Headphone for crap recordings?
Oct 28, 2009 at 6:40 AM Post #2 of 33
I'm one of those who can enjoy good, but badly recorded, music. I use my regular setup for everything. Yes, the HD-800 and Quads can be ruthlessly revealing, but I'd rather use them than downgrade. Poor headphones and speakers only double the problems with listening. You're better off hearing the flaws than masking them with more flaws.
 
Oct 28, 2009 at 7:56 AM Post #5 of 33
and for me sennheiser is just boring :p

but yeah, digital clipping is a big issue with etys and itll be even worse with the SA5k
so thats where the concern comes from mostly
 
Oct 28, 2009 at 11:00 AM Post #6 of 33
I've reasoned that headphones with recessed highs will be less painful with loud, clippy recordings. Ie, the HD650 was pretty painful with bad records whereas Stax 202 was slightly better because the Stax doesn't exaggerate highs like the HD650 does. There must be a lot of exceptions to my "rule", though. For example, the K1000s.
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Oct 28, 2009 at 12:25 PM Post #10 of 33
i can't believe nobody said it yet so, here i go, "crap recordings will sound crap"
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Oct 28, 2009 at 12:59 PM Post #11 of 33
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i can't believe nobody said it yet so, here i go, "crap recordings will sound crap"
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This is like saying all Charlie Chaplin movies are crap...
 
Oct 28, 2009 at 2:16 PM Post #13 of 33
I'd probably go with JVC marshmallows if you like IEM's. They are rolled off in the treble but have nice bass. And they are only $10.

Though the Skullcandies recommended above will make you look Funky Fresh.
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Oct 28, 2009 at 3:33 PM Post #15 of 33
HD 650 is really nice covering up misstakes
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