ElJavi
New Head-Fier
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Hi there, new to the forum but have been reading stuff here for years now and it’s amazing.
Now for the question: After tons of research, I have found myself to be overwhelmed and in need of some opinions. I am a poor college student, thus I am an aspiring audiophile-wannabe looking into dipping my toes into higher end gear.
My budget is thus around $100 for headphones. I am looking for over-the-ear (circumaural) phones that will be used on a plane for over 12 hours. Thus, I am looking for closed or semi-closed, little to no leakage if possible. (The reasons why I did not go for the Grado SR 80i) I will be using these on an iPod 5g hooked up with a line out adapter and a battery powered amp (still picking between the Zigis cMoy/iBasso T-3/PA2V2). Music I listen too literally varies from Flamenco/classical to Techno and everything in-between.
I am saving up for my dream set of Grado phones, but want something now to enjoy. Now I picked up a pair of V-Moda Crossfade LP at a local Radio Shack for $99, just because of the sale and how nice they look (I still have 2 weeks to return). However, they do leak a bit and are not the best in sound. I looked into other choices at this price range such as the AKG’s (K141, K240, etc), Sennheiser HD280 Pro, Audio-Technica ATH-WS55BK, and even some Beyerdynamics. Is it advisable to replace my v-modas for any other pair at this price range? Would there be a significant difference?
As of this point I am looking for headphones with punchy and tight bass, not necessarily a basshead, but since they are my entry levels, I would like to get these and keep them as my electro/rap-y/bass-y cans and get flatter ones for the rest of the “quality” music later. (I admit there is a lot of disposable garbage in my song list that I morbidly listen too, but who doesn’t)
So what do you guys/gals suggest? Any opinions on these options or any other options I should consider? I am open to opinions and willing to learn as much as possible from all of you. Also, any suggestion on the amps I am looking into? Maybe one that will pair up well with the crossfades if I decide to keep them? Also, other than the Sennheisers, I cannot test any other phones as there are no stores that carry them here.
Sorry for the long thread, I tend to over-specify things. Thanks for all of your help in advance.
Now for the question: After tons of research, I have found myself to be overwhelmed and in need of some opinions. I am a poor college student, thus I am an aspiring audiophile-wannabe looking into dipping my toes into higher end gear.
My budget is thus around $100 for headphones. I am looking for over-the-ear (circumaural) phones that will be used on a plane for over 12 hours. Thus, I am looking for closed or semi-closed, little to no leakage if possible. (The reasons why I did not go for the Grado SR 80i) I will be using these on an iPod 5g hooked up with a line out adapter and a battery powered amp (still picking between the Zigis cMoy/iBasso T-3/PA2V2). Music I listen too literally varies from Flamenco/classical to Techno and everything in-between.
I am saving up for my dream set of Grado phones, but want something now to enjoy. Now I picked up a pair of V-Moda Crossfade LP at a local Radio Shack for $99, just because of the sale and how nice they look (I still have 2 weeks to return). However, they do leak a bit and are not the best in sound. I looked into other choices at this price range such as the AKG’s (K141, K240, etc), Sennheiser HD280 Pro, Audio-Technica ATH-WS55BK, and even some Beyerdynamics. Is it advisable to replace my v-modas for any other pair at this price range? Would there be a significant difference?
As of this point I am looking for headphones with punchy and tight bass, not necessarily a basshead, but since they are my entry levels, I would like to get these and keep them as my electro/rap-y/bass-y cans and get flatter ones for the rest of the “quality” music later. (I admit there is a lot of disposable garbage in my song list that I morbidly listen too, but who doesn’t)
So what do you guys/gals suggest? Any opinions on these options or any other options I should consider? I am open to opinions and willing to learn as much as possible from all of you. Also, any suggestion on the amps I am looking into? Maybe one that will pair up well with the crossfades if I decide to keep them? Also, other than the Sennheisers, I cannot test any other phones as there are no stores that carry them here.
Sorry for the long thread, I tend to over-specify things. Thanks for all of your help in advance.
