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On January 01 2011 23:31 Carefoot wrote:+ Show Spoiler +Easily the sexiest headphones ever. You'll need an amp - they are power hungry. But oh... oh... My ears... I can play Starcraft for 10+ hours without getting tired. They are so light!
Oh man I really want one of those...
but price D:
not to mention I would need to get a good amp :<
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On January 01 2011 22:11 YoungModerN wrote:
HI guys,
Now i have 150$ budget and i want a closed headphone like the Sennheiser HD280 PRO with some noise cancelling. At first i was going to buy the HD280 but now i got some extra money so im looking for something a little better, a step above this cans.
Any advice?
I've looked the Audio Technica M50 and Sennheiser PX360.
My friend is going to buy for me at bestbuy and its a little expensive there.. but its my only option.
Just to make sure, you want passive noise attenuation through a closed-back headphone with good isolation, not active noise cancellation, right? All the ones you listed just are ordinary closed-back headphones.
I'm not familiar with the PX360, and I can't find much information on it either--maybe it's unpopular, maybe because it's not that great? Some headphones just tend to be overlooked though, so it's hard to say. ATH-M50 is pretty popular and should be a safe step up from the HD 280, but the HD 280 isolates a little better. It's sometimes possible to find Shure SRH840, AKG K271, and Beyerdynamic DT-770 for $150, but probably not at a Best Buy. Shure SRH440 and Koss Pro DJ100 would both be around the original HD 280 price, but maybe they're worth looking at too.
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i was thinking about getting some siberias (the first one not V2)...can anyone give me info based on experience? i've heard they are quite comfortable
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I owned ATH M50, Senheisser PC150, PC135, Steelseries V2...
ATH M50 is the best un-amped headphone.
Steelseries just SUCK in general compared to other decent headphones. Break easy too, (one headphone always slightly louder than other, and I had 2 pairs). Steelseries doesn't even specialize in audio. They just market to those "bronze" gamers who think it's cool to have headphones from a "gaming" brand.
Senheissers are decent with an quality amp.. but a good amplifier costs $300.
ATH M50 best bang for buck...
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everglide s-500s. best headphones ive ever owned
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On January 02 2011 14:17 iMbc wrote:
i was thinking about getting some siberias (the first one not V2)...can anyone give me info based on experience? i've heard they are quite comfortable
they melt in your hands... literally. the most fragile headphones in the world, bar none
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in my possession:
- ultimate ear 700s
- head-direct RE0s
- klipsch S4s
- audiotechnica ATH-M50 (my friend just dumped it on me)
the RE0s are nice but fragile. i wouldn't take them anywhere but use them occasionally. i really don't like the klipsch much since the flanges are oval (wtf?) and the plastic rubs against my ear for an overall uncomfortable experience. the bass is a little bit too powerful too and the sound comes out a bit too muddled for me.
(edit): i've heard shure olives provide a better fit for your ear but i didn't bother since the sound isn't to my liking. the overall build quality seems a bit shoddy too compared to my preferred IEMs (/edit).
the audiotechnicas are collecting dust.
i cannot advocate the UE700s enough though. they are so so comfortable and the passive noise cancellation is excellent (one of the tip sizes fit my ear oh so perfectly). the sound is super clear and i like the way the mids are pretty strong. don't overlook logitech warranty either, especially since you guys seem to have so many stories of ripping out your headphones accidentally. they are willing to replace everything in a heartbeat and even offered a full refund months after i originally bought the pair. super low-hassle, free shipping, and they even let me keep the accessories so now i have two sets of flanges, two sets of COMFY foams even though i don't like them too much, and two carrying containers.
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These are AMAZING earphones for $18 shipped.
I got them for $13 for myself and my wife for Christmas, and I can't believe the quality.
First, they come with 5 sets of tips (2 double-flange, 3 normal rubber) and carrying case, which is cool. But more than that, the sound quality blows JVC Marshmallows out of the water. The bass actually has some definition and depth, and the mids-highs are nothing to complain about either.
Definitely recommended as portable earphones that you can not worry about losing or whatever. I'll be using these every day during my walk to/from/between classes the rest of this year.
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On January 02 2011 14:59 redtooth wrote:
in my possession:
- ultimate ear 700s
- head-direct RE0s
- klipsch S4s
- audiotechnica ATH-M50 (my friend just dumped it on me)
the RE0s are nice but fragile. i wouldn't take them anywhere but use them occasionally. i really don't like the klipsch much since the flanges are oval (wtf?) and the plastic rubs against my ear for an overall uncomfortable experience. the bass is a little bit too powerful too and the sound comes out a bit too muddled for me.
(edit): i've heard shure olives provide a better fit for your ear but i didn't bother since the sound isn't to my liking. the overall build quality seems a bit shoddy too compared to my preferred IEMs (/edit).
the audiotechnicas are collecting dust.
i cannot advocate the UE700s enough though. they are so so comfortable and the passive noise cancellation is excellent (one of the tip sizes fit my ear oh so perfectly). the sound is super clear and i like the way the mids are pretty strong. don't overlook logitech warranty either, especially since you guys seem to have so many stories of ripping out your headphones accidentally. they are willing to replace everything in a heartbeat and even offered a full refund months after i originally bought the pair. super low-hassle, free shipping, and they even let me keep the accessories so now i have two sets of flanges, two sets of COMFY foams even though i don't like them too much, and two carrying containers.
I love my klipsch. I find the oval tips to be very comfortable, i've been wearing them all day at work for ~6 hours and had no problems. And i prefer the bass :D
And i just got the m50's and they have collected no dust as i have not taken them off yet! Then again i'm sure the ue700s are phenomenal, i just prefer overear headphones when i'm at the computer and such.
Just threw on my HD201's for a laugh. Immediately put my m50's back on.
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I also think the Kilpsch oval ear tip design works fine, though it wasn't specifically on an S4 that I tried it. Maybe it won't please those with circular ear canals. 
I'm not much a fan of the kinda bloaty bass on the Meelectronics M9, but for under $20 I'm not sure what else compares. The sound signature is on the fun side (V-ish IIRC, but it's been a while) and pretty inoffensive overall, especially for those accustomed to bloaty bass. I think it's a great cheap pair to not worry about babying. Also, it's probably a great product to recommend to the so-called average consumer--or "uninitiated," whichever you prefer.
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Mid-Fi all the way.
Have Vsonic R02Pro II's for public, ATH-AD400's for FPS Gaming, Alessandro MS-1's for Music, and Beyer DT250's whenever its noisy around the house.
Also have a Maverick D1 DAC/Amp coming in the mail in a few days =)
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can some recommend me a pair of ear buds that are built like a tank? I have broken so many now but i dont want to carry like seinhesiers with me. I want something durable that can take a beating yet have a reasonable price(below 100)
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On January 02 2011 15:51 decafchicken wrote:Show nested quote +On January 02 2011 14:59 redtooth wrote:
in my possession:
- ultimate ear 700s
- head-direct RE0s
- klipsch S4s
- audiotechnica ATH-M50 (my friend just dumped it on me)
the RE0s are nice but fragile. i wouldn't take them anywhere but use them occasionally. i really don't like the klipsch much since the flanges are oval (wtf?) and the plastic rubs against my ear for an overall uncomfortable experience. the bass is a little bit too powerful too and the sound comes out a bit too muddled for me.
(edit): i've heard shure olives provide a better fit for your ear but i didn't bother since the sound isn't to my liking. the overall build quality seems a bit shoddy too compared to my preferred IEMs (/edit).
the audiotechnicas are collecting dust.
i cannot advocate the UE700s enough though. they are so so comfortable and the passive noise cancellation is excellent (one of the tip sizes fit my ear oh so perfectly). the sound is super clear and i like the way the mids are pretty strong. don't overlook logitech warranty either, especially since you guys seem to have so many stories of ripping out your headphones accidentally. they are willing to replace everything in a heartbeat and even offered a full refund months after i originally bought the pair. super low-hassle, free shipping, and they even let me keep the accessories so now i have two sets of flanges, two sets of COMFY foams even though i don't like them too much, and two carrying containers. I love my klipsch. I find the oval tips to be very comfortable, i've been wearing them all day at work for ~6 hours and had no problems. And i prefer the bass :D And i just got the m50's and they have collected no dust as i have not taken them off yet! Then again i'm sure the ue700s are phenomenal, i just prefer overear headphones when i'm at the computer and such. yeah i've heard a lot of great things about the klipsch but they just arne't for me i guess =/ . the oval tips don't isolate well enough in my ears and you have to be really conscious about which direction you're putting them in. also, i happened to get mine for $70 from that summer promotion thingy. life is gud. the klipsch (i have the white ones) definitely look cooler though.
i might give the M50s another try. can't quite remember how they sounded after all. just remember them being obnoxiously heavy compared to IEMs so dunno maybe i was just made for IEMs.
On January 02 2011 20:44 Waffles wrote:
can some recommend me a pair of ear buds that are built like a tank? I have broken so many now but i dont want to carry like seinhesiers with me. I want something durable that can take a beating yet have a reasonable price(below 100) =/ how do you guys wreck your headphones so bad all the time? i mean seriously who buys $100+ IEMs with durability as priority? just be careful, sheesh.
On January 01 2011 06:54 Stoids wrote:
Is it wrong for me to cry every time I see someone buy Beats? I'm glad you like them though! For about that price though, I would have looked at HD600's. i wasn't the only one then? i tried them and could only help but think "wow these are $400"?
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On January 03 2011 00:41 redtooth wrote:Show nested quote +On January 02 2011 20:44 Waffles wrote:
can some recommend me a pair of ear buds that are built like a tank? I have broken so many now but i dont want to carry like seinhesiers with me. I want something durable that can take a beating yet have a reasonable price(below 100) =/ how do you guys wreck your headphones so bad all the time? i mean seriously who buys $100+ IEMs with durability as priority? just be careful, sheesh.
so what you are saying there are no earphones built like tanks? they obviously need a breakthrough in the industry then.
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My Girlfriend surprised me with a pair of Astro A Stars for Christmas. So far they have been incredible. But I haven't tried to use the micro phone yet. really happy with them though.
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On November 13 2010 09:38 Creek wrote:using Audio technica ATH A700, best cans i ever owned. 
Same here ^__^
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On January 03 2011 04:28 Waffles wrote:Show nested quote +On January 03 2011 00:41 redtooth wrote:On January 02 2011 20:44 Waffles wrote:
can some recommend me a pair of ear buds that are built like a tank? I have broken so many now but i dont want to carry like seinhesiers with me. I want something durable that can take a beating yet have a reasonable price(below 100) =/ how do you guys wreck your headphones so bad all the time? i mean seriously who buys $100+ IEMs with durability as priority? just be careful, sheesh. so what you are saying there are no earphones built like tanks? they obviously need a breakthrough in the industry then.
I'm of the opinion that build quality matters. Telling someone "be more careful" is not going to change the user behavior. The solution is to get a more durable product or change the usage processes/paradigm fundamentally in a way that does not stress them as much. e.g. if you're breaking straight-plug IEMs by leaving them wrapped around a portable player, get a short extension cord with an L-shaped jack to plug into the player (of course, leaving them wrapped around is still not ideal, but if that's what you want to do, that's what you're going to do).
How have you broken them and where have they broken? Also, which models have you broken, as a reference? IEMs are just pretty small, so they're often not very durable. Some are considerably more durable than others because of better materials or superior strain reliefs, but I'm not sure if you could call any model a tank.
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On January 03 2011 05:46 Myrmidon wrote:Show nested quote +On January 03 2011 04:28 Waffles wrote:On January 03 2011 00:41 redtooth wrote:On January 02 2011 20:44 Waffles wrote:
can some recommend me a pair of ear buds that are built like a tank? I have broken so many now but i dont want to carry like seinhesiers with me. I want something durable that can take a beating yet have a reasonable price(below 100) =/ how do you guys wreck your headphones so bad all the time? i mean seriously who buys $100+ IEMs with durability as priority? just be careful, sheesh. so what you are saying there are no earphones built like tanks? they obviously need a breakthrough in the industry then. I'm of the opinion that build quality matters. Telling someone "be more careful" is not going to change the user behavior. The solution is to get a more durable product or change the usage processes/paradigm fundamentally in a way that does not stress them as much. e.g. if you're breaking straight-plug IEMs by leaving them wrapped around a portable player, get a short extension cord with an L-shaped jack to plug into the player (of course, leaving them wrapped around is still not ideal, but if that's what you want to do, that's what you're going to do). well i agree with build quality being an important factor but no way should it be THE most important factor. that's why i don't like the RE0s because they break apart too easily. but to look for headphones and have "DURABILITY" as your most important factor... i dunno about that.
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On January 02 2011 20:44 Waffles wrote:
can some recommend me a pair of ear buds that are built like a tank? I have broken so many now but i dont want to carry like seinhesiers with me. I want something durable that can take a beating yet have a reasonable price(below 100)
Do you prefer buds or IEMs?
Imo, look for brands with a low warranty rate (Not UE >.>). Find out how your phones break and it'll be easier to find a pair that'll last. Find ones that have good strain reliefs in the buds and get ones that have an L-shaped plug.
If you want buds, you can try the Yuin PK series, they're good sounding and they're cheap enough
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IEMs or ear buds would be fine. they usually break on the cord. sometimes they break at the bud, they crack etc. i am a very careless person. ive tried very hard to "take care of them" but they always seem to break.
so durability, isnt something that is measured when talking about audio devices?
>.<someone needs to revolutionize the industry.
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