Where I can try out headphones in NYC?

[supahjew]

What are some places in NYC that have a huge assortment of headphones I could try out - I'm upgrading from Shure e5c's and Etymotic ER-4P's to earmuff sound-isolating headphones, I just don't know which ones to get. From the forums, I've gathered these are the best choices:

Sony MDR-V6
Sennheiser HD-25-1
Sennheiser HD-280
Ultrasone HFI 650
Beyerdynamic DT 250-80

JR and BH Photo Video are already on my list, give me more suggestions fellow NYers!

 

[Teerawit]

Sound by Singer in Union Square has the entire Grado line (from SR60 to RS1).

 

[Spiritboxer]

J&R Music World by City Hall has Sennheisers and Sonys available to audition on the 2nd floor. Check their website or call to find out what's available. Not the best listening environment but it beats a blank.

 

[Oski]

Some of the Senn phones are located on a tower in Harvey's midtown location (not sure the specific models on your list).

There are Ultrasone headphones for audition at Sam Ash off of Times Square (again, not sure about the specific models).

 

[supahjew]

bump

 

[zatara]

There are some AKG and Beyerdynamics at B&H over by penn station for demo.

 

[Jahn]

The Sound Exchange on braodway has grados and akg too, and a website, check it out!

 

[lal316l]

A word of advice if you ever feel tempted to try the Bose Triports at J&R. Don't try to adjust the headband or it'll break and whack you on the side of the head and leave you with the right driver housing in your hand.

 

[The Monkey]

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Originally Posted by Jahn The Sound Exchange on braodway has grados and akg too, and a website, check it out!

Stereo Exchange, 627 B'way: http://www.stereoexchange.com/

Park Avenue Audio on 29th and Park has some Grados: http://www.parkavenueaudio.com/findus.aspx

I think Lyric has some Grados and Senns: http://www.lyricusa.com/

I still think somone can make some money by making a small store dedicated to cans and amps.

 

[Jahn]

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Originally Posted by The Monkey Stereo Exchange, 627 B'way: http://www.stereoexchange.com/ Park Avenue Audio on 29th and Park has some Grados: http://www.parkavenueaudio.com/findus.aspx I think Lyric has some Grados and Senns: http://www.lyricusa.com/ I still think somone can make some money by making a small store dedicated to cans and amps.

oh yeah i meant the stereo exchange oops. nice chips and salsa place next door too - head for the sombrero!

 

[The Monkey]

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Originally Posted by Jahn oh yeah i meant the stereo exchange oops. nice chips and salsa place next door too - head for the sombrero!

And watch out for the margaritas!

 

[Spiritboxer]

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Originally Posted by zatara There are some AKG and Beyerdynamics at B&H over by penn station for demo.

B&H? Where is that exactly, is that the camera store? I'd like to give some Beyers a listen to, the 880's and the 231's for example.

 

[zatara]

420 9th ave the corner of 34th and 9th ave.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...Q=area_map.jsp

 

[Spiritboxer]

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Originally Posted by zatara 420 9th ave the corner of 34th and 9th ave. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...Q=area_map.jsp

Thanks Zatara, now I remember the place. Passed by there a few times but never went in for some reason.

 

[zatara]

No problem. Have fun at B&H