[SunJ]

hi kramer5150 I really like ur sugestion to go for the AKG K240s, but is it durable as my AIAIAAI TMA-1 ? or better?

 

[kramer5150]

Hi I am not familiar with that headphone, so I can't say for certain how the two compare in terms of durability.
having owned a K240s for 3-4 years, I wouldn't want to stuff it into a backpack regularly.  Its just too big for that kind of thing.  but I'm careful with my stuff too.

 

[kramer5150]

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Are there any other headphones within this price range that dont reqire an amplifier ? what about Bose AE2 & OE2 ? I know they are not for mixing & mastering but they color the sound in a nice way. Does OE2 have more bass then AE2 ? Also I can't seem to find their specs.

I also own a bose AE2.  Its trendy to bose-bash here on HF, although not nearly as much as 6-7 years ago.  They do have some strengths going for them... most notably comfort, durability, and a fairly balanced sound across the spectrum.  Others will disagree depending on their frame of reference, but I find them to be a little heavy on the bass, with some gently/nicely  boosted treble.  they are my most durable headphone.  I have slept ON THEM, repeatedly and they survive fine.  I'm 6 feet 200 pounds FWIW.  and they do offer some passive noise isolation.  i like the AE2 for watching sports and TV... when I dont care for every last sonic detail.
 
As far as image, accuracy, soundstage and overall sonic enjoyment go though, the K240s blows them away, IMHO. 

 

[SunJ]

Thank you all, I have made up my mind.

 

[Lorspeaker]

i liked the AE2i as a portable to slug around town..
but back home i think the AKG wins.
i might pick up a 240 myself too..
 
http://www.amazon.com/AKG-240-Stereo-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0016MNBAM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367026199&sr=8-1&keywords=k240+mkii
 
this one comes with detachable cable.

 

[inasafeplace]

240S comes with detachable cable as well...

 

[SunJ]

I bought the AKG k240 studio ! but there is no pouch inside ? they sound amazing for the price !!! no amp needed for my setup:

Denon DCD-510AE
Straight Wire
Cambridge Audio azur351A

 

[kramer5150]

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I bought the AKG k240 studio ! but there is no pouch inside ? they sound amazing for the price !!! no amp needed for my setup:

Denon DCD-510AE
Straight Wire
Cambridge Audio azur351A

Thats a near-perfect setup for the K240s, straight out of a mid-fi receiver headphone jack.
EDIT... check that... its a PERFECT setup for this headphone.  Sufficient amplification/source without going needlessly $$$ overboard.
 
Nope no pouch.

 

[inasafeplace]

The cheapest case I found for these headphones is this: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-hard-case-box-bag-Storage-for-AKG-K24-K240S-K240MK2-K-240-MK2-24-Headphones-/181117019849?pt=US_Rack_Cases_Hard_Cases_Bags&hash=item2a2b6a66c9

 

[SunJ]

Thank you all, a successful help !