Davesrose
Headphoneus Supremus
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Ignore dualing banjos about whether headphones will ever compete with speakers
If the $200 is absolute....then AKG 501 seems like the best bet. Get them at zzounds, and the PA2V2 or little dot micro. Best choice for what your dad is looking for IMHO. Big soundstage, controlled bass, and easy on the wallet now (they're being discontinued....used to be almost 3 times as much as they are now).
Stax would be better quality, but it's over $200
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If the $200 is absolute....then AKG 501 seems like the best bet. Get them at zzounds, and the PA2V2 or little dot micro. Best choice for what your dad is looking for IMHO. Big soundstage, controlled bass, and easy on the wallet now (they're being discontinued....used to be almost 3 times as much as they are now).
Stax would be better quality, but it's over $200
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Originally Posted by Fr. John OK, I'm getting a little swamped here. Someone steer me in the right direction: In the $200 or less range should I be looking at a set of cans & an amp or spend the whole amount on just cans? Whats the best combo? Remember, this is mostly for laptop/mp3player use. |