[RedLeader]

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Originally Posted by bkchurch /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ok, thanks for the recommendations so far guys I'll check into those. Someone over at AVS just recommended the Fostex T20RP mkII headphones, thoughts on them?

The new fostex suck, hands down.

 

[MaloS]

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Originally Posted by jinp6301 /img/forum/go_quote.gif the sony mdr V6 I think theyre the most used headphones in the audio industry

That answers for why 95% of the recordings are so poorly mastered.

 

[Chrysoberyl]

Nobody mentioned AKG K271 or ety er4,both very neutral and isolating.Great sound quality,if you ask me!

 

[Chrysoberyl]

Oh,they must be over the ear...only the akgs then!

 

[LFF]

Take it from another "Budding audio engineer" - get the HD600's at the very least.

If you have some time to spare and can save more money consider getting some IEM's like the UE-10's. If you can save more money and have less time to spare - get some E500's.

I know they are out of your price range but the sound they provide is just what an audio engineer needs.

 

[LFF]

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Originally Posted by MaloS /img/forum/go_quote.gif That answers for why 95% of the recordings are so poorly mastered.

I agree. However, it's always good to check your work on the crappy stuff so you know what those 95% of people will be listening too.

 

[bkchurch]

Ok, what about the Ultrasone Proline 700? I really don't think I can spring $400 for the 750 but I think I could do $250 for the 700. Is their really a $150 difference there?

 

[ruZZ.il]

you can get the 750 for about $265 from Northern Sound and Light. You'll need to call them to get a quote. I got mine from them. I think most people here did.. also, my experience with the 750's differs from MaloS' with 2500s. Yes, they're low impedance so you don't 'need' an amp. They actually do sound good without one.. but, they're fantastic with a good amp. Really brings their potential out. (2500's and 750s share the same driver btw).

 

[dandi]

The Equation Audio RP-21 is an excellent choice for what you are looking for.

 

[onvn]

Why hasn't anyone recommended IEMs? Aren't IEMs supposed to be detailed and revealing? (I would think what is needed for monitoring)..

 

[onvn]

oops.. just noticed some has recommended the UE and Shures.. anyway.. ER-6 or ER-6i would be more in the price range? and they're considered to have 85% of the ER-4, performance-wise..

 

[MaloS]

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Originally Posted by onvn /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why hasn't anyone recommended IEMs? Aren't IEMs supposed to be detailed and revealing? (I would think what is needed for monitoring)..

Accurate and clear sound stage positioning is also important, in which case IEMs automatically fail (they can be accurate, but soundstage is so small you can't really tell easily enough).