[sushi14]

I am interested in purchasing a pair of bose headphones, but I can't choose between the bose on, or around ear tri-ports. Could anyone here provide information on these headpohnes?

Thanks!

 

[vapman]

Here at head-fi, we don't like Bose. I'll not go into depth why (as i don't have too much time to post), but trust me, you can get MUCH more bang for the buck by buying different brands.

Let us help you out more, what kind of music do you listen to, what will you be playing your music out of (aka an ipod or cd player mostly?), are you a basshead or do you like a "brighter" headphone?

I'll just say that one of my friends actually had three pairs of Triports, all broke over the course of one year, then bought a pair of AKG K26P's and liked them better.

 

[sushi14]

I prefer a headphone with good bass response.

 

[Davesrose]

Bose Triports aren't too bad sounding (just ask any head-fier and they'll say they're way overpriced). The OEs are something to ALWAYS stay away from though!!!!! SQ is terrible.

 

[JLai]

Here, you're gonna need this...

 

[DJGeorgeT]

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Originally Posted by sushi14 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am interested in purchasing a pair of bose headphones, but I can't choose between the bose on, or around ear tri-ports. Could anyone here provide information on these headpohnes? Thanks!

I actually liked the OE, but at $179 it was kind of expensive. You could do better with something like a Grado SR60. I swear it sounds better than Bose and it only costs $70. Google Grado SR60.

 

[sushi14]

I just looked up the grado sr60, and they looked a bit out of style and very bulky. Does the quality of sound really make up for it?

 

[aperson]

Yes, Grado's sound quality is excellent. You will be shocked once you hear it, well I was.

Are you going to be using it outside? If so, Grados might not be the best choice since they are open (leak sound in and out).

 

[ap3rtis]

akg k81dj are another good choice judging from what's said around here. Can get them for $55. Supposedly a bit uncomfortable though.

 

[Krug995]

If you like bass, I'd recommend the AKG K81 DJ over the SR60's--I've had both and the AKG's have heaps more bass than the Grados, as well as being closed.

If you want THE headphone for bass, someone will probably eventually recommend the Beyerdynamic DT770, but I've never heard them so can't comment.

 

[strangemusic]

with Grado, as the OP observed, style comes second. Frankly, I think they are a style all their own! Just search this forum for Jecklin Float if you want odd... But regardless of the style, the SR60 sounds really good, better than anything Bose might provide for the price. K81DJs: although I have not heard them it seems that a lot of people here use them for portable setups and all kinds of applications and are pleased.

 

[exX08]

Or you could go with the SuperFi 5 Pro. I think there very bassy and are really nice sounding.

 

[vapman]

since you like good bass, i'd say you should check out the k81dj. they're supposed to be really nice headphones. don't worry if they feel tight on you, you can stretch out the headband.

 

[strangemusic]

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Originally Posted by exX08 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Or you could go with the SuperFi 5 Pro. I think there very bassy and are really nice sounding.

that is, if you want a canalphone. It's really a matter of personal taste... I used to have canalphones and enjoyed the feel, but now I have developed a dislike for them.

 

[M-A-Z]

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Originally Posted by mckickflip /img/forum/go_quote.gif Here at head-fi, we don't like Bose. I'll not go into depth why, but trust me, you can get MUCH more bang for the buck by buying different brands.

I don't think, mckickflip, that you can speak for the whole head-fi community, and I don't think that they would like the forum to be limited to statements of "liking" or "disliking" a certain model. There is much more expertise involved. Besides, real experts would always give a reason for their judgement.