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Need help deciding on headphones <$100

post #1 of 9
11/26/11 at 6:31pm
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So I'm looking to buy some closed headphones that are less than $100. I've been doing some research and I've been eyeing these:

 

Audio-Technica ATH-M30: $50

Sennheiser HD448: $60

Sennheiser HD280: $75

 

Which of these would be worth buying? I saw that the 448's have had several negative reviews on this site, but I can get them for a decent deal. 

 

If there are any other suggestions, please feel free to post them here. Any help is appreciated! 

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post #2 of 9
11/26/11 at 7:10pm

Shure 440

Grado 80i

Sony MDR-7506 (pro version of MDR-V6 - many claim the two are identical

other than the name; many claim otherwise)

 

If I were buying, I'd buy the Grado's.  They have a really nice transparent, open, and dynamic sound.

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post #3 of 9
11/26/11 at 7:37pm

Fostex T50RP - $74  http://www.head-fi.org/t/452404/just-listened-to-some-fostex-t50rps-today-wow/5100#post_7920977

 

It's a no brainer really wink.gif

 

5101 posts for a $74 headphone.


Edited by HDMan - 11/26/11 at 7:38pm
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post #4 of 9
11/26/11 at 7:41pm

Just realize that to make the T50RP shine you need an amp capable of pulling over 2V and also have to do modding work. Without that, it has a odd ^ response curve and doesn't really outshine the rest of the headphones in the price range. With modding and a good amp, however, they blow everything in the price range away. 

 

What type of music do you listen to?
 

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Originally Posted by HDMan View Post

Fostex T50RP - $74  http://www.head-fi.org/t/452404/just-listened-to-some-fostex-t50rps-today-wow/5100#post_7920977

 

It's a no brainer really wink.gif

 

5101 posts for a $74 headphone.



 

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post #5 of 9
11/26/11 at 8:15pm

Creative Aurvana Live $72

Cups are on the small side, barely fits around my ears, but nice sound.

 

Echopath, what sources are you going to be plugging your headphones into?

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post #6 of 9
11/26/11 at 9:06pm
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Originally Posted by SanjiWatsuki View Post

 

What type of music do you listen to?


I listen to practically everything, but if I had to narrow it down, pop and hip-hop.

 


 

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Creative Aurvana Live $72

Cups are on the small side, barely fits around my ears, but nice sound.

 

Echopath, what sources are you going to be plugging your headphones into?

 

My computer mostly, but sometimes my iPod as well. 
 

 

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post #7 of 9
11/26/11 at 9:22pm
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Originally Posted by echopath View Post
I listen to practically everything, but if I had to narrow it down, pop and hip-hop.

My computer mostly, but sometimes my iPod as well. 
 


If you get the Fiio E6 portable headphone amplifier, with the Fiio L3 or L9 cable, it should bring out the best or at least improve the sound of any headphone used with the iPod.

 

 

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post #8 of 9
11/27/11 at 2:59pm
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If you get the Fiio E6 portable headphone amplifier, with the Fiio L3 or L9 cable, it should bring out the best or at least improve the sound of any headphone used with the iPod.

 

 

+1.

 

 

For hip hop especially, and for pop as well, another choice which I thought of overnight is the M Audio Studiophile Q 40. 

There's a lot to like about that headphone; especially its very solid bass.  B & H has it for just a touch over $100

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/529902-REG/M_Audio_9900_52308_00_Studiophile_Q40_Closed_Back_Dynamic.html

 

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post #9 of 9
12/2/11 at 6:33pm
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Originally Posted by SanjiWatsuki View Post

Just realize that to make the T50RP shine you need an amp capable of pulling over 2V and also have to do modding work. Without that, it has a odd ^ response curve and doesn't really outshine the rest of the headphones in the price range. With modding and a good amp, however, they blow everything in the price range away. 

 

What type of music do you listen to?
 



 

Here you go, have fun.


http://www.head-fi.org/t/583371/t50-response#post_7938001

 

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