EPTBest Headphones for a guy with a big head?
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Easy772
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mardi
United States1164 Posts
They retail for $100 USD on the sony website but i got mine on sale for $60 from amazon. They are amazing headphones( over ear). They are stereo and are the most commonly used recording/mixing headphones in studios around the US due to their durability and sound quality. They have amazing range and are neutral in sound. That being said, if you prefer bass heavy headphones or mid heavy headphones, these aren't for you but since most studios use these to mix/edit songs, you'll hear songs how they were produced. They are extremely clear and probably the best headphones for the price. I use these everyday when i play my keyboard and midi controller, sometimes sc2. Amazon Sony MDR-V6 - $75 | ||
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Easy772
374 Posts
On October 16 2010 12:13 mardi wrote: Sony MDR-V6 Studio headphones. They retail for $100 USD on the sony website but i got mine on sale for $60 from amazon. They are amazing headphones( over ear). They are stereo and are the most commonly used recording/mixing headphones in studios around the US due to their durability and sound quality. They have amazing range and are neutral in sound. That being said, if you prefer bass heavy headphones or mid heavy headphones, these aren't for you but since most studios use these to mix/edit songs, you'll hear songs how they were produced. They are extremely clear and probably the best headphones for the price. I use these everyday when i play my keyboard and midi controller, sometimes sc2. Amazon Sony MDR-V6 - $75 Thanks Man. These will also fit my slightly larger than normal head as well?  | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
MDR-V6 clamps fairly hard, as it's a closed phone popular in studios. I'm not sure if it'd work with somebody with a large head. | ||
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mardi
United States1164 Posts
On October 16 2010 12:16 Easy772 wrote: Thanks Man. These will also fit my slightly larger than normal head as well? yea. they extend well. i wear 7, 7/8 new era 59fifty fitted hats and i barely go to like the 5 notch on the headphones out out of a total of 11 notches. these will fit everyone except maybe shaq  . | ||
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Hikko
United States1126 Posts
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Traveler
United States451 Posts
On October 16 2010 12:21 Myrmidon wrote: Audio-Technica AD700 is another widely popular option among both gamers and the head-fi crowd, usually at around $80-100. Many people think it is very comfortable, except that it is too loose on many people with smaller heads. It's open (non-isolating) and a little bit weak on bass quantity and quality to a small extent, but aside from that, the sound quality is quite good. MDR-V6 clamps fairly hard, as it's a closed phone popular in studios. I'm not sure if it'd work with somebody with a large head. I had the AD700 and they are great, I have a slightly big head too and they never slip and I can barely feel them. I think the bass quality is fine though and the overall sound quality is great. I just wish I had enough extra desk space to just lay them somewhere when I get up, they are fairly big http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD700-Open-air-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B000CMS0XU/ref=pd_ys_iyr_img Link to them. They are only $87 on Amazon. | ||
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JSH
United States4109 Posts
They are pretty large too If you are looking for something a bit cheaper mod it a bit (take some of the felt off the drivers) and they are great :> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013P3ZOE/ref=oss_product I bought it off amazon for $54 but its 5 dollars more right now | ||
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Uhh Negative
United States1090 Posts
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FirstProbe
1206 Posts
Slightly over budget, but the audio quality should be pretty good, and it looks cool! | ||
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storm44
1293 Posts
http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Siberia-51016-Headphones-White/dp/B002SN9RN8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287218104&sr=8-1 | ||
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TTL
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Easy772
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lowkontrast
United States855 Posts
On October 16 2010 12:13 mardi wrote: Sony MDR-V6 Studio headphones. They retail for $100 USD on the sony website but i got mine on sale for $60 from amazon. They are amazing headphones( over ear). They are stereo and are the most commonly used recording/mixing headphones in studios around the US due to their durability and sound quality. They have amazing range and are neutral in sound. That being said, if you prefer bass heavy headphones or mid heavy headphones, these aren't for you but since most studios use these to mix/edit songs, you'll hear songs how they were produced. They are extremely clear and probably the best headphones for the price. I use these everyday when i play my keyboard and midi controller, sometimes sc2. Amazon Sony MDR-V6 - $75 For that budget, get an HD280. I'm 6'5" which is pretty big and they fit no problem. Only extended halfway on the headband. | ||
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jtype
England2167 Posts
But really, any metal-headband headphones should be very easily adjusted to your head size or shape. The problem with alot of Sennheiser headphones (and indeed a lot of cheaper brands too), is that the headbands are often made of a single plastic strip, which, while generally flexible enough to accommodate most heads, is quite brittle when pushed to extremes. | ||
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Blixy213
United States360 Posts
The 7.1 surround sound is great when watching movies/Playing some games, and easily switching to 2.0 when listening to music and playing DIFFERENT games, it does run about 150$, but it does everything you can want. It's also very flexible/adjustable so your head size shouldn't be a problem! | ||
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Noxie
United States2227 Posts
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yenta
Poland1142 Posts
On October 16 2010 17:35 storm44 wrote: steelseries siberia im sure they can fit any head out there http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Siberia-51016-Headphones-White/dp/B002SN9RN8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287218104&sr=8-1 A big thumbs down to Steel Series Siberia X2's : Amazon While they do fit a larger head, the ear cups are too shallow and the tips of my ears hurt like hell after a while. Aside from that, for the price, the quality of sound and manufacturing is pretty bad. They are a bit better than my old 20$ Sony MDR v-150 | ||
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OPSavioR
Sweden1465 Posts
On October 17 2010 10:42 yenta wrote: A big thumbs down to Steel Series Siberia X2's : Amazon While they do fit a larger head, the ear cups are too shallow and the tips of my ears hurt like hell after a while. Aside from that, for the price, the quality of sound and manufacturing is pretty bad. They are a bit better than my old 20$ Sony MDR v-150 Steelseries are very good but they do get a little bit too hot for your ear after a few hours of gaming. | ||
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semantics
10040 Posts
On October 17 2010 11:05 OPSavioR wrote: Steelseries are very good but they do get a little bit too hot for your ear after a few hours of gaming. Why do you game for a few hours straight. Zeesh take breaks every like 2 hours. | ||
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Defeat
United States476 Posts
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Blackrobe
United States806 Posts
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MadVillain
United States402 Posts
They also come with an automatic sound cutoff, so when you take them off the sound stops playing which is amazing.They're very comfortable and I've worn them for many hours without having to take them off. Very durable, and solid, and quite baller looking, although they are quite large. I don't have that big of a head buff I have A LOT of hair (black afro) and they still fit me. Sound quality is top notch (that is what you get for $170 brand new, which is the reduced price since they've been on the market for awhile) though you should easily be able to get them from e-bay or some other discount site for <$150 brand new. The highs are amazing, mids are amazing, but the lows/bass are probably one of the best on the market. I originally got them for listening to hip hop so bass was really important, and these don't disappoint. They also block sound very well, if you have em on medium - high volume you can't here any outside noise. Comparable to noise-cancelling headphones. Highly recommended. Check em out here. | ||
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Gandalf
Pakistan1905 Posts
Not saying its a guarantee the HD555 will break, because I know people have had them last ages, but I wouldn't chance it if you have a big head. | ||
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nalgene
Canada2153 Posts
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s2pid_loser
United States699 Posts
the white one | ||
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agarfin
United States106 Posts
111$ on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-A700-Audio-Technica-Headphones/dp/B000E9VKUQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287292244&sr=8-1 Here is a review from head-fi.org i just grabbed one of the first i saw but there are plenty of others. http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/206597/audio-technica-ath-a700-review | ||
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SubtleArt
2710 Posts
It all depends on what you want though, and what type of music you listen to. Ultrasones tend to have a beautiful bass and are awesome for electronic but lack for other genres. Akgs are generally neutral and good for rock / jazz Beyerdynamic are good overall, and are really strong for rock / metal I have the AKG 240 mkiis which I got for $200 and I love them them, but I use them almost solely for music. Their bass feels a little recessed, so if you're a bass head, electronic, or rap fan then look elsewhere. Btw audio technica ad-700s are huge if u have a big head. My AKGs are also pretty big and extremely comfortable. The AKG k271 MKII's are excellent headphones. They are, but they're extremely similar to the akg 240s, and I'd recommend the 240s over them (although from what I could tell when I tried them the difference was very minute...just a slightly different sound signature (240s were more neutral, better mids, 271s had slightly harsher cymbals) | ||
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storm44
1293 Posts
On October 17 2010 14:02 s2pid_loser wrote: what are the headphones that all the koreans use? the white one thats the steelseries siberia | ||
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must11.com
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asadash455
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