[JiPi]

Is that even possible?

I can honestly say the V700-DJ are probably the best-looking
headphones I ever saw, but then again the sound sucks big time.
And pretty much all the good-sounding headphones don't look
so good (ei, everything except V700's

). The HD-580's are
starting to grow on me but humm.. I wouldn't know if I like
them until I can actually try/hear them.

I'm looking forward to buying headphones but I just don't know
what to do. I want good-looking headphones (that don't have
this arch popping on the top of your head like the HP890's), but I
also want good sound. I'm no audiophile, but I can enjoy good
sound.

I like how the CD1700 or CD3000 look, but they got that arch
(less with the CD3000 though...). I also like how the MDR-7509
look but I don't know, they are missing a little something. RS1's
are also good looking, with this little retro look but, ehm, kind of
out my price range (which is approx. $300 CAD max.). I was
thinking maybe either some V900 or HD-580, which cost roughly
the same.

Any pointers?

 

[andrzejpw]

there's no contest.

Go for the hd580s. RUN away from the v900s. If it's looks you're going for, I think hte 580s have it in spades. I mean, looks wise, I like them more than 600s.

 

[Magicthyse]

I have the same problem as you.

With the exception that I do actually like the V700's for listening to dance and nu-metal-type-stuff on the move.

I think the best that we can hope for at the moment is 'inoffensive'.

The Sennheiser HD280 gives new heights of meaning to the word "Dork", and the Audio-Technica ATH-A9X I've just acquired has proved to be a bit of a problem looks-wise... I look like I have two silver orange halves stuck to my head. The HD580/600, although relatively inoffensive, look like gardening implements modified for your head. My Grados won't leave my house unless I get a part in a movie as a WWII radio operator.

The thing is that, as amply confirmed by the majority of opinions here, looks don't count a lot for the rabid head-fier. Or maybe they're just geeks and don't care.

The Beyers currently on their way will hopefully be 'inoffensive'.

Since they've just been announced, noone can yet tell whether the Pioneer HDJ-1000 is any better than the V700 in terms of sound. If they are, looks like a good replacement.

 

[JiPi]

Oh yea, almost forgot. My main type of music would be electronic
music. But not that kind where only the bass counts. Much more
like House music or Jazz/Lo-Fi. All that to say I don't want
headphones which will emphasise too much on base but just
put everything well and perfect. I'm saying that because I hear
the V700 have some kind of really ugly bass.

BTW Magic, I've seen your Princess Leila headphones. Pretty funny stuff you got there

I just hope they sound good. But I'm with you on saying I'd never go out with those on

I'm still not sure about the 580's though, I never actually had them on my head (or saw them irl) so my opinion may change.

 

[HighwayStar]

Quote:

Originally posted by Magicthyse My Grados won't leave my house unless I get a part in a movie as a WWII radio operator.

LOL ! Magicthyse, you never fail to amuse.

 

[Calanctus]

The best-looking headphones I have personally used are the AT W100s. They sound great, too.

 

[Loud_TIGER]

Sony Eggo D-66s?

 

[Magicthyse]

Quote:

Originally posted by Calanctus The best-looking headphones I have personally used are the AT W100s. They sound great, too.

Well - after having looked at myself in the mirror with the A9X's, I can say that I'm glad that I have at least aluminum-look cups.

With the W100's I would really look as though I had two wooden bowls strapped to my head.

Of the sound I have no doubt however...

 

[JiPi]

Omg, I would definitly NOT go out with those wooden cups on
my head. And even less with those D66's. :|

If I want hardwood, I have a place just for it called 'floor'.

Magic, do you have any idea of the price for the HDJ-1000 ? They
look damn sweet.

 

[andrzejpw]

Walking around with w100s would be like walking with coconuts.

 

[Mr.PD]

I think my Beyer DT250's look better than most headphones. They may not look the most expensive, but they don't look like bowls on your head either.
I just got done modifying my Koss KSC50's so that they don't look something out of a sci-fi movie since those are what I wear in public most often.

 

[JiPi]

Got pics?

Hey, that would be a great thread idea actually. Pics + Methods
used to mod your headphones........

 

[sideswiped]

anyone tried mating the innards of a sony v6 with another line of closed headphones?

 

[Y-Z]

why don't you just buy a pair of ear buds like sony e888 or ex70 or etys.

 

[Y-Z]

why don't you just buy a pair of ear buds like sony e888 or ex70 or etys.

er...sorry i though I only clicked once. don't know what happened.