++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ i.e. Don't start a new thread: ask for advice... - Page 1589

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Originally Posted by ArmorDarks 

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Originally Posted by KG Jag 

I think that you are on the wrong track with the Bose.  In addition "no amp" and "no open cans" greatly limit your options.  Open cans can provide the sound stage that is so important for watching movies (among other uses).

 

Given your requirements, I would be tempted to stay under budget and get a CAL!, Sony MDR-V900HD or KRK KNS 6400 or 8400.

Thank you for the reply

 

Oh, in that case I think open cans would be ok. I've thought that basses are important for movies, and I've heard that open cans has issues with basses.

 

In that case, considering that still it will be, unfortunately, used without amp, I would be thankful for any additional help.

 

Though, I hope that open cans won't be heard in neighboring room...

 

Also, can you explain please, what's wrong with Bose AE2? They wouldn't work good without amp, or not so good for the movies as other possible headphones?

 

Thanks

Fact is that, especially without an amp, you're very unlikely to get "everything" for $300 or less.

Were I you, I would get the open Audio Technica ATH-AD900, Sony MDR-MA900 or Senn HD 598.

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Originally Posted by KG Jag 

Were I you, I would get the open Audio Technica ATH-AD900, Sony MDR-MA900 or Senn HD 598.

Thanks

Audio Technica ATH-AD900 and Sony MDR-MA900 are extremely overpriced in my country, unfortunately

So, I'll take a closer look onto Senn HD 598

Bose AE2 advertised to be iPhone-compatible, so, I thought that due to that  they would be ok even without amp or on non-professional soundcards. I assume that I've got it wrong, right?

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Originally Posted by KG Jag 

Fact is that, especially without an amp, you're very unlikely to get "everything" for $300 or less.

 

Sure, it's understandable. But I have at least to try to get best from those $300. The worst part is it's hard to understand which headphones would sound ok without amp, and which can't live without it.

 

I can afford $400 too, in fact... But will it be good idea? May be I should go for the amp + headphones for those money?

 

Thank you for you help once again

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Originally Posted by ArmorDarks 

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Originally Posted by KG Jag 

Were I you, I would get the open Audio Technica ATH-AD900, Sony MDR-MA900 or Senn HD 598.

Thanks

 

Audio Technica ATH-AD900 and Sony MDR-MA900 are extremely overpriced in my country, unfortunately

 

So, I'll take a closer look onto Senn HD 598

 

Bose AE2 advertised to be iPhone-compatible, so, I thought that due to that  they would be ok even without amp or on non-professional soundcards. I assume that I've got it wrong, right?

 

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Originally Posted by KG Jag 

Fact is that, especially without an amp, you're very unlikely to get "everything" for $300 or less.

 

Sure, it's understandable. But I have at least to try to get best from those $300. The worst part is it's hard to understand which headphones would sound ok without amp, and which can't live without it.

 

I can afford $400 too, in fact... But will it be good idea? May be I should go for the amp + headphones for those money?

 

Thank you for you help once again

If you don't want to analyze the Ohm and sensativity ratings, etc. of individual headphones and what they mean, check out the buying guides linked in the opening post of this thread.  All those cans rated as a "1" should not pose a problem without an amp.  Those with a "2" are more hit and miss, depending in part on the equipment driving them.

I did not mean to suggest anything about the Bose in terms of how efficient it is.  It just is not the best choice in terms of sound quality and in terms of your stated intended uses.

With an amp (and depending on the prices in your home country--which you don't list with your posts) the closed Shure SRH 940, semi-open Beyer DT 880 (+/- Pro), AKG Q701 and open Senn HD 600 & 650 all can come into play.

That said--all amps are not created equal.  You will need to select the proper one (in terms of power and synergy) that works well with your new cans.  Of course you also need to decide wether to go with a desktop amp or something more portable.

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Originally Posted by Deathdeisel 

Mkay, any other reccomendations for even open headphones? IMO the denons are basically open to me lol. Any opinions of the Audio Technica ATH-W1000x? She loves the looks of them, and sound signature seems similarish, to the denons. 

http://www.head-fi.org/products/ath-w1000x

Sorry mate, haven't heard those.  They do look very nice..  You might PM Skylab, he's owned all 3 (D7000, LCD-2, ATH-W1000).

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Originally Posted by peter123 

Open or closed (open leaks sound and does not isolate as well but often give better soundquality compared to closed in the same pricerange)?

closed please

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Originally Posted by Baroque1 

Looking for good headphones, right now I just have $20 earbuds. My criteria:

 

1) Price: $75-150

2) What I'll use it on: Laptop/Desktop mostly, iPod rarely, guitar practice amp maybe.

3) Comfortable for big ears, I want them to wrap around my ears!\

4) What I listen to: Progressive and Thrash Metal, and Classical.

5) Of course, good sound quality, whatever that means!

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Hello I am new to Head-fi and wanted advice on an amp. I just bought a pair of Koss pro dj100's for use as my new walking around phones. They sound amazing. Much more balanced than my ad700 but I hear they really benefit from an amp and I want your recommendation for the best home amp under $75. I have heard good things about the T-amps for sail on Ebay but I am a newbie to the whole amp thing. I don't care about portability and I can buy vintage (as long as I can still find it relatively easily) if that's what it takes to get good sound.

Also I plan on buying much better headphones when I have more money (possibly Dt 880s or Hfi 2400's) so I would like it to be able to handle fancy headphones like those (at least as well as it can for my low budget).

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Originally Posted by eucariote 

 

Sorry mate, haven't heard those.  They do look very nice..  You might PM Skylab, he's owned all 3 (D7000, LCD-2, ATH-W1000).

Thats works as well, thanks a bunch for the help regardless. :)

Hi new member here. After lurking around here for quite awhile, I have narrowed down to two headphones and I don't know which one to choose. I have $360 right now and I'm planning to get either used Denon D2k's or AKG K550's. With the AKG's, I'm thinking I'll also get an amp with the spare cash i have left over. My problem is whether to get just the Denons or AKG's with an amp. I know down the road if I buy the Denons, I'll eventually get an amp, but I don't know if they will be driven properly with my computer while I'm using them. Any help would be awesome

The denons dont actually require an amp. Do they sound a good amount better with one? Sure, but what headphones dont? Imo if you like the D2k sound sig, and everything about them, go ahead and buy them while they are still available. 

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Originally Posted by Noah H 

Hello I am new to Head-fi and wanted advice on an amp. I just bought a pair of Koss pro dj100's for use as my new walking around phones. They sound amazing. Much more balanced than my ad700 but I hear they really benefit from an amp and I want your recommendation for the best home amp under $75. I have heard good things about the T-amps for sail on Ebay but I am a newbie to the whole amp thing. I don't care about portability and I can buy vintage (as long as I can still find it relatively easily) if that's what it takes to get good sound.

 

Also I plan on buying much better headphones when I have more money (possibly Dt 880s or Hfi 2400's) so I would like it to be able to handle fancy headphones like those (at least as well as it can for my low budget).

Sorry--you're in the wrong section of the forum.  As the heading of this thread (now) clearly says, it's for advice & recommendations for full sized headphones.  There are other sections of the forum that deal with amps.

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Originally Posted by kickerbox 

Hi new member here. After lurking around here for quite awhile, I have narrowed down to two headphones and I don't know which one to choose. I have $360 right now and I'm planning to get either used Denon D2k's or AKG K550's. With the AKG's, I'm thinking I'll also get an amp with the spare cash i have left over. My problem is whether to get just the Denons or AKG's with an amp. I know down the road if I buy the Denons, I'll eventually get an amp, but I don't know if they will be driven properly with my computer while I'm using them. Any help would be awesome

Denon have more bass, K550 have a cleaner sound, bigger headstage and blacker backgorund

hey guys. 

so i've got roughly $75 (us) to blow on some good head phones. 

background: sony mdr-v100 on ear, and my in-ear noname $18 phones. 

i love music, mostly listen to funk, soul, rock (60's 70's), blues, some jazz, dubstep, rap, hipster... well anything really.  mostly flac/lossless/320kbps.

they will mostly be used for music + some gaming (no headsets, and no head phones adapted for gaming, music is the main reason for buying). 

now, since I live in sweden, prices are a bit off compared to some of the prices mentioned in various buy guides on this forums. i need help to choose the right/best cans for me.

my options (open for suggestions):

Sony MDR-V6       - $79.2

CAL                    - $72.4

Sennheiser 419     - $55.5

JVC HA-M750E      - $33.7

i can stretch my budget a little to get one of these, assuming it's worth it:

Shure SRH240A      -$84

Denon AH-D510R    -$89.8

Koss PRODJ100      -$93.7

some over ears:

noontec zoro pro      -$67.7

Philips SHL5205BK     -$76.5

AKG K518DJ             -$68.8

i prefer over-ear cans.

also, first post on these forums

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Originally Posted by Deathdeisel 

Mkay, any other reccomendations for even open headphones? IMO the denons are basically open to me lol. Any opinions of the Audio Technica ATH-W1000x? She loves the looks of them, and sound signature seems similarish, to the denons. 

http://www.head-fi.org/products/ath-w1000x

W1000X has a little peak on uppermidrange - lower treble region, romantic and lush sounding phones with good bass ( mainly midbass ). Medium to slow paced, not recommended for fast music

W1000X is different than W1000

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Originally Posted by kickerbox 

Hi new member here. After lurking around here for quite awhile, I have narrowed down to two headphones and I don't know which one to choose. I have $360 right now and I'm planning to get either used Denon D2k's or AKG K550's. With the AKG's, I'm thinking I'll also get an amp with the spare cash i have left over. My problem is whether to get just the Denons or AKG's with an amp. I know down the road if I buy the Denons, I'll eventually get an amp, but I don't know if they will be driven properly with my computer while I'm using them. Any help would be awesome

You'll have to tell us quite a bit more before we can be of much help--including:

What equipment will be powering these cans? 

Will the amp you are considering be a portable or desktop?  Wil you also need a DAC?

What is the format of your music and other sounds you will putting into these cans?

Describe the sound signature that you are seeking?

What music genres do you plan run through these cans?

Do you plan to use them outside your home?  If so, in what way & with what equipment?

Have you tried out the AKG to know whether you can get a good seal?  Facial hair, sideburns and/or glasses have prevented this for some.