dcuellar
New Head-Fier
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Hey guys. Decided I would join and ask for your opinions after browsing and doing some research for some time now. I wanted to get your opinions on a couple of headphones I'm looking to purchase really soon. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
So, here is my story. A few years back (~5yrs) I bought my first pair of earphones from my job at the time because I could get it at cost. It was the Shure E500's. Later on they released the E535's and I bought those as well. During those times I did absolutely no research but I knew I was getting a good deal and that Shure was a respectable company. I liked them, I just found they took too much effort to put on. Unfortunately, I was listening to mp3's with very low bitrates because I knew no better. Even more unfortunately, I lost both sets... ouch...
Since then I never really bought another expensive set for myself. I'm hoping to now as a birthday gift, though. I recently have rediscovered my love for music and have re-ripped my whole collection to ALAC. I stream it all from home to my iPhone 5 using an app called iSub (great!). Now I just need some good cans. Here is what I'm looking for in the headsets:
Headset #1:
*Edit: Looking for just one headset now.
Headset #2:
I listen to all types of music but mostly mainstream and R&B/Hip-Hop. I'm not a bass head though as I prefer great sound than artificially enhanced. I've been listening to a lot of classic rock, and music from the 60's lately. I will be using both my 2010 Macbook Pro and iPhone 5 so I'm not really sure about whether or not I need an amp/dac. Please recommend one I can use on both devices if the headphones need them. I listen to music about 3-4 hours daily if not more.
Let me know if there is more info you need. Thank you for your time!
So, here is my story. A few years back (~5yrs) I bought my first pair of earphones from my job at the time because I could get it at cost. It was the Shure E500's. Later on they released the E535's and I bought those as well. During those times I did absolutely no research but I knew I was getting a good deal and that Shure was a respectable company. I liked them, I just found they took too much effort to put on. Unfortunately, I was listening to mp3's with very low bitrates because I knew no better. Even more unfortunately, I lost both sets... ouch...
Since then I never really bought another expensive set for myself. I'm hoping to now as a birthday gift, though. I recently have rediscovered my love for music and have re-ripped my whole collection to ALAC. I stream it all from home to my iPhone 5 using an app called iSub (great!). Now I just need some good cans. Here is what I'm looking for in the headsets:
-
Open, Over the Ears -
$400 or less -
For home use -
Detachable cable preferred but not necessary.
*Edit: Looking for just one headset now.
Headset #2:
- Closed, Over the Ears
- $400 or less
-
Portable (doesn't mean smaller, just durable, foldable, etc) - Detachable cable preferred but not necessary.
I listen to all types of music but mostly mainstream and R&B/Hip-Hop. I'm not a bass head though as I prefer great sound than artificially enhanced. I've been listening to a lot of classic rock, and music from the 60's lately. I will be using both my 2010 Macbook Pro and iPhone 5 so I'm not really sure about whether or not I need an amp/dac. Please recommend one I can use on both devices if the headphones need them. I listen to music about 3-4 hours daily if not more.
Let me know if there is more info you need. Thank you for your time!