Headphone enthusiast thread! - Page 79

Alokiya

United States648 Posts

June 29 2011 04:14 GMT

#1561

Hey everyone, I'm looking for a pair of over ear headphones with decent noise cancellation for around 50 USD. I own a pair of steelseries sibera's, but I don't like how big they are for travelling and they don't cancel noise that well. any suggestions would be great! I was thinking about getting the sony headphones that used to be worn in the gsl (link in spoilers)

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RB24S2/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=17A214WV323ZH8DZKW9C&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

danson

United States689 Posts

June 29 2011 04:19 GMT

#1562

I just ordered a pair of HD 558s. Do i need anything to go with em to make them sound good? im not an "audiophile" so i dont need that last 5% of sound quality that normally is the extra 100% in cost. Just wanting to get good, quality sound out of my pandora/games/movies.

Fr33t

United States1128 Posts

June 29 2011 20:00 GMT

#1563

Just got these (ATH-A700) in the mail today with a Asus Xonar DG soundcard (has onboard headphone amp) and a zalman clip on mic for skype and omg, if you are considering this setup, GET IT NOW! I was a little worried that there wouldn't be much of a difference in my everyday listening but it really is night and day, even without focusing on it. After a little adjusting in the soundcard control panel they sound even better too and are absolutely killing all the dubstep/rock songs I am throwing at them. Get them!

-Vacuity

United States13 Posts

July 06 2011 22:37 GMT

#1564

I listen mostly to dubstep and other gernes with a strong emphasis on bass. Can anyone suggest good headphones for this? My price range is under 150 USD. Also, will be using them for SC2 but if they are capable of playing music, I'm sure they will be more than capable of being used for SC2

Sukari

Australia183 Posts

July 06 2011 23:19 GMT

#1565

Using Audio Technica ATH AD700 [music] and Razer Megadolon [game].

mcJ

Denmark322 Posts

July 06 2011 23:30 GMT

#1566

So i broke my Sennheiser CX Precision earplugs because of the horrible jack, i've been using some broken iPod earbuds since, and I'm getting to a point where looking for a replacement. Do any of you guys have any suggestions? Mind you I want earplugs, my budget is around $120.
Thx in advance! <3

-Vacuity

United States13 Posts

July 07 2011 16:30 GMT

#1567

The impression that I'm getting is that the ATH-A700 are amazing quality for their price. Can anyone speak to their comfort? I wear glasses to wearing these for an extended period could potentially be an issue. Anyone else have other recommendations?

kainzero

United States5211 Posts

July 07 2011 16:35 GMT

#1568

i swapped my dt880 250 ohms for the 600 ohms version.

wow, world of difference. 600 ohms is soooo much better. it's also cheaper.

i still have the sr80's on hand, but after using the dt880's i can really notice the comfort difference.

i have the fiio e7/e9 setup but i'm really not liking the e7. there's some hiss/noise when played at a low volume that occasionally outputs in only one cup. =(

Archas

United States6531 Posts

July 14 2011 00:55 GMT

#1569

So, yesterday my Solo HD Beats headset broke after less than eight months of use. I had noticed that the headset wasn't made with particularly durable materials, but to break this early is ludicrous. Granted, they suffered a bit of abuse on my part, but considering their cost, I felt that I should have been able to get at least a year and a half out of them.

Fortunately, my birthday is coming up soon, and I'm trying to decide on a new pair of headphones for that occasion. So, TL, help me out here!

Key Factors:

Sound Quality: Everyone likes music that sounds good, obviously, and I'm no different. I'm no audiophile, though, so I'm not willing to shell out a massive amount of money for a marginal increase in sound quality. However, quality is quite important in my idea set of headphones. My old set of Beats had sound quality that I was fine with, so anything around that area is suitable for me.
Appearance: A non-issue. I don't care how the headset looks whatsoever.
Durability: An absolute must. I want this hypothetical pair of headphones to be able to take a good amount of abuse and still function just fine.
Sound Canceling: Another relatively important quality to have, but not entirely necessary. Again, something along the lines of Beats headphones will do perfectly.
Price: Preferably, this headset should be pretty cheap, although I understand that decent audio equipment can fetch a hefty price. As long as it's not really expensive, it's acceptable, but obviously cheaper is good.

How about it? Are there any suggestions from you guys?

EDIT: After a bit more searching around, I came across a product from Audio Technica, the ATH-M50 headset. They seem to be pretty damn close to what I'm looking for, but you guys know more than me about this sorta stuff. Are these headphones a product you would recommend?

drevil69

64 Posts

July 14 2011 00:58 GMT

#1570

Do not get Headphones with soft cushions, they have to be easily wipable like artificial leather ones.

Myrmidon

United States9452 Posts

July 14 2011 01:22 GMT

#1571

On July 07 2011 08:30 mcJ wrote:
So i broke my Sennheiser CX Precision earplugs because of the horrible jack, i've been using some broken iPod earbuds since, and I'm getting to a point where looking for a replacement. Do any of you guys have any suggestions? Mind you I want earplugs, my budget is around $120.
Thx in advance! <3

What particularly are you looking for in terms of build (curved jack, straight jack, L jack, and other types of things), sound quality, etc.? I'm not that familiar with IEMs, but you can start looking here:
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/478568/multi-iem-review-182-iems-compared-soundmagic-e30-blue-ever-blue-866b-added-7-06

There's a comparison table at the bottom.

On July 08 2011 01:30 Zakarum wrote:
The impression that I'm getting is that the ATH-A700 are amazing quality for their price. Can anyone speak to their comfort? I wear glasses to wearing these for an extended period could potentially be an issue. Anyone else have other recommendations?

Just FYI to make sure you know, the ATH-AD700 is generally the much more popular model. The ADxxx are open (no noise isolation in or out at all), while the Axxx are closed. Both series tend to clamp fairly lightly and probably work well with reasonably-thin glasses frames, though I haven't tried the A700 so I'm not sure about that particular one.

On July 08 2011 01:35 kainzero wrote:
i have the fiio e7/e9 setup but i'm really not liking the e7. there's some hiss/noise when played at a low volume that occasionally outputs in only one cup. =(

Apparently FiiO quality control is a little suspect. I don't think it typically should have low level noise (or channel balance) problems. You should ask about a replacement.

On July 14 2011 09:55 Aeres wrote:
How about it? Are there any suggestions from you guys?

EDIT: After a bit more searching around, I came across a product from Audio Technica, the ATH-M50 headset. They seem to be pretty damn close to what I'm looking for, but you guys know more than me about this sorta stuff. Are these headphones a product you would recommend?

ATH-M50 is very popular, but we're used to seeing the price more like $110. I dunno what's up now.

Something larger, even more tanklike, and with better isolation is the Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 ohms. The bass on both these headphones is higher than average for headphones, particularly the DT770, so that may be what you're used to or looking for? (though a little less bass in quantity--not to be confused with quality--than the Solo I think)

http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-Pro-80-Closed-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0016MNAAI

ribboo

Sweden1842 Posts

July 14 2011 01:33 GMT

#1572

I bought a pair of Sennheiser RS170 half a year back, quite expensive but they are wireless!
Hyping a wireless product on a gaming forum, this will probably not work out to well. Oh well.

I really can't see myself going back to a normal pair of headphones after this. The flexibility wireless comes with is insane. I really can't notice a delay, even if I try really hard. Neither is it possible to get static or similar. Volume is great, excellent for gaming and they play all my rock/chill music excellently. Perhaps not the best headset for audiophiles. But for the regular user, they're far beyond enough!

I never have to take them off, wherever I am at home, I can listen to my music!
They are really comfortable as well. Never had any comfort problems, even though I have them on for up to 12 hours sometimes. Standard AA batteries, lasts 24 hours without recharging.

BUY THEM!

Xevious

United States2086 Posts

July 14 2011 05:11 GMT

#1573

Anyone tried these? I love Razer and have all their other peripherals, but I've heard Sennheiser/Astro is significantly better.

-Vacuity

United States13 Posts

July 15 2011 15:37 GMT

#1574

I just got my ATH-M50s in yesterday and they're quite awesome i have to say. I haven't had a pair of audi headphones before, just the standard cheap headphones. These are by far better than anything i have ever owned or listened to music on before.

Durp

Canada3117 Posts

July 15 2011 15:50 GMT

#1575

Currently have 3 separate pairs for gaming/live music/ipod

Gaming: Razer Carcharias. The cheapest of my 3 headphones, but I really like the way this works. No complaints really.
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Live Music: Drums are really, really loud, so this was a huge investment for me. I went with the JH16 earbud monitors, and I use some industrial grade noise canceling muffs over top. Best money I have ever spent.
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Regular Headphones: Currently using the Sony DR-BT50 bluetooth headphones. Retiring my grado's was a tough decision for me, but no wire on the morning subway rides = winning
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Kfish

Chile282 Posts

July 18 2011 03:12 GMT

#1576

ATH-AD700 or ATH-M50's for music/gaming?

Edit: I love bass! Forgot to mention that... Also, I don't know what the difference between "open cans" or closed is. If anyone can clarify, I'd appreciate it! I did some reading and if I understood correctly, open cans make headphones sound loud to people around you. This would be a nono for me

Edit#2: Noise canceling would be nice since I have to use these to "concentrate" in an environment that is very distracting, but this feature seems to make headphones alot more expensive.

I'm having a real hard time choosing headphones since I'm a newbie.

I'm willing to spend up to $150, but only if $150 is higher than 5% quality than lets say $100. I need cheap and great headphones. I was going to get a headset until I started reading on how overpriced the headsets are for the sound they offer compared to real headphones. I'll deal with the mic getting a clip on or something.

Thanks!

Myrmidon

United States9452 Posts

July 18 2011 04:32 GMT

#1577

Open means that there is a grille on the cups for sound to pass through, and often there is no seal between the earcups and your head. Sound passes freely in and out, so this is no good for you. Imagine having a couple of small speakers strapped to your head and that's almost what you have. They're a lot closer to your ears and those of other people, so other people will hear your music if you play them loud, just not as loud as you hear it.

ATH-AD700 is pretty light on bass as well, so double no for you.

Also look at the Shure SRH840. If you're looking for lots of BASS, the Sony XB500 and XB700 are way under budget but maybe worth considering too.

Fishgle

United States2174 Posts

July 18 2011 07:17 GMT

#1578

Would the Sennheiser HD595 be recommended over the ATH-M50 if i can get them at the same price? ( I don't have an amp, but am considering buying one). Looking for a generally neutral/flat sound. Also, is there a better deal at the ~$140 range?

Kfish

Chile282 Posts

July 19 2011 02:54 GMT

#1579

Has anyone tried the Reloop RHP10? I've been reading some good reviews about them. Wonder what the soundstage is like.

Jaxtyk

United States600 Posts

July 19 2011 03:15 GMT

#1580

I recently bought the Shure 840s and they are great. My only complaint is that for the first few weeks, the headphones really hurt your head especially near the headband area to a point where you have to take it off because the pain is unbearable. These headphones are also massive. Once you wear them, you'll realize how big they are. So if your someone looking to wear headphones in public, I'm telling you, they are VERY big.

Aside from the discomfort near the headband area, the earcups are really comfortable. It feels as though your ears are surrounded by marshmellows and you can have them on for hours once you get used to the pain from the top.

Sound wise, the Shure840s are pretty neutral, so don't expect anything big. They are very clear when I'm listening to music and the bass is sufficient for me.

One feature I like about the Shure840s is that the audio jack(cord) is detachable from the headphones, so I can store it away when i'm done using them and simply plug them back in if I want to use them again.

Overall, I think the Shure840 is a great buy. They are around the $150 in the U.S, from amazon. If you're looking for more bass heavy headphones, I'd recommend staying away from the Shures but instead. going for the Audio technica athm50s.

Did I mention that the cord that comes with the Shure840s are coiled? Not really a con, but I thought that I should mention for people who don't like it.

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