[mgr1397]

Since it was boxing day this week I picked up a pair of HD439s from future shop for 50$. Do you guys think there is a better choice around the same price range? I'm not a crazy music fanatic but would like to get a nice pair of headphones for home use

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[whoelse]

I am sure there are always better choices out there but what is it that you do not like the HD-439?

 

[mgr1397]

Just wondering if there are any better headphones for my type of music for around the same value.

Don't get me wrong these headphones sound amazing for drum n bass. I love the sound quality for my first pair of headphones.

Just looking for second opinions that's all

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[whoelse]

HD-439 is open back and generally open back is more natural sounding, closed back has their own advantages also. Maybe can try to eye for a closed back this time so when you need noise isolation you have an option.

 

[sofastreamer]

the 439 is a closed one!

 

[obobskivich]

There's a big difference between "better" and "different" - the creeping second-guessing does no good though, you'll just spin your wheels in the mud and spend a lot of money to do it. If you're happy with what you have, great!

That said, three pairs of cans that I really enjoy under $50 are the Koss Ruk50, R/80, and KTX-Pro. Whether or not these are better or worse for you, depends on you.

 

[whoelse]

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the 439 is a closed one!

 
Nice! I always thought 4xx were closed back. How is 449 comparing to 439 and how well do they isolate sound?

 

[sofastreamer]

isolation of 439 is mediocre. have not heard the 449.

 

[mgr1397]

isolation of 439 is mediocre. have not heard the 449.

Good or bad? Lol
And I'm keeping my 439. I'm liking them as a first pair of headphones.

Thanks guys

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