Headphone who is excellent for music AND guitarplaying?

[Falconer]

Hi

Was ages since I was last here, but this time it's because I need special competense responses.
The ideal headphone I seek have these features:

1. Pretty cheap (around 100-200$)
2. Very good at listening to music - mainly grunge, metal and hardrock. Normally likes warm, yet detailed phones with "punchy bass"
3. Have nice sounds when I'm playing (harassing
   
   ) the electric guitar
4. Headphones that doesn't fell off to easily when minor headbanging
5. Robust design

Phones I'm thinking about to name a few; Alessandro MS1, Pioneer SE-A1000 and Sony MDR-V6.

Sorry for my poor english.

 

[Bozz_Keren]

MS1 is good pick, i listen to thrash with them

 

[Hermitt]

Well, since George Alessandro specializes in building very good boutique guitar amps, I would think that his tweaked Grados are just the ticket. My ms-pros sound fantastic plugged into my VOX AD30VT

 

[shampoosuicide]

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Originally Posted by Falconer /img/forum/go_quote.gif Pretty cheap (around 100-200$) Very good at listening to music - mainly grunge, metal and hardrock. Normally likes warm, yet detailed phones with "punchy bass" Have nice sounds when I'm playing (harassing ) the electric guitar Headphones that doesn't fell off to easily when minor headbanging Robust design

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Originally Posted by Bozz_Keren /img/forum/go_quote.gif MS1 is good pick, i listen to thrash with them

MS1 is a good pick? I imagine they would fly off the OP's head if he head-banged with them on, and I certainly think the build quality of the lower-end Grados is functional at best.

You're looking for "warm, yet detailed phones with "punchy bass"", and that sounds like Sennheisers to me.

 

[MaloS]

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Originally Posted by shampoosuicide /img/forum/go_quote.gif MS1 is a good pick? I imagine they would fly off the OP's head if he head-banged with them on, and I certainly think the build quality of the lower-end Grados is functional at best. You're looking for "warm, yet detailed phones with "punchy bass"", and that sounds like Sennheisers to me.

No, Sennheiser is not very punchy on comparison to Grados. You to hear them to understand why, but even SR-60 makes everything punchy for no reason.

 

[infinitesymphony]

Not all Sennheisers are slow and lacking in punch, though from reading comments, I gather that the higher-end models have that sound signature.

My HD-497s have the best of both worlds--tight, extended bass, and singing highs. Though, in comparison to some headphones, they might be considered bass-light.

The HD-595 could be another similar-sounding match for a more forward Sennheiser headphone.

 

[MaloS]

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Originally Posted by infinitesymphony /img/forum/go_quote.gif Not all Sennheisers are slow and lacking in punch, though from reading comments, I gather that the higher-end models have that sound signature. My HD-497s have the best of both worlds--tight, extended bass, and singing highs. Though, in comparison to some headphones, they might be considered bass-light. The HD-595 could be another similar-sounding match for a more forward Sennheiser headphone.

Yes, some models can be punchy (Not hd595 though, although I was able to get some interesting bass out of it). Grados just do something weird that results in impact from everything, including a portion of the mids. For a guitarist I would probably recommend neither one though, and say to go for something neutral...Allesandros fit the bill nicely by the description, while I had a nice time using UM-2s.

 

[esuko]

AKG K340 does guitars very nicely but it´s bass production is maybe not what you are looking for.

 

[MaZa]

Alessandro makes guitar amps and such, so his headphones are obvious choice. They are Grado headphones, but less spiky and more natural toned. Grados are also excellent at guitar reproduction too, but in artificial way which Malos is probaply referring. Good for music listening, not good for music making

Grados are punchy, but not exactly warm. Lower treble and uppermids are dominant features in Grados and somewhat in Alessandros, but thats what makes them great for guitars and metal overall too. They arent very robust though, actually quite fragile feeling.

Sennheisers are warm and smooth, but they also butcher electric guitars IMO. Too smooth and no bite. NOT recommended.


But Beyerdynamic DT-880 2003 is good choice. Excellent mids and treble for very good guitar reproduction, and very robust design. They look and feel like they would last nuclear warfare. Bass is also good, though not very punchy but its all there and noticeable.

 

[Falconer]

Thank you for all the replies. Gave me a lot to think about. Not sure yet who i'm going to buy so i'm going to give the Goldring DR150 a live testing tomorrow.

Edit: Does anyone got an opinion about Beyerdynamic DT250? Seems like the perfect fit for me (if it wasn't just for the cord who may be irritating when guitarplaying), and they are pretty cheap too here in Sweden.