I'm new to this, please help!

[localpirate]

So, I've been using a pair of Sony v700 dj headphones for a couple of years, and after reading around it seems most people feel the v700s are at the bottom of the barrel. I'm interested in finding out what a nice headphone should sound like. Could someone recommend me a set of affordable headphones that wouldn't require me to buy an amplifier? I was thinking about buying a set of Grado SR60s just to see if I liked the sound. Do you think I would notice a difference between them and my current Sonys?

Thanks for the help.

 

[Cousin Patty]

DO it

 

[Kees]

Yes. You won't know what hit you. Well, you will. And then it all starts....

 

[warrior05]

you will definitely notice a difference. another headphone to consider is the AKG K81DJ. there's an extensive thread going on about them. they can be had for less than $60 shipped.

welcome to the madness!

 

[localpirate]

Alright, thanks for the replies.

Where's a good place to order these headphones?

 

[The Monkey]

check the sponsor links at the top of the page.

 

[LaBreaHead]

The Grado SR60's really rock. My brother couldn't really justify the (very reasonable) price to his wife (or creditors), but he got them anyway. He's a lifetime music lover who had state-of the-art Koss closed headphones from the late 1960's, and he researched open and closed 'phones extensively before determining that the SR60's were an excellent buy -- and about all he could get away with.

He loves them, in all their somewhat weird-looking, but practical splendor.

 

[cantsleep]

IMO, sr60s are rock/jazz cans.
i would recommend akg k81dj over if you are more into rap/hiphop music...

 

[darkninja67]

Get the SR80s.

 

[F107plus5]

If you really like rock, but would also like to get into some other stuff, perhaps a pair of Alessandro/Grado MS-1s would be worth a look!

 

[003]

Wait, how much are you willing to pay, and what type of music do you listen to?

 

[Kees]

Goldring DR150 got some followers here too. You might check out their "offficial DR150 appreciation" thread. Seems to be worth investigating in this price bracket.

 

[eduj]

If you are into rock go for Alessandro/Grado.MS1 is 99$ shipped worlwide!IMO best value for money headphone for a rocker

 

[Audiofiler]

I love it..first people are all..
get the SR-60 they are an exceptional value (which is true)..and then the comments/suggestions and models keep going up and up and up....

That is classic headfi..

oh yeah Am I First to Say???......Sorry about your wallet in the future

I rec the K75's or the Grado SR-60/80...but there are other great suggestions above too, just was having some fun

 

[darkninja67]

Just grab some GS1000s and you will not have to upgrade again. Well at least not within the Grado line.