Meiju
New Head-Fier
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Hello all, I have signed up on this forum today to ask for a recommendation on new cans!
So here's what I had/have:
I currently have Shure EC2n earphones, because my Sennheiser HD202's left ear cup crapped out on me about a month ago - I sent it out to Sennheiser for a repair quote, but that's already a month ago and haven't received any reply yet, so I am kind of giving up on that. I am very happy with both products, especially the HD202. The HD202 stayed at home and served as my "studio" headphones (I know, closed-back don't go too well in Studio, but I had a budget then, and still do), and the EC2n is mainly for traveling or anything outside the house. However, I'm afraid that the EC2n might crap out on me soon too, because the wire is being a bit dodgy lately.
I've had experience with Audio Technica before, but it was a low-end one with flimsy wires, so it doesn't really count
So I've been on a hunt for new headphones, and I recently got some extra pocket money to spend (I have $350, but I need to pay back my mum for something), therefore I now have $250, and am looking for a new pair.
Here are some facts about me and what I'm intending to use the headphones for:
- I listen to heavy metal/hardcore/deathcore about 90% of the time.
- I listen to trance, psytrance, DnB, deep house, and dubstep about 8% of the time.
- As for the other 2%, I use it for recording instruments (I do vocals, bass, and guitar).
I've heard good things about AKG K701, but sadly it's a bit out of my price range. I was looking at the Sennheiser HD595, any input on that?
Also, my laptop does not have a sound card
Cheers!
P.S. My apologies if I'm too picky, but I really do want to spend my money wisely for some new cans :]
- Meiju
So here's what I had/have:
I currently have Shure EC2n earphones, because my Sennheiser HD202's left ear cup crapped out on me about a month ago - I sent it out to Sennheiser for a repair quote, but that's already a month ago and haven't received any reply yet, so I am kind of giving up on that. I am very happy with both products, especially the HD202. The HD202 stayed at home and served as my "studio" headphones (I know, closed-back don't go too well in Studio, but I had a budget then, and still do), and the EC2n is mainly for traveling or anything outside the house. However, I'm afraid that the EC2n might crap out on me soon too, because the wire is being a bit dodgy lately.
I've had experience with Audio Technica before, but it was a low-end one with flimsy wires, so it doesn't really count
So I've been on a hunt for new headphones, and I recently got some extra pocket money to spend (I have $350, but I need to pay back my mum for something), therefore I now have $250, and am looking for a new pair.
Here are some facts about me and what I'm intending to use the headphones for:
- I listen to heavy metal/hardcore/deathcore about 90% of the time.
- I listen to trance, psytrance, DnB, deep house, and dubstep about 8% of the time.
- As for the other 2%, I use it for recording instruments (I do vocals, bass, and guitar).
I've heard good things about AKG K701, but sadly it's a bit out of my price range. I was looking at the Sennheiser HD595, any input on that?
Also, my laptop does not have a sound card
Cheers!
P.S. My apologies if I'm too picky, but I really do want to spend my money wisely for some new cans :]
- Meiju