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Props for the Sennheiser 201 headphones
« on: August 08, 2005, 05:51:27 PM »
$19 and quite amazing sounding for this modest price.
headphone.com or amazon had the best deals.  the dealer at headroom said that these were the best bang for the buck so I picked up a pair...
wow, he was right.

fwiw...
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Re: Props for the Sennheiser 210 headphones
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2005, 12:45:52 PM »
what are you listening to them through?  i need to find a good set of cans to pair with my m902, and am wondering whether i need to spend several hundred to get a good listening setup or whether i can save a bit...
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Re: Props for the Sennheiser 210 headphones
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2005, 01:50:29 PM »
Quote from: Simp-Dawg on August 09, 2005, 12:45:52 PM
what are you listening to them through?  i need to find a good set of cans to pair with my m902, and am wondering whether i need to spend several hundred to get a good listening setup or whether i can save a bit...

there are alot of options to work with...try the sennheiser HD 580's as a good cost v. performance compromise...i love mine.  big open sound, never fatiguing, comfortable to wear for extended periods of time.  $160 from j and r (click email a better price) and you can find them cheaper for sure.

http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4504
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Re: Props for the Sennheiser 210 headphones
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2005, 02:03:28 PM »
you have a $1500 headphone amp.... get some good cans.
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Re: Props for the Sennheiser 210 headphones
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2005, 02:19:51 PM »
we'll see how the 555's are, I loved the writeup and reviews so much, thought it was worth doing for $139 shipped at amazon. really wanted something versatile, that I could use with an amp, or through a decent headphone out of a component, or take on the road, since it apparently can produce decent results out of a portable. Just decided to save the bulk of what I've set aside for either the 722 or playback, when I make up my damn mind which. :P
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Re: Props for the Sennheiser 210 headphones
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2005, 02:23:17 PM »
Quote from: makers marc on August 09, 2005, 02:19:51 PM
we'll see how the 555's are, I loved the writeup and reviews so much, thought it was worth doing for $139 shipped at amazon. really wanted something versatile, that I could use with an amp, or through a decent headphone out of a component, or take on the road, since it apparently can produce decent results out of a portable. Just decided to save the bulk of what I've set aside for either the 722 or playback, when I make up my damn mind which. :P

yeah, i had the 580's with us in portsmouth for some listening tests this weekend.  i typically do not use them with a HF amp as mine broke when the dog got caught in the cable and knocked the airhead to the floor. :P  there's a broken piece that rattles around inside now.
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Re: Props for the Sennheiser 210 headphones
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2005, 03:19:59 PM »
when I was talking to headroom, I told them i'm willing to spend around a hundred, and they still steered me to these $20 headphones.

I'll 2nd that recomendation on getting good cans for that Grace headphone amp.  as good as these $20 senns are, i'd buck up for something a little nicer perhaps.  maybe some mid level grado's at least.
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Re: Props for the Sennheiser 210 headphones
« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2005, 03:31:17 PM »
is it the 210 or the 201?
Looking for a cheap pair to wear at work
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Re: Props for the Sennheiser 210 headphones
« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2005, 03:35:41 PM »
Quote from: Diggin on August 09, 2005, 03:31:17 PM
is it the 210 or the 201?
Looking for a cheap pair to wear at work

d'oh!
201
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Re: Props for the Sennheiser 201 headphones
« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2005, 03:55:42 PM »
might have to order the 201, 20 bucks is pretty good
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Re: Props for the Sennheiser 201 headphones
« Reply #10 on: August 10, 2005, 07:39:23 AM »
yes indeed.
I bought them for around the house ...tracking and mixing shows plus live monitoring use.  they are a sealed can. 
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Re: Props for the Sennheiser 210 headphones
« Reply #11 on: August 10, 2005, 08:30:35 AM »
Quote from: Nick's Picks on August 09, 2005, 03:19:59 PM
when I was talking to headroom, I told them i'm willing to spend around a hundred, and they still steered me to these $20 headphones.


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Re: Props for the Sennheiser 201 headphones
« Reply #12 on: August 10, 2005, 08:36:51 AM »
Hey, Nick- did the folks at Headroom give you any feedback on the 202? It seems to have slightly better specs, plus removeable cables, at close to the same price (+$5)... Any knowledge?  Looking forward to some good headphones! I am tempted to get the 201 and 202 just to compare and have a spare pair around... hmmm.  Shoot, it would still be under $50 bucks!
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Re: Props for the Sennheiser 201 headphones
« Reply #13 on: August 10, 2005, 09:22:21 AM »
nope.  no feedback on the 202.  I asked about models about 3-5 up in the price range from the bottom, and this guy was still all about the 201.  they are probably all based off the same core parts or something. 
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