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evanthebouncy!
United States12796 Posts
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-Professional-Studio-Headphones-Black/dp/B002DP1FTU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1278763502&sr=8-1-catcorr and http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-V6-Monitor-Headphones-Voice/dp/B00001WRSJ/ref=pd_cp_e_2 The shure one has sturdier look and from all the reviews I read the two are almost same sounding. Sony is a classic thou so I don't know T_T  | ||
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Torenhire
United States11681 Posts
I hate to be that guy, but I work in the professional audio/visual industry...assuming you want studio-ish headsets, we sell alot of ATs, Sennheisers (overpriced imo), Shure, and offer Sonys. I'd go for AT or Shure but those are more of a professional studio headset than anything else. Just stay away from Bose. >< You pay way too much for the sound quality you get out of them. Lots of people live by them but...my personal opinion is bleh.  | ||
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evanthebouncy!
United States12796 Posts
yes studio would be great. I'd like to record some songs at some point  | ||
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Humbug
United States264 Posts
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) | ||
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evanthebouncy!
United States12796 Posts
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-Professional-Studio-Headphones-Black/dp/B002DP1FTU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1278763502&sr=8-1-catcorr | ||
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Torenhire
United States11681 Posts
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) Sorry. AT = Audio Technica, like he said. | ||
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evanthebouncy!
United States12796 Posts
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) Don't like it. Looks cheap (I'm sure it's not) but the different colors on it turns me off. I want solid black, solid like a rock where u can throw it around it'll never break. | ||
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Torenhire
United States11681 Posts
Audio Technica makes some similar ones that are all black. The Shures you linked don't look too bad, I haven't used a pair myself but most places rate them pretty high. http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Professional/dp/B000065BPB/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1278764071&sr=1-1 That's a really good price for a good set of headphones. The problem with Senn's though is that they snug up on your head a little tighter than normal - to keep outside sound out. I think maybe your best bet is to pick 3 or 4 sets, and start reading up on reviews. Durability, Sound quality, so on. Sometimes headphones will have GREAT bass and GREAT vocals but midrange will suck balls and high-end things like cymbals will get tinny or hissy. | ||
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sob3k
United States7572 Posts
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evanthebouncy!
United States12796 Posts
This one looks like a classic old timer! Any thoughts? | ||
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cas
Mexico52 Posts
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 | ||
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Torenhire
United States11681 Posts
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-PC-234S-Audio-Plug-Adaptor/dp/B000095SA6/ref=pd_sim_e_1 That thing. | ||
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cas
Mexico52 Posts
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Humbug
United States264 Posts
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sob3k
United States7572 Posts
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? 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$, beat the shit out of 280's (brutally). I've had mine for a bit more than a year now without a scratch or problem. buy them. On July 10 2010 21:25 cas wrote: everyone knows sonys are boomy as fuck, there are decent headphones in ur price range but they all sit on the ear and are uncomfortable (grado sr60 by far being the best of this class) lol, when you see someone making blanket statement about every headphone made by a manufacturer and claim all headphones in the 70-100$ price range "sits on your ear and are uncomfortable" you know you are dealing with an audio pro. | ||
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evanthebouncy!
United States12796 Posts
On July 10 2010 21:22 cas wrote: $50 - $100 range GL finding anything senn hd 5 series prolly ur best bet, i have a pair of 595s laying around and they're fine, 555 prolly works nearly as well atm i use 600s+cardas mated to a headroom setup, for walking around ipod+etymotics Too light, doesn't feel solid!! I want a rock basically, no light stuff! | ||
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Torenhire
United States11681 Posts
On July 10 2010 21:37 sob3k wrote: lol, when you see someone making blanket statement about every headphone made by a manufacturer and claim all headphones in the 70-100$ price range "sits on your ear and are uncomfortable" you know you are dealing with an audio pro. 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!! | ||
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sob3k
United States7572 Posts
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. Also, the headband is made out of metal with metal hinges, good luck breaking it. | ||
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evanthebouncy!
United States12796 Posts
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!! Thanks man | ||
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evanthebouncy!
United States12796 Posts
On July 10 2010 21:40 sob3k wrote: Also, the headband is made out of metal with metal hinges, good luck breaking it. Oh it's METAL!!! NICE! I fucking love metal! I'm bit concerned the joints where the bridge(on the top) connects to the oval "speakers" that connects to your ear, you say those are metal hinges there? And that cup thing connected to the metal thing is metal too? | ||
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Zapperkhan
United States436 Posts
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Uninstall
Canada79 Posts
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DivinO
United States4796 Posts
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prochobo
United States232 Posts
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alffla
Hong Kong20321 Posts
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 | ||
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DoctorHelvetica
United States15034 Posts
You could look around http://www.head-fi.org, it's a forum for audiophiles and headphone experts. Just search around or make a thread and you'll get a great recommendation. | ||
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lac29
United States1485 Posts
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 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. | ||
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pikaaarrr :3
United States593 Posts
The Sony MDR-V6s are also pretty good. At the refurb 35 they are seriously a steal; very neutral headphones. the akg's are a little bit more warm and bassy | ||
tofucake
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GeneralStan
United States4789 Posts
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD555-HD-555-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B0001FTVDQ They aren't black, but they are quite sturdy (my friend had a habit of throwing his around his room when he lost a counterstrike match, and they always took their beating well) | ||
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evanthebouncy!
United States12796 Posts
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. Yeah I'm aware. Anything will probably blow my mind but I want neutral headphones I do plan to produce music at some point (after I get my electric guitar hehe), and granted, I might not be good enough to warrant a studio earphone for that purpose (probably a earbud will be sufficient for my level) but it is good to know that it is capable. | ||
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tofucake
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Chef
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