Need Headphones for certain genres!
Nov 26, 2012 at 5:29 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 5

Nafixd

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I need headphones that make voices (in the songs) clear and are very well all around.
 
Some examples of artists I listen to: Maroon 5, Adele, Christina Perri, Bruno Mars, and Orchestral music (Basically violin/cello with a piano).
 
The orchestral music is my favorite, like I want to hear the instruments come alive (best way I can phrase it). Like I want a headphone (not an IEM) that will be able to play the music of a violin crystal clear (also a piano). I also want the headphone to be able to give me clear sounds of the voices. The type of music is basically from the artists I stated.
 
My budget is less than a $100 though, so I don't expect the headphones to be perfect. I'm guessing what I stated is an all around headphone. I will be able to buy from eBay (if the seller is legit and has really good feedback).
 
I'm not sure if I want open air or not. I like the isolation of a closed one since it puts me in my own world, but recommend me some open air if you have any.
 
Right now, I own only an IEM, which are the Klipsch S4. I found the Klipsch Image one at a fairly priced amount (Ebay seller, brand new, 99% feedback). Are the Klipsch Image one a well rounded headphone (especially for my music type and artists). I also found the Grados SR80i and CNET states that it is good for instrumental (open air). 
 
I'm mainly going to use headphones in my house, but I still care about how much sound is leaked.
 
P.S. I am not very experienced with headphones. Also, the S4 didn't satisfy my need for orchestral music (distortion on high pitches, even though it wasn't that high).
 
Nov 26, 2012 at 6:41 PM Post #2 of 5
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I need headphones that make voices (in the songs) clear and are very well all around.
 
Some examples of artists I listen to: Maroon 5, Adele, Christina Perri, Bruno Mars, and Orchestral music (Basically violin/cello with a piano).
 
The orchestral music is my favorite, like I want to hear the instruments come alive (best way I can phrase it). Like I want a headphone (not an IEM) that will be able to play the music of a violin crystal clear (also a piano). I also want the headphone to be able to give me clear sounds of the voices. The type of music is basically from the artists I stated.
 
My budget is less than a $100 though, so I don't expect the headphones to be perfect. I'm guessing what I stated is an all around headphone. I will be able to buy from eBay (if the seller is legit and has really good feedback).
 
I'm not sure if I want open air or not. I like the isolation of a closed one since it puts me in my own world, but recommend me some open air if you have any.
 
Right now, I own only an IEM, which are the Klipsch S4. I found the Klipsch Image one at a fairly priced amount (Ebay seller, brand new, 99% feedback). Are the Klipsch Image one a well rounded headphone (especially for my music type and artists). I also found the Grados SR80i and CNET states that it is good for instrumental (open air). 
 
I'm mainly going to use headphones in my house, but I still care about how much sound is leaked.
 
P.S. I am not very experienced with headphones. Also, the S4 didn't satisfy my need for orchestral music (distortion on high pitches, even though it wasn't that high).

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What source(s) do you plug the headphones into?
 
Nov 26, 2012 at 11:45 PM Post #3 of 5
Well, since I won't be taking this out of the house often, it will most likely be connected to my PC. I might plug it into my iPad or iPod touch every now and then.
 
Also, can you recommend a headphone with isolation? For some reason, I can't get the feeling of being separated from society with isolation headphones. 
 
And the headphones you recommended, are they good on high pitches on the violin? 
 
Nov 27, 2012 at 12:02 AM Post #4 of 5
Hmm...maybe some Hifiman RE-0's or RE-ZERO's? I could be entirely wrong here, but from what I've heard, these work great for classical music. I have the RE-ZERO, and I listen to a lot of progressive rock/metal which is about the closest to classic/orchestras as I get and they're amazing. I'm sure there are many more options though, wait for some more feedback!
 
Nov 28, 2012 at 11:22 PM Post #5 of 5
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Hmm...maybe some Hifiman RE-0's or RE-ZERO's? I could be entirely wrong here, but from what I've heard, these work great for classical music. I have the RE-ZERO, and I listen to a lot of progressive rock/metal which is about the closest to classic/orchestras as I get and they're amazing. I'm sure there are many more options though, wait for some more feedback!

Yeah, I'm not looking for IEM's. I'm looking for some OEM's. 
 

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