Anyone got any recommendations for a decent, but relatively cheap set of headphones? Won't be used in the house, only to set up my car system for reference purposes and used with either an ipod or iphone.
I've had two recommendations so far:
Amazon.co.uk: Used and New: Denon AHD510 Over Ear Headphones - Black fit nicely in low budget requirments, but not reviewing too well
Or:
Alessandro MS-1i Reviews :: Headphone Reviews
Any other suggestions?
I've had two recommendations so far:
Amazon.co.uk: Used and New: Denon AHD510 Over Ear Headphones - Black fit nicely in low budget requirments, but not reviewing too well
Or:
Alessandro MS-1i Reviews :: Headphone Reviews
Any other suggestions?
If you want to not blast your neighbors while tuning, then headphones do make sense. I like AKG K271 but they're bass shy. If you want something that thumps and has a good density to the low end then go for Sennheiser HD205 II.
definitely NOT the allesandros, they are a far cry from neutral (they are ALL about the mids) and leak like crazy. given you end up with the opposite of the response of the monitor if its not accurate, you would end up with all boom and tizz.
sennhieser HD25-II
AudioTechnica AD900
Beyer Dynamic DT880 (250ohms)
but i'm going to recommend you get some in ear monitors, then you can use them for rocking out portable. something like Westone 2, westone um3x, i can name others but i mostly know the high end customs, not really in touch with whats good in middle ground universals these days, but go check out the portable area on head-fi
sennhieser HD25-II
AudioTechnica AD900
Beyer Dynamic DT880 (250ohms)
but i'm going to recommend you get some in ear monitors, then you can use them for rocking out portable. something like Westone 2, westone um3x, i can name others but i mostly know the high end customs, not really in touch with whats good in middle ground universals these days, but go check out the portable area on head-fi
yeah etys are ok, lacking bass response for my taste and not a lot of fun for normal usage; also quite microphonic. um3x has been described as er4 with fuller more natural mid->bass response. i would tend to agree; though they do have excellent treble response
Not "like" my headphones but need a good set to refer to for stage/tonality-more stage than anything.
Maybe I should clarify "cheap"-£30-£100 would be my range, £100 would have to be significantly better than ones around the £50-£70 range as that's really where I'd like to be spending!
Would need to be driven off my ipod/iphone without purchasing any headphone amps.
Hi end home systems I have little experience with, Dynaudio I know I like, hate overly bright speakers. Hi-end car systems I have more experience with, again Dynaudio, Pioneer's PRS speakers, BeWith spring to mind-again soft domes tweeters or wideband in the case of the BeWith.
Would need to be driven off my ipod/iphone without purchasing any headphone amps.
Hi end home systems I have little experience with, Dynaudio I know I like, hate overly bright speakers. Hi-end car systems I have more experience with, again Dynaudio, Pioneer's PRS speakers, BeWith spring to mind-again soft domes tweeters or wideband in the case of the BeWith.
The only headphones I know that have good soundstage are all out of your price range (the closest being K24x & K27x). I'm bowing out with hopes that someone else can help.
really? i would beg to differ. Sony in my experience do not voice for flat response, even their flagships like the R1 and Z1000 are not even close to flat
This ones have flat response even so flat that some people don't like the sound and they are very accurate. You will hear almost everything on recordings and at some point this can be of disadvantage for regular use.
If you shop in this price range for headphones with flat response you can not find better ones.
If you like to go higher and pay a bit more there is another Sony model MDR-7509HD Professional series as well.
While I was owning Stax, Beyerdynamic, AKG, Senheiser and some others I can easy claim this what I said for Sony's. If you want to judge something they are really good otherwise go for Grado's.
In my opinion here is the list for best studio monitors:
1. Sony MDR-7509HD
2. AKG 271MKII
3. Beyerdynamic DT-150
3. Sony MDR-7506
4. Beyerdynamic DT-250
The Beyerdynamic's DT-880Pro I didn't try but I heard many good things of them... Also for AKG-701.
I almost forget Senheiser's HD250 I was owning... Actually they should be on my list too... Ranking number 2 with AKG
If you shop in this price range for headphones with flat response you can not find better ones.
If you like to go higher and pay a bit more there is another Sony model MDR-7509HD Professional series as well.
While I was owning Stax, Beyerdynamic, AKG, Senheiser and some others I can easy claim this what I said for Sony's. If you want to judge something they are really good otherwise go for Grado's.
In my opinion here is the list for best studio monitors:
1. Sony MDR-7509HD
2. AKG 271MKII
3. Beyerdynamic DT-150
3. Sony MDR-7506
4. Beyerdynamic DT-250
The Beyerdynamic's DT-880Pro I didn't try but I heard many good things of them... Also for AKG-701.
I almost forget Senheiser's HD250 I was owning... Actually they should be on my list too... Ranking number 2 with AKG
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Yes, they are but not for the purpose he is needing them... and they are expensive. I think around $600-$700 and you will need an headphone amp to drive them...
Fair Enough...
I have both a MDR7505 and MD-V600. Both sound decent, but myself prefer the 7505s as with increased pressure they block out external noise a lot better.
My wife on the other hand has been using the V600 for a while ( about 3 years now ) and she wont part with them.
But... if your good at seeking out deals you can find them around $400 for the HD 650's 😉
I have both a MDR7505 and MD-V600. Both sound decent, but myself prefer the 7505s as with increased pressure they block out external noise a lot better.
My wife on the other hand has been using the V600 for a while ( about 3 years now ) and she wont part with them.
But... if your good at seeking out deals you can find them around $400 for the HD 650's 😉
I think that MDR-7505 is slightly different from 7506... I didn't have 7505 therefore I can not judge on those...
Etys are good but I can not have them long in my ear canal... It is probably just me but my ear start to hurts after long wearing but sound is really good (sold them anyway).
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I have that problem too, I guess it's down to individual physiology. A few things that helped me: Shure black foam sleeves, very comfortable and better seal than stock sleeves. Also flushing my ear canals with lukewarm water and cleaning the sleeves with a damp cloth helps a lot.
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