erythrophyte
New Head-Fier
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Hey,
I'd like new headphones for the holidays. Over the years I've tried the Koss Porta Pro's, another Koss (closed, something -30, I can't remember), two Senn PX-100 and, still in use, Creative's CX300-like in-ear.
I've had bad experiences with the PX-100s because they usually didn't last for more than a year and the problem was always one phone dying. But, the sound and 'look' was surprisingly good and I know cans don't last forever.
I'm looking for something a step up from those. I've never tried Grados, but I was looking the SR60's maybe 80's. I'm a bit Grado-curious. How are they compared to Senns?
The one I'm considering more is the Senn HD555. I live in Canada, so I can get them from a retailer on amazon.com for about ~$125 USD/CND with shipping and everything. So far that's the lowest price I can find online. Next is headphone.com with ~$129. I'll have check music shops to see if I can try them locally.
So I'm looking for something <~$125 CND range and for home use or when traveling long distances. It wouldn't be something I would wear on the bus. Though, I am not discouraging more portable, equally good sounding cans.
The source would most likely be the computer and iPod, but possibly also the TV and receiver. I would be using it for music primarily.
As for what kind of music? I don't listen to much heavy metal or rock, in fact most of mainstream western music is alien to me. I usually like extremes in the sense of both haunting, minimalistic cellos and strings to rich, lush, layered arrangements both classical and electronic.
Sorry if this is a bit long-winded. I just want some advice from those who've had more experience with these phones or those who have any other recommendations.
Thanks for your time and help,
-E
I'd like new headphones for the holidays. Over the years I've tried the Koss Porta Pro's, another Koss (closed, something -30, I can't remember), two Senn PX-100 and, still in use, Creative's CX300-like in-ear.
I've had bad experiences with the PX-100s because they usually didn't last for more than a year and the problem was always one phone dying. But, the sound and 'look' was surprisingly good and I know cans don't last forever.
I'm looking for something a step up from those. I've never tried Grados, but I was looking the SR60's maybe 80's. I'm a bit Grado-curious. How are they compared to Senns?
The one I'm considering more is the Senn HD555. I live in Canada, so I can get them from a retailer on amazon.com for about ~$125 USD/CND with shipping and everything. So far that's the lowest price I can find online. Next is headphone.com with ~$129. I'll have check music shops to see if I can try them locally.
So I'm looking for something <~$125 CND range and for home use or when traveling long distances. It wouldn't be something I would wear on the bus. Though, I am not discouraging more portable, equally good sounding cans.
The source would most likely be the computer and iPod, but possibly also the TV and receiver. I would be using it for music primarily.
As for what kind of music? I don't listen to much heavy metal or rock, in fact most of mainstream western music is alien to me. I usually like extremes in the sense of both haunting, minimalistic cellos and strings to rich, lush, layered arrangements both classical and electronic.
Sorry if this is a bit long-winded. I just want some advice from those who've had more experience with these phones or those who have any other recommendations.
Thanks for your time and help,
-E