++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ i.e. Don't start a new thread: ask for advice... - Page 322

Tried making my own thread, but to no avail. So I'll try in here.

Hi guys. I'm looking for a new pair of headphones with good noise cancellation, and preferably not over the ear ones. I'm mainly going to be using them to play at video game tournaments and to actually travel to said tournaments, so I need ones that will block out the sound of people possibly screaming right next to me so that I can focus with just my music on to pump me up. I also don't want something to clunky or uncomfortable ( Tried the Sennheiser HD280 and they were much to big). I also need it to isolate the sound to so that I don't bother the person next to me on road trips or flights as I do listen to my music pretty damn loud. Right now all I have is my Klipsh IEMs that have done me much justice for working out, but I need something with a little more of a punch for my situation.

I listen to a wide variety of music, but my library is mostly dominated by hardcore-ish music. I do listen to the occasional jazz or rap though to calm the nerves. As of right now I'll be playing them off of my iphone, but I do plan on getting a new HTC EVO when the new one comes out so if that needs to be taken into consideration, there you go.

I don't care to much about the stylish aspect, but like I said I don't want anything to clunky as I do tend to wear them around my neck at times and its a pain in the ass  if they're to big.

Also, I work at Best Buy. As you can imagine I get a sick discount on their inventory. So if you think of something that they have on their website that you think would be good for me, that'd be awesome. But it's not required, I'm willing to dish out more. Just no used headphones, I don't trust electronics used. Speaking of dishing out, my budget is around $150. Like I said though, if you can find it on the Best Buy website it would probably be significantly cheaper than expected.

Oh and one last thing, no curly cords. That's one thing I really ahted about the HD280s, the curly cord was the death of me.

Sorry for the wall of text. Just want to make sure you guys know what I want. :]

I know you hate used stuff, but on Head-Fi...Get over that. Most people here baby the crap out of their equipment.

Find someone with good feedback and buy a pair of Sennheiser HD 25-1 IIs.

They honestly sound just about perfect for what you're talking about. They're just slightly over your budget new at $200.
 

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Originally Posted by Bunchies 

Tried making my own thread, but to no avail. So I'll try in here.

 

Hi guys. I'm looking for a new pair of headphones with good noise cancellation, and preferably not over the ear ones. I'm mainly going to be using them to play at video game tournaments and to actually travel to said tournaments, so I need ones that will block out the sound of people possibly screaming right next to me so that I can focus with just my music on to pump me up. I also don't want something to clunky or uncomfortable ( Tried the Sennheiser HD280 and they were much to big). I also need it to isolate the sound to so that I don't bother the person next to me on road trips or flights as I do listen to my music pretty damn loud. Right now all I have is my Klipsh IEMs that have done me much justice for working out, but I need something with a little more of a punch for my situation.

 

I listen to a wide variety of music, but my library is mostly dominated by hardcore-ish music. I do listen to the occasional jazz or rap though to calm the nerves. As of right now I'll be playing them off of my iphone, but I do plan on getting a new HTC EVO when the new one comes out so if that needs to be taken into consideration, there you go.

 

I don't care to much about the stylish aspect, but like I said I don't want anything to clunky as I do tend to wear them around my neck at times and its a pain in the ass  if they're to big.

 

Also, I work at Best Buy. As you can imagine I get a sick discount on their inventory. So if you think of something that they have on their website that you think would be good for me, that'd be awesome. But it's not required, I'm willing to dish out more. Just no used headphones, I don't trust electronics used. Speaking of dishing out, my budget is around $150. Like I said though, if you can find it on the Best Buy website it would probably be significantly cheaper than expected.

 

Oh and one last thing, no curly cords. That's one thing I really ahted about the HD280s, the curly cord was the death of me.

 

 

Sorry for the wall of text. Just want to make sure you guys know what I want. :]

I need ear muffs with some sound for cheap.

I work in a noisy office and one of my employees is having trouble drowning out the office noise.  I want the cheapest headphones I can find that block as much noise as possible.  Sound quality is a distant second.

I found a pair of Senn HD 201s for $15 at Frys and despite them being closed back, they leak a good amount of sound and actually sound pretty good.  Best $15 headphones I've ever tried.  I might keep these myself and leave my HD555 for home use.  But, 90% of the time these will be used as fashionable ear muffs rather than for music.  Any suggestions?  I'd prefer over ear.

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Thanks eucariote!

I don't mind open headphones and what is more, that's why I'm leading towards the FA-011.

 

As for the Grados...well I only know that they can be harsh and uncomfortable, and they are everything but not all-rounders.

This is what came down for me about them...True/ Not true, i don't really know...

 

True, many in the SR series are pretty bright.  A warmer model, like an MS-1 (or HF-1, RS-1) with a warmer source, like a uDac or Fiio with bass boost would balance out pretty well imo.  For example, I like my RS-1 with a warm amp almost as much as LCD-2 (which many consider the best hp available) with most kinds of music.  The headphone you mention might be good, but I haven't heard it.  Perhaps someone who has can chime in.
 

Comparing MS1i and SR80i; whichever is best for the more extreme metal genres? I mainly listen to death, folk, thrash, black and all the inbetweens. I will most likely also use my headphones for gaming, but that is not a main priority. Sample songs: Vital Remains - Dechristianize, Defeated Sanity - Consumed By Repugnance, Wintersun - Death and the Healing, Immortal - One By One.

As far as I've read up, MS1 has better mid range while SR80 has better bass and highs. Also, SR80 is more aggressive than MS1. This however basically tells me nothing, as the only good pair of headphones I've ever owned was (is) a pair of HD465 (Sennheiser, accidentially stomped them and now have reduced volume on one can after repairs). Important to note is that MS1i can be bought for 100$ with free shipping from US, whilst SR80i seems to cost the double (190$) in Swedish stores (hate our tech prices!). Furthermore, cans like HD485's also seem great, being an upgrade to my HD465, but HD485 specifically are unfortunately out of production!

Can SR80i's be obtained more cheaply over here? Whichever should I go for? Should I even perhaps go for an equivalent pair of Sennheisers instead, and if such, what currently produced pair is equivalent? 

I'll be very greatful to any attempts to make me wiser in this question, and I know you guys possess that wisdom! :)

I owned some Grado SR-60is for a few months.  Sound great but the covers on the earpads were not very comfortable after prolonged wear so sold them.  Terrific sound though.

Any other reputable stores that sell the DENON D2000? Headroom don't have any stock (for at least 2 weeks) and I WANT TO BUY NOW :(

Go buy Shure SRH840. Own a pair and love them

A lot of good reviews on it too. Costs about $200 AUD in Aus so even cheaper in US and compares to cans costing a lot more.

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Originally Posted by SunBakedEmoKid 

Go buy Shure SRH840. Own a pair and love them

A lot of good reviews on it too. Costs about $200 AUD in Aus so even cheaper in US and compares to cans costing a lot more.

i love mine to. good bang for the buck.

I need headphones to wear at work. I work in an office with an open floor plan, meaning everyone can see and hear everyone else, which sucks. I need to be able to hear people asking me questions from behind me, and preferably hear them from a few desks away. I also need cans that other people can't hear. I'm currently using Etymotic ER4-Ps but I simply can't use them anymore because I can't hear anything going on around me no matter how low the volume.

So it seems as though I need closed phones that don't go around my entire ear, and sound good and have good bass response at low(-ish) volumes. I'm open to headphones that need an amp. I'm also interested in phones that don't sound "distant" if that makes sense. After using iems for so long and having the sound "in my head", most regular headphones piss me off. I'd like to keep it all under $300 so the gf doesn't complain but a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do.

I'm having trouble finding small-ish closed phones that don't have a million negative reviews and hope someone with more experience in this area than myself could help me out.

Thanks!

Have not been looking at the Shure's to be honest. Might dig through reviews, although do they offere a similar sound signature to the D2K's?

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Originally Posted by MetroBBOY 

Have not been looking at the Shure's to be honest. Might dig through reviews, although do they offere a similar sound signature to the D2K's?

They're very different.  SRH840 have narrower soundstage (bad) but less recessed mids (good).  As much as I love SRH840, I prefer the Denons for having a much more open, spacious sound.

I believe the J&R carry them and ship internationally.