Trent
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First of all, just wanted to say thanx to everyone for the wonderful reading material you guys have been supplying me for the last 2 weeks
Ok, some background info about me (this is my first post
)
I am definately NOT an audiophile or even ANYTHING close. I'm just an average consumer that would do a nice upgrade from my current crappy system. NOTICE: I have NEVER had any experience with hi-fi stuff (so I'm gonna be an EASY one to please in the sound quality dept). I will be getting an MP3 player in about 2 months (ignore the quality
) Until then, the cans will be plugged into the back of my Turtle Beach Santa Cruz to listen to my rather large music collection (don't worry about MP3 quality- many 192-320 kbps albums and few 128's). My budget CANNOT exceed $65 including shipping (please don't start...
)
Here are the phones that I've looked at for the past two weeks and I was about to order them tomorrow (so I'm posting for some last minute advice)
To put some value into this post, I'll give the best price I could find including shipping (I live in the U.S.) as well as a link for those who may be interested
Sennheiser HD212Pro -- Call (800) 992-0250 (Select Reabte) and ask for it; $43.99 - 10% off coupon (use code "sr202") + $3.95 shipping = $43.54 (I emailed them and they said they DO have it although not listed on the site)
Sennheiser HD497 -- $48.99 - 10% off coupon (use code "sr202") + $3.95 shipping = $48.04
Philips HP550 -- $29.92 + $14.55 shipping = $44.47
Aiwa HP-X222 -- $39.00 + $10 shipping (yes, higher but others had CRAZY shipping like the above Philips
)
and finally, the cans that I currently choose...
Sony MDR-D22SL Eggo -- $45.00 + $10 shipping = $55.00
(the 497's are posted only because they seem like a good deal for anyone who might be interested)
Preferences:
- Closed (I'm fine with the "semi-sealed" structure of the eggos), no plugs or clips
- Comfortable (from Superbaldguy's review, the eggos are perfect)
- For use with an MP3 player in 2 months, but also suitable for computer usage (I will still be using them with the computer after I get the MP3 player)
Well, what do you guys think? Once again, these will strictly be used for enjoyment so I don't want some anaylzing cans ie. Sony MDR-V6 which I can't afford or find anyway (but with the ones I posted above, you guys probably laugh
) I have ABOLSUTELY no real headphone experience other than my $12 Sony MDR-W08's (the vertical kind I bought 2 years ago)
I am very sure about getting the eggos (love how they fold up and their looks) and have been looking into them since reading Superbaldguy's review, but I just wanted to consult you guys just in case
Last question-- If I *do* get the eggos (man, I really have my mind set on them or what), how much of a quality upgrade would I experience in comparison to my current Sony's? I had my eye on the 212Pro's for a bit but I can't stand it's build and don't like it's supra-aural-circumaural cross)
Big thanx. Greatly appreciated.
Ok, some background info about me (this is my first post
I am definately NOT an audiophile or even ANYTHING close. I'm just an average consumer that would do a nice upgrade from my current crappy system. NOTICE: I have NEVER had any experience with hi-fi stuff (so I'm gonna be an EASY one to please in the sound quality dept). I will be getting an MP3 player in about 2 months (ignore the quality
Here are the phones that I've looked at for the past two weeks and I was about to order them tomorrow (so I'm posting for some last minute advice)
To put some value into this post, I'll give the best price I could find including shipping (I live in the U.S.) as well as a link for those who may be interested
Sennheiser HD212Pro -- Call (800) 992-0250 (Select Reabte) and ask for it; $43.99 - 10% off coupon (use code "sr202") + $3.95 shipping = $43.54 (I emailed them and they said they DO have it although not listed on the site)
Sennheiser HD497 -- $48.99 - 10% off coupon (use code "sr202") + $3.95 shipping = $48.04
Philips HP550 -- $29.92 + $14.55 shipping = $44.47
Aiwa HP-X222 -- $39.00 + $10 shipping (yes, higher but others had CRAZY shipping like the above Philips
and finally, the cans that I currently choose...
Sony MDR-D22SL Eggo -- $45.00 + $10 shipping = $55.00
(the 497's are posted only because they seem like a good deal for anyone who might be interested)
Preferences:
- Closed (I'm fine with the "semi-sealed" structure of the eggos), no plugs or clips
- Comfortable (from Superbaldguy's review, the eggos are perfect)
- For use with an MP3 player in 2 months, but also suitable for computer usage (I will still be using them with the computer after I get the MP3 player)
Well, what do you guys think? Once again, these will strictly be used for enjoyment so I don't want some anaylzing cans ie. Sony MDR-V6 which I can't afford or find anyway (but with the ones I posted above, you guys probably laugh
I am very sure about getting the eggos (love how they fold up and their looks) and have been looking into them since reading Superbaldguy's review, but I just wanted to consult you guys just in case
Big thanx. Greatly appreciated.