jjswami
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Hello Everyone,
My name is Jason and I'm new here on head-fi.
I would consider myself an audiophile although I don't have the level of in-depth knowledge of the terminology and technology that many of you do. My appreciation of music comes more from genetics than knowledge of music theory (my father played tabla professionally throughout his life and my mother is quite musically inclined).
The first pair of good headphones I had was the Sony MDR v600 around 1990-91. In 1997 a good friend of mine in Germany gave me a gently used pair of AKG K280 Parabolic headphones which I love. This year, the bass speaker on the left side has blown (or stopped working).
I would like to ask if these headphones are worth repairing or replacing, or if there is a similar (or better) model that AKG or someone else makes that would have similar performance characteristics (solid bass, etc.).
1) I really like the over-the-ear design of the AKG 280. Not sure I would adapt well to on-the-ear headphones.
2) I listen to bass-intensive music about 50% of the time (electronica) and other types the other 50%, so I need headphones with a good bass response and range.
3) My budget is around $150-200, give or take.
4) I would like something durable. I'm not rough on things, but I would like them to last at least 10 years, if possible.
Thanks both for your consideration and, in advance, for the kindness of your response.
Jason
My name is Jason and I'm new here on head-fi.
I would consider myself an audiophile although I don't have the level of in-depth knowledge of the terminology and technology that many of you do. My appreciation of music comes more from genetics than knowledge of music theory (my father played tabla professionally throughout his life and my mother is quite musically inclined).
The first pair of good headphones I had was the Sony MDR v600 around 1990-91. In 1997 a good friend of mine in Germany gave me a gently used pair of AKG K280 Parabolic headphones which I love. This year, the bass speaker on the left side has blown (or stopped working).
I would like to ask if these headphones are worth repairing or replacing, or if there is a similar (or better) model that AKG or someone else makes that would have similar performance characteristics (solid bass, etc.).
1) I really like the over-the-ear design of the AKG 280. Not sure I would adapt well to on-the-ear headphones.
2) I listen to bass-intensive music about 50% of the time (electronica) and other types the other 50%, so I need headphones with a good bass response and range.
3) My budget is around $150-200, give or take.
4) I would like something durable. I'm not rough on things, but I would like them to last at least 10 years, if possible.
Thanks both for your consideration and, in advance, for the kindness of your response.
Jason