Cheap Headphones - Beyerdynamic DT235/ Denon AH-D501 or any others
Jan 16, 2011 at 7:17 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 13
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Hi,
 
Looking to buy a cheap pair of headphones and have been looking at the above sets, just wondering on what peoples opinions are on these and if there are any better ones for the same price range. I currently have sennheiser hd448 and sony xb500 and wanted something that was in the middle of the two, would these fit the bill, or any other recommendations.
 
Thanks
 
Jan 16, 2011 at 8:27 PM Post #2 of 13
The DT 235 are an excellent option. Here are some more recomendations:
 
Audio-Technica ATH-M30
 
AKG K 99
 
Sennheiser HD 205
 
Shure SRH 240
 
Jan 17, 2011 at 4:34 AM Post #3 of 13
I forgot to mention I also have a Fiio e5, would any of these benefit from being amped?
 
Thanks for the reply
 
Jan 17, 2011 at 11:50 AM Post #4 of 13
What are people's opinions on the Denons, and how do they compare with the other headphones?
 
Thanks
 
Jan 17, 2011 at 12:19 PM Post #5 of 13
Yes, these headphones would benefit some amplification, they are pretty easy to drive but additional output power adds that extra to the sound.  You'll find the E5 will compliment your headphones nicely.  Denon's line of headphones usually have a bit of bass [size=10pt]oriented [/size]sound signature, which could be a negative depending on your tastes.
 
Jan 17, 2011 at 12:32 PM Post #6 of 13
The ones I'm interested in are the:
Beyerdynamics which are £35
Denons which are second hand at £20
AKG K99 which are £32.
 
At the moment I'm leaning towards the Beyerdynamics, however the Denons price is attractive and the AKGs get good reviews. Which one would you pick(I know that opinions on headphones are different as music tastes differ). My Sennheisers are very clear but lack bass, and my Sonys have to much bass. Which one of the above would fit in between these.
 
Thanks again
 
Jan 17, 2011 at 1:15 PM Post #7 of 13
Which one?  Hmm, that a tough one...  If you want that clear sound while maintaining a good base responce then I suggest going with the Beyers.
 
Jan 17, 2011 at 1:42 PM Post #8 of 13
I'm 99% sure I'll get the Beyers, one last question, how do they compare to the more expensive AKG K 518, as I have found them for just under 10 pounds more than the Beyers. Are they £10 better headphones?
 
Thanks
 
Jan 18, 2011 at 11:29 AM Post #9 of 13
How do the Beyers compare to my Sennheiser hd448s, is there a big difference in sound?
 
Thanks
 
Jan 18, 2011 at 12:25 PM Post #10 of 13
I can definitely recommend the DT231/235 in this price range
 
didn't hear the Senns though
 
Jan 19, 2011 at 4:04 PM Post #11 of 13
I've found the AKG K 518 in a local shop and am wondering if they are better than the Beyers.
 
Thanks
 
Jan 21, 2011 at 4:08 AM Post #12 of 13
I've ordered the Beyerdynamics, thanks for the help everyone and I'll let you know what I think of them when they arrive.
 
Thanks again
 
Jan 21, 2011 at 7:20 AM Post #13 of 13
congrats, enjoy them!
 
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