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I've decided i want another pair of headphones ^_^
What i have are
- Audio Technica ATH-M50
- Alessandro MS-1i
- PortaPros
- Shure SE215s
I love the M50s, and the MS-1s, but now i want something that isnt like them..
I want something neutral, to show the music for what it really is.
Budget.. i'll say 300euro or less
Amp: None.. (will consider gettting one, feel free to suggest)
I dont mind if it's open or closed, they'll never be leaving the house.
Thanks.
Audio Technica AD900/1000/2000 or Denon D2000/5000 will give you a very different sound and are fine without extra amping.
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is jbl like akg both by harmon or something?
coiled cord? h0w or should i just save up for m50 coiled?
Yes, both are owned by Harman
The Shure 840 comes with a coiled and straight cord, I don't remember if the 440 comes with both, but you can always buy the coiled cord separately if need be.
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I am looking to upgrade my headphones and I was hoping to get some recommendations. For background, I am currently using Sennheiser 485s. I have 2 sources for them: my iMac and a turntable. Both sources are being amplified by an Onkyo TX8255 which I plug my headphones directly into. I mainly listen to raw rock (like Sonic Youth), electronic, indie rock and jazz. Looking to spend 100-150.
The Audio Technica M50 is a safe bet for most people. Some other options to look into:
Shure 440/840
Sony V6
Grado whatever model fits the budget, or Alessandro MS1
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Been on this site for about six months now, but first post for me.
Got some Turbine's for $50 about three months ago. First impressions left me pretty meh. I actually would have taken them off after an hour if I wasn't so disappointed at how 'expensive' it was. I would have taken a pair of inkd headphones better. That being said, after actually putting some time in, I can confidently say it was possibly the greatest $50 I've ever spent. Seriously, how much iem-time per day is too much, health-wise? Even after 3 months, they consistently amaze every time I put them in. Anyone looking for their first pair should give these a strong consideration. I'd be surprised if someone could recommend a better iem under $100 value wise, considering Joker thought they were an impressive value at three times the price.
I have had some pretty significant issues with getting a good seal though, so much so that constantly reinsterting them rubbed my right ear pretty raw and my left ear was deaf for a week because some earwax got trapped. Sony hybrids helped but im still not quite where I want to be comfort wise. In regards to sound, they sound really really good, no complaints there, but everything has an upgrade.
SO as much as I love them, new headphone budget is $125, MAYBE $150. Priorities:
*Sound. Somewhat analytical as I pay a lot of attention to my music while listening. Turbines did bass pretty well imo in terms of a quality, powerful low end rumble, but I prefer a bit more treble, and mids are recessed.
*Comfort. Either its there or it isn't. Listening sessions can be pretty long though.
*Convienence. Power, portability, durability, accessories etc.
*Soundstage and isolation. Prefer as much as possible of both.
I'm looking at Closed fullsized headphones mostly, as I don't get why you'd want open phones, and I don't think I'll have much luck finding better Iems in the price range (although def. open to suggestion) So far I am looking very strongly at the ath m50s but if there are better options, I'm all ears lol
I listen to Electronic (Infected musroom! Aphex twin, Spor, dubstep)
Rap (Aesop Rock, Del, Tech N9ne)
Rock/metal (RATM, Whitechapel, Radiohead, Pink Floyd, Rammstein)
Mostly from an ipod nano or desktop headphone jack, rarely from a 4G ipod touch (WAY better SQ than nano)
Any suggestions would be sweet. Also, good new music is always appreciated.
Sorry for long post but audio is pretty addicting...
The M50 is a strong contender. Also consider the Sony V6 and Sennheiser HD280. These should all be available at your local music store, so give them a try and see how the comfort is.
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Thanks so much for the reply! I will take a look at your suggestions, I appreciate it.
It's not a big deal if it's closed or not, the vast majority of its use will be inside my home. I was also taking look at the Denon AH-D2000 along with the DT880. How would you say these headphones and your suggested cans compare to the M50s? Are they better quality/very different sounding?
The DT880 has a more aggressive bottom and high end compared to the M50. It's also semi-open, so does not isolate as well. I find comfort better than the M50.
The D2000 has a flat frequency response but feels bass heavy due to the resonance and longer decay. It also reaches deeper than the M50. Isolation is terrible for a closed can and has very low clamping pressure, but is also very comfortable. Comfort and isolation (and bass response) improve with jmoney leather earpads, although there have been some people squawking about quality control lately.
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Hello.
I'm looking for a pair of full-size headphones under 70 dollars.
I will be using these headphones mainly on my computer, which has some crappy onboard sound card, and sometimes an iPod Touch.
Comfort is kind of important, because I would be using them pretty much all day.
I listen to acoustic singer/song writer stuff, piano rock, regular rock, trip-hop, indie rock, Burial-type Dubstep (2-step? Ambient Dubstep?), though it's not that important that it be tailored to those specific sounds, just as long as it isn't *bad* for them.
I don't really care if they're closed or open.
I would like them to be durable.
Well, I think that's about it, but I am open to any questions, and any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm personally not a big fan of the Sony XB series sound, but the 500/700 are like wearing pillows on your head. The bass will also play well to triphop and substep. While it's just a smidge above your budget, I would spring for the 700 for the better clarity over the 500.
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Heyo, I'm upgrading from a busted pair of Bose Triports.
They need to be around ear, and I don't care if they're open/closed as long as the leakage is low. (The Triports are considered semi-open. What I really like about them is that I can pretty much hear what's going on around me, but my music is only audible if it's turned very loud.) This is going to be for listening on my ipod and laptop, so I need something that won't sound like complete garbage without an amp. I'm fine with expensive headphones not being used to their full potential, I just don't want them to sound *bad* due to the source. I'd be willing to get a portable amp.
I want a warm, lush sound with good bass impact. I listen to mainly rock, indie (this genre needs a better name Dx), and trip-hop. Sometimes baroque and romantic. They must be comfortable enough to wear for like 5+ hours and have good build quality. Looks can be a deal-breaker.
Some that I've made note of so far:
-Beyer DT770
-Denon D2000
-AKG K271
I'd appreciate suggestions and advice of any kind!
The DT770 isolate a lot and you probably won't hear what's going on around you. Consider the DT880/990 instead. All of these like to have a bit more amping power behind them, but are ok if you don't need to listen loudly. Go with the 32 ohm, or maybe the 250 if you'll consider a small amp or dac/amp in the future.
The D2000 do have that nice warm/lush sound, but they leak a lot and would bother people around you if that's a concern.
The K271 do not have a warm lush sound. The K240 do, but those are fully open.
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Thank you for your answer! HD555 are a little pricey for me. What do you think of AGK Q460? Are they comfortable? Or do you got any other set to recommend?
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I live in Israel, HD555 is around $190-200 here. Even on ebay it's $110, so I need something that worth about $70 in the US. I don't care much about quality, since I'm not an audiophile, just regular guy that don't want his ears to hurt. Don't get me wrong, I do want some quality over all, it's just on my scale of importance the comfort is much more important.
It would help if you could give us an idea of what headphones are available to you, as well as their rough pricing.
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Looking for a pair of Headphones to replace my Samsom Sr850's
I listen to mostly Prog metal, Djent, alt rock, indie and a very small amount of Classical.
I would like a larger soundstage than the Sr850's
I like a fairly even response, dislike scooped mids, as I play guitar, so I like to really hear the guitars well.
Must be able to be driven from Mp3 player, Cdp, without an amp.
Must be circumaural (I can't stand on-ear)
Budget is £150.
Grado is a pretty safe recommendation for rock/guitar. Since you're in Europe, get the Alessandro MS1 (which is basically a Grado without the international markup in price), or if you're feelnig adventurous the MS2 which is just a touch above your budget.
