[man_on_an_island]

Hi Folks

Just a quickie - I'm sure its been done to death already somewhere on this board but I couldn't see it - I'm looking for some really decent headphones to couple with my minidisc player. I don't want to walk around with a couple of trash cans sticking out of the sides of my head so they have to be relatively small...any ideas...? I don't mind thowing a few dollars at it. Thanks guys

 

[usc goose]

welcome to head-fi, what kind of music do you like?

(increasingly standard greeting around here)

a couple names of bands or musicians could help. and what kind of minidisc player?

 

[man_on_an_island]

Thanks for the feedback - you're on the ball tonight! I have a Sony...... (i'll have to check).... Oh ok - mz-nf810. As far as music goes, everything from Zero 7 through the Divine Comedy to Kings x. Tight defined bass is important together with enough midrange to make the snare snap and a sparkly top end. Basically I want it all. I have a pair of $45 in ear sonys but feel I'm missing a trick or two. Thanks in advance for the excellent advice!

 

[usc goose]

i think some grados might be in your future if you don't mind the fact they're open (you can hear the world around you). they're not too big and they're easily driven out of a minidisc player. have you been to www.headphone.com? there are places to get grados for a little less but these guys really do have great service and they do sponsor this place.

good luck with the search

 

[man_on_an_island]

thanks 'goose. what a nice introduction to the board! I'll check that site. speak soon

 

[LTUCCI1924]

HI: Welcome to head-fi. You could check out the shure E2-E2c same thing. I use them for my portable use.

 

[man_on_an_island]

thanks 1924 - i'll look into those too.

 

[jaskin]

I would recommend the Ety 4Ps and also th E888 if you're on a tighter budget.