glhouse
New Head-Fier
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- Feb 1, 2015
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Hello everyone!
I haven't owned an amazing set of headphones since the 80's, and I am having a hard time figuring out what to buy. I have spent many hours reading reviews, forums, etc. and need some help with this.
The easiest way for me to let you know what I am looking for is to list the music I listen to, and what I don't, as well as some traits of mine.
FIrst, I have really sensitive ears and any kind of loud bass gives me a headache and makes listening a chore, at least the kind common to rock and modern pop/hip hop/rap music. I have always preferred great vocalists, including pop/easy listening, opera, and classical music (obviously not a vocal music).
When it comes to any kind of popular music throughout the decades, my favorite singers are (in no specific order): Nat "King" Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Karen Carpenter, Johnny Mathis, Nancy Wilson, Andy Williams, Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett, Dinah Washington, Barbra Streisand, Simon and Garfunkel, Sarah Vaughn, Pat Benatar & Annie Lennox (those are my max bass songs and I drop the bass down low), Bing Crosby, Bobby Darin - you get the picture.
I do not listen to anything less than CD full quality (FLAC. ALAC, etc.) transferred files, not the crap you can buy through iTunes (256K) unless absolutely necessary, and have a growing collection of SACD (5.1 surround sound) files.
I am expecting to spend $300 - $700 or so to get a good pair, and since I listen to music most at my desk (I have a newer iMac with tons of RAM and storage), so I expect to get an Amp to use at the computer. Any help with where to buy at good discounts would be great, and would allow me to spend the same and get a better set.
My other preferences:
Closed rather than open style so that other people can watch TV with minimal bleed
Noise reducing only if that doesn't negatively affect the sound quality
Replaceable cord
I have a large head, so comfortable size and overall comfort while wearing so that they can be listened to for a long time at once
Hopefully that info is enough to help me out. I really appreciate any help you can give me.
Thanks,
G
I haven't owned an amazing set of headphones since the 80's, and I am having a hard time figuring out what to buy. I have spent many hours reading reviews, forums, etc. and need some help with this.
The easiest way for me to let you know what I am looking for is to list the music I listen to, and what I don't, as well as some traits of mine.
FIrst, I have really sensitive ears and any kind of loud bass gives me a headache and makes listening a chore, at least the kind common to rock and modern pop/hip hop/rap music. I have always preferred great vocalists, including pop/easy listening, opera, and classical music (obviously not a vocal music).
When it comes to any kind of popular music throughout the decades, my favorite singers are (in no specific order): Nat "King" Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Karen Carpenter, Johnny Mathis, Nancy Wilson, Andy Williams, Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett, Dinah Washington, Barbra Streisand, Simon and Garfunkel, Sarah Vaughn, Pat Benatar & Annie Lennox (those are my max bass songs and I drop the bass down low), Bing Crosby, Bobby Darin - you get the picture.
I do not listen to anything less than CD full quality (FLAC. ALAC, etc.) transferred files, not the crap you can buy through iTunes (256K) unless absolutely necessary, and have a growing collection of SACD (5.1 surround sound) files.
I am expecting to spend $300 - $700 or so to get a good pair, and since I listen to music most at my desk (I have a newer iMac with tons of RAM and storage), so I expect to get an Amp to use at the computer. Any help with where to buy at good discounts would be great, and would allow me to spend the same and get a better set.
My other preferences:
Closed rather than open style so that other people can watch TV with minimal bleed
Noise reducing only if that doesn't negatively affect the sound quality
Replaceable cord
I have a large head, so comfortable size and overall comfort while wearing so that they can be listened to for a long time at once
Hopefully that info is enough to help me out. I really appreciate any help you can give me.
Thanks,
G