[ace5000]

Hello all,

This is my first post. I have been reading my eyes bloody here trying to figure this out. My source is a Sansa Clip. I have developed Tinnitus and been playing around with different sounds trying to manipulate the high pitched tone in my right ear. It sometime works. Therefore, with a DJ style headset I can lift up the opposite earpiece when need be, and also block out external noise. I also listen to primarily electric Jazz music which is quite dynamic. I don't like real high "bright" treble, and always liked a "warmer" sound. However, I do need a good enough set to reproduce very high pitched tones (purple noise 10K+) and very low tones as well.

I can't spend more that $50.00 or so if that is even possible. I guess I need a closed ear version of a Koss Portapro or something.... Any ideas? Do I need to spend more? Thank you!

 

[robjrock]

I assume to want headphones that completely cup the ear?
JVC S150 Flats are closed back but sit on the ear.

Respectable headphones that cover the ear for under $50:
ATH-SJ5 Audio-Technica ATH-SJ5 DJ Style Portable Headphones (Black)
ATH-M30 NEW Audio Technica ATH-M30 Headphones AT ATH 30 M30 - eBay DJ Headphones, DJ Equipment, Pro Audio Equipment, Musical Instruments. (end time 07-Mar-10 05:35:20 AEDST)
SoundMagic P10 SoundMagic P10 Portable Foldable Headphones [P10] - $27.63 : MP4 Nation!, :: Low Priced MP4, MP3 Players and the latest scoop on the newest MP4 Player
Denon D501k DENON AH-D501K FULL ON EAR HEADPHONE - eBay DJ Headphones, DJ Equipment, Pro Audio Equipment, Musical Instruments. (end time 22-Feb-10 03:56:26 AEDST)

 

[ace5000]

I just want to keep out as must external sound out as possible, so I assume a closed (over the ear) design.

 

[ace5000]

Oh, sorry - I didn't see your suggestions - Thank you!

 

[ljokerl]

The JVC HA-S700 probably has the best isolation in the price range, with the JVC HA-M750 doing pretty well too. I haven't tried the cheaper M650 but maybe someone else has. Another one you may want to take a look at is the Denon AH-P372. None of these are really dj-style but on the S700 you can flip the cups outward.

 

[ace5000]

I was looking at the JVC HA-S700, but the shoot-out review wasn't that hot... maybe because it was up against some of the best I guess. Perhaps I'll take a shot at it.

I'm also rethinking my IEM as well... but I need something accurate, dynamic and forward for electric Jazz music for around $50. I have a set of Skull-Candy Asyms I bought before I found this forum. They are very forward but the bass is "mushy" and undefined. But, they fit in my ear well. Any ideas for this?

 

[ljokerl]

Meelec M6, Maximo iM-590

 

[ace5000]

Interesting - I'll check them out. Thanks.

 

[Francisco]

Denon P372