I'm sorry but I have another advice thread
Dec 23, 2007 at 2:33 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 27
Bobby2131

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I tried doing some searching but it just becomes overwhelming.

What I'm looking for is for full-sized headphones that I'll be using with my computer (I should probably think about a soundcard too right?) and iPod that are gonna cost me no more than about $200 ($250 is my absolute max) I listen to all kinds of music so don't worry about that. I think I'd like closed headphones because I like to listen to music pretty loud and it tends to annoy people that they can hear my music. I'll also be living in a dorm next year so I wouldn't want to piss off my my roommate. Comfort is a factor and as stupid as this sounds I want them to look nice as well.

From my own research (Before everything gets out of hand and I give up) I've thought about getting Sennheiser HD595's but if there's a cheaper or better alternative that's fine, I'm not in love with any pair right now.

Thank you.


Edit: I just thought maybe you should know right now i use Koss KSC-75's with my iPod.
 
Dec 23, 2007 at 2:38 AM Post #2 of 27
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Originally Posted by Bobby2131 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I tried doing some searching but it just becomes overwhelming.

What I'm looking for is for full-sized headphones that I'll be using with my computer (I should probably think about a soundcard too right?) and iPod that are gonna cost me no more than about $200 ($250 is my absolute max) I listen to all kinds of music so don't worry about that. I think I'd like closed headphones because I like to listen to music pretty loud and it tends to annoy people that they can hear my music. I'll also be living in a dorm next year so I wouldn't want to piss off my my roommate. Comfort is a factor and as stupid as this sounds I want them to look nice as well.

From my own research (Before everything gets out of hand and I give up) I've thought about getting Sennheiser HD595's but if there's a cheaper or better alternative that's fine, I'm not in love with any pair right now.

Thank you.


HD595's are open. Try out the sr-60's they are easer to drive. and only cost $70.00
 
Dec 23, 2007 at 2:53 AM Post #4 of 27
I know they're open but if they're really good then I can deal with that. SR-60's are open as well are they not?

And what I meant was when I would read other threads I just started to lose focus on what I was looking for because there was just so much information.
 
Dec 23, 2007 at 3:14 AM Post #8 of 27
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Originally Posted by ken36 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Good advice. Searches are pretty straight forward.


While the SR-60's are great cans for ~200 the 595 are much better and work well unamped.
 
Dec 23, 2007 at 3:46 AM Post #10 of 27
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Originally Posted by Bobby2131 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
If I decide to go with the 595's do you think I'd have a problem with sound leaking?


Yes they along with all of the Grado headphones are open and will leak sound. If you are looking for something closed you could spend a little extra money and pick up the beyerdynamic DT 770. They may run a little high but it does sound like what you are looking for.

and oh yea they look great to
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beyerdynamic DT 770 @ HeadRoom - Right Between Your Ears
 
Dec 23, 2007 at 4:17 AM Post #12 of 27
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Originally Posted by Bobby2131 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I took a look at those but from what I was reading I thought the 595's were the best but I probably don't want something open.

What about these? Ultrasone HFI-700 @ HeadRoom - Right Between Your Ears


The problem with the DT 770's is you more then likely need an amp. The 595's will not need an amp but are open.

I dont know about the Ultrasones
 
Dec 23, 2007 at 4:25 AM Post #13 of 27
Well I don't know how trustworthy Cnet is with headphone reviews but they say "These are very efficient headphones that will get plenty loud with flea-powered MP3 players." So I guess that means I woudn't need an amp with them.
 
Dec 23, 2007 at 4:51 AM Post #14 of 27
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Originally Posted by kejar31 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
The problem with the DT 770's is you more then likely need an amp. The 595's will not need an amp but are open.

I dont know about the Ultrasones


The pro 80 ohm model is fine unamped, and cheaper too (no leather carry bag, but real leather headband padding).
 
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