[audiopete]

I'm not sure which are the best portable, inexpensive and closed cans out there but all I found around me (nearby stores) was the AKG K81 DJs, Sennheiser HD 280 Pros, Ultrasone DJ1 HFI-500 and the Beyerdynamic DT 250s (at an extremly high price).

I just want to know which of these have the best sound from a unamped source and maybe the best value as well.

Are the Senn 280s an audiophile sounding headphone? How about the Beyer 250s?

Thanks,
Pete

 

[Meugenio]

I was infact on this quest not too long ago. I finally settled on Beyerdynamic DT 770/80s, however I did have a pair of DT250/250s, but they were stolen. They were very nice headphones, but I feel that the 770s have better soundquality and impact. I have also owned some A900s, PM me if you want more extensive detailing otherwise there is an extensive closed headphone reveiw here.

http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=130998

You are very welcome.

 

[tomjonesrocks]

So funny. I'm auditioning phones for home use and it's just making me more frustrated with the terrible Sony closed headphones I have at work. So now those have to be replaced also. Neither of the two phones I'm considering here (Grado SR60 and Senn 595, and KSC-35s on the way) can be used at work because of their open/leaky design(s).

What have I gotten myself into with this headphone thing?

 

[funkadelic]

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Originally Posted by tomjonesrocks So funny. I'm auditioning phones for home use and it's just making me more frustrated with the terrible Sony closed headphones I have at work. So now those have to be replaced also. Neither of the two phones I'm considering here (Grado SR60 and Senn 595, and KSC-35s on the way) can be used at work because of their open/leaky design(s). What have I gotten myself into with this headphone thing?

Welcome to head-fi and sorry about your wallet!

It is going to get worse from here on in as you will probably be wanting a set of closed portable 'phones for work, and you'll also want to be trying out a set of canalphones for whan you want something more discreet looking. By the time you're done with those two upgradeitis will have struck on your home phones..........

Simon

 

[PaulRivers]

The k81dj's - incredible value. Music has a lot of kick and presense. Loses some "smoothness" in return. These are my favorites, as I like my music to sound exciting.

Senn 280's - when I tried these out I found they lack detail in the vocals I like, so I didn't buy them.

Beyer 250 - I have the 250-80's, and I found their sound laid back and boring. They have the detail on everything, which is cool, but my music definitely sounds a lot less exciting then the k81dj's. I currently own the 250-80's, but I rarely if ever use them any more.

Can't comment on the ultrasone as I haven't used it.

 

[mektarus]

I have the Beyer DT831's and absolutely love them. Some people find them too bright but I use them with a very warm amp and they sound fantastic. They are super detailed with good soundstage. They have great bass extension but not a lot of slam.

 

[muckluck]

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Originally Posted by funkadelic Welcome to head-fi and sorry about your wallet! It is going to get worse from here on in as you will probably be wanting a set of closed portable 'phones for work, and you'll also want to be trying out a set of canalphones for whan you want something more discreet looking. By the time you're done with those two upgradeitis will have struck on your home phones.......... Simon

I regret the day I bought a pair of decent (not even that great) Koss Pro3 A titaniums. I'm not being sarcastic either. I can not listen to music through earbuds or any other cheap pair of phones (except the Koss KSC series).

 

[Preshure0617]

HD25- blows the 280 away (though unamped, the 280 is verrrry good)

 

[iancraig10]

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Originally Posted by Preshure0617 HD25- blows the 280 away (though unamped, the 280 is verrrry good)

I just changed the pads on mine to velour and they're even better.

Ian

 

[Mercuttio]

I'm not a big HD280 fan. I'm pretty sure that's where music goes to die.