Need cheap closed headphone advice!

[Chimpie]

Hi guys! I kinda need help for a friend. He’s looking for a nice headphone, he asked me about it (he called me headphone freak!) and I’m feeling bad as I can’t really answer his question. I was kinda hesitant to post this hear, because I think you guys will empty his wallet in no-time. He just wants a sub-$100 headphone, so take it easy!

This is the deal: He went to Hong Kong, bought an AudioTechnica SJ3. He preferred the SJ5, but apparently it was sold out. He’s not very satisfied with the SJ3. Basically he thinks the isolation lacks and also he prefers a headphone which is not so bass heavy. So before he orders the SJ5, he asked me for advice and a comparison of the brands AKG, Sennheiser and AudioTechnica.

My first thought was to recommend him some IEMs, like the Shure E4C. Great treble and definitely bass light, plus great isolation. Don’t know whether he likes IEMs, so I also thought about the K81DJ. Seems like people here love them. Or the Sennheiser PX100. I’ve never heard either one of them, so I can’t really comment. How's the isolation? How's the bass? I do remember him liking the K701 last time he was over…

So anyone here like to help out?

 

[Sh0eBoX]

what kind of music does he like? the k81dj might be a good choice, or the equation audio rp-21

 

[Chimpie]

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Originally Posted by Sh0eBoX /img/forum/go_quote.gif what kind of music does he like?

To be honest, I haven't got a clue. I've directed him to this site, lets hope he answers. And lets hope he doesn't leave this place $1000 lighter! Don't tell him to buy the UltraSone Ed9 or Stax 4070!!

 

[jewman]

You can actually find both the headphones shoebox suggested for $100 or less.

 

[qazwsx]

Beyerdynamic DT231 maybe? Definitely a more brighter sounding headphone, very comfy, decent soundstage.

 

[ricmat]

well.. I know it's a little over 100, but didnt you notice AT-ES7??


Cheers!

 

[Isamu135]

Hello guys,

I'm the friend Chimpie's talking about. Thank you all for your advice so far. Well here's the deal: I need headphones to listen to music while I commute to work. A bike/bus combination. I want one with good isolation.

I listen to pop, rock and soul music.

What are your opinions of the AKG K518DJ?

 

[Chimpie]

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its a jet black K81 DJ, same drivers and everything, just different color.

This is what I've found on the K518DJ. It's basically the same a K81DJ, which is highly regarded here. If yu search the forum, you can find lots of impressions on the K81DJ!

 

[qazwsx]

i would not recommend the K81DJ's for bass light headphones.

 

[Chimpie]

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Originally Posted by qazwsx /img/forum/go_quote.gif i would not recommend the K81DJ's for bass light headphones.

That is quite useful info. Does it sound anything like the K701? The K701 didn't sound like bass heavy at all...

 

[qazwsx]

K81DJ's are DJ headphones, in fact they are known for being bassy.

 

[commando]

I would get IEMs. There are plenty of reviews and a selection wizard on my website, www.headphonereviews.org that might help you out. I use Creative EP-630 ones at the moment, they're good and cheap.

 

[ricmat]

man, do you want real closed for bike? I would go that way... trust me!

 

[ricmat]

NO! not at all!!

those you notice the bass FOR SURE!!

(Grab ES7!

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Originally Posted by Chimpie /img/forum/go_quote.gif That is quite useful info. Does it sound anything like the K701? The K701 didn't sound like bass heavy at all...

 

[grndslm]

Could be too late, but I recommend MDR-V6 ($70ish) for durability, portability, SQ, long coily cord, & value.

Great first closed headphone...

A great first open headphone is the KSC75 ($15), and if you don't like the clip-ons you can get a headband for $5 and alternate between headband & clip-ons if you'd like.