TempusV
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Hi,
I've been researching closed headphones for a few days now; mostly through reviews on this forum. So far I've ruled out a few headphones due to the large amount of bad reviews they receive on this forum (I know a few listed are above my budget, but I would be willing to spend slightly more where necessary).
AKG Studio K271 MkII -- very little bass
Beyerdynamic DT770 -- too much bass
I generally listen to classical, choral, electronic and metal music. The headphones are to be used purely indoors (halls) when I go to University. I am very sensitive to sound and as such they need to be as isolating as possible.
The most appealing to me so far is the Shure SRH840; and although they are above my price range significantly I am still considering them. Any suggestions below their retail price (preferably below £100) would be greatly welcomed. I have no preferences as to brand. Headphones that do not require amping (or require something small and cheap, eg. the PA2v2 to add a bit of extra oomph) would be vastly preferred. The output is likely to be from either a computer, or in the near future something like an Onkyo CR-525.
Another model I've just heard about is the Sennheiser HD280 Pro -- I see conflicting reports as to how well these isolate, can anyone give their opinions on these too?
Thanks for any help you can provide
I've been researching closed headphones for a few days now; mostly through reviews on this forum. So far I've ruled out a few headphones due to the large amount of bad reviews they receive on this forum (I know a few listed are above my budget, but I would be willing to spend slightly more where necessary).
AKG Studio K271 MkII -- very little bass
Beyerdynamic DT770 -- too much bass
I generally listen to classical, choral, electronic and metal music. The headphones are to be used purely indoors (halls) when I go to University. I am very sensitive to sound and as such they need to be as isolating as possible.
The most appealing to me so far is the Shure SRH840; and although they are above my price range significantly I am still considering them. Any suggestions below their retail price (preferably below £100) would be greatly welcomed. I have no preferences as to brand. Headphones that do not require amping (or require something small and cheap, eg. the PA2v2 to add a bit of extra oomph) would be vastly preferred. The output is likely to be from either a computer, or in the near future something like an Onkyo CR-525.
Another model I've just heard about is the Sennheiser HD280 Pro -- I see conflicting reports as to how well these isolate, can anyone give their opinions on these too?
Thanks for any help you can provide