AlexLastName
New Head-Fier
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Hey everyone, this is my first post, although I've been browsing these forums for a little while now. I'm heading off to college in a few weeks and have been going through hell trying to decide which set of headphones I want (I'm bad at big purchases). I'm looking to spend up to 250 (maybe 300) although of course I'd like to spend the least amount that will satisfy my needs.
First off, I'm pretty sure I want a closed headphone. I'll be listening to them a lot while my prospective roommate is probably sleeping, so I don't want the sound to leak too badly. If there is a set of open headphones that don't leak too much I could probably spring for them as well. I'd also like some good isolation.
I'd also like some pretty good bass response. Very present, but not overbearing, and definitely really clean. I don't really have any experience with a nice pair of headphones so I'm not sure what counts as average or above average etc. However, I do have a pair of my father's Yamaha Hp-1 orthodynamic headphones that I'm not really too pleased with. I saw there's a pretty large discussion about the orthodynamics which I haven't taken the time to sort through. What I do know though is that the bass is quite weak and that overall the headphones don't really seem to be as clear and crisp as I would like. I guess there's a chance that they're not working perfectly, but I wouldn't really know; they're in good cosmetic shape.
Another important thing is comfort, I could be wearing these for 5+ hours on occasion. I'd like something that goes around the ear completely. I guess I have a small head as far as headphones go, I wear my headphones on their smallest setting.
Last thing I was going to mention is that I'm also going to be using these for my keyboard and synthesizer, so something that can really bring a piano to life would be nice. I suppose I might want to use these for studio monitoring, too.
I initially was looking to buy in the $100 and under category, but I've decided I should just spend the money on a high-quality headphone now since I hope to be using these for a long time (and would rather not continuously upgrade). Since I decided I was willing to pay more there's just too many models for me to look up, especially since I don't really have the opportunity to listen to any. I was looking at the Sennheisers and Sonys, then I heard about Grados and they kind of sounded like fun, then I eventually heard about every other brand so now I need help. Currently, I was kind of thinking of the DT770's, but I know there's a ton of other stuff out there.
I pretty much listen to every genre, but I guess electronic, alternative (like Radiohead), jazz, and classical, as well as some stuff that would be classified as indie could sum it up.
Sorry for the long post, any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
First off, I'm pretty sure I want a closed headphone. I'll be listening to them a lot while my prospective roommate is probably sleeping, so I don't want the sound to leak too badly. If there is a set of open headphones that don't leak too much I could probably spring for them as well. I'd also like some good isolation.
I'd also like some pretty good bass response. Very present, but not overbearing, and definitely really clean. I don't really have any experience with a nice pair of headphones so I'm not sure what counts as average or above average etc. However, I do have a pair of my father's Yamaha Hp-1 orthodynamic headphones that I'm not really too pleased with. I saw there's a pretty large discussion about the orthodynamics which I haven't taken the time to sort through. What I do know though is that the bass is quite weak and that overall the headphones don't really seem to be as clear and crisp as I would like. I guess there's a chance that they're not working perfectly, but I wouldn't really know; they're in good cosmetic shape.
Another important thing is comfort, I could be wearing these for 5+ hours on occasion. I'd like something that goes around the ear completely. I guess I have a small head as far as headphones go, I wear my headphones on their smallest setting.
Last thing I was going to mention is that I'm also going to be using these for my keyboard and synthesizer, so something that can really bring a piano to life would be nice. I suppose I might want to use these for studio monitoring, too.
I initially was looking to buy in the $100 and under category, but I've decided I should just spend the money on a high-quality headphone now since I hope to be using these for a long time (and would rather not continuously upgrade). Since I decided I was willing to pay more there's just too many models for me to look up, especially since I don't really have the opportunity to listen to any. I was looking at the Sennheisers and Sonys, then I heard about Grados and they kind of sounded like fun, then I eventually heard about every other brand so now I need help. Currently, I was kind of thinking of the DT770's, but I know there's a ton of other stuff out there.
I pretty much listen to every genre, but I guess electronic, alternative (like Radiohead), jazz, and classical, as well as some stuff that would be classified as indie could sum it up.
Sorry for the long post, any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.