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Myrmidon
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
United States9452 Posts
October 22 2012 07:10 GMT
#241
On October 22 2012 15:21 Demurity wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 22 2012 14:18 Ckalvin wrote:
demurity to be frank for that kind of money there are typically better options.

how important are aesthetics to you? another choice would be the new Ultimate Ears headphones which i've heard very good things about

http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/surprisingly-good-logitec-ue6000-and-ue9000


Yeah, I generally wasn't aiming toward the looks, but the sound (headphones) . I've looked into those, but I am pretty against having battery-powered headphones just because of the lack of convenience.


Those both can be operated without batteries. In fact, in the above review, that's the recommended mode of operation, because the sound is different with the noise canceling on.
Xanbatou
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States805 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-23 02:27:38
October 23 2012 02:20 GMT
#242
Anyone know of any good quality headphones that are as comfortable as the Razer Carcharias? Say what you will about Razer, but those are the most comfortable headphones I have ever used. That said, I want to keep those at home for gaming and buy another pair for use at work, but I want to make sure I buy some that are just as comfortable.

Also, it's relatively important that they don't bleed excessively. A little bleed is ok because I won't be blasting music into my ears.

As a sidenote, can someone explain to me why there are so many models of Seinheiser headphones? There are seriously dozens and dozens of headphones offered by them. It's hard to make an educated decision when there are so many options.
b3n3tt3
Profile Joined January 2012
595 Posts
October 23 2012 05:12 GMT
#243
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ath-m50
Rollin
Profile Joined March 2011
Australia1552 Posts
October 23 2012 05:35 GMT
#244
On October 23 2012 14:12 b3n3tt3 wrote:
ath-m50

These are decently comfortable, but there are other options if you can't get them cheaply ~($100-$120). They don't have any trouble keeping noise in, but their noise attenuation from the outside isn't great.

Easy to drive/not that sensitive to source quality either, which is nice.
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Ckalvin
Profile Joined February 2012
Australia150 Posts
October 23 2012 09:17 GMT
#245
On October 23 2012 11:20 Xanbatou wrote:
Anyone know of any good quality headphones that are as comfortable as the Razer Carcharias? Say what you will about Razer, but those are the most comfortable headphones I have ever used. That said, I want to keep those at home for gaming and buy another pair for use at work, but I want to make sure I buy some that are just as comfortable.

Also, it's relatively important that they don't bleed excessively. A little bleed is ok because I won't be blasting music into my ears.

As a sidenote, can someone explain to me why there are so many models of Seinheiser headphones? There are seriously dozens and dozens of headphones offered by them. It's hard to make an educated decision when there are so many options.



A lot of headphones offer comfort. For some unbeknownst reason, sound quality typically is inversely related to comfort.

But there are exceptions! ATH700 is renowned for it's super lightweight and comfort, n having tried one on i can vouch for them. http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=178


Sennheiser has a million models because sennheiser is large enough to be able to design and manufacture them. They have perennial powerhouse models that are universally lauded such as the HD25's, and a lot of stinkers that just suck and are terrible value.
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Xanbatou
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States805 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-24 08:33:20
October 23 2012 19:31 GMT
#246
On October 23 2012 18:17 Ckalvin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 23 2012 11:20 Xanbatou wrote:
Anyone know of any good quality headphones that are as comfortable as the Razer Carcharias? Say what you will about Razer, but those are the most comfortable headphones I have ever used. That said, I want to keep those at home for gaming and buy another pair for use at work, but I want to make sure I buy some that are just as comfortable.

Also, it's relatively important that they don't bleed excessively. A little bleed is ok because I won't be blasting music into my ears.

As a sidenote, can someone explain to me why there are so many models of Seinheiser headphones? There are seriously dozens and dozens of headphones offered by them. It's hard to make an educated decision when there are so many options.



A lot of headphones offer comfort. For some unbeknownst reason, sound quality typically is inversely related to comfort.

But there are exceptions! ATH700 is renowned for it's super lightweight and comfort, n having tried one on i can vouch for them. http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=178


Sennheiser has a million models because sennheiser is large enough to be able to design and manufacture them. They have perennial powerhouse models that are universally lauded such as the HD25's, and a lot of stinkers that just suck and are terrible value.


those look pretty good. couldn't seem to find any info on how much they leak though. also, is there somewhere I can go that sells these so I can try them?

EDIT: Also, reviews seem to say that it is weak on bass. Is it actually weak on bass or is that just for people who listen to really heavy bass music? The AD-900s seem to have a more even frequency range. Are those a better buy, period, if you can afford them? http://www.headphoneinfo.com/content/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD700-Over-ear-Headphone-Review/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD900-Comparison.htm
Kaminate
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States49 Posts
October 24 2012 08:25 GMT
#247
I'm looking for headphones to use while I work on projects at school. I want the headphones to reduce distractions, so I'd like them to be wireless, comfortable (circumaural), and noise-cancelling.

Am I looking for the right thing in these headphones, and are there any suggestions for a budget < $150?
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Womwomwom
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
5930 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-24 11:06:06
October 24 2012 10:56 GMT
#248
I'm not sure noise-cancelling is what you want. How loud will your surroundings be? If this is in a library, where people definitely won't be talking loudly, simply closed-back circumaural headphones will be enough.

Noise-cancelling is fantastic for dealing with low frequency noise such as plane engines. I don't really recommend them for anything else to be quite honest.

On October 24 2012 04:31 Xanbatou wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 23 2012 18:17 Ckalvin wrote:
On October 23 2012 11:20 Xanbatou wrote:
Anyone know of any good quality headphones that are as comfortable as the Razer Carcharias? Say what you will about Razer, but those are the most comfortable headphones I have ever used. That said, I want to keep those at home for gaming and buy another pair for use at work, but I want to make sure I buy some that are just as comfortable.

Also, it's relatively important that they don't bleed excessively. A little bleed is ok because I won't be blasting music into my ears.

As a sidenote, can someone explain to me why there are so many models of Seinheiser headphones? There are seriously dozens and dozens of headphones offered by them. It's hard to make an educated decision when there are so many options.



A lot of headphones offer comfort. For some unbeknownst reason, sound quality typically is inversely related to comfort.

But there are exceptions! ATH700 is renowned for it's super lightweight and comfort, n having tried one on i can vouch for them. http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=178


Sennheiser has a million models because sennheiser is large enough to be able to design and manufacture them. They have perennial powerhouse models that are universally lauded such as the HD25's, and a lot of stinkers that just suck and are terrible value.


those look pretty good. couldn't seem to find any info on how much they leak though. also, is there somewhere I can go that sells these so I can try them?

EDIT: Also, reviews seem to say that it is weak on bass. Is it actually weak on bass or is that just for people who listen to really heavy bass music? The AD-900s seem to have a more even frequency range. Are those a better buy, period, if you can afford them? http://www.headphoneinfo.com/content/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD700-Over-ear-Headphone-Review/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD900-Comparison.htm


Who knows, I think its best if you try and find a store where you can audition them. Most proper hifi stores, that stock this sort of hardware, have plenty of demo stock for you to play with. They won't bite, hifi stores have to attract customers purely through service. If you don't buy, they'll probably give you a business card or something.

The AD700s are quite bass light though. I agree.
Xanbatou
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States805 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-24 16:35:17
October 24 2012 16:34 GMT
#249
On October 24 2012 19:56 Womwomwom wrote:
I'm not sure noise-cancelling is what you want. How loud will your surroundings be? If this is in a library, where people definitely won't be talking loudly, simply closed-back circumaural headphones will be enough.

Noise-cancelling is fantastic for dealing with low frequency noise such as plane engines. I don't really recommend them for anything else to be quite honest.

Show nested quote +
On October 24 2012 04:31 Xanbatou wrote:
On October 23 2012 18:17 Ckalvin wrote:
On October 23 2012 11:20 Xanbatou wrote:
Anyone know of any good quality headphones that are as comfortable as the Razer Carcharias? Say what you will about Razer, but those are the most comfortable headphones I have ever used. That said, I want to keep those at home for gaming and buy another pair for use at work, but I want to make sure I buy some that are just as comfortable.

Also, it's relatively important that they don't bleed excessively. A little bleed is ok because I won't be blasting music into my ears.

As a sidenote, can someone explain to me why there are so many models of Seinheiser headphones? There are seriously dozens and dozens of headphones offered by them. It's hard to make an educated decision when there are so many options.



A lot of headphones offer comfort. For some unbeknownst reason, sound quality typically is inversely related to comfort.

But there are exceptions! ATH700 is renowned for it's super lightweight and comfort, n having tried one on i can vouch for them. http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=178


Sennheiser has a million models because sennheiser is large enough to be able to design and manufacture them. They have perennial powerhouse models that are universally lauded such as the HD25's, and a lot of stinkers that just suck and are terrible value.


those look pretty good. couldn't seem to find any info on how much they leak though. also, is there somewhere I can go that sells these so I can try them?

EDIT: Also, reviews seem to say that it is weak on bass. Is it actually weak on bass or is that just for people who listen to really heavy bass music? The AD-900s seem to have a more even frequency range. Are those a better buy, period, if you can afford them? http://www.headphoneinfo.com/content/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD700-Over-ear-Headphone-Review/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD900-Comparison.htm


Who knows, I think its best if you try and find a store where you can audition them. Most proper hifi stores, that stock this sort of hardware, have plenty of demo stock for you to play with. They won't bite, hifi stores have to attract customers purely through service. If you don't buy, they'll probably give you a business card or something.

The AD700s are quite bass light though. I agree.


With such a poor frequency range, how do so many people recommend the AD700s? Even my razer carcharias has a better frequency range than those. Is there something else that's better about them that makes up for it?

As far as a store, what sort of places carry things like this? I did a search online and I can't find any places that sell audio technica headphones.
zoLo
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States5896 Posts
October 24 2012 23:31 GMT
#250
Would you guys recommend the Sennheiser HD280 for gaming and music?

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1351121335&sr=8-7&keywords=sennheiser
ZeromuS
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Canada13389 Posts
October 25 2012 00:43 GMT
#251
On October 25 2012 08:31 zoLo wrote:
Would you guys recommend the Sennheiser HD280 for gaming and music?

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1351121335&sr=8-7&keywords=sennheiser


I never recommend Sennheiser headphones that are circumaural for two reasons:

Cord can't be changed for the majority of their offerings

The Earcups are non replaceable.
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Blisse
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Canada3710 Posts
October 25 2012 00:44 GMT
#252
On October 25 2012 01:34 Xanbatou wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 24 2012 19:56 Womwomwom wrote:
I'm not sure noise-cancelling is what you want. How loud will your surroundings be? If this is in a library, where people definitely won't be talking loudly, simply closed-back circumaural headphones will be enough.

Noise-cancelling is fantastic for dealing with low frequency noise such as plane engines. I don't really recommend them for anything else to be quite honest.

On October 24 2012 04:31 Xanbatou wrote:
On October 23 2012 18:17 Ckalvin wrote:
On October 23 2012 11:20 Xanbatou wrote:
Anyone know of any good quality headphones that are as comfortable as the Razer Carcharias? Say what you will about Razer, but those are the most comfortable headphones I have ever used. That said, I want to keep those at home for gaming and buy another pair for use at work, but I want to make sure I buy some that are just as comfortable.

Also, it's relatively important that they don't bleed excessively. A little bleed is ok because I won't be blasting music into my ears.

As a sidenote, can someone explain to me why there are so many models of Seinheiser headphones? There are seriously dozens and dozens of headphones offered by them. It's hard to make an educated decision when there are so many options.



A lot of headphones offer comfort. For some unbeknownst reason, sound quality typically is inversely related to comfort.

But there are exceptions! ATH700 is renowned for it's super lightweight and comfort, n having tried one on i can vouch for them. http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=178


Sennheiser has a million models because sennheiser is large enough to be able to design and manufacture them. They have perennial powerhouse models that are universally lauded such as the HD25's, and a lot of stinkers that just suck and are terrible value.


those look pretty good. couldn't seem to find any info on how much they leak though. also, is there somewhere I can go that sells these so I can try them?

EDIT: Also, reviews seem to say that it is weak on bass. Is it actually weak on bass or is that just for people who listen to really heavy bass music? The AD-900s seem to have a more even frequency range. Are those a better buy, period, if you can afford them? http://www.headphoneinfo.com/content/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD700-Over-ear-Headphone-Review/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD900-Comparison.htm


Who knows, I think its best if you try and find a store where you can audition them. Most proper hifi stores, that stock this sort of hardware, have plenty of demo stock for you to play with. They won't bite, hifi stores have to attract customers purely through service. If you don't buy, they'll probably give you a business card or something.

The AD700s are quite bass light though. I agree.


With such a poor frequency range, how do so many people recommend the AD700s? Even my razer carcharias has a better frequency range than those. Is there something else that's better about them that makes up for it?

As far as a store, what sort of places carry things like this? I did a search online and I can't find any places that sell audio technica headphones.


Frequency range is generally not a good criteria on which to judge a headphone. Reviews and personally listening to them weigh far more than frequency range.

For example, your Razer Carcharias would probably be shat on by the AD700's in terms of sonic reproduction. Having a large frequency range means nothing about how good the headphones are. It only points out what the potential sonic characteristics of the headphones, either bass-light or mid-centric, for example.

The AD700 is bass light. You didn't search properly, because Audio-Technica is sold on Amazon.


On October 24 2012 17:25 Kaminate wrote:
I'm looking for headphones to use while I work on projects at school. I want the headphones to reduce distractions, so I'd like them to be wireless, comfortable (circumaural), and noise-cancelling.

Am I looking for the right thing in these headphones, and are there any suggestions for a budget < $150?


I don't think wireless noise cancelling headphones exist at that price point. The Bluetooth Sennheiser PXCs hit the $300 market where they share with the Beats and Bose QCs. There are wired Sennheiser PXCs too at around $300. There's a noise cancelling Audio-Technica ANC7 which is okay for the price at $150-200 I think.

The wired Sennheiser PXC has the best sound. The Bose QC have the best Active Noise Cancelling and comfort. The Bluetooth Senns are wireless. The ANC7 is good budget but doesn't win in any categories.
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Xanbatou
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States805 Posts
October 25 2012 00:53 GMT
#253
On October 25 2012 09:44 Blisse wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 25 2012 01:34 Xanbatou wrote:
On October 24 2012 19:56 Womwomwom wrote:
I'm not sure noise-cancelling is what you want. How loud will your surroundings be? If this is in a library, where people definitely won't be talking loudly, simply closed-back circumaural headphones will be enough.

Noise-cancelling is fantastic for dealing with low frequency noise such as plane engines. I don't really recommend them for anything else to be quite honest.

On October 24 2012 04:31 Xanbatou wrote:
On October 23 2012 18:17 Ckalvin wrote:
On October 23 2012 11:20 Xanbatou wrote:
Anyone know of any good quality headphones that are as comfortable as the Razer Carcharias? Say what you will about Razer, but those are the most comfortable headphones I have ever used. That said, I want to keep those at home for gaming and buy another pair for use at work, but I want to make sure I buy some that are just as comfortable.

Also, it's relatively important that they don't bleed excessively. A little bleed is ok because I won't be blasting music into my ears.

As a sidenote, can someone explain to me why there are so many models of Seinheiser headphones? There are seriously dozens and dozens of headphones offered by them. It's hard to make an educated decision when there are so many options.



A lot of headphones offer comfort. For some unbeknownst reason, sound quality typically is inversely related to comfort.

But there are exceptions! ATH700 is renowned for it's super lightweight and comfort, n having tried one on i can vouch for them. http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=178


Sennheiser has a million models because sennheiser is large enough to be able to design and manufacture them. They have perennial powerhouse models that are universally lauded such as the HD25's, and a lot of stinkers that just suck and are terrible value.


those look pretty good. couldn't seem to find any info on how much they leak though. also, is there somewhere I can go that sells these so I can try them?

EDIT: Also, reviews seem to say that it is weak on bass. Is it actually weak on bass or is that just for people who listen to really heavy bass music? The AD-900s seem to have a more even frequency range. Are those a better buy, period, if you can afford them? http://www.headphoneinfo.com/content/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD700-Over-ear-Headphone-Review/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD900-Comparison.htm


Who knows, I think its best if you try and find a store where you can audition them. Most proper hifi stores, that stock this sort of hardware, have plenty of demo stock for you to play with. They won't bite, hifi stores have to attract customers purely through service. If you don't buy, they'll probably give you a business card or something.

The AD700s are quite bass light though. I agree.


With such a poor frequency range, how do so many people recommend the AD700s? Even my razer carcharias has a better frequency range than those. Is there something else that's better about them that makes up for it?

As far as a store, what sort of places carry things like this? I did a search online and I can't find any places that sell audio technica headphones.


Frequency range is generally not a good criteria on which to judge a headphone. Reviews and personally listening to them weigh far more than frequency range.

For example, your Razer Carcharias would probably be shat on by the AD700's in terms of sonic reproduction. Having a large frequency range means nothing about how good the headphones are. It only points out what the potential sonic characteristics of the headphones, either bass-light or mid-centric, for example.

The AD700 is bass light. You didn't search properly, because Audio-Technica is sold on Amazon.


Sorry, I wasn't specific enough. By store, I meant brick and mortar store. I searched online for brick and mortar stores that carried them but did not have any success.

Thanks for the info about frequency range. Should I expect the sound to be all around better with something like the ad700s even though they seem to be lacking bass/mid? I'm not one of those people that has to have their bass really loud, but I do like all parts of my music to be clear and defined.
Blisse
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Canada3710 Posts
October 25 2012 01:23 GMT
#254
On October 25 2012 09:53 Xanbatou wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 25 2012 09:44 Blisse wrote:
On October 25 2012 01:34 Xanbatou wrote:
On October 24 2012 19:56 Womwomwom wrote:
I'm not sure noise-cancelling is what you want. How loud will your surroundings be? If this is in a library, where people definitely won't be talking loudly, simply closed-back circumaural headphones will be enough.

Noise-cancelling is fantastic for dealing with low frequency noise such as plane engines. I don't really recommend them for anything else to be quite honest.

On October 24 2012 04:31 Xanbatou wrote:
On October 23 2012 18:17 Ckalvin wrote:
On October 23 2012 11:20 Xanbatou wrote:
Anyone know of any good quality headphones that are as comfortable as the Razer Carcharias? Say what you will about Razer, but those are the most comfortable headphones I have ever used. That said, I want to keep those at home for gaming and buy another pair for use at work, but I want to make sure I buy some that are just as comfortable.

Also, it's relatively important that they don't bleed excessively. A little bleed is ok because I won't be blasting music into my ears.

As a sidenote, can someone explain to me why there are so many models of Seinheiser headphones? There are seriously dozens and dozens of headphones offered by them. It's hard to make an educated decision when there are so many options.



A lot of headphones offer comfort. For some unbeknownst reason, sound quality typically is inversely related to comfort.

But there are exceptions! ATH700 is renowned for it's super lightweight and comfort, n having tried one on i can vouch for them. http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=178


Sennheiser has a million models because sennheiser is large enough to be able to design and manufacture them. They have perennial powerhouse models that are universally lauded such as the HD25's, and a lot of stinkers that just suck and are terrible value.


those look pretty good. couldn't seem to find any info on how much they leak though. also, is there somewhere I can go that sells these so I can try them?

EDIT: Also, reviews seem to say that it is weak on bass. Is it actually weak on bass or is that just for people who listen to really heavy bass music? The AD-900s seem to have a more even frequency range. Are those a better buy, period, if you can afford them? http://www.headphoneinfo.com/content/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD700-Over-ear-Headphone-Review/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD900-Comparison.htm


Who knows, I think its best if you try and find a store where you can audition them. Most proper hifi stores, that stock this sort of hardware, have plenty of demo stock for you to play with. They won't bite, hifi stores have to attract customers purely through service. If you don't buy, they'll probably give you a business card or something.

The AD700s are quite bass light though. I agree.


With such a poor frequency range, how do so many people recommend the AD700s? Even my razer carcharias has a better frequency range than those. Is there something else that's better about them that makes up for it?

As far as a store, what sort of places carry things like this? I did a search online and I can't find any places that sell audio technica headphones.


Frequency range is generally not a good criteria on which to judge a headphone. Reviews and personally listening to them weigh far more than frequency range.

For example, your Razer Carcharias would probably be shat on by the AD700's in terms of sonic reproduction. Having a large frequency range means nothing about how good the headphones are. It only points out what the potential sonic characteristics of the headphones, either bass-light or mid-centric, for example.

The AD700 is bass light. You didn't search properly, because Audio-Technica is sold on Amazon.


Sorry, I wasn't specific enough. By store, I meant brick and mortar store. I searched online for brick and mortar stores that carried them but did not have any success.

Thanks for the info about frequency range. Should I expect the sound to be all around better with something like the ad700s even though they seem to be lacking bass/mid? I'm not one of those people that has to have their bass really loud, but I do like all parts of my music to be clear and defined.


Oh, well. I'm Canadian, but the only brick and mortar store that I know sells them is probably B&H in New York?

I personally found the AD700 comfortable, but a bit missing in bass. To be fair though, after any extended period of time, your ears adjust to the lack of bass. It depends on your tastes in music really, so listing them would help others try to specify what types of headphones would be your best choice in your price range.

I wouldn't say that the AD700s bleed, but it really depends on the volume you listen at. Some people say my headphones bleed but I never notice it.
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Womwomwom
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
5930 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-25 01:46:17
October 25 2012 01:43 GMT
#255
Probably? The rather thin bass might be a deal killer but some people don't really want aggressive bass. The reason why audio can get away with so much pseudoscience is because whether or not something sounds good is entirely subjective. Which is why you should only trust your ears and no one else's opinion.

For loudpseakers, for instance, a lot of people cannot stand metal or horn-loaded tweeters because they feel they are revealing and fatiguing. Others love it for the same reason. Different stroke for different folks.
Xanbatou
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States805 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-25 06:31:52
October 25 2012 01:57 GMT
#256
On October 25 2012 10:23 Blisse wrote:
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On October 25 2012 09:53 Xanbatou wrote:
On October 25 2012 09:44 Blisse wrote:
On October 25 2012 01:34 Xanbatou wrote:
On October 24 2012 19:56 Womwomwom wrote:
I'm not sure noise-cancelling is what you want. How loud will your surroundings be? If this is in a library, where people definitely won't be talking loudly, simply closed-back circumaural headphones will be enough.

Noise-cancelling is fantastic for dealing with low frequency noise such as plane engines. I don't really recommend them for anything else to be quite honest.

On October 24 2012 04:31 Xanbatou wrote:
On October 23 2012 18:17 Ckalvin wrote:
On October 23 2012 11:20 Xanbatou wrote:
Anyone know of any good quality headphones that are as comfortable as the Razer Carcharias? Say what you will about Razer, but those are the most comfortable headphones I have ever used. That said, I want to keep those at home for gaming and buy another pair for use at work, but I want to make sure I buy some that are just as comfortable.

Also, it's relatively important that they don't bleed excessively. A little bleed is ok because I won't be blasting music into my ears.

As a sidenote, can someone explain to me why there are so many models of Seinheiser headphones? There are seriously dozens and dozens of headphones offered by them. It's hard to make an educated decision when there are so many options.



A lot of headphones offer comfort. For some unbeknownst reason, sound quality typically is inversely related to comfort.

But there are exceptions! ATH700 is renowned for it's super lightweight and comfort, n having tried one on i can vouch for them. http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=178


Sennheiser has a million models because sennheiser is large enough to be able to design and manufacture them. They have perennial powerhouse models that are universally lauded such as the HD25's, and a lot of stinkers that just suck and are terrible value.


those look pretty good. couldn't seem to find any info on how much they leak though. also, is there somewhere I can go that sells these so I can try them?

EDIT: Also, reviews seem to say that it is weak on bass. Is it actually weak on bass or is that just for people who listen to really heavy bass music? The AD-900s seem to have a more even frequency range. Are those a better buy, period, if you can afford them? http://www.headphoneinfo.com/content/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD700-Over-ear-Headphone-Review/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD900-Comparison.htm


Who knows, I think its best if you try and find a store where you can audition them. Most proper hifi stores, that stock this sort of hardware, have plenty of demo stock for you to play with. They won't bite, hifi stores have to attract customers purely through service. If you don't buy, they'll probably give you a business card or something.

The AD700s are quite bass light though. I agree.


With such a poor frequency range, how do so many people recommend the AD700s? Even my razer carcharias has a better frequency range than those. Is there something else that's better about them that makes up for it?

As far as a store, what sort of places carry things like this? I did a search online and I can't find any places that sell audio technica headphones.


Frequency range is generally not a good criteria on which to judge a headphone. Reviews and personally listening to them weigh far more than frequency range.

For example, your Razer Carcharias would probably be shat on by the AD700's in terms of sonic reproduction. Having a large frequency range means nothing about how good the headphones are. It only points out what the potential sonic characteristics of the headphones, either bass-light or mid-centric, for example.

The AD700 is bass light. You didn't search properly, because Audio-Technica is sold on Amazon.


Sorry, I wasn't specific enough. By store, I meant brick and mortar store. I searched online for brick and mortar stores that carried them but did not have any success.

Thanks for the info about frequency range. Should I expect the sound to be all around better with something like the ad700s even though they seem to be lacking bass/mid? I'm not one of those people that has to have their bass really loud, but I do like all parts of my music to be clear and defined.


Oh, well. I'm Canadian, but the only brick and mortar store that I know sells them is probably B&H in New York?

I personally found the AD700 comfortable, but a bit missing in bass. To be fair though, after any extended period of time, your ears adjust to the lack of bass. It depends on your tastes in music really, so listing them would help others try to specify what types of headphones would be your best choice in your price range.

I wouldn't say that the AD700s bleed, but it really depends on the volume you listen at. Some people say my headphones bleed but I never notice it.


I'm not too worried about bleeding anymore. According to headphone-info, the ad700s bleed less than my current headphones which I don't think bleed that much, but that might be because I don't listen to music that loud.

As far as taste goes, I have varying taste in music. I listen to a combination of 80s rock (GnR), trance, electro swing, acoustic guitar instrumentals, classical pieces, and a lot of Taylor Swift.
Sovano
Profile Joined November 2011
United States1503 Posts
October 25 2012 06:13 GMT
#257
On October 10 2012 00:06 Womwomwom wrote:
Get a clip-on mic. Most decent headphones don't come with attached microphones.

A common go-to headphone for bassheads is the Sony XB500. I believe its very affordable too so that's definitely a good thing.

Well I'm sort of on a cheap budget so this seems like a good option. Although do the XB500s keep in sound well? I've had a bit of problems with my earbuds being a bit loud for others. Additionally, would this be a decent clip-on microphone? http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX3193
Rollin
Profile Joined March 2011
Australia1552 Posts
October 25 2012 07:31 GMT
#258
On October 25 2012 15:13 Sovano wrote:
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On October 10 2012 00:06 Womwomwom wrote:
Get a clip-on mic. Most decent headphones don't come with attached microphones.

A common go-to headphone for bassheads is the Sony XB500. I believe its very affordable too so that's definitely a good thing.

Well I'm sort of on a cheap budget so this seems like a good option. Although do the XB500s keep in sound well? I've had a bit of problems with my earbuds being a bit loud for others. Additionally, would this be a decent clip-on microphone? http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX3193

They're closed, so sound leakage should be minimal, but isolation could be anything. Yes that is a decent mic for the price, only need higher if you want to do some hobbyist recordings.
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Zzoram
Profile Joined February 2008
Canada7115 Posts
October 25 2012 12:21 GMT
#259
Is there a way to adjust the Steelseries Siberia V2 headset to be less tight? The headphones clamp just a tad too tight for someone wearing glasses and after a couple hours it gets a bit uncomfortable because my ears get pushed into my glasses.
DJFaqU
Profile Joined May 2011
466 Posts
October 25 2012 13:07 GMT
#260
On October 25 2012 09:43 ZeromuS wrote:
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On October 25 2012 08:31 zoLo wrote:
Would you guys recommend the Sennheiser HD280 for gaming and music?

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1351121335&sr=8-7&keywords=sennheiser


I never recommend Sennheiser headphones that are circumaural for two reasons:

Cord can't be changed for the majority of their offerings

The Earcups are non replaceable.


Congratulations, wrong on both counts.
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