[Silver]

A friend of mine is asking me to recommend him a pair of headphones for classical listening under $90. I would like to hear you guys' recommendation. Thanks.

 

[Mike Scarpitti]

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Originally posted by Silver A friend of mine is asking me to recommend him a pair of headphones for classical listening under $90. I would like to hear you guys' recommendation. Thanks.

The silence is deafening, isnt it?

I would not recommend anything so cheap for classical. He needs to spend more than that to get a good headphone, e-bay used bargains excepted, of course.

 

[kwkarth]

Koss Porta-Pros or KSC-35s. They're musical and a good value for the $$. One could do far worse for far less money.

 

[psyco1]

Senn hd497 maybe?

 

[Silver]

He needs the 'phones to be closed. So it's a choice between Senn HD280-PRO and Sony MDR-V6

 

[fewtch]

Grado SR-80 -- they should sound great with classical.

Edit -- oh, he needs the cans to be closed? How about the Denon AH-D550? Not sure why he wants closed cans for classical tho, imo they are less than ideal.

 

[Gopher]

my brothers a violinist and listens to classical music almost exclusivly and will not let his K-501s go for anything.

I picked up my pair mint w/box and manual for 70 bucks shipped.

Give them a look, the were my first great cans.

Fred

 

[Silver]

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Originally posted by Gopher my brothers a violinist and listens to classical music almost exclusivly and will not let his K-501s go for anything. I picked up my pair mint w/box and manual for 70 bucks shipped. Give them a look, the were my first great cans. Fred

Where did you get your K-501s for 70 bucks!?

Ain't it retail for something like around 200 bucks?

 

[Davie]

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Originally posted by psyco1 Senn hd497 maybe?

Seconded.

 

[Silver]

He needs the phones to be closed as his home is often noisy(baby crying, television turning on 24/7, etc).

 

[greenhorn]

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Originally posted by Silver He needs the phones to be closed as his home is often noisy(baby crying, television turning on 24/7, etc).

I would go for the Shure E2.

 

[bangraman]

Best isolated, classical use, under $90? Only one option - The HD280. Enjoy.

 

[Hiker]

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Originally posted by psyco1 Senn hd497 maybe?

Thirded.

However, if closed cans are a must, the 280s should fit the bill.

 

[amadeus-mozart]

For about $85 try theGrado SR-80's . They're great for classical music. If it's for use with a PCDP try the SR-60's.

Barry

 

[AIM9x]

closed phones for classical under 90 dollars? There's nothing to suggest. HD280s are horrible, V6s are painful, ex70s are boomy, px200s are dark... i can't suggest anything to you.