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post #1 of 15
1/18/12 at 8:28pm
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Hey guys, so I'm looking for a headphone for studio recording use. Looking for clarity and honest playback when listening to guitar and vocals. My budget is around 60 dollars which is very limiting. I've been thinking about getting the portapros or superlux hd 681 unless you guys can point me towards something better. Any help is greatly appreciated. Cheers.

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post #2 of 15
1/18/12 at 8:31pm

For your budget, it is going to he hard to find a truly neutral headphone with good fidelity.  However, if you look around, you can find new or used Sony MDR-V6 headphones in your budget.  Those are pretty good for studio monitoring.

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post #3 of 15
1/18/12 at 8:32pm

If you are using them for studio recording won't leakage be an issue for you? THe HD681 and Portapros both do leak sound.

 

A closed studio monitor in your price range would be the ath-d40fs:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/97717-REG/Audio_Technica_ATH_D40_ATH_D40fs_Professional_Enhanced_Bass_Studio.html


Edited by Ubersanger - 1/18/12 at 8:35pm
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post #4 of 15
1/18/12 at 8:34pm
Panasonic HTF600? Only 30 bones and worth more than twice that.

If sound leakage is an issue, Shure SRH240 for $50?
Edited by Magick Man - 1/18/12 at 8:36pm
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post #5 of 15
1/18/12 at 8:42pm

I owned the Panasonics.  They are definitely not true to the source and suitable for studio monitoring.  They are on the fun side, but accurate, no.
 

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Panasonic HTF600? Only 30 bones and worth more than twice that.
If sound leakage is an issue, Shure SRH240 for $50?


 

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post #6 of 15
1/18/12 at 8:44pm
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I was unaware of the sound leakage issue. Knew I came to the right place!

Really diggin the MDR-V6s Hodgjy. You guys are awesome!

Any suggestions about which is best between what you guys mentioned? 

As you can tell, I have no idea what i'm doing...

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post #7 of 15
1/18/12 at 8:49pm

Of all the headphones mentioned so far, the MDR-V6 is the most neutral. 

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post #8 of 15
1/18/12 at 9:28pm

There is also the Superlux HD662F you could look into. Here's a description of their sound signatures in the pdf here: ( the 662 is closed back ) also if you search in the forums there are a few threads dealing with them.

http://www.superlux.com.tw/upload/function.product.info/17f81435-74a5-48b2-af35-202a1d1730b2/resource/ca_headphone_series_web_tw_en.pdf

 

Can't speak to the V6 personally haven't heard it but it sure seems well liked. Not sure how it compares to the Sony 7506. I'll leave that one to someone else.


Edited by nick n - 1/18/12 at 9:59pm
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post #9 of 15
1/19/12 at 6:53am

MDR-V6 and the near identical MDR-7506 (this version slightly more expensive and only sold at pro gear shops) will likely be the most neutral sound. Problem right now is that most of the cheaper places to buy them are out of stock and there will be a delay to get more stock because their Thailand facotry received major damage. MDR-7506 are considered to be the industry standard for studio work. ATH-D40fs are a little warmer sound with a tad more bass and are also a studio favorite as a lower priced alternative, but still are a somewhat neutral set. With the D40fs you would need to buy a 1/8" adapter separately though as they only come with a 1/4" plug (a strong indication of who the intended market is). In past work as a musician, I've seen both the Sony and A-T's used in studios but its been a few years since I last did any studio recording work and I wasn't really a headphone guy at that time to pay attention to the difference or formulate an opinion on their sound. Of course I also wasn't concentrating on the sound quality of the headphones, but only what I was doing as a performer too.


Edited by Ubersanger - 1/19/12 at 6:54am
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post #10 of 15
1/19/12 at 8:45am
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Originally Posted by Revo3 View Post

Hey guys, so I'm looking for a headphone for studio recording use. Looking for clarity and honest playback when listening to guitar and vocals. My budget is around 60 dollars which is very limiting. I've been thinking about getting the portapros or superlux hd 681 unless you guys can point me towards something better. Any help is greatly appreciated. Cheers.

the superlux hd681 is a great headphone, it has the same drivers as the k240 studio, and its what im using right now. it is semi open, so sound bleeding will occur and your mic will pickup feedback from them, just a heads up.

 

for your price you cant go better than the sony mdr v6. the mdr 7506 is the newer, more expensive but basically they basically sound the same. about two months ago the sony mdr v6 was only $65 shipped on amazon, so id wait for another great deal like that.

 

if you dont want to do the sony route, the shure srh 440 or krk 6400 are highly regarded and would also fit you well.

 

good luck 

 

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Edited by bmeat - 1/19/12 at 11:48am
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post #11 of 15
1/19/12 at 8:49am
Go with the V6.
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post #12 of 15
1/19/12 at 8:51am

What about the superlux hd661 it's said to be better than the sony's http://www.headfonia.com/superlux-hd661/ .

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post #13 of 15
1/19/12 at 9:30am

I'll recommend the V6 as well.

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post #14 of 15
1/19/12 at 9:32am

 


Edited by bmeat - 1/19/12 at 9:38am
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post #15 of 15
1/19/12 at 11:24am

Hello.

 

It's too bad that you are restricted to the $60 budget but I agree with the rest, Sony V6s should

work fine and should not let a lot of sound out (pretty important if you are working

with sensitive condenser microphones!)

I also used the Shure 440s to record some stuff and they were Ok.

 

If someday you have more budget then you can try the KRK 8400 or the Shure SRH940.

Since it's recording mostly, I would choose the KRKs.

I spent a weekend with them and for straight up music listening, I DID NOT like them.

But for recording purposes, they are extremely good.

Of course, I'm no professional, recording music for myself is just a hobby in which I'm mediocre at

but just my .02 cents.

 

 

 

P.S. Don't buy ANY open or semi-open headphones if you are recording vocals, or violins, acoustic guitar (unless

mic is a bit far...), etc. They could be Ok for drums, bass, electric guitar, etc. but just be wary.

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