what are some decent closed headphones that aren't too much

[Leoml88]

I'm looking at stuff like sennheiser HD205 and stuff around that price range or less. How are those, and what else is out there?

 

[Leoml88]

i also saw the EH250. how is this one? i like the style and headroom seems to think its a pretty good headphone.

I listen to just about everything, especialy classical, jazz, funk, and rock, so I want something that isn't going to be good for only one thing. I'm looking for good clarity throughout the range. Also, I like it to be just a little bit punchy without being overdramatic

 

[Leoml88]

i also saw that the EH350 is only $15 more on amazon. Is it worth it for those?

All in all, how would these compare to something like the grado sr60s, in terms of sound

 

[spurlints]

What about the Senn HD280? I think they're $99 at Headroom.

 

[Redo]

EH350's will rock the house, but they are open.

The EH150 and EH250 are an odd breed of closed headphones. Sort of neutral, but overly veiled.

 

[Leoml88]

hmmm, well its between that and possibly the SR60's, which although I'd prefer closed headphones, they are for dorm listening, so its not that big of a deal, and from the reviews I'm reading on the sound quality it seems worth it.

What do you guys think? I wanted something portable, but I'm thinking of possibly getting the SR60's and then those Koss clip-ons for $20 or so which are supposedly a great value.

 

[Chu]

SR-60's might not be the best idea for a dorm. There is open, and then there is open. Grado's block out zero sound, it's as if you are not wearing headphones.

Cuts both ways too. I hope your roommate enjoys listening to your adult movies.

 

[1Time]

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Originally Posted by spurlints /img/forum/go_quote.gif What about the Senn HD280? I think they're $99 at Headroom.

The HD280 Pro would be excellent cans for dorm room use, but can be found shipped new for ~$80, ~$65 refurbished, and even less for used.

 

[Leoml88]

in terms of sound quality, how do the HD280s compare with the EH250s, EH150s, and SR60's?

 

[Leoml88]

o yeah, and for comparison, how do all of these sound compared to the bose triports? I ask, since they are the only "expensive" closed headphones I've listened to, since they have them to listen to at BestBuy. I like those a lot, but they're just too expensive

 

[Redo]

RP-21's are worth considering as well

 

[F107plus5]

I'm starting to notice a lot of Sony MDR-V6 and 7506 in movies and TV about how the shows are made.

 

[1Time]

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Originally Posted by Leoml88 /img/forum/go_quote.gif in terms of sound quality, how do the HD280s compare with the EH250s, EH150s, and SR60's?

I prefer the HD280 sound, which I would describe as a bright Senn house sound. However, Grado fans likely will prefer the SR60. Descriptions of it's sound are easily found by using the search function.

If you're not at all concerned about whether the sound leaks out of your cans and bothers others, then the SR60 should be considered as well. Otherwise, you should limit your search to closed cans like the HD280 or for a little more $ the RP-21.

What's your price range, and are you willing to buy new, refurb, or used?

 

[fatcat28037]

Consider the Sony MDR-V6, about $70 new and they've been around since the earth cooled. I bought mine about 18 years ago.