Hello All,
I'm in the middle of a cmoy headphone amp build, and am looking for a pair of budget headphones that will give good quality sound and bass for under $50. I currently have a pair of simple Sony Monitors (Amazon.com: Sony MDR-V150 Monitor Series Headphones with Reversible Earcups: Electronics), they work great, but looking to upgrade.
Thanks,
~whitenhiemer
I'm in the middle of a cmoy headphone amp build, and am looking for a pair of budget headphones that will give good quality sound and bass for under $50. I currently have a pair of simple Sony Monitors (Amazon.com: Sony MDR-V150 Monitor Series Headphones with Reversible Earcups: Electronics), they work great, but looking to upgrade.
Thanks,
~whitenhiemer
I would suggest to try out Stanton DJPRO60 very deep bass, Sennheiser 280Pro,
AKG - K77, Audio-Technica - ATH-M20.
For a serious upgrade you need to spend a lot more $$$.
AKG - K77, Audio-Technica - ATH-M20.
For a serious upgrade you need to spend a lot more $$$.
Thanks for the recommendations, some of my colleagues have been using the Sennheiser headphones, and have said good things. The AKG K77 look like they'll fit my large bulbous head a little more comfortable though.
Thanks,
~whitenhiemer
Thanks,
~whitenhiemer
Also, for a little more money, have a look at Grado SR60i.
Also, Senheiser CX400 II will easily fit your budget and I've heard good things about them. I've also listened a pair and enjoyed them, although I would definitely go with the Grado for the difference in price.
Also, Senheiser CX400 II will easily fit your budget and I've heard good things about them. I've also listened a pair and enjoyed them, although I would definitely go with the Grado for the difference in price.
SunRa: the Grados do look amazing for a set of home headphones. Since I'll primarily be using these for work, I don't know if everyone will want to be listening to what I'm listening too. Do you think that they'd be a bother to others?
~whitenhiemer
~whitenhiemer
Open headphones will definitely be a bother to others.
At work I use Sennheisers HD380 and HD212. Their insulation is perfect. HD212 should fit your budget. I find them very nice, but you need to keep in mind they've got *very* loud bass.
At work I use Sennheisers HD380 and HD212. Their insulation is perfect. HD212 should fit your budget. I find them very nice, but you need to keep in mind they've got *very* loud bass.
I was worried when i got my sr80's for work , but I have to say at normal listening levels , the pc fan and other noises in the office are much more than what is put out by my headphones ,and have NO issues with the sr80's in my office enviroment. PLus they have AWESOME sound.
But for super cheap closed headphones. I loved my older KOSS ur30's (basically ur20's that can fold up into a bundle) Although after about 6 years of office duty the ur30's have broken. Speakers are still fine , but plastic is broken.
The grado's simple design looks MUCH stronger.
But for super cheap closed headphones. I loved my older KOSS ur30's (basically ur20's that can fold up into a bundle) Although after about 6 years of office duty the ur30's have broken. Speakers are still fine , but plastic is broken.
The grado's simple design looks MUCH stronger.
I'll put in another vote for Koss. The UR40s and UR55s are open, but both are covered by lifetime warranties. I haven't heard the UR55s, but the UR40s with the titanium drivers are just amazing headphones for $40. Koss also offers sales of 20% off or more on their oline shopping, but Amazon has great prices on most Koss gear.
The Grado sound signature is either a love it or hate it proposition. They are fun headphones for rock, but they absolutely butcher female voices and recess the midrange. Their foam earpads are easily damaged and really irritated my ears after any extended listening periods.
I was also really impressed with my Sony EX81 earbuds that came with my Sony A816 DAP once I replaced the tips with Comply foam tips. They are my beat around earphones that I wear when doing yard work and such.
I've found that too much isolation can be a problem in an office. I can't hear my phone ring with closed cups even at reasonable levels.
The Grado sound signature is either a love it or hate it proposition. They are fun headphones for rock, but they absolutely butcher female voices and recess the midrange. Their foam earpads are easily damaged and really irritated my ears after any extended listening periods.
I was also really impressed with my Sony EX81 earbuds that came with my Sony A816 DAP once I replaced the tips with Comply foam tips. They are my beat around earphones that I wear when doing yard work and such.
I've found that too much isolation can be a problem in an office. I can't hear my phone ring with closed cups even at reasonable levels.
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