[JROCK]

I live in apartments and i use my computer for my music and i have the Logitech Z560's and the bass is still to loud at low volumes so i cant even use these at night. Im wanting headphones that will be able to handle rap and rock at reasonable levels without sounding ****ty. If you guys could reply i would really apreciate it.


THANKS
JROCK

 

[mlchang]

Grado SR-60
I use these with my comp and they sound pretty rockin'. But, their brighter nature can make computer based music (low bit-rate MP3s) and bad recordings really sound bad.

Sennheiser HD-497
A couple of friends have these and they sound pretty good too. They are smoother than the Grados but don't sound as good in my opinion as the SR-60s.

If you are looking for closed phones people here often recommend Sony MDR-V6s. I haven't heard these personally.

These are both open phones so they will let outside noise in. And if you want more opinions try a search. You will find a lot of opinions about all the phones above.

Michael

 

[Steve999]

For my taste $60 to $80 is the sweet spot for low-priced great headphones. I suggest you focus on 3 choices:

1) Grado SR 60s (open/bright/addictive)

2) Sennheiser HD 497s (open/balanced/zingy/could be uncomfortable)

3) Sony MDR V6s (closed/balanced/great LOW bass and bright highs)

These are what I have! I love all three. You might elaborate on what kinds of music you listen to etc. and what your preferences are (open/closed/bright/balanced sound/bass), and hopefully people will follow up and offer more suggestions.

 

[LTUCCI1924]

JROCK
HI: Welcome to head-fi. I have had the 60s and 497 but for way less money I would choose the koss portapros which is one of my favorite headphones in a inexpensive can.

 

[JROCK]

well i like to listen to everything from Metallica and Disturbed to 2pac and Notorious B.I.G. I would like clesed heaphones personally

i would like headphones that will produce pretty tight bass and have pretty descent mids and high's. i would prefer to get enclosed headphones so i wont hear any outside noise

Thx for takin the time to reply

 

[gloco]

Quote:

Originally posted by JROCK well i like to listen to everything from Metallica and Disturbed to 2pac and Notorious B.I.G. I would like clesed heaphones personally i would like headphones that will produce pretty tight bass and have pretty descent mids and high's. i would prefer to get enclosed headphones so i wont hear any outside noise Thx for takin the time to reply

Sounds like a job for the Sony V6's.

 

[jlo mein]

partay time for sony v6's!!!

hopefully i will be in the party soon too

....

 

[purk]

Yep...get yourself the V6!!!

 

[Magicthyse]

Rap & Rock?

Try the V6 first as everyone says. Then try the Sennheiser HD 212 Pros.

You'll probably end up going for the 212's

 

[JROCK]

does seenheizer have a website cause i cant seem to find them anywhere.

 

[Magicthyse]

Quote:

Originally posted by JROCK does seenheizer have a website cause i cant seem to find them anywhere.

A wild guess, but www.sennheiser.com ?

More resources:

My Review


Headroom

 

[lextek]

Grado SR 60's.

 

[fredpb]

Rap Rock Computer.

I have had Grado SR60's.
I have Sony MDR7506's (V6's).

Go for the Sonys.