lmilhan
Headphoneus Supremus
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Hmm. ok
All things considered, the BeyerDynamic DT-250 80s would probably fit the bill. I use them for my portable setup, and I love them. They are comfy since they are circum-aural, have a low profile (they are small enough to be used portably IMO, and the earcups are flat so they are close to your head). They isolate good enough for on the go city listening. And they have a fairly neutral sound (which is kind of what you described as far as what you would like a pair of headphones to sound like). They appear to be built pretty solid as well. Also, they are the least dorky looking headphones I own. I do have a couple of gripes though - It would be nice if they were foldable. Also, the model I own uses a coiled cord which is a bit too bulky IMO. If memory serves, you can buy a pair with a straight cord, which I think would work much better for portable use.
As far as the cool or stylish factor is concerned, I *think* BeyerDynamic is releasing a new line of headphones soon that will allow you to customize their headphones in many ways (colors, cord type, OHM ratings, etc...).
Yes, there are smaller closed headphones out there that may be a bit more portable (and certainly cost less). But more thank likely they will not quite have the sound quality you are looking for, and may not sound quite as good as the BeyerDynamics. A few that come to mind: Senn HD 201, Sennheiser PXC line of headphones, and the AKG K 26 P.
Yes, there are more expensive closed headphones out there that sound a lot better, but that would come at the expense of a HUGE set of headphones that aren't very portable at all. A few that come to mind: Sony CD3000s and the Sony R10s.
If you truly want the best sound possible in a pair of closed circum-aural headphones for portable use, then look no further than the R10s. You will make quite the bold statement, and achieve maximum 'bling' and heavenly sound quality going this route. For further impact, you could probably get the headband encrusted with diamonds and other such precious gems.
Of corse they are freakin' huge, and you would look like a dork wearing a football helmet, so that would be a tradeoff you would have to consider. Nonetheless, they would be the Mercedes of portable closed circum-aural headphones.
Since we are fantasizing, and price is no objet:
If I were rich and headphone size wasn't a consideration, the R10s would be my portable headphone of choice, however I would probably be paranoid to wear them out in a city where I would most likely be asking to get mugged for a $3000+ pair of headphones.
Since the R10s probably isn't a very practicle choice, perhaps the BeyerDynamics could be a very practicle compromise.
Finally, my usual sermon regarding closed headphones:
If you intend on wearing closed headphones out and about, be very careful, because if you aren't you may end up as a nomination on the Darwin Awards website. I know this should be common sense, but you might be surprised...
Good luck.
All things considered, the BeyerDynamic DT-250 80s would probably fit the bill. I use them for my portable setup, and I love them. They are comfy since they are circum-aural, have a low profile (they are small enough to be used portably IMO, and the earcups are flat so they are close to your head). They isolate good enough for on the go city listening. And they have a fairly neutral sound (which is kind of what you described as far as what you would like a pair of headphones to sound like). They appear to be built pretty solid as well. Also, they are the least dorky looking headphones I own. I do have a couple of gripes though - It would be nice if they were foldable. Also, the model I own uses a coiled cord which is a bit too bulky IMO. If memory serves, you can buy a pair with a straight cord, which I think would work much better for portable use.
As far as the cool or stylish factor is concerned, I *think* BeyerDynamic is releasing a new line of headphones soon that will allow you to customize their headphones in many ways (colors, cord type, OHM ratings, etc...).
Yes, there are smaller closed headphones out there that may be a bit more portable (and certainly cost less). But more thank likely they will not quite have the sound quality you are looking for, and may not sound quite as good as the BeyerDynamics. A few that come to mind: Senn HD 201, Sennheiser PXC line of headphones, and the AKG K 26 P.
Yes, there are more expensive closed headphones out there that sound a lot better, but that would come at the expense of a HUGE set of headphones that aren't very portable at all. A few that come to mind: Sony CD3000s and the Sony R10s.
If you truly want the best sound possible in a pair of closed circum-aural headphones for portable use, then look no further than the R10s. You will make quite the bold statement, and achieve maximum 'bling' and heavenly sound quality going this route. For further impact, you could probably get the headband encrusted with diamonds and other such precious gems.
Since we are fantasizing, and price is no objet:
If I were rich and headphone size wasn't a consideration, the R10s would be my portable headphone of choice, however I would probably be paranoid to wear them out in a city where I would most likely be asking to get mugged for a $3000+ pair of headphones.
Since the R10s probably isn't a very practicle choice, perhaps the BeyerDynamics could be a very practicle compromise.
Finally, my usual sermon regarding closed headphones:
If you intend on wearing closed headphones out and about, be very careful, because if you aren't you may end up as a nomination on the Darwin Awards website. I know this should be common sense, but you might be surprised...
Good luck.
