Snow_Fox
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I read the newbie guide before starting and did a few (not a lot lol but, I did at least look) searches on the forum.
I am not looking for a "dream rig" or any sort. In fact I know very little about high quality headphones and sound set ups. So I will not be purchasing anything besides headphones immediately. I am really trying to emphasize all I am looking for is a high quality set of headphones. If its the last set of high quality headphones I ever buy I won't be too sad.
Now. Here is what I am looking for.
A relatively cheap set of headphones which will be able to "reveal" the source of files I listen to. As weird as it may sound I have become very interested in hearing a higher standard of music.
I am looking at the AblePlanet NC600 earphones for 50$. I know the starter guide said not to obsess over reviews but, sadly I research all products I buy and weigh most of them pretty heavily.
None of the reviews I have read state whether or not the headphones "reveal" the source and that is what I am really looking for. Or its what I am primarily looking for.
If having a set of high quality headphones is my first objective then trying to save hearing is my second. I am 21 and my hearing is "selective" some days I can't hear to save my life other days I can hear extremely well. I am kinda afraid that because I like listening to particularly loud music. I currently use a cheap 10$ pair of JVC ear buds I picked up at my school. Sure they are loud enough but, I've begun to wonder whether or not having the loud music in my ear like that is really worse for my hearing than a set of earphones that cover the ears.
My final questions are pretty simple and semi covered by previous questions. But, this is more for confirmation. If I get a high quality set of headphones will my music "sound louder" than it sounds on a regular set of headphones? Its hard to explain however, I have been wondering *if* I am using a set of head phones, and the music sounds clearer, that makes it easier to understand.. so then would it sound louder because there is less interference? I like my music loud but, if it were clearer, I could hear the subtle things at a lower volume.. then I would be getting more out of less if that makes any sense.
Aside from volume, is there any relevant data about how volume damages your ears in ear bud vs full headphones?
Again I want to stress that I am not trying to build any sort of super "dream rig", nor am I trying to drop a lot of money on some spectacular set of head phones. I just want a decent "starter" set of headphones that will "reveal" the source of my music.
I may start recollecting all my music and saving it as lossless codec on my external hard drive if I enjoy the headphones enough, and I really would like to gain a greater appreciation for my music. It would be nice to hear songs I've herd a million times before in a slightly new light.
And if fortune favors me all of this may help save me some hearing. Odds are I will still use ear buds for my portable media player.. but, I really would like a set of headphones that are of a higher quality and to experience something new.
So will the AblePlanet NC600 meet my needs?
Sorry if I rambled.
Edit: As a point of reference I am currently using JVC Gummy whatsitcalled assuming specs haven't changed on em since a year or so ago specs are like 16 hz to 20,000 hz.
I am not looking for a "dream rig" or any sort. In fact I know very little about high quality headphones and sound set ups. So I will not be purchasing anything besides headphones immediately. I am really trying to emphasize all I am looking for is a high quality set of headphones. If its the last set of high quality headphones I ever buy I won't be too sad.
Now. Here is what I am looking for.
A relatively cheap set of headphones which will be able to "reveal" the source of files I listen to. As weird as it may sound I have become very interested in hearing a higher standard of music.
I am looking at the AblePlanet NC600 earphones for 50$. I know the starter guide said not to obsess over reviews but, sadly I research all products I buy and weigh most of them pretty heavily.
None of the reviews I have read state whether or not the headphones "reveal" the source and that is what I am really looking for. Or its what I am primarily looking for.
If having a set of high quality headphones is my first objective then trying to save hearing is my second. I am 21 and my hearing is "selective" some days I can't hear to save my life other days I can hear extremely well. I am kinda afraid that because I like listening to particularly loud music. I currently use a cheap 10$ pair of JVC ear buds I picked up at my school. Sure they are loud enough but, I've begun to wonder whether or not having the loud music in my ear like that is really worse for my hearing than a set of earphones that cover the ears.
My final questions are pretty simple and semi covered by previous questions. But, this is more for confirmation. If I get a high quality set of headphones will my music "sound louder" than it sounds on a regular set of headphones? Its hard to explain however, I have been wondering *if* I am using a set of head phones, and the music sounds clearer, that makes it easier to understand.. so then would it sound louder because there is less interference? I like my music loud but, if it were clearer, I could hear the subtle things at a lower volume.. then I would be getting more out of less if that makes any sense.
Aside from volume, is there any relevant data about how volume damages your ears in ear bud vs full headphones?
Again I want to stress that I am not trying to build any sort of super "dream rig", nor am I trying to drop a lot of money on some spectacular set of head phones. I just want a decent "starter" set of headphones that will "reveal" the source of my music.
I may start recollecting all my music and saving it as lossless codec on my external hard drive if I enjoy the headphones enough, and I really would like to gain a greater appreciation for my music. It would be nice to hear songs I've herd a million times before in a slightly new light.
And if fortune favors me all of this may help save me some hearing. Odds are I will still use ear buds for my portable media player.. but, I really would like a set of headphones that are of a higher quality and to experience something new.
So will the AblePlanet NC600 meet my needs?
Sorry if I rambled.
Edit: As a point of reference I am currently using JVC Gummy whatsitcalled assuming specs haven't changed on em since a year or so ago specs are like 16 hz to 20,000 hz.