Topic: Which headphones would you buy?

[goose]

Could someone in the know clarify the model of Sony phones discussed above?  They are referred to as 7605, 7650, and 7506 in this thread.  Are these different models, or different interpretations of the same number?

Thanks...

[heath]

I believe they are misinterpretationsof the same classic 7506 model (that number is correct--I'm looking at mine right now).  They sell for about $95 abd are standard issue in most studios.  I used to sell these things like hotcakes!!  If you're looking into son'ys the 7509's are very nice as well for a little more $.  I still prefer the 7506 for the price, though.

Enjoy!

Heath

[zhianosatch]

Yeah, it's 7506...

[Brian Skalinder]

I mentioned AKGs for home listening before but forgot the model #.  I use the K501s.  They require a headphone amp, but sound great.  They're a little light on bass, but I'm not a bass hound, anyway.  Open headphone, nice natural sound.

I didn't go for the Grados or some of the others mentioned because they're supra-aural (pads sit on the ear) and I wanted circumaural (pads sit around the ear, not on it).  I go absolutely bonkers with supra-aural headphones, regardless of sound quality.  Sensitive ears, I guess.

Anyway...I also have the Sony 7506 for work, and they're okay, not great.  And I love my Etymotic ER6s for field use and on my motorcycle.

[Chuck]

What was the model # on those classic AKG's that you used to see in every studio. AKG 240's?

[Brian Skalinder]

What was the model # on those classic AKG's that you used to see in every studio. AKG 240's?

Yeah, I think that's them.  Check out headphone.com for some good info about headphones.  While the site is a little fluffy, there's still some good info there.

[tim in jersey]

I go absolutely bonkers with supra-aural headphones, regardless of sound quality.  Sensitive ears, I guess.

I'm in the same boat. I have a pair of 7506s and can only use them for short periods of time. Might have to check out the AKGs.

[John R]

check sennheiser's refurb page for smoking deals on phones.

jr

[rabhan]

I mentioned AKGs for home listening before but forgot the model #.  I use the K501s.  They require a headphone amp, but sound great.  They're a little light on bass, but I'm not a bass hound, anyway.  Open headphone, nice natural sound.

I didn't go for the Grados or some of the others mentioned because they're supra-aural (pads sit on the ear) and I wanted circumaural (pads sit around the ear, not on it).  I go absolutely bonkers with supra-aural headphones, regardless of sound quality.  Sensitive ears, I guess.

Anyway...I also have the Sony 7506 for work, and they're okay, not great.  And I love my Etymotic ER6s for field use and on my motorcycle.

are these the Etymotic's you guys are using in the field?:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3046796736&category=40138

[John R]

I mentioned AKGs for home listening before but forgot the model #.  I use the K501s.  They require a headphone amp, but sound great.  They're a little light on bass, but I'm not a bass hound, anyway.  Open headphone, nice natural sound.

I didn't go for the Grados or some of the others mentioned because they're supra-aural (pads sit on the ear) and I wanted circumaural (pads sit around the ear, not on it).  I go absolutely bonkers with supra-aural headphones, regardless of sound quality.  Sensitive ears, I guess.

Anyway...I also have the Sony 7506 for work, and they're okay, not great.  And I love my Etymotic ER6s for field use and on my motorcycle.

are these the Etymotic's you guys are using in the field?:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3046796736&category=40138

yes

[cpclark]

love the senn hd280's

[zhianosatch]

i tried the 280s at guitar center and wasn't impressed... plus, they kinda hurt! i bought the sony mdr-7506s and am very, very pleased!

[wbrisette]

are these the Etymotic's you guys are using in the field?:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3046796736&category=40138

I use the 4-S (some folks prefer the 4-P versions), not the 6s with the DA-P1 and don't have any problems with them.

Wayne

[Tim]

And I love my Etymotic ER6s for field use and on my motorcycle.

that sounds safe!

[Brian Skalinder]

And I love my Etymotic ER6s for field use and on my motorcycle.

that sounds safe!

Actually...

The ER6s provide sufficient attenuation of outside noises so I can keep the music at a level low enough that I can [1] hear the music and [2] still hear external sounds around me - cars honking, engines revving, the rumble of tread on pavement, etc.

In fact, it's probably safer than no earplugs of any kind - both to my hearing and also my ability to discern external hazards due to auditory input.  No earplugs at all results in rapid fatigue which in turn causes my brain to tune out the sounds around me in an effort to reduce the roaring din of the wind.