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post #24496 of 29053
2/10/13 at 2:45pm
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OK Arthur--I'll have to start with the dubious assumptions that your budget is south of $100 (the U.S. price of the 700) and that U.S. prices translate directly to prices in Brazil.

 

Cans that will work unamped from a computer & that have good bass, but are also balanced, include the CAL! and Shure SRH 440.  Both have more bass than the AD700, which is bass light.  The AKG K 240 Studio and Superlux HD668B may also work, but they are a bit harder to push than the other two.

 

Once again I’ll mention that headphone comfort is a very individual thing.  We can point you to headphones that are generally considered to be comfortable and mention others that have garnered complaints for being uncomfortable.  However, the only way to know for sure is to wear them yourself for a time equivalent to your longest listening session.


Thanks, friend.

 

So your suggestion is Shure 440 or AKG K240 Studio, right ? Here in Brazil, Shure costs about R$450,00, what is much more expensive than 100 dollars. And the AKG K240 Studio is about R$420,00. 

Razer Carcharias is a headphone gamer, right ? Is it "that bad" that i cant buy ? Cause here, in Brazil, it is about R$360,00 (closer to my budget xD). I don't know how import from eBay. I dont know the prices and rates.


Edited by AG22 - 2/10/13 at 2:47pm
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post #24497 of 29053
2/10/13 at 2:49pm
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Originally Posted by KG Jag View Post


OK Arthur--I'll have to start with the dubious assumptions that your budget is south of $100 (the U.S. price of the 700) and that U.S. prices translate directly to prices in Brazil.

 

Cans that will work unamped from a computer & that have good bass, but are also balanced, include the CAL! and Shure SRH 440.  Both have more bass than the AD700, which is bass light.  The AKG K 240 Studio and Superlux HD668B may also work, but they are a bit harder to push than the other two.

 

Once again I’ll mention that headphone comfort is a very individual thing.  We can point you to headphones that are generally considered to be comfortable and mention others that have garnered complaints for being uncomfortable.  However, the only way to know for sure is to wear them yourself for a time equivalent to your longest listening session.


Thanks, friend.

 

So your suggestion is Shure 440 or AKG K240 Studio, right ? Here in Brazil, Shure costs about R$450,00, what is much more expensive than 100 dollars. And the AKG K240 Studio is about R$420,00. 

Razer Carcharias is a headphone gamer, right ? Is it "that bad" that i cant buy ? Cause here, in Brazil, it is about R$360,00 (closer to my budget xD). I don't know how import from eBay. I dont know the prices and rates.


My #1 recommendation is the CAL!:

 

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-EF0060-Aurvana-Live-Headphones/dp/B000ZJZ7OA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3TMR6IEFCG0JX&coliid=I2WATH7Y1M5KS9

 

I don't know anything about the gaming headphone.

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post #24498 of 29053
2/10/13 at 3:05pm
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My #1 recommendation is the CAL!:

 

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-EF0060-Aurvana-Live-Headphones/dp/B000ZJZ7OA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3TMR6IEFCG0JX&coliid=I2WATH7Y1M5KS9

 

I don't know anything about the gaming headphone.


So the CAL is good, right ? Is CAL better than AKG K450 in comfort and sound quality ? Is it better than Sen HD202, K240 Studio ?

And, if i dont find the CAL, is AD500 a good choice ?


Edited by AG22 - 2/10/13 at 3:09pm
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post #24499 of 29053
2/10/13 at 3:26pm
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My #1 recommendation is the CAL!:

 

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-EF0060-Aurvana-Live-Headphones/dp/B000ZJZ7OA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3TMR6IEFCG0JX&coliid=I2WATH7Y1M5KS9

 

I don't know anything about the gaming headphone.


So the CAL is good, right ? Is CAL better than AKG K450 in comfort and sound quality ? Is it better than Sen HD202, K240 Studio ?

And, if i dont find the CAL, is AD500 a good choice ?


What I can tell you is the the CAL! is the best choice for the needs you described--base on U.S. pricing.

 

The K 240 is also good, but your computer on board audio may not be able to power it well enough to satisfy you.

 

I have not heard the downline AD 500--only the AD700 & 900.

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post #24500 of 29053
2/10/13 at 3:33pm

Is there an easy to drive little brother of the HD650? :o Similar sound sig, smooth/laid back but easier to drive and a bit cheaper?
 

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post #24501 of 29053
2/10/13 at 3:43pm
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Is there an easy to drive little brother of the HD650? :o Similar sound sig, smooth/laid back but easier to drive and a bit cheaper?
 

There's always the HD439. They are 32 ohm and are made to be driven by iPods and small Amps. They cost about $110.00. Very nice phone for the money. The Marketing materials say they have "enhanced bass" but that wasn't my experience. Nice Bass, but not heavy bass. The Audio Technica M50s (also great bang for the buck) were much Bassier for instance, but had a harsher top end. 

 

Sennheiser HD439


Edited by bareyb - 2/10/13 at 3:45pm
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post #24502 of 29053
2/10/13 at 4:01pm
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What I can tell you is the the CAL! is the best choice for the needs you described--base on U.S. pricing.

 

The K 240 is also good, but your computer on board audio may not be able to power it well enough to satisfy you.

 

I have not heard the downline AD 500--only the AD700 & 900.


Thanks, i will look for the best prices and chose one. My last doubt is about the CAL comfort.. I will look for some reviews.


Thank you

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post #24503 of 29053
2/10/13 at 4:33pm
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What I can tell you is the the CAL! is the best choice for the needs you described--base on U.S. pricing.

 

The K 240 is also good, but your computer on board audio may not be able to power it well enough to satisfy you.

 

I have not heard the downline AD 500--only the AD700 & 900.


Thanks, i will look for the best prices and chose one. My last doubt is about the CAL comfort.. I will look for some reviews.


Thank you


The CAL! is considered by most to be a very comfortable  can.  I have mine on now.

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post #24504 of 29053
2/10/13 at 4:37pm
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Is there an easy to drive little brother of the HD650? :o Similar sound sig, smooth/laid back but easier to drive and a bit cheaper?
 


No such animal.

 

Among those that are still in production, the closest you'll get are probably the HD 558 & 598--but they don't have as much bass, etc., etc.

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post #24505 of 29053
2/10/13 at 4:46pm
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Go to the post immediately above yours and answer all the questions that you have not already addressed in your request (appearing with this response).

 

 

Where do you live and in what country do you plan to buy?

United States

 

What is your budget?

Around $100, i can raise it a little.

 

Are you OK with open cans like the ones you mentioned (they leak sound)?

Yes

 

What equipment will be powering these cans?  Will you be using an amp?

If i can place one into my budget then sure.

 

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

 

I plan on also doing casual gaming with these, but music wise i'd say FLAC and MP3.

 

Describe the sound signature that you are seeking?

 

If you don't know your preferred sound signature (and even if you do), what genres of music do you plan to run through these cans?

About everything, but mainly VGM, Drum n Bass, Trip-Hop, Thrash/Prog Metal and Orchestral.

 

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

Not really.

 

I hope this is enough information for you to come up with a decision, thanks again.

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post #24506 of 29053
2/10/13 at 4:52pm
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Go to the post immediately above yours and answer all the questions that you have not already addressed in your request (appearing with this response).

 

 

Where do you live and in what country do you plan to buy?

United States

 

What is your budget?

Around $100, i can raise it a little.

 

Are you OK with open cans like the ones you mentioned (they leak sound)?

Yes

 

What equipment will be powering these cans?  Will you be using an amp?

If i can place one into my budget then sure.

 

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

 

I plan on also doing casual gaming with these, but music wise i'd say FLAC and MP3.

 

Describe the sound signature that you are seeking?

 

If you don't know your preferred sound signature (and even if you do), what genres of music do you plan to run through these cans?

About everything, but mainly VGM, Drum n Bass, Trip-Hop, Thrash/Prog Metal and Orchestral.

 

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

Not really.

 

I hope this is enough information for you to come up with a decision, thanks again.


Without an amp get the CAL!, unless you go in a basshead direction--in which case I can't help you.

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post #24507 of 29053
2/10/13 at 4:58pm
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Without an amp get the CAL!, unless you go in a basshead direction--in which case I can't help you.

Thank you for your response, do you know how durable they are? In the photos the cable looks pretty thin.

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post #24508 of 29053
2/10/13 at 5:01pm

Looks like I will be jogging/biking more often now.  Would my ears stay dry if I jogged with Grados on?  I don't own any open headphones, but I think that would be best to use for awareness.


Edited by PFULMTL - 2/10/13 at 5:05pm
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post #24509 of 29053
2/10/13 at 5:02pm
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Without an amp get the CAL!, unless you go in a basshead direction--in which case I can't help you.

Thank you for your response, do you know how durable they are? In the photos the cable looks pretty thin.


Not recommended for throwing in or yanking out of your back pack with a bunch of other stuff, especially things that are heavy.  They are fine if your are reasonably careful.

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post #24510 of 29053
2/10/13 at 5:04pm
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Looks like I will be jogging/biking more often now.  Would my ears stay dry if I jogged with Grados on?  I don't own any open headphones...


Not the full sized Grados.  You might want to check out the iGrados, which have the same drivers as the 60i.  That might work.

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