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I listen mostly to trance, hip hop, and inception type music, with some metal in there.
I'm looking for closed headphones, with good bass (not basshead amounts), good soundstage for gaming (I play BF3/CS a lot), movies, and regular gaming such as Skyrim.
The unique aspect of my requirement is that I want to wear these to the gym; only for lifting weights, not for cardio. I don't do any lifts that make me move around a lot, so for the gym the important requirement is that they isolate noise.
I'll be using my iphone and my onboard audio from my Z68 motherboard.
My budget is $200.
I'm planning on ordering today (1/23), and so far my choices are split between Ultrasone HFI-780 ($155), and Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro ($200), and V-Moda M-80 ($200).
I'm heavily leaning towards the 780's because they're nearly $50 cheaper with what seems to be similar bass levels, good enough soundstage for gaming, and good noise isolation. I don't see the point in paying an additional $50 for the DT 770 Pros.. however, the M-80's are more portable so I guess I'd prefer those more than the 770's.
And if there's a better option out there, can you guys please let me know? I'd prefer options that have a lot of reviews and are widely renowned for their performance.. instead of people's individual experiences with less popular headsets.
I definitely the previous comment about the DT770's size, because it's definitely not portable. The M80s might be the best portables, but the 780s might give you a bigger soundstage for gaming. I've heard that the M80s don't isolate as well as other portables, however. Perhaps look into the HD25 as well for a nice portable.
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hey m new to the headphone world nd dont know much about it. .
Razer Orca and d Grado sr60i are two headphones that i really liked bt am confused which one to go for. . which do u believe is better?? nd do u ppl think der r any other better headphones under $100. .
oh n i mainly listen to house n indie/electronic. .
thank u
The SR60 is clearly better, but it might not work for your genres. Maybe check out the Koss DJ100 or creative Aurvana live, or even the HFI580 if you're willing to go a little over, as they sometimes drop to $110.
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bump, also now looking at Shure SRH840
Maybe look into Ultrasones as well, because of the S-logic soundstage.
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Hey all,
New to Head-Fi and i came on here to seek your guidance!
Basically im looking for a set of headphones that sound great for both music and gaming. I play Counter Strike (Footsteps) mostly so i need accurate sounds. I do have a Asus Xonar DG sound card. I am looking for closed-back headphones and i am a bass-head but i have learned that i cant have awesome sound stage and great bass at the same time. Well thats what ive read so far. Budget is $150 and no more.
Thanks !
For soundstage maybe check out the HFI580/780 because of their S-logic soundstaging. Reactions to that have been mixed, however.
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I haven't gotten any responses to this thread, maybe I placed it in the wrong place. Anyone have any thoughts?
http://www.head-fi.org/t/592009/need-an-idea-for-setting-up-a-little-headphone-ht#post_8082081
According to Jude at least, the new Sennheiser RS220 has 6XX-series-level sound, so that might work for you. Can't give you a whole lot more than that, unfortunately, maybe wait a bit longer for responses.
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Does it make sense to have both SRH940 and Q701? Or are they too similar to do similar things?
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IMO, if you want 2 headphones to complement each other, that might not be the best combos. However, it also depends a bit on your preferred sound sig and musical tastes.
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So I'm down to these headphones:
Shure 840
Brainwavz M4
Fischer FA-003
HFI 580
HD 250 pro
I currently have the HD555, I dont really like them much because of the open cans and the fact that they don't produce much bass (not a basshead). I listen to Rap, Hip hop, R&b, electro-pop (Owl City), trance. I will mostly use them at home, but I do want to use them to travel also, so a case and short cord (less than 3m [9 feet] ) is a PLUS. I will also be using them for light gaming (Dota 2, Battlefield 3)
My budget is under $150ish, so if there's other great headphones please recommend them to me.
Thank you in advance.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the M4 an IEM? Also, add the M50 to the list, though it has a 10-foot cable. If you'll be using them portably, also look into the V-moda M80, Sennheiser HD25-1, or similar headphones. The 840s and 280s also have long cables, and a couple others might as well.
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Thanks a lot for the response!
Just curious, why do you think the ANC aren't a good match? I'll probably use them on the street, in a library, in a car, on a plane, or even just home alone. My main problem is that I'm spoiled by my monster turbine pro coppers. They isolate so well even without any music playing. Add music at even 35% volume and it's near impossible for me to hear any noise. They aren't active noise cancelling and have great sound. I just want a pair of full sized headphones that sound just a bit better with a bigger soundstage but I guess I'm just completely unwilling to lose that isolation + noise cancelling combo that I have right now with the MTPCs. They also have zero leakage which I like a lot.
Any thoughts? Thanks again, much appreciated.
AC tends to degrade the sound a bit, especially in the higher registers, and you'll pay more for the privilege. So if you don't need it, it's probably best to skip it. The only scenario you'll really need it is for absolute silence, which isn't always a good thing, and constant air travel. Otherwise, a better-isolating portable will serve your needs better. Look into the Sennheiser HD25-1, M50, HFI580, and others like that. However, IEMs will almost always have better isolation than over/on-ears.
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Hello. I am wondering if you guys think if I should sell my V-Moda Crossfade LP's in order to get the Sennheiser HD 518's. Are the Sennheisers' worth buying for 120 $ ? Any help would be appreciated.
I haven't heard a whole lot about the 518s. However, if you're willing to chip in $30 more, you could get the 558s, which would definitely be an upgrade. However, it still depends on your usage scenario. Are you still planning on using them out and about? If so, consider switching to a different closed can.
