Earphone recommendations?

On July 10 2010 21:05 Humbug wrote:
Do you mean headphones? AT just stands for `audio technica`

A lot of people seem to recommend these:

http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD700-Audiophile-Headphones-Neodymium/dp/B000CMS0XU

They're really big apparently, and go over your entire ear. (also open air, meaning people can hear what you are listening to and you can hear a bit of ambient noise)

On July 10 2010 21:05 Humbug wrote:
Do you mean headphones? AT just stands for `audio technica`

A lot of people seem to recommend these:

http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD700-Audiophile-Headphones-Neodymium/dp/B000CMS0XU

They're really big apparently, and go over your entire ear. (also open air, meaning people can hear what you are listening to and you can hear a bit of ambient noise)

On July 10 2010 21:20 evanthebouncy! wrote:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-V6-Monitor-Headphones-Voice/dp/B00001WRSJ/ref=pd_cp_e_2

This one looks like a classic old timer! Any thoughts?

On July 10 2010 21:25 cas wrote:
everyone knows sonys are boomy as fuck, there are decent headphones in ur price range but they all sit on the ear and are uncomfortable (grado sr60 by far being the best of this class)

On July 10 2010 21:22 cas wrote:
$50 - $100 range GL finding anything

senn hd 5 series prolly ur best bet, i have a pair of 595s laying around and they're fine, 555 prolly works nearly as well

atm i use 600s+cardas mated to a headroom setup, for walking around ipod+etymotics

On July 10 2010 21:37 sob3k wrote:
lol, when you see someone making blanket statement about every headphone made by a manufacturer and claim all headphones in the 70-100$ price range "sits on your ear and are uncomfortable" you know you are dealing with an audio pro.

On July 10 2010 21:37 sob3k wrote:


I use these as monitors when producing music and for listening...they are, simple put, fucking pro. Best sounding headphones i've ever worn under 300$, beat the shit out of 280's (brutally). I've had mine for a bit more than a year now without a scratch or problem. buy them.




lol, when you see someone making blanket statement about every headphone made by a manufacturer and claim all headphones in the 70-100$ price range "sits on your ear and are uncomfortable" you know you are dealing with an audio pro.

On July 10 2010 21:39 Torenhire wrote:


Well at least I didn't have to say it. Rofl.

I'm going to bed. evan, PM me if you want if you need any info. I'll reply when I can. :D Good luck in your search!!

On July 10 2010 21:40 sob3k wrote:


Also, the headband is made out of metal with metal hinges, good luck breaking it.

On July 11 2010 01:10 alffla wrote:
hey all you audiophiles out there,

want to ask a question

once i was really stoned in sweden and i walked into a 'design'-y store and they had ipods and different headpones so i tried a bunch on and listened to music because music when high is the SHIT.

so i put on a pair of black AKG headphnoes oh goood the bass was so clear everything soudned so godamn crystal clear> _______<

thoughts on AKG?

thanks

On July 11 2010 01:54 lac29 wrote:


It is a well-known, high quality, and expensive, albeit, solid brand. Their best headphones need an amp though. And yes, they are known for their clarity. 701s.

To the OP: I don't think you'll realize this but studio-quality headphones or accurate headphones are not necessarily the best for casual listeners/music lovers. In some ways it can be better to have a more fun slant on things ... meaning for the headphones to color the sound in a certain way. Many headphone brands/makers are known for their particular sound signature. So really, you might be wrong if you think that studio headphones will be the best for you. I'm convinced after going through many headphones (I like IEMs and earbuds moreso than the big cans since they're so portable), that it is near impossible for online reviewers to give that accurate of a recommendation for others since music is so subjective. Unless you've actually tried and listened to music using different headphones, you really won't have any idea as to how different they sound.