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Budget open can with LOW clamping pressure
I wear glasses, so I need a can with VERY LOW clamping pressure. I recently had to return the Senn. HD558 because it clamped too hard over the frame of my glasses. Thanks. 1) VERY LOW clamping pressure. 2) Lots of ear space and depth to the cups 3) Sounds good with...- Jim McC
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Is a headphone "amped" when plugged into...
An A/V receiver's headphone jack? Or does "needing an amp" mean a separate headphone amp? Thanks.- Jim McC
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Over the ear cans with low clamping pressure
I'm looking for an over the ear can with very low clamping pressure(due to my glasses) to use watching movies. My first choice would be open or semi-open, second would be closed. I read that the original CAL's have very low clamping pressure. Does anyone know of any others that would...- Jim McC
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Grado SR80e vs. CAL original
Will be used for movies, plugged into my A/V receiver's HP jack. I do not want to buy an amp. I know they're diferent types of cans, but which would sound better with movies? I assume the CAL's would have more bass? Which is more comfortable(clamping pressure)? This is important...- Jim McC
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Most comfortable on-ear cans
I'm looking for a lightweight VERY comfortable can for movies. Over the ear cans aren't working for me due to clamping pressure on my glasses. Are there any more comfortable than these, that sound good? Would the Porta Pro and KSC 75 with headband sound pretty much the same? Thanks. 1) Porta...- Jim McC
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Best closed can under $100 for movies
I'm looking for an over the ear can for movies. Will be powered by my A/V receiver. I need: Comfort - good ear space and depth, low clamping pressure Good bass Clear vocals I was thinking of the original CAL. Would a studio can like the Sony MDR-7506 or V6 have enough bass...- Jim McC
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CAL vs. Senn. HD558 for movies ?
Which one of these would be better for movies? It would be plugged into my A/V receiver. Thanks. 1) Comfortable(ear space and depth, clamping pressure) 2) Good bass 3) Clear vocals- Jim McC
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Open on ear can for movies
I'm looking for an "open" on ear can, mainly for movies. I've tried over the ear models, but they don't work too well with my glasses. Would an on ear model work better? 1) Very comfy, with low clamping pressure 2) Good bass and clear vocals 3) Budget $100 Thanks.- Jim McC
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Open or Closed cans for movies ?
Is either one better for movies? Do movies require a large soundstage, like open cans provide? Thanks.- Jim McC
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Best $75 open can for movies ?
I'm thinking of the K240 Studio, Superlux 668B, or Philips SHP-9500. I want good bass, clear vocals, comfortable. The more ear space and depth, the better. What do you guys recommend? Anything better for about $75? Thanks.- Jim McC
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Are IEM's/Earbuds a bad choice for movies?
They would be plugged into an A/V receiver. Do any have an open sound like an open back headphone? I'd like something that sounds as good or better than my KSC75, budget about $30. Thanks.- Jim McC
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Using earbuds/IEM's with an A/V receiver
Can this be done, or would it damage them? Thanks.- Jim McC
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Best IEM under $10
What is the best IEM under $10? Which has the largest soundstage? Are there any better than these 3? Monoprice 8320, 9927 or JVC Riptidz. Thanks.- Jim McC
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AKG K240 Studio vs. Philips SHP9500 for movies
I'm looking into these 2 open cans for movies, plugged into my A/V receiver. Has anyone heard them both, that can comment on them? Comfort, sound, depth and size of cups? Thanks.- Jim McC
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Cheap "open" cans for movies
I'm looking for open cans for movies that are comfortable, budget about $50. What do you guys suggest? Thanks.- Jim McC
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Question about headphones being "amped"
When a headphone is plugged into an A/V receiver's headphone jack, is that considered being "amped"? Thanks.- Jim McC
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Pioneer SE-A1000 vs. Panasonic HTF890
Has anyone heard both of these, who can compare them? I'm looking for a full size open can, mostly for movies. Must be comfortable, with lots of ear space and depth. Budget $60. Thanks.- Jim McC
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Budget "open" can recommendations
Which open cans do you guys consider the best under $60? They will be used mostly for movies, so I want decent bass. Also need to be comfortable, with lots of ear space and depth. I'm thinking of: 1) Pioneer SE-A1000 2) Panasonic HTF-890 Any others? Thanks.- Jim McC
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Cans with in-line volume controls
When using a can with in-line volume control(KTX Pro 1) and plugged into my receiver's headphone jack, where should I set the in-line volume control? Is it best to set it in the middle, then adjust volume on receiver? Thanks.- Jim McC
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Koss KTX Pro 1
What do you guys think of this headphone? Does it sound similar to the KSC75? Thanks.- Jim McC
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Koss KSC75 vs. Koss KTX Pro 1
I have the KSC75 with the headband mod, and I love them. Has anyone heard both of these, and are you able compare the sound? How is the comfort of the Pro 1's headband, and clamping pressure on ears? Thanks.- Jim McC
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Does this headphone exist ?
An open or semi-open can, comfortable, lightweight, under $40, and sounds as good as my KSC75? I use the KSC75 with the headband mod. I love how there is almost no pressure on the ears with this. I just received the Superlux 681 EVO, but the comfort isn't there. Also, with even the slightest...- Jim McC
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Budget can for movies
I want an open can(first choice) or semi-open can, for watching movies. Needs to be comfortable, with lots of ear space. They will be plugged into my receiver's headphone jack. Budget about $50. I was thinking of one of the Superlux models. What do you guys recommend? Thanks.- Jim McC
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Cannot post a For Sale classified ad
I'm trying to list a pair of headphones for sale here, but when I hit "Submit" it says "you must enter a valid price". The price is in the title and in my narrative. What am I doing wrong? Thanks.- Jim McC
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Problem creating a For Sale classified
I'm trying to list a pair of headphones for sale, and when I hit "Submit" it tells me to enter a "valid price". I have the price in the title and in the narrative. What am I doing wrong? Thanks.- Jim McC
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