Headphones for music production

[KingKrab]

I'm looking for headphones that are good enough quality for producing Trap music.I have had a look at the Shure headphones but I'm not sure thats the way to go. Any Ideas for around $200-$300

 

[jacques antoine]

For Trap you probably need some heavy bass-boost headphones, the same that kids use on the street: Dr. Dre studio monster beats.

 

[JonSnell Electronic]

Beyerdynamic DT100, the industry standard.

 

[Bibio]

Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro as used in many many top studios around the world, for a good reason.

 

[jacques antoine]

Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro as used in many many top studios around the world, for a good reason.

Very heavy for continuous use and will eventually crack your head as a nutcracker would do to a nut. And also bass-booster btw (+7,5 dB @ 30 Hz, +5 dB @ 100 Hz).

 

[bountyh]

If you want actual sound without anything getting boosted, you should try Sennheisers.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_143HD600/Sennheiser-HD-600.html

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD595-Performance-Premiere-Headphones/dp/B0001FTVE0

http://www.getprice.com.au/Sennheiser-HD-598-Headphones.htm

 

[orlando2989]

akg Q701, akg k612pro or audiotechnica ath-ad900x

Amazon.com : AKG Q 701 Quincy Jones Signature Reference-Class Premium Headphones - Black : Electronics

Amazon.com : Audio Technica ATH-AD900X Open-Back Audiophile Headphones : Electronics

http://www.amazon.com/AKG-K612-Over...=UTF8&qid=1393389003&sr=8-1&keywords=akg+k612

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[audio101fan]

I would have suggested to try the Audeo PFE 232, which gives a really decent performance, but the Sony MDR-XB700 50mm XB Diaphragm Driver Extra Bass Headphones are nice as well and fits the price range that you're looking for.

 

[audiomon]

I'd say for around $200, the Beyerdynamic DT100 are the best choice I can think of. Just don't go for Beats like jacques antoine advice you to... horrible sound quality.

 

[jacques antoine]

I'd say for around $200, the Beyerdynamic DT100 are the best choice I can think of. Just don't go for Beats like jacques antoine advice you to... horrible sound quality.

I was being ironic since I am not convinced that Trap qualifies as music.
Jacques

 

[Charles Darwin]

The problem with headphones is that the pinnae perform an equalization function.

You need to find the brand whose dummy (or actual) outer ears most resemble yours.
It is also why a flat frequency response is not usually desirable in 'phones except for dummy-head recordings.
In my own case I have tried a couple of dozen or so and settled for Beyer DT770Pro as they sounded most natural and un-hyped to ME. All Sennheisers sounded just wrong but that doesn't mean that they would not work for you.

 

[DamaDama]

For Trap you probably need some heavy bass-boost headphones, the same that kids use on the street: Dr. Dre studio monster beats.

laughed my a$$ on

and probably any headphones (even earphones) can be used for this kind of stuff

 

[elizabethsterling]

lol the funny thing is ... beats would probably work well for this purpose.
trap is all about the bass.

 

[Pano]

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[jcx]

EQ should be natural to a production engineer, you can tailor headphones response to a useful degree - as long as the base headphone is reasonable

http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~briolle/11thAESpart1.pdf

http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~briolle/11thAESpart2.pdf


while budget blowing you should also at least think about what the SVS Realizer does - and those of us who have heard it with a full personalized calibration think it really does it well - this is not a simple crossfeed or Dolby virtual processor

SVS Technology

there's also the http://seanolive.blogspot.com/2009/10/audios-circle-of-confusion.html plot of studio control room measured frequency responses wild bass variation to consider too

 

[HotIce]

Sony MDR-7506
Without doubt the most produced HP (being produced by 30 years or so - V6 -> 7506) ever, and the majority of them, hit music production studios.

 

[Koso]

I'm looking for headphones that are good enough quality for producing Trap music.I have had a look at the Shure headphones but I'm not sure thats the way to go. Any Ideas for around $200-$300

AKG 701 or 702 are very good for the price.

For closed back I recommend Audio Technica 50x or 70x

 

[bryan2112]

You may need to consider KRK KNS 8400

KRK KNS 8400 will provide you accurate sound when producing Trap music that you're intended to do... Amazon.com: KRK KNS8400 Studio Headphones: Musical Instruments

It provides good amount of bass feedback and help in mixing music.

You can also check Headphones meant for recording studios... 10 Best Headphones for Music Production (October 2015)

Thanks!

 

[JoeB83]

Audio Technica ATH-M50x. Wonderful.

Shure SRH-840. Also wonderful, but a bit heavy on the head and slightly increased bass volume.

 

[Ash1]

Sennheiser HD250 Linear II (or Linear mk1) is an excellent sealed headphone. Ensure the earpads are in good condition and are the official pleather type from the manufacturer.

If you want an open-back headphone that doesn't cost a fortune, my pick is the Sennheiser HD540 Reference II.


Both of these models have a neutral transparent frequency response with high tonal accuracy.