Good choice actually forgot about those : )
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$500 cans on, this is how you dream right - Official Headphone Thread
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Good choice actually forgot about those : )
I think Soundmagic PL50's are pretty damn comfy.
BolognaSoup
Member
Uh...etsy??
Splash Wave
Member
Any thoughts on these? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001ARCFA/?tag=neogaf0e-20
They'll be my first over-ear headphones, and the price is right (or so it seems).
They'll be my first over-ear headphones, and the price is right (or so it seems).
Twenty7KVN
Member
At a good price too,and i must say they look great in white.
I don't have any experience with these, but these are supposedly a pretty good bang for your buck:
Samson SR850
They should have similar sound to the AKG 240 I would imagine, but see if you can find come reviews to compare.
If they're anywhere close to being as inefficient as the AKG K271 MKII, then I would advise against them. The Samson SR850 mentioned earlier would fit your needs better, and I would also second that suggestion.
Were you intending to use the AKG K240 for home exclusively?
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
Banned
Hi guys what headphones would you suggest for monitoring sound recording on an outdoor DSLR shoot?
these are the recording devices im using
http://www.dictateit.net/digital-re...tal-recorder?gclid=CPjg7KzWrLQCFZMftAodtHAAOQ
with
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00093ESSI/?tag=neogaf0e-20
my budget is under £50 ($80)
cheaper the better.
these are the recording devices im using
http://www.dictateit.net/digital-re...tal-recorder?gclid=CPjg7KzWrLQCFZMftAodtHAAOQ
with
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00093ESSI/?tag=neogaf0e-20
my budget is under £50 ($80)
cheaper the better.
QualityPixel
Banned
I just got the Sony mdr-ex310lp and I gotta say I definitely prefer it over my trusted CX300-II and even the S4. Not ready just yet to drop more than 60 bucks on IEMs but one day
Give them some time to break in. I've noticed the sound change on two sets of in-ear earbuds I've owned.
I'm currently breaking in my Beyerdynamic headphones I got today before I pass judgement.
Definitely burn them in with the slider in the third position
Splash Wave
Member
More or less. I just want some over-ear headphones for less than 100.
Splash Wave
Member
What about these?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AJIF4E/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I know they're mentioned in the OP, but some reviews say they aren't actually good for listening to music (as opposed to studio work), and I'm not sure why.
Not at that price IMO. The Samson, Jaycars, and Koss ProDj100 are better
Alpha-Bromega
Member
what's the word on those monoprice headphones?
i know they're not the prettiest but i've heard good words about everything monoprice and i'm not really trying to win a headdress conteset, soooo.
they're cheap as hell and i'd assume good build quality.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10823&cs_id=1082302&p_id=8323&seq=1&format=2
i know they're not the prettiest but i've heard good words about everything monoprice and i'm not really trying to win a headdress conteset, soooo.
they're cheap as hell and i'd assume good build quality.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10823&cs_id=1082302&p_id=8323&seq=1&format=2
I have these Samson SR850s. They are really good, close to my adh 700s in terms of quality.
I think they are quite over appreciated and Id easily recommend the JVC HAS400 and even the KSC75 over them.
Alpha-Bromega
Member
well if they're overappreciated i think at $20 it's a sign it must be a pretty damn good deal.
Not really.
Think I'm getting the Aiaiai TM1's tomorrow. They're selling them at Best Buy for $150 I think it is. Listened to them today and they sound pretty nice, I was impressed. The first time I saw them in person too, I love how clean they looked sitting next to all these ugly ass Phillips and Beats sets.
QualityPixel
Banned
I'm silly. I decided I didn't like the Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro's and just ordered the Sennheiser HD598's with the wood accents.
Did you try the slider in different positions?
The Big Rig
Member
Why not get the M-80 instead? It has the bass of the TMA's, and much better mids and highs. When I was looking for cans a while back, I was going to go with the TMA's, but the people on here, thankfully (in my opinion), steered me towards the M-80.
Decided to go with HD650s. It's kind of boring in a way, it's a headphone that's been around for over a decade I think, but they're so highly regarded and I loved my 600s so much that I decided I should just go for the old reliable. And I have custom Cardas cables from the 600 I assume I can use with the 650.
the m80 is ugly as sin though, compared to the TMA1
QualityPixel
Banned
Of course. Modes 1 and 2 are ok, but lack the life of my old HD555's, modes 3 and 4 start to muddy everything with the bass. Also the high constant pressure on my eardrums from the closed design is very tiring.
They just are not a good fit for what I need them to do. I tried the Beyerdynamic DT770's at Guitar Center today and those didn't seem to be my kind of style also. But I do know now that the HD5XX will be perfect for what I want to use them for.
Yeah after looking those up the style is definitely the deciding factor. Love the minimalism of the TMA1's.
And the bass sounded fine on them, I plugged in my phone and put on a pretty bass heavy track and it hit hard enough... I don't like when it's so overbearing that it actually muddies out the rest of the song, so I think I'll be content with what they produce. Maybe with a little EQ adjustment I'll be even more satisfied.
HD650's are a lot different from 600s though
ashbash159
Member
I think I'm looking for some closed headphones. I'll be using them to play games on my PC and listen to music on my PC and my iPhone.
At the moment I use Turtle Beach X11 headphones on my PC. I don't like them because of the constant static noise when no sound is pumping through them. I don't know enough about headphones to know if this is a common issue or what causes it. I also don't think they've ever sounded great, and they're falling apart.
For my iPhone I currently use some Sennheiser MM 30i earphones. I don't think the quality is great, but I use them a lot for listening to podcasts in bed and they're okay for comfort.
I don't often play games these days on my TV, but I've tried connecting my X11s to my TV directly and the sound keeps clipping (I believe that's the term for the sound I hear). I probably don't need to worry about listening to things through my TV, though. I usually watch things from my PC connected to my TV.
Are there any headphones good for both music, video content including TV and movies, plus games on PC and music (and podcasts) on iPhone?
I haven't really reasearched at all about headphones before and know pretty much nothing about them. I'm not sure what I'm going to spend, either, but I think it may be worth it to spend more than a little for something I use for hours every day.
At the moment I use Turtle Beach X11 headphones on my PC. I don't like them because of the constant static noise when no sound is pumping through them. I don't know enough about headphones to know if this is a common issue or what causes it. I also don't think they've ever sounded great, and they're falling apart.
For my iPhone I currently use some Sennheiser MM 30i earphones. I don't think the quality is great, but I use them a lot for listening to podcasts in bed and they're okay for comfort.
I don't often play games these days on my TV, but I've tried connecting my X11s to my TV directly and the sound keeps clipping (I believe that's the term for the sound I hear). I probably don't need to worry about listening to things through my TV, though. I usually watch things from my PC connected to my TV.
Are there any headphones good for both music, video content including TV and movies, plus games on PC and music (and podcasts) on iPhone?
I haven't really reasearched at all about headphones before and know pretty much nothing about them. I'm not sure what I'm going to spend, either, but I think it may be worth it to spend more than a little for something I use for hours every day.
ashbash159
Member
I don't know. To be honest, I'm not that bothered about using them for my iPhone. I only really listen to podcasts on my iPhone.
What benefits come from amps? Like I said before, I know nothing about headphones, and I'm just starting to look for some nice headphones. How much are amps?
My X11s come with an in-built amp, which is probably what causes the static noise/hiss, but like I said, I have NO IDEA AT ALL.
ashbash159
Member
Yeah I have. Amps increase voltage to make the drivers in the headphone work better... or something.
I don't know if I need one or what headphones I'm looking for yet. Obviously if I'm looking for what happens to be a high impedance headphone I may consider an amp.
Please educate me because before entering this thread I really have no knowledge of sound equipment.
High Impedance headphones usually require more amplification...I'll just give you a vague recommendation:
Soundmagic HP100
ashbash159
Member
Thanks for the recommendation. I'll look more into these and I welcome any additional recommendations.
I answered you in the other thread : P
VanquishUK
Member
Is it true that if you wear a pair of headphones excessively, your hair starts thinning wherever they come in contact with your head, or is it a myth?
KoruptData
Member
I have about 100 hours with my HD25's and they keep on sounding better and better. Probably the best $200 I've spent. I'm 31 and this is the first time in my life where I really feel like I lose myself in the music. I put these on and just go for walks for the hell of it. It's amazing hearing subtle sounds that you don't normally hear. This has breathed fresh air into my music collection and has made me discover a lot of new music.
How About No
Member
Bwahahahaha.
So, a couple weeks ago I got my Audio Technica M50. My mother tried them out and liked them as well, and hinted she'd like a pair too.
...So comes Christmas Eve morning, literally 15 minutes ago, I call my stepdad about something he could talk about yesterday:
SD: Hey, were you still planning on getting your mother those headphones?
Me: No, I had something else in mind.
SD: Well good, don't. I got her a pair!
Me: Oh okay!
SD: But I got her something better! A pair of BOSE!
Me: Um...oh...okay!
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A Bose QC15 specifically. So, I don't know, it's Bose, but they could be good for all I know. Though, according to the Amazon page, it $300, almost $200 more than I paid for mine...gulp.
So, a couple weeks ago I got my Audio Technica M50. My mother tried them out and liked them as well, and hinted she'd like a pair too.
...So comes Christmas Eve morning, literally 15 minutes ago, I call my stepdad about something he could talk about yesterday:
SD: Hey, were you still planning on getting your mother those headphones?
Me: No, I had something else in mind.
SD: Well good, don't. I got her a pair!
Me: Oh okay!
SD: But I got her something better! A pair of BOSE!
Me: Um...oh...okay!
---
A Bose QC15 specifically. So, I don't know, it's Bose, but they could be good for all I know. Though, according to the Amazon page, it $300, almost $200 more than I paid for mine...gulp.
Trojita
Rapid Response Threadmaker
I made a thread awhile ago about this.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=435425
And yeah it is way off-topic lol.
Anyone had any experience RHA MA-350's? Been on the lookout for new IEMs today as my current set went through the wash and one earbud is down and these seem pretty good for the money from that I can gather
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0053R0WWG/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0053R0WWG/
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