Cky
New Head-Fier
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I've come here to combine your collective knowledge to into a force that will allow me to pummel my ears into sonic submission...or something like that.
So I need some new headphones. A little usage history first. I started on HD280s which I've had now for more than 10 years. They're still going strong (only tiny cracks in the headband), but the bass (or lack thereof), has relegated them to TV and Film watching on the computer. My job requires an ungodly amount of air travel, so when I started I went and bought some Bose QC2s (I know Bose doesn't get much love from the audiophiles), and I really did like the bass and the NC while in flight. What I didn't like was their flimsiness and that they broke just a few months out of warranty. Also considering they were $300+ I think Amar Bose deserves a kick in jewels. Just recently while xmas shopping I picked up a pair of AKG 518s. The sound on them is great, nice and bassy, they're super lightweight and relatively compact for travel. What I didn't realize is that after about 45 mins I feel like I'm the guy in the circus that sticks his head in a lions mouth, but it goes horrible wrong. Imagine reliving that experience over and over again, on 14+ hour flights.
What I need: I've got a bigger than average head, big ears that stick out a bit, so they've gotta be circumaural, because I don't think anything else will be comfortable. Closed back is necessary for airplane use. I like thick clear bass, but not to the point of being poor for watching movies while muffling the voice track. They need to be super comfortable, and they have to be usable on an mp3 player/laptop computer without an amp.
What I'd like but isn't required: I prefer single cords instead of the Y cord. Straight cords instead of coiled. Lightweight and compact for travel (don't want to arouse any more attention from the TSA than necessary) and finally durable enough to beat my HD280s for longevity.
I've already been doing research, and I've found Sony has a bunch of stuff that may be good but I can't differentiate between ie. 7506, V6, 7509, V600. I looked at Audio Technica Pro 5MVA, 5MS (is there any difference between those two besides colour?), and M50S.
I also saw the Beyer DT-250.
So taking in my requirements, and my prior experiences as well as the sound I'm looking for, what do you guys and gals think I should go for? I know I won't be able to get full marks on everything I'm looking for, but I can settle for a decent balance. Your comments and suggestions will all be much obliged.
So I need some new headphones. A little usage history first. I started on HD280s which I've had now for more than 10 years. They're still going strong (only tiny cracks in the headband), but the bass (or lack thereof), has relegated them to TV and Film watching on the computer. My job requires an ungodly amount of air travel, so when I started I went and bought some Bose QC2s (I know Bose doesn't get much love from the audiophiles), and I really did like the bass and the NC while in flight. What I didn't like was their flimsiness and that they broke just a few months out of warranty. Also considering they were $300+ I think Amar Bose deserves a kick in jewels. Just recently while xmas shopping I picked up a pair of AKG 518s. The sound on them is great, nice and bassy, they're super lightweight and relatively compact for travel. What I didn't realize is that after about 45 mins I feel like I'm the guy in the circus that sticks his head in a lions mouth, but it goes horrible wrong. Imagine reliving that experience over and over again, on 14+ hour flights.
What I need: I've got a bigger than average head, big ears that stick out a bit, so they've gotta be circumaural, because I don't think anything else will be comfortable. Closed back is necessary for airplane use. I like thick clear bass, but not to the point of being poor for watching movies while muffling the voice track. They need to be super comfortable, and they have to be usable on an mp3 player/laptop computer without an amp.
What I'd like but isn't required: I prefer single cords instead of the Y cord. Straight cords instead of coiled. Lightweight and compact for travel (don't want to arouse any more attention from the TSA than necessary) and finally durable enough to beat my HD280s for longevity.
I've already been doing research, and I've found Sony has a bunch of stuff that may be good but I can't differentiate between ie. 7506, V6, 7509, V600. I looked at Audio Technica Pro 5MVA, 5MS (is there any difference between those two besides colour?), and M50S.
I also saw the Beyer DT-250.
So taking in my requirements, and my prior experiences as well as the sound I'm looking for, what do you guys and gals think I should go for? I know I won't be able to get full marks on everything I'm looking for, but I can settle for a decent balance. Your comments and suggestions will all be much obliged.
