++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ i.e. Don't start a new thread: ask for advice... - Page 1685

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Originally Posted by pro1137 

I'd look into

Shure SRH-840
Shure SRH-940
Brainwavz HM5 (or FA-003, same thing)
KRK KNS 8400 (These are pretty bass-light, not sure if that would suit you)
AKG K167 Tiesto
AKG K701/702
Beyerdynamic DT880 (Pro edition)
Sony MDR 7506
Sennheiser HD380 Pro

Wow, that's a lot :)

I'll do some research.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KG Jag 

Will you be using an amp?

I'm going to buy iBasso D-Zero.

Never heard them.  Don't remember any discussion about them here either.  Fact is that there are a great many $30 to $60 cans that don't generate too much interest.

I don't know much about your amp, other than it is the entry level of that line.

Assuming it can push the 250 Ohm DT 880 Pro and you are OK with semi-open cans, it is your best choice from you list.

If you want a close can, it's difficult to beat the sound of a SRH 940.

Hello everyone!

I'm very new to the "audiophile" world and I need some help from you guys in choosing my first pair of good headphones.

I have a budget of around $240 and I will be using these headphones mostly for gaming but also music, movies, etc. Also noise isolation is NOT important to me AT ALL.

So far I've come up with the HD 598 with a clip on mic.

Are there any better headphones for this price? (The HD fall into the budget because they are $222 at amazon)

P.S. (Not a big fan of too much bass)

Edited by AJ Ferguson - Today at 5:15 pm

Hi AJ, I would also look into the Beyerdynamic range as they are normally good with gaming, DT770 would be a good choice.

Hi

The ATH M50 is 38 ohms and the DT 770 Pro is 25O Ohms. DT770's sound great I dont know how the ATH M50 sound but you will need an amp if you decide to buy the DT770's :) 

Hello everyone again,

I've saved up some money for my future M-100 and already plan on buying something else :D

This time I'm interested in flat/neutral and accurate/analytical sounding cans preferably for 300$ or less.

Open or closed doesn't really matter.

Any suggestions?

Looking for super comfortable circumaural (preferably closed) headphones with nice bass for less than £150 that isn't the DT770 Pro or M-Audio Q40 (DT770s sounded..recessed(?) to me and Q40s clamp was quite bad). I have a Xonar DX sound card.

Thanks.

I think I'm leaning towards the HD 598 instead of the DT770.

I will be in my room using these so open cans or whatever you call it will be fine.

Also, I am not a "basshead" and I read that I can use an amp to boost the bass so I think the 598 would be good.

I'm still open to any suggestions though!

    First off, this is a great idea for a forum thread to limit clutter. Now down to business. I have owned a pair of Sennheiser 600s for 1 1/2 or so and am extremely happy with their sound signature and comfort. I also own a pair of Grado SR80s and I while I like their unique flavor (especially on the more guitar oriented albums) the comfort is a huge turn-off for me.

    So my question would be, what headphones would you recommend ($800 and under) to give me that same sweet electric and especially acoustic guitar sound with a bit more comfort. I am particularly interested in artists like Elliot Smith, Nick Drake, etc. artists who sit there for 10 minutes between each song re-tuning their guitars. I am also partial to Rickenbacker guitar sound of the 60s and the indie and power pop jangle guitar sounds.

    The point of these headphones would be to compliment, more accurately, contrast Sennheisser's more laid back (which I do thoroughly enjoy) sound. The primary use of this new pair of headphones would be to accentuate the guitar sound. I look forward to reading people's suggestions, thanks.    

    I am also in the process of upgrading my DAC as well, so any suggestions dealing with synergy between your headphone suggestion and a DAC suggestion would be appreciated. Thank you.