'm getting a handle on what I like! Liking "warm" in that I gravitate towards my ATH ESW9 more than my JVC HA S500. Now I'm wanting to continue the exploration by introducing an open can into the mix. Are there intermediate steps I should try or just save up until I can afford the Hifiman HE500? I really love the looks of the HD 598, but they aren't at all warm, right?

I hear the open HD 598 as on the warm side.  They have a bit of the Senn veil.  They are a step up from what you have.

The HE 500 is a giant leap up.

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Originally Posted by jonnyp11 

Best for around 200, low leakage, portability is a plus but over ear is a must, want some good bass, replacing hd428s, thinking hd558/98/18's. Already have a thread too with more info but not many replies

Those three are all open and leak a great deal.

Need help choosing a new pair of headphones.

I am new to the hifi side of headphones and very confused about all the different options available on the market, i currently have a pair of beats solo hd witch were a mistake to buy but i actually enjoy the bass although the rest sounds like ****...

i am looking for a new pair of closed (so i can listen to music anywhere without everyone hearing it ) cans under 300$ that have decent bass response and nice mid and high range. i mainly listen to rap (eminem,wiz khalifa...) and rock (pink floyd, beatles etc..)

if you guys could help me out finding a few different options as i am very lost in trying to find any myself.....

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Originally Posted by jonnyp11 




Well crap, i want something preferrably sennheiser with the fabric cushion and giant cups like thoe but to use at school or anything they cant be open, is there any real options for me?

Why would you want to use headphones with giant earcups outside at school? They're really for home use.

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Originally Posted by jonnyp11 

Dont want multiple sets, want good sound, and dont like in-ear or on-ear. I know people who walk around with beats executives or something like that on, and this is highschool. Half the school has the 200 buck beats solos or whatever around their kneck all day

So you don't like beats... but at the same time it's completely impractical to lug around full-sized open headphones which also come with like 10ft cables, not to mention leak sound and are pretty fragile.

There are other over-ear, closed options that sound better than beats like the Sennheiser Momentums, UE6000s, or Sony MDR-1R's.