budgetboy
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Hey HF,
I'd like some help deciding on what are to be my first (and hopefully only) full size headphones, at least until I start making some real cash. My current setup is a Cowon S9 with Sennheiser IE8s, which is just awesome. I use this setup for both portable and home uses, and it's working out great. But I've heard all about the merits of full size headphones on this forum and want to give them a try.
So I'm looking for a set of comfortable, durable headphones that sound great without a headphone amp and won't be overshadowed by my IE8s. The Sennheiser HD25-1-II and Audio-Technica ATH-M50s have both recieved great reviews on many sites, so I'd appreciate information about those, but other recommendations are more than welcome.
I like the indestructability of the HD25s, and the fact that it may have sound similar to my IE8s is a nice idea. The portability would be cool as well, if i decide to take it places, but I'm not sure that I'll need it, and I'm a little concerned about the comfort, described as "clamping" on some sites.
The ATH-M50s, though, are a different kind of headphone altorgether. I like the way they look, and comfort doesn't seem to be an issue for people, but maybe I'd be missing out on the $200 Sennheiser sound I'm accustomed to with the IE8s. Considering I'm using them primarily as home phones, though, the ATH-M50 may be all I need and more.
And then theres the Pioneer HDJ-2000s. Many have called them overpriced, but many more have praised the sound quality, comfort, and durability of these headphones. If the magnesium-alloy components live up to their promise, these headphones could outlive me.
I'd like some help deciding on what are to be my first (and hopefully only) full size headphones, at least until I start making some real cash. My current setup is a Cowon S9 with Sennheiser IE8s, which is just awesome. I use this setup for both portable and home uses, and it's working out great. But I've heard all about the merits of full size headphones on this forum and want to give them a try.
So I'm looking for a set of comfortable, durable headphones that sound great without a headphone amp and won't be overshadowed by my IE8s. The Sennheiser HD25-1-II and Audio-Technica ATH-M50s have both recieved great reviews on many sites, so I'd appreciate information about those, but other recommendations are more than welcome.
I like the indestructability of the HD25s, and the fact that it may have sound similar to my IE8s is a nice idea. The portability would be cool as well, if i decide to take it places, but I'm not sure that I'll need it, and I'm a little concerned about the comfort, described as "clamping" on some sites.
The ATH-M50s, though, are a different kind of headphone altorgether. I like the way they look, and comfort doesn't seem to be an issue for people, but maybe I'd be missing out on the $200 Sennheiser sound I'm accustomed to with the IE8s. Considering I'm using them primarily as home phones, though, the ATH-M50 may be all I need and more.
And then theres the Pioneer HDJ-2000s. Many have called them overpriced, but many more have praised the sound quality, comfort, and durability of these headphones. If the magnesium-alloy components live up to their promise, these headphones could outlive me.
Please help me find the headphone of my dreams.