EPTHere's a pic (they look really good as well):
http://www.akg.com/akg_personal/mediadb/live/psfile/bild/58/K_601__Mir486e258ce58b3.jpg
Headphone enthusiast thread! - Page 81
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Ozzsome
Germany37 Posts
Here's a pic (they look really good as well): http://www.akg.com/akg_personal/mediadb/live/psfile/bild/58/K_601__Mir486e258ce58b3.jpg | ||
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shubcraft
Germany145 Posts
i have BOSE QuietComfort 15 headphones. They need a small battery and then they actively cancel any annoying noises around you. BOSE doesnt offer a proper headset with a microphone tho (unless you buy a gay and expensive version ment for aircraft pilots). Is there something similar available from other vendors, properly suited for sc2 gaming? Any experience? Thx & kind regards, shubcraft | ||
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Elasticity
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annYeong(o11)
Canada784 Posts
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FubsyGamr
United States212 Posts
I got a new job where I can get a 50% discount on Bowers & Wilkins P5 headphones. They usually retail for $300, I can get them for $150. Basically, is it worth it? Are there better headphones for the same (or similar) price? I'm willing to spend ~$200 if needed. I've googled some review sites, and they seem to be getting 8/10 or 9/10 ratings (or the equivalent thereof), which seems impressive. However, I'm not a headphone nut, and I don't know if there are other headphones that are just eluding my grasp. I will be using these headphones for mainly listening to music on the train to and from school, as well as in between classes, in the lunch room, and on my lunch break at work. Thanks for your input guys!!! | ||
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Doomblaze
United States1292 Posts
I've never used a good set of headphones before, right now i have some cx300s, which i use all the time, but my right ear is tends to pop when i have my earbuds in for too long, which is the real reason I want nicer ones. Every set of headphones or earbuds I use break within the first few months I buy them, usually in the cord near the jack. I dont want to spend a lot of money on headphones that are gonna break really fast, is it worth it to invest in some that have detachable cords, so I wont have that problem? My price range is around $150, cheaper is preferable though. Can someone suggest me some durable cans that I can wear around town? I dont know anything about high quality headphones. Thanks! | ||
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Fyodor
Canada971 Posts
On July 31 2011 04:34 13_Doomblaze_37 wrote: Hey guys, im looking to buy some over the ear headphones, and the ATH-M50s look really good, but a lot of the reviews I've read say that they're very uncomfortable on the top of the head. The posts I've seen here on TL disagree, but I want to make sure that they really are comfortable so I dont spend ~130 on them and be unable to wear them. I've never used a good set of headphones before, right now i have some cx300s, which i use all the time, but my right ear is tends to pop when i have my earbuds in for too long, which is the real reason I want nicer ones. Every set of headphones or earbuds I use break within the first few months I buy them, usually in the cord near the jack. I dont want to spend a lot of money on headphones that are gonna break really fast, is it worth it to invest in some that have detachable cords, so I wont have that problem? My price range is around $150, cheaper is preferable though. Can someone suggest me some durable cans that I can wear around town? I dont know anything about high quality headphones. Thanks! Shure SRH-840 have excellent build quality and a user-replaceable cable. Usually, when you pay good money for headphones, you should repair the cable instead of just buying new ones. It's really cheap and easy to re-terminate or re-solder broken contacts. Unless you're the type of person who would rather throw money at a problem rather than bother solving it. No shame in that but I'm just saying. Do understand that neither of these headphones are great "computer" headphones, they're comfortable but they're closed and they isolate sound. Meaning you can't hear yourself talk in skype and you might get sweaty around the ears. I don't believe there's a great open headphone set under $150 though. AD700 is your best bet if you wanna go that way but I don't really recommend them personally. | ||
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RaidenDude
Norway21 Posts
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Taiko
Austria78 Posts
On November 13 2010 09:08 Doko wrote: Been using Technics RP-DJ1200 for about 7 years. 160u$s at the time. Best durability of any headphone I've ever seen. Sound quality is also amazing specially the bass. ![[image loading]](http://www.fullwave.be/images/products/rpdj1200.jpg) yeah got the same!! <3 them | ||
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MLGDillon
United States20 Posts
I just got rid of my Dr. Dre Solo HD Beats. They sounded alright, but highly uncomfortable over time. | ||
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DoraTheExploreHer
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Sosweets
Canada70 Posts
Headroom Micro amp! | ||
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LegendaryZ
United States1583 Posts
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Moldwood
United States280 Posts
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tuho12345
4482 Posts
On July 30 2011 00:30 Ozzsome wrote: AKG K 601 - like a boss. Paid 150€ for that thing, and oh my - it's worth every single cent. Insanely good sound - if you listen closely, you can hear things you'd never hear with "usual" headphones. I use it for listening to music as well as for talking on skype, etc. - I use the microphone of my Roccat Vire to talk. Here's a pic (they look really good as well): http://www.akg.com/akg_personal/mediadb/live/psfile/bild/58/K_601__Mir486e258ce58b3.jpg I'm using K702, however AKG is the best brand so far with their insanely wide soundstage and details. Yes, best headphones, I'm a big fan. | ||
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writer22816
United States5775 Posts
Sennheiser HD555 (can mod them to turn them into HD595s) Audio Technica ATH-AD700 I only have the former but I'm very pleased with them. You won't get any isolation but the sound is really great, especially the soundstage. | ||
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c0ldfusion
United States8293 Posts
On August 02 2011 11:07 Moldwood wrote: as an audio engineer i can safely say that there is NO listening like headphone listening. Might i suggest the new album Tomboy from Panda Bear? It's hard to define, and I could list a number of genres but the end product is unlike anything which it is comprised of. It is my favorite album to be released this year, and there is heavy use of some crazy audio sampling. Listening to this album through a speaker system is an entirely different experience from headphone listening. i HEAVILY SUGGEST you put on your favorite pair of cans and take an hour or so to appreciate this stuff. There are some truly incredible sounds hidden here. enjoy! also feel free to PM me with similar music! although i do not believe such things exist. There is definitely a more personal feel when listening to headphones. I think it's mainly the presentation of the soundstage. Man, every time I visit this thread I really want to throw on my favorite pair of cans, dim the lights and do some serious listening. | ||
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Durp
Canada3117 Posts
+ Show Spoiler + On July 29 2011 23:45 Johnny Business wrote: 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. + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://computershopper.com/var/ezwebin_site/storage/images/media/images/rosettes-1/608731-1-eng-US/rosettes-1_large.jpg) Mega jelly. I have some questions for those. How much did you pay nad how and where did you get the custom ear mold done? @Johnny Business: My neighbour's father is a touring musician, so he knew a good audiologist in Toronto to go see. Call them, book an appointment (explaining why you're going) and they will do the mold for you - my molding cost I believe around 125 dollars? It's a tad embarrassing to admit the cost of these bad boys- but after taxes, ear molding, and the deal I was able to get on them they still ran me over a grand. Again, as I said though, best money I have spent. I do not see myself ever replacing these until I'm dumb enough to break them. + Show Spoiler + On July 30 2011 12:09 FubsyGamr wrote: Hey guys! I got a new job where I can get a 50% discount on Bowers & Wilkins P5 headphones. They usually retail for $300, I can get them for $150. Basically, is it worth it? Are there better headphones for the same (or similar) price? I'm willing to spend ~$200 if needed. I've googled some review sites, and they seem to be getting 8/10 or 9/10 ratings (or the equivalent thereof), which seems impressive. However, I'm not a headphone nut, and I don't know if there are other headphones that are just eluding my grasp. I will be using these headphones for mainly listening to music on the train to and from school, as well as in between classes, in the lunch room, and on my lunch break at work. Thanks for your input guys!!! @FubsyGamr: I would say it depends what you're looking for (buds vs cans). Many of the cans listed here in this thread are in your price range and of good value. If you're looking for a great pair of buds, the Etymotic ER-45 are the best buds I have found for ~$200 | ||
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Mykill
Canada3402 Posts
I like listening to music but it's usually for walking around/travel/etc. The largest issue i have is connectivity issues at the jack/cable. any advice on what to buy? looking for less than $180USD range. | ||
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Alabasern
United States4005 Posts
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/X0UX5.jpg) Dubstep on my Ipod sounds fucking great, these are definitely a nice set of low tier cans for casual use! | ||
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