[chickennuggets]

so lets say its between these two sets. for some mp3 listening, mostly all pc gaming. thanks

 

[Steve999]

You can do better than either the Triports or the V600s by getting a pair of Senn HD201s for $20. And just to show you I have the best of intentions, moving up the line you can get the Grado SR60s ($70), Sony V6/7506 -- NOT the V600 -- ($100 or less), Senn HD555 ($100 -$150), just for starters. I'm not even a Sony or Bose basher -- I own some Bose and some Sony equipment -- but the Triports and V600s are truly sub-par gear in that they are overpriced for their sound quality and are not very durable. Just to be balanced, the Triports are comfortable and isolate well.

Good luck!!!

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Originally Posted by chickennuggets so lets say its between these two. for some mp3 listening, mostly all pc gaming. thanks

 

[Jahn]

say ya got some limburger cheese, yeah it stinks but it's pricey. and let's say ya got some laughing cow pimento cubes. which one is good for a wedding reception, and which is good for a first date appetizer tray?


answer - none of the above! get some decent cheese, or at least some nice plain old non-offensive Cheddar!

edit - steve's suggestions above are solid! long live the cheese!

 

[BodiesOfLight]

Hell, you could get the Beyer DT770/80, which I hope to have soon.

 

[wakeride74]

If that's the hand you've been delt you should fold

 

[chickennuggets]

yeah, ive heard of the ones you have suggested. i own the mdr-v600's currently. they fit perfectly, i love the style they are, circum aural???im not even positive. they wrok wonderfully and are in mint condition. where do we go from here? for gaming, the hd555's? and where can i get those if i wanted to drive somewhere and 'instanly gratify' myself.? thanks

 

[loopsider]

NOOO BOSE TRIPORTS...Some people may be just going by hear say when they tell you such...but I have firsthand experience...believe me...NO TRIPORTS...

You might be very much well off saving 80 dollars and getting the Grado SR60. Or even shopping around the In Ear Monitor market (IEM).

 

[1911]

now that the v600 are on their way to a new home i kinda miss them

 

[mbd2884]

I'm no expert but I went and listened to a pair of triports today, they have to be one of the most dissapointing headphones I've heard, for that much money and the name, I expected more. I would go with the V600s.

 

[kramer5150]

koss UR40 (EDIT.. and KSC75) completely destroys either of them. For that much $$$ add a PA2V2.

I can't recommend either of those. At least the V600 is durable though.

Garrett

 

[Steve999]

I see what you're getting at... you want a headphone NOW.

Unfortunately, there's just not much to choose from on standard Circuit City /
Best Buy / Target circuit.

If you can find a Guitar Center near you, you can pick up a pair of the all-time pro-audio classic Sony MDR-7506 for $100. Every headphone afficianado should have a V6 or a 7506, IMHO. (The V6 and 7506 are the same, except for cosmetic differences.)

You most likely would have to get a pair of Grado SR60s or Senn HD555s off of the net... either would be a sterling purchase decision, IMHO. You could try headphone.com or do a google/froogle search for less reliable service but a lower price. Ultimately, I suspect the HD555s would suit your needs best because it's lightweight and comfortable and the sound is mainstream hi-fi and easy on the ears.

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Originally Posted by chickennuggets yeah, ive heard of the ones you have suggested. i own the mdr-v600's currently. they fit perfectly, i love the style they are, circum aural???im not even positive. they wrok wonderfully and are in mint condition. where do we go from here? for gaming, the hd555's? and where can i get those if i wanted to drive somewhere and 'instanly gratify' myself.? thanks

 

[kramer5150]

Circuit city has the KSC75
BB has the UR40, although its overpriced there at ~$40.

the Triport is typically $150 for that much dough you can get any of the following:
MS1, SR60/80/125/225(used)
K240s + mint, cmoy, PA2V2, govibe, little dot micro
MDRV6
HD280
Eggo D66
A500
KSC75/50/55
porta/sporta-pro, KSC35

All of which pound the living snot outta' the bose for the $$$.

note I didn't recommend the DT770, HD580 or K501 because their amplification requirements quickly knock you into the ~$200-$300 ballpark. Although the cans themselves can be found for ~$150, less used.

K240s + govibe would be my pick of the bunch. If youre budget is tighter then KSC75 + govibe.

Good Luck!! try and get out and demo... researching and listening for yourself is half the fun.

Garrett


Garrett

 

[Claus1100xx]

I think tweeter carries some Senneheiser - but I wouldn't bet my life on it. I asked them about graods 2 years ago when I got into this and they actually knew what I was talking about. They don't carry it though. The guy offered me a sennheiser instead.

 

[chickennuggets]

hd555's huh? i really like the v600's i have now. ill look into the hd555's cause i had some senn's, the hd212pro's, they were pretty good. so the hd555's for gaming? somethign like the audio technica a900's?? more money but different class?? would the hd555's be better sounding and the same circum aural(???) type i have now in the v600's? and the a900's? same circum aural(??) thanks for bearing with me. oh, ill be going ampless. thanks

 

[jagorev]

HD 555 is circumaural and quite comfortable. I think it sounds better than the ATH or Sony cans you mentioned because it's an open-air design. Generally just better extension and more powerful.