[smokeydabear123]

Im looking for the best headphones I can buy without an amp to use with my ipod/iphone and listen to hip-hop mostly but all music. I was looking at akg, sennhieser, and grado but im open to anything. trying to stay under $400-500.

 

[0168257061]

Audio Technica Headphones suit your needs

 

[Sherwood]

The Grado RS-1 are tough to beat out of an iPod. They look a little goofy and require a retermination or an adapter, but man they sound sweet.

 

[tamahome77]

I recommend Audio Technica's ESW10 for portable use.

 

[Acix]

GMP 8.35 D Monitor, and the RS-1.

 

[K3cT]

The ESW9 would get my vote.

 

[smokeydabear123]

thanks alot, the responses are greatly appreciated. So it sound like its between the Audio Technica or the grado rs-1, any notable differences between the two? with the grado rs-1, where can i find the adapter? Would it make a difference if i wanted to use one of these also while im making music in pro tools/reason on my mac, i currently listen through my mackie hr824 monitors..

 

[nullstring]

I've never listened to the RS-1, but I'd make sure that they sound good with hip-hop before considering purchasing them.

Also, I notice that you don't have many posts... which means that i can't be sure how much you know about any specific brand.
RS-1, and ATH's don't necessarily have alot of bass, and if you're a basshead you may want to look elsewhere.
It's my observsation that many hip-hop fans are bassheads >_>

 

[mgrewe]

The RS-1 would not be very good for monitoring, not sure about the ATH's though. For that, monitor speakers are the best, then AKG K701/702 or Sennheiser HD650, but both of those need good amplification.

If you're liking the Grado's, I'd recommend trying to find 'em used.

 

[falis]

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokeydabear123 /img/forum/go_quote.gif thanks alot, the responses are greatly appreciated. So it sound like its between the Audio Technica or the grado rs-1, any notable differences between the two? with the grado rs-1, where can i find the adapter? Would it make a difference if i wanted to use one of these also while im making music in pro tools/reason on my mac, i currently listen through my mackie hr824 monitors..

If you buy the RS1i new, it includes the adaptor and an extension cord.

- Ed

 

[kboe]

ESW9 or ESW10

 

[koven]

hip hop and unamped?

SRH840.

 

[Spraj]

ATH-AD2000

 

[Ra97oR]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spraj /img/forum/go_quote.gif ATH-AD2000

You tried unamped AD2000 vs amped ones?

Hope you don't make the move on unamping AD2000s... D:

 

[Spraj]

I have actually. There's a slight difference, but you honestly do not need an amplifier.