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Can't Decide Which Headphones To Give As A Gift.

post #1 of 11
11/25/11 at 11:45am
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I'm purchasing headphones as a gift for a relative. He may not be an audiophile, but I consider myself to be. I have a hard time giving someone sub par headphones.

 

 

Here's a little bit about him and his style of music.

 

-Goes to college and I assume that he will be using these during studying as a way to block out some noise.

-Enjoys modern rock. He likes bass, but nothing crazy.

-He will be taking a 10 hour plane ride multiple times in the next few years. Comfort is a must.

-He sticks his current headphones into his backpack without a case or anything. They need to be able to withstand mild abuse. 

-I would assume that he wouldn't want something that is huge.

 

I've done some research and came up with the following headphones under $200 that seamed like they would be good.

 

 

V-MODA XFLPR-NERO Crossfade LP Over-the-Ear Headphones

 

-I can get these for $99 if I act fast, they look "stylish", and appear to have good reviews.

 

 

AKG K 272

 

-AKG seems to be a well respected brand, but I'm worried that they are going to be huge.

 

 

Audio Technica ATH-M50

 

-Reviews seem to favor these headphones, but they mention a lack of bass. 

 

 

 

Any other suggestions would be appreciated. I'd like to keep it under $200.

 

 

 

 

 

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post #2 of 11
11/25/11 at 12:33pm

Heya,

 

Look into:


Shure SRH840

Ultrasone PRO 650

Beyer DT770 PRO

Fischer Audio FA-003 (and 002w)

 

And you're a good relative buying a nice headphone... so nice to see.

 

Very best,

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post #3 of 11
11/25/11 at 7:31pm
Thread Starter 

I appreciate the help. I'm now stuck between Shure SRH840 and Koss DJ100's.

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post #4 of 11
11/25/11 at 7:41pm

go with the SRH840's they were my first pair of 'good' headphone's and they simply sound outstanding.

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post #5 of 11
11/25/11 at 7:59pm

Since he IS in college, style may matter. The Crossfade M-80/V-80 seems to fit the bill as they both look AND sound great.

 

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post #6 of 11
11/25/11 at 9:59pm
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Originally Posted by GigaFi View Post

Since he IS in college, style may matter. The Crossfade M-80/V-80 seems to fit the bill as they both look AND sound great.

 


 

The Crossfade M-80s are supposed to sound good. The Crossfade LPs (what the OP mentioned), not so much.  The M-80 looks a lot like the LP, but it's smaller and much better sounding.  Apparently the LP suffers from bass bloat and weak everything else.

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post #7 of 11
11/26/11 at 1:00am

Anyone saying M50 lack of bass is either crazy or spending too much time with skullcandy. I personally found M50 to be bassy, and I like me some bass. I try them for some times and I found the bass is very big, meaty, very nice bass. Comfortable also. I dunno bout the portability though, since it pretty big....
 

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Originally Posted by 2004gts View Post

I'm purchasing headphones as a gift for a relative. He may not be an audiophile, but I consider myself to be. I have a hard time giving someone sub par headphones.

 

 

Here's a little bit about him and his style of music.

 

-Goes to college and I assume that he will be using these during studying as a way to block out some noise.

-Enjoys modern rock. He likes bass, but nothing crazy.

-He will be taking a 10 hour plane ride multiple times in the next few years. Comfort is a must.

-He sticks his current headphones into his backpack without a case or anything. They need to be able to withstand mild abuse. 

-I would assume that he wouldn't want something that is huge.

 

I've done some research and came up with the following headphones under $200 that seamed like they would be good.

 

 

V-MODA XFLPR-NERO Crossfade LP Over-the-Ear Headphones

 

-I can get these for $99 if I act fast, they look "stylish", and appear to have good reviews.

 

 

AKG K 272

 

-AKG seems to be a well respected brand, but I'm worried that they are going to be huge.

 

 

Audio Technica ATH-M50

 

-Reviews seem to favor these headphones, but they mention a lack of bass. 

 

 

 

Any other suggestions would be appreciated. I'd like to keep it under $200.

 

 

 

 

 



 

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post #8 of 11
11/26/11 at 5:48am
Thread Starter 

I'm now stuck between te SRH840's, DJ100's with m50 pads, or the m50's.

 

 

I guess it really all comes down to comfort, noise isolation, and durability since they all have great sound.

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post #9 of 11
11/26/11 at 6:05am

 

The SRH-940's are much more comfortable than the 840's.

 

For style, he might like the V-moda Crossfades the best, they look too cool for school.

 

Check out http://www.earphonesolutions.com/stereo-headphones.html with voucher "black" or "black7" as they have 25% off at this moment.

 

He might also appreciate an IEM, like the Shure SE215 or Jays A-Jays Three which you can find at that site.

 

 

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post #10 of 11
11/26/11 at 9:13am
Thread Starter 

The 940's are out of my price range. 

 

Ive narrowed it down to the m50's or the 840's.

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post #11 of 11
11/26/11 at 9:31am

 

I'm sure he'll love either of those.

 

Hopefully you can find a black friday deal.

 

 

Please look at the Sony ZX700 and Creative Aurvana Live too, they're both really popular HP's for under $100.

 

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