Topic: Headphone Recommendations

[Scooter123]

I'm a Senheiser kinda guy, from cheap to high end, I just love their flat sound. 

[boyacrobat]

maby mod

i modded my senn hd 515 to dual entry silver cable direct to drivers.
pissed off 6 points of contact internally and now have only 2.
custom 700 mm long silver cable teck flexed to look like sex walking
terminated to canare f12 3.5mm .

hate 1 side cord entry - tilt syndrome pending
the sound is the cleanest i have ever heard

oh the re listens, you just re listen
that simple

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[crossthreaded]

went ahead and ordered the 485's and like them so far.  Nice sound, bass seems to be full.  They aren't broken in yet though so hopefully it will deepen.


I wish I would have known these things are audible to people around you.  I got them to go to the library with and might not be able to use them for that.  I might pick up those other sennheiser ones that block out noise.  I never saw that response or I would have looked at them.


I got some strange looks from my girlfriend tonight cleaning the kitchen listening to my ipod with big headphones on :lol

[Ryan Sims]

I recently purchased the Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones and really, really like them.  Darker sound than the 7506 (which I previously owned) and fills in the lower midbass better than the 7506.  The high end is not as harsh or brittle as the 7506 either.  They are certainly worth a listen and I prefer them to the 7506 after having used them for a little while.

I'm a big fan of these as well.

[goodcooker]

If I were in your shoes, with the $50 at crutchfield, I would buy these:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_143HD280P/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro.html?o=p&showAll=N&tp=887

-Noah

I agree....I have a pair and I like them alot. They are kinda large, and uncomfortable for me after a few hours but the people around you will not hear them no matter how loud....and you will not hear them.

[George]

I'm a Senheiser kinda guy, from cheap to high end, I just love their flat sound. 

I wouldn't consider Sennheiser's "flat sounding."  They have a mid bass hump, but with a laid back presentation.  They actually remind me of some big fuzzy speakers that don't scream/shout at you. 

[spaceboy_psy]

I wish I would have known these things are audible to people around you.  I got them to go to the library with and might not be able to use them for that.

DOH! My first thought when I read your post was "must tell him they are open headphones!"!!! But you bought them already  damn, need to find a new good deed for the day.

I recently purchased the Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones and really, really like them.  Darker sound than the 7506 (which I previously owned) and fills in the lower midbass better than the 7506.  The high end is not as harsh or brittle as the 7506 either.  They are certainly worth a listen and I prefer them to the 7506 after having used them for a little while.

YES YES YES YES YES!!!!

I bought a pair of HD280s a while ago. I'd heard that the bass was 'fuller' in ATH-M50s but the Senns were that bit cheaper so I got them. First listen - Where's my BASS?? God damnit! Popped em on ebay, got the ATH-M50s and wow, they are the most expensive headphones I've ever used so I guess I can't judge by price range, but they damn well are the best headphones I've used too. Such even response, so natural and clear, round full bass, smooth mids, crisp treble. Virtually perfect!

'YMMV' or somesuch silly acronym...

[pjdavep]

I bought a pair of HD280s a while ago. I'd heard that the bass was 'fuller' in ATH-M50s but the Senns were that bit cheaper so I got them. First listen - Where's my BASS??
<SNIP>

Ahhh, you didn't let them get thru a break-in period first?  In my experience, all Senn headphones I have owned (HD-280, HD-580, HD-600, HD 650) sounded incredibly thin and wimpy out of the box.  Comparing that with the 80 hour mark is worlds different, with most of the change coming in the bass.  You should buy a used pair (or borrow a pair) and do a fair comparison of the two! 

Later,
  pjdavep

[Chuck]

I love my HD 600's. The HD 280's feel like a vise on my head.

[Fatah Ruark (aka MIKE B)]

I love my HD 600's. The HD 280's feel like a vise on my head.

I have the HD 280's and while I wouldn't go as far as a vise, they certainly aren't as comfortable as my Grado SR80's. Those are out of commission at the moment, and I need to get them back working again.

Love my Grado's.

[spaceboy_psy]

I bought a pair of HD280s a while ago. I'd heard that the bass was 'fuller' in ATH-M50s but the Senns were that bit cheaper so I got them. First listen - Where's my BASS??
<SNIP>

Ahhh, you didn't let them get thru a break-in period first?  In my experience, all Senn headphones I have owned (HD-280, HD-580, HD-600, HD 650) sounded incredibly thin and wimpy out of the box.  Comparing that with the 80 hour mark is worlds different, with most of the change coming in the bass.  You should buy a used pair (or borrow a pair) and do a fair comparison of the two! 

Later,
  pjdavep

DOh 

[Cheesecadet]

Sony MDR-7506 headphones are awesome...without breaking the bank

[cottle]

^ I used to have a pair of the Sony 7506's as well, and they did do a great job for a $75 pair of headphones. 

I think I might go with the AT's for my next pair, after hearing so many great reviews.