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post #24706 of 28862
2/14/13 at 4:18am
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Originally Posted by dryvadeum View Post

The old Denon line have far better bass than the Sony's. Its high quality bass with slam.

I know that there are way better headphones out there for the price.
I dont want to get used ones
I have my mind set as I did listen to the mdr-1r but not the wireless verson of it.
Thanks for your help anyway!!!
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post #24707 of 28862
2/14/13 at 4:26am
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Originally Posted by BigTime55 View Post

Ive read a ton of reviews and it seems 50/50 on the love/hate for M50. Ive heard a lot of good things about AKG K550 from many threads. As far as trying them on im limited to best buy which only carries beats, bose, and Sony x10. Believe me ive searched. Any other good suggestions?

I highly recommend against the K550, especially for the average user.  It is fairly cold & neutral; it doesn't make music engaging or exciting. There are multiple issues with it in the treble region (look up my review for details). And the worst part is the mids are very thin & lacks body.

 

It has several traits that may be good for audio professionals, but for people who just listen to music, or watch movies, or play games, they are not a very ideal choice.

 

For your preferences I suggest checking out the ATH-A900X as aforementioned; it has very very good mids, punchy bass (but not regarded as a basshead set), and detailed & sparkly (but not sharp/sibilant) treble.


Edited by Bagheera - 2/14/13 at 4:29am
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post #24708 of 28862
2/14/13 at 5:30am
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Originally Posted by pepejovi View Post

Any difference between The 80 Ohm and 250 Ohm version of the DT-770 Pro, sound-wise at least? According to Pioneer, my VSX-915-S can amp up to ~330 Ohms.

The 80 Ohm version has more bass response. The 250 Ohm is more neutral. I really like my 80 Ohm version but it  depends on what type of music you listen to.

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post #24709 of 28862
2/14/13 at 5:51am

I wanted to ask. I have a headphone, that has 1/4 connector and is really old(30y old), if i get 1/4 to 1/8 simple jack adapter will it work correctly?

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post #24710 of 28862
2/14/13 at 5:55am
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Originally Posted by KG Jag View Post


Preferred sound signature?

 

Are you OK with open cans?  They leak sound and tend not to isolate well?

 

What equipment will be powering them?  Will you be using and amp?

 

Do you need them to be portable and/or intend to us them when out and about?

 


I'm all about the beat and vocals, and i do also like that full sound from the bass in some songs, though I'm not a basshead. I'd prefer no leaking from in and the outside :). My source will be my computer and my mp3 player, and from what I think I understand, I should get an portable amp too though I really won't be going outside much with my headphones. Thanks for the reply!

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post #24711 of 28862
2/14/13 at 6:40am
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Originally Posted by Tus-Chan View Post

 

AKG Q701 is an oft-mentioned competitor to the HD598.

 

I had mine and enjoyed it until I bought my Stax.

I noticed in your sig that you owned both of these headphones.

 

Which one did you enjoy more? I know this is a subjective question, but I feel it helps. :)

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post #24712 of 28862
2/14/13 at 6:57am
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Originally Posted by trolwnm View Post

I wanted to ask. I have a headphone, that has 1/4 connector and is really old(30y old), if i get 1/4 to 1/8 simple jack adapter will it work correctly?

This thing seems like what you are looking for http://www.amazon.com/Grado-Mini-Adaptor-Cable-Inch/dp/B001DK1ZVO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360853771&sr=8-1&keywords=grado+1+4+to+1+8+adapter

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post #24713 of 28862
2/14/13 at 7:47am

Hi there everyone, I have one last question I think,

 

I am deciding between the CAL! and SRH440, but I'm leaning towards the SRH440 due to their rugged design and reputation for a great mids with fairly neutral leveling. My question is what "unforgiving of source quality" actually entails. I can definitely hear the difference between sound in 128kb/s, 320kb/s, flac, vinyl etc. in all player formats except perhaps my extremely cheap ($9) ear buds (and even then I can tell the difference half the time). But some of my music... well, I can't always get that high definition, high speed sound. It doesn't bother me necessarily when something is lower quality, I just notice it and move on. When cans are said to be unforgiving of source quality, does that mean a lower quality recording becomes unlistenable (will hurt your ears, will not play correctly, etc.), or does it just mean that the difference is much more obvious?

 

I have searched through the forums but can't seem to find a straight answer here.

 

Thanks for all your help

~Justin

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post #24714 of 28862
2/14/13 at 9:38am
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Originally Posted by thoughtcriminal View Post

OK guys I have a tough one here. My old man is upgrading. His creative zen xtra crapped out and I've convinced him to replace it with a sansa clip (I plan on getting one myself). Now since this thing is so small and flash based for extra vibration resistance, he's going to use it to replace his "lawn mowing rig" an old no name dap and a set of iem he got free with some batteries.
I really do see a chance to get him into HiFi headphones. He has a decent home theatre system and is has been a musician all his life. But in his own words, "spending more than $20 on a set of headphones is stupid" and "I'd rather listen to speakers, headphones don't sound real".
So the challenge is this; I need reccomendations on a very good isolating headphone that he will want to use even once the mowing is done. He told me he'd much rather full sized cans than iem because the vibration makes them uncomfortable. Sound signature, figure bassy and fun, but still flat enough to be use able for home studio work. He doesn't like my mdr-v7 but had his toe tapping when I let him demo the Phillips cityscape metro (horrid sounding and going back this week BTW). Also, he's a drummer so bass impact has to be there. I doubt I could get him to drop more than $30, but $20 will probably work as he spoke of getting a set of Sony mdr-v250 like he used to have (junk, but went for about $25 when he had them)
Bumping myself here since I seem to have gotten lost in the crowd. I'm looking at the mono price 8323 but i'd like other options please
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post #24715 of 28862
2/14/13 at 9:54am
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Originally Posted by trolwnm View Post

I wanted to ask. I have a headphone, that has 1/4 connector and is really old(30y old), if i get 1/4 to 1/8 simple jack adapter will it work correctly?

 

Electrically, it's all that's required.

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post #24716 of 28862
2/14/13 at 10:06am

im show mspro i want to trade 

Try the present. headphone to trade

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post #24717 of 28862
2/14/13 at 11:50am

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Edited by fernandokolbe - 2/14/13 at 12:24pm
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post #24718 of 28862
2/14/13 at 1:57pm
Slumming it big time compared to most on here, but here goes...

Been using the ear buds that typically come with my iPhones and mp3 players, so obviously not used to good audio. Want to slowly ramp up by trying out a somewhat better solution for the time being to see if they work for me.

Looking to keep it to around $25 or less for a on-ear type headphone. No in-ear canal types, as I hate the underwater feeling they give when ears are plugged. Primarily listen to rock and podcasts, so don't need booming bass etc, just a decent, clean sound for the little cash I want to spend.

Initial research shows these options:
Sennheiser 202 II ($26)
JVC Flats ($12)
Sony ZX100 ($14)
Sony ZX300 ($24)
Monoprice 8323 ($28)

I'd really like to stick to budget, because if I don't then it'll be, for just another $15 I can get the Audio-Technica M30 and for another $5 more, Koss PortaPro, and on and on...
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post #24719 of 28862
2/14/13 at 2:22pm
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Originally Posted by StoneyPA View Post

Slumming it big time compared to most on here, but here goes...

Been using the ear buds that typically come with my iPhones and mp3 players, so obviously not used to good audio. Want to slowly ramp up by trying out a somewhat better solution for the time being to see if they work for me.

Looking to keep it to around $25 or less for a on-ear type headphone. No in-ear canal types, as I hate the underwater feeling they give when ears are plugged. Primarily listen to rock and podcasts, so don't need booming bass etc, just a decent, clean sound for the little cash I want to spend.

Initial research shows these options:
Sennheiser 202 II ($26)
JVC Flats ($12)
Sony ZX100 ($14)
Sony ZX300 ($24)
Monoprice 8323 ($28)

I'd really like to stick to budget, because if I don't then it'll be, for just another $15 I can get the Audio-Technica M30 and for another $5 more, Koss PortaPro, and on and on...

If I were you Id get the Koss portapros. Theyre excellent for their price.
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post #24720 of 28862
2/14/13 at 2:23pm
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Originally Posted by dryvadeum View Post

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If I were you Id get the Koss portapros. Theyre excellent for their price.

I think so too!

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