HouseOfCards91
New Head-Fier
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Hey, so I recently decided I wanted to get headphones that are of a quality that will enhance my music listening experience rather than keep it stagnant. After spending tons of time searching the web and going through forums I couldn't find anyone that had a request similar enough to mine to take the advice they were given so I'm seeking help here.
Important Stuff
I've been looking at different Senns, Grados (obviously), Sonys, etc. but I am uncertain because of the mix of genres and currently going to school in Flagstaff, AZ. means I have no means of trying any of the phones out. I know I don't really have a setup for a really nice set of phones, but I'd like a set that at least makes my music stand out and improves its overall quality.
Important Stuff
- Price Range: $125 and below. I know it isn't super high but I haven't ever had high-end phones so I am hesitant to dish out a ton of money for the first set.
- Listening Means: Primarily iPhone 4s, also some MacBook Pro. No amp or anything fancy, my most expensive headphones to date are actually $15 philips earbuds
- Genres: This is where picking the right phones gets hard. Favorite genre: Classic rock, followed by (in order) techno, folk/rock, jazz, blues, electronic.
- Music Files: Most are MP3 or AAC through iTunes.
- Concerns: Because of the files and means of iPhone will any headphone be able to make my music sound better?
- I don't much care how the phones look or how comfortable they are. I like the idea of open phones like the Grado 60i's, I'm just not certain that they are the phones I need to support my genres and make the most of my music.
- I'm not opposed to IEM's (although I'd prefer larger headphones). I like the general size of the Grado 60i's. Bigger than that seems like it might be hard to use for just around school and such. Smaller seems like it might be too fragile...? But I'm not opposed to changing size if something better for my tastes are out there.
I've been looking at different Senns, Grados (obviously), Sonys, etc. but I am uncertain because of the mix of genres and currently going to school in Flagstaff, AZ. means I have no means of trying any of the phones out. I know I don't really have a setup for a really nice set of phones, but I'd like a set that at least makes my music stand out and improves its overall quality.