closed circumaural Headphones unamped for Ipod Touch

[mauddib87]

Hello all,

Well this is my first post, so first allow me to apologize for two things. First, I’m sorry if this is the wrong place to put this question. Second, I’m sorry for my ignorance in this whole headphone subject (I guess this is why I am here).

Well earlier today my trusty Logitech FreePulse wireless headphones finally died their slow death. After this depressing passing I decided that it was time to get some real cans. I’ve been doing some pretty heavy research and the best phones I’ve come across have been the Sony MDR-V6. I guess I’m here to ask about how well these headphones would work with my 1st gen Ipod touch. My biggest worry would be the of decreased battery life due to the possibility of increased power demand of the headphones. If you all think these phones would be an extremely bad choice I would greatly appreciate any recommendations you could provide.

Source – Ipod Touch
Price Range – no more then $80
Music – I listen mainly to Ska, Dance/Electronica/techno, Dub, and punk
Full size headphones
closed circumaural design
does not require a portable amp
doesn’t require a lot of power from the ipod.

I greatly appreciate any help recommendations or information you could provide to me.

 

[mauddib87]

So allow me to apologize for my very confusing first post. I also really hope I’m not stepping on any toes by posting again, but I really need some assistance finding some headphones. This quest for the perfect set of headphones has quickly become a far more confusing process then I originally anticipated. I figured if I was far clearer on my desires/needs with the phones, you all would be better equipped to help me.

I would like a quality pair of full sized circumaural phones that I can easily use, as unencumbered as possible, while walking around campus and such. I greatly dislike earbuds and similar style phones (bc they hurt). I am also not a fan of clip-ons or sport style (because they fall out etc), but could be convinced with adamant support and strong evidence. I’m also limited to a budget of $80.

- Closed circumaural head set
- Very durable because they will be moving around a lot.
- driven from an Ipod Touch 1st gen (ideally un-amped)
- Something that can produce adequate sound powered from an ipod touch, with out severely handicapping the battery or damaging the ipod
- budget of $80
- I listen to a large array of music from jazz to Dance so something that is good for a wide verity would be wonderful

Through my (confusing) research, I have come across a few possible candidates that I wanted to run by you all to see you opinion.

1.Sennheiser HD 485
a.Seems to work well with my ipods battery, received positive reviews.
b.Not closed, long cable.

2.Grado SR 60I
a.Looks sturdy
b.supra-aural

3.Akg K 27i
a.Should work well with the ipod, has a volume control on the cord
b.Does not look too durable, also supra-aural

4.Sennheiser HD 218
a.They were recommended by apple,
b.but do not look to stable per say
c. they are supra-aural

5.Sony MDR-XD200 Consumer
a.Cheap, sounds like they work well with the ipod
b.Low price forces me to question quality

6.Sony MDR-V6
a.Look really durable and comfortable, nice phone cord cable
b.I have heard that due to its impedance of 64 ohm the iPod would be unable to run these headphones well, and that they could severally damage the battery.

I only ask that someone please help, i could really use it.

Thank You

 

[robby]

I am not sure getting something closed and circumaural is a great idea. They will be bulky, they will not offer better sound quality, and you will look fairly eccentric walking around with large phones on your head. I understand you probably want to block out sound, but I just don't think they will be a good buy, especially at your price level.

A closed circumaural headphone for walking around campus is what I wanted when I first started out, too, but I quickly discarded my Sony MDR-V6s for the Sennheiser PX-100, which ultimately had much better sound even though they did not isolate. You can't use supra-aural phones in an ultra-noisy environment like a bus or loud cafe, but otherwise they are A+ for college.

So I can't really help you out, but I will say that supra-aural phones like the PX-100 are a much better and cheaper buy.

 

[robby]

As far as the MDR-V6 goes - it is a fairly bright, very neutral headphone. It will reproduce sound accurately and has great detail and good isolation but, imo, it is not very fun to listen to.