Mykinius
New Head-Fier
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I've been using default iPod earphones for listening to my iPod and computer for a while now, and I'd like to buy real headphones because they're falling apart and I'm tired of the "earbud" design. I'd like to spend no more than $100 dollars (maybe $120 max), and a headphone amp is out of the picture initially because they're too expensive for me. I'd like around-the-ear headphones that are isolated enough that others won't hear my music at normal volume; that probably means closed design, but perhaps there are open ones that don't leak a lot (I don't know).
I listen only to music without lyrics. My library's contents range from the Star Wars soundtrack to music from The Matrix to the Nutcracker suite.
My computer does not have a sound card, but I do use a program called Breakaway Audio Enhancer that acts as a virtual sound card. I would like to use the headphones for both music and games, but I'm partial to music (if I need to prioritize) because I would also like to use these with my iPod.
I'm currently considering the Sennheiser 428 and 448 and the Audio Technica ATH-M50. Are such headphones overkill for me, or would they be worth the $60-100? Which one of them would be best for me (if any)? What other headphones would you recommend for me?
Thanks for any answers! I'm glad to give more information if needed.
I listen only to music without lyrics. My library's contents range from the Star Wars soundtrack to music from The Matrix to the Nutcracker suite.
My computer does not have a sound card, but I do use a program called Breakaway Audio Enhancer that acts as a virtual sound card. I would like to use the headphones for both music and games, but I'm partial to music (if I need to prioritize) because I would also like to use these with my iPod.
I'm currently considering the Sennheiser 428 and 448 and the Audio Technica ATH-M50. Are such headphones overkill for me, or would they be worth the $60-100? Which one of them would be best for me (if any)? What other headphones would you recommend for me?
Thanks for any answers! I'm glad to give more information if needed.