Not really a dweller in High-Tech, but I thought it'd be cool to see what kind of headphones OKP was rockin' with their iPods or for their DJ gigs and shit. I just got these Miles Davis Tribute headphones by Monster, and I'm in love with them. But I'm still sorta craving an over-the-ear joint that sounds and looks dope.

http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=5716

Sennheiser HD600
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Hi-2dFi-Professional-Headphones-HD600/dp/B00004SY4H

Grado SR80
http://www.amazon.com/Grado-Prestige-SR80i-Stereo-Headphone/dp/B000G3LCQC

Audio-Technica ATH-PRO5MSA Camouflage
http://www.amazon.com/ATH-PRO5MSA-Camouflage-Closed-back-Headphones-Neodymium/dp/B00242NZE0

Ultimate Ears super.fi 5pro
http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Ears-SuperFi-Isolating-Earphones/dp/B0009Q4PHO

Senns for home listening for now
Grados for quieter work listening
Audio-Technicas for DJing
UEs for mobile listening & loud work listening.

Have also owned 2 pairs of the Etymotic ER-4Ps, but both broke. They sound great but they're fragile and expensive so I'm done.

Next up, the Sennheiser HD800s:
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD800-Premier-Headphone/dp/B001OTZ8DA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1276188875&sr=1-1

you dropping serious loot on your ears.
that's almost 1k, just on headphones!

Those etymotics i bought TWICE were about $200/pair
Then I also bought a $180 cable upgrade for the Sennheisers
And a $300 headphone amplifier for the Senns

i've had mine (hf2) for almost a year now and they've been proper

>i've had mine (hf2) for almost a year now and they've been
>proper
>

all of sudden, no sound comes out of them.

what amp and dad are you using?

I have the 800s and have heard basically all the flagship headphones and electrostatic and still think the 800s are the best.

http://amzn.to/dl6BjY

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/bb/66/fcc7c0a398a00b7909c32210.L.jpg

Got em because I have big ears and the in ear jawns fall out and are uncomfortable. These fit in my pocket, too.


I did not get them because of Persona 3, btw.

desu

I have some sennheiser's for my ipod

I make beats in Shure 840's which according to a blind dude with a grammy for audio engineering sound the best, he gave them to me for Christmas

I've been thinking about getting an amp and a DAC and getting the AKG-K701 or HD-650.

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But I'm always looking for better ones in the $60-100 range.

shure
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SE210-Sound-Isolating-Earphone/dp/B0013JT3XC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1276203281&sr=1-1

sony
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Studio-Monitor-Style-Professional/dp/B002I9LCB2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1276203391&sr=1-2

if I am flying somewhere I take the sony's with me.

Those have gotta sound perfect at that price, player.

I bet they are over priced like the rest of their crap

$500 for ear buds is kinda crazy but whobare we to tell be people what to do with there money....

That's like multiple pairs of high end headphones.

Monster are rip off artists but I'll be dammed if those dr see headphones don't knock. Too bad they uncomfortable as shit.

I have used. I mean my sony's are comparable and are 1/4th the price/

Let's see em!

I got them to review them for a publication I write for, so I didn't pay for 'em. I wouldn't be able to afford $500 headphones, no matter how dope they are.

That being said, these do sound really, really dope. Esp. for in-ear headphones.

these are unfuckwithable!

the bass thumps and the highs and mids come in good too. they're comfortable. plus they look sexy as hell. the only downside is that i had to order from japan but they came within a week so it was all good.

http://www.seyo-shop.com/product.php?productid=15195&cat=0&page=1

He's in Austrailia has multiple and wants $50 (plus shipping) and the items are up for 23 days.
I put them on my watch list.
Thanks for the tip, player.

These are awesome. Customs took my case...or it 'came up missing'...

bass heavy, crisp treble. movies and music sound awesome.
good good looking out.

the bass is just so damn good, ain't it?! not muddy or distorted. i got mine around last july or august and been in love.

be careful with the headphone extension cable cause that wire is mad fragile. i rolled over mine with my office chair and almost fucked it up lol.

they just came out with the FX700's earlier this year but they cost like $350 so, fuck that lol

The bass is tremendous. Better than the Dr. Dre Tours...
JVC got a customer for life lol

I ordered another pair today.
:)

http://cgi.ebay.com/JVC-Victor-HP-FX500-Wood-In-Ear-Headphones-/280517803006?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Electronics_Portable_Audio_Accessories&hash=item415029fbfe#ht_2569wt_913

You gotta wait 9-10 business days but you'll get it for a steal.
Price goes up every week so get em while you can.
;)

the cable shorted out last week

http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SE-DJ5000-Dj-Headphones/dp/B0002DV7ZC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1276220522&sr=1-1

Right now I mostly use the Shure's at home, Hippos on the go. The Hippos are probably the best in-ears you're gonna find for under $150. They have changeable bass plates (VB = variable bass).

i grew up probably 15 minutes away from the AT headquarters in stow, ohio

small business with a good product. i never thought they would grow to be this popular though

i've sold a bunch of people on the noise cancelling ATs in the past year, good quality at an affordable price

sennheiser HD 25-1 II? Thinking about putting in an order for one on the weekend. The reviews online are great and apparently these headphones break down to the component so if you break something you don't have to trash the whole thing just get a lil replacement part.

iphone

http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/headphones/mobile_solutions/in_ear_mobile_solution/index.jsp

stujoe

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=11038999

>iphone
>
>http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/headphones/mobile_solutions/in_ear_mobile_solution/index.jsp
>

I had these. They broke at the connector. Glad I got em half price.

http://www.dollartree.com/Christmas/Christmas-Toys-Gifts/Stereo-Headphones/319c324c324p10957/index.pro?method=search

How fast do you go through those?
I killed those as a kid...had that Walkman where you didn't have to flip the cassette OMG old heads know LOL

>had that Walkman where you didn't
>have to flip the cassette OMG old heads know LOL

I used to cop the expensive headphones but they break too easily.

On a budget.

As long as they get the job done.

Besides Cnet and YouTube? I'm in the market to cop some shit, 'round-bout today.

I guess it depends on whether you're just looking for something to wear with the ipod or you're looking for something to use as a DJ. But I found this pretty useful http://www.skratchworx.com/news3/comments.php?id=1487

Theres also an older headphone group test from around '04 on that site incase you're looking at some older models.

oh and ilounge.com seems pretty good to.

http://headphone.com

It has a learning center to educate yourself on what your criteria is for good headphones.

Then, just check amazon for individual reviews.

you'll learn a lot there. those dudes are hardcore audiophiles but they're all around good people

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/list/3

I don't have these but I know the guy who started the company.

http://reviews.cnet.com/headphones/sleek-audio-sa6-earphones/4505-7877_7-32825493.html?autoplay=true&tag=mncol;lst;2;vid

http://sleek-audio.com/products/universal/sa

no skullcandy in this post. good job, high-tech.

They were amazing, for that environment, when I didn't have to answer my phone, and no one bothered me.

Never thought of buying em. Look kinda cheap IMHO.

They sound really good for the price (you can get them for $75 on Amazon now), though I do wish they had better bass.

Just as a point of reference The default ipod/iphone earbuds will not stay in my ears unless I crazy glue them in there. They slip out, pop out. Forget using them at the gym unless I sit still and dont move they will fall out.

I have plenty of DJ style headphones and over the ear joints. I need a small pair for the gym and running. suggestions?

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http://www.amazon.com/Around-Ear-Headphones-Personal-Portable-Listening/dp/B000MMWT9Q

The Product Red ones. No beef so far.

For $25.

I think I collecting earbuds now lol.

Ordered another pair of the JVC HP-FX500s too.

The build of these seem cheap but sound decent but whistle and hiss sometimes.

http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SE420-K-Sound-Isolating-Earphones/dp/B000NDR2PA

"Dual speakers for deeper bass and spaciousness

Dual TruAcoustic MicroSpeakers: Dedicated Tweeter and Woofer

Sound Isolation Technology reduces background noise better than noise-cancelling headphones, without batteries or added hiss"

Looking to get into a pair of SE530's apparently the bass knocks without drowning the mids and highs:

http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SE530-Sound-Isolating-Earphones/dp/B000O8ENQK/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_c

Buy a Dwayne Wade headphone and get a Lebron James headphone for HALF PRICE

http://www.canadacomputers.com/bundle_info.php?bundle_id=032354

for $65 CAD it seems like a decent price

Nothing more.

Pretty shitty. They fit well under a goggle strap over a hat, but otherwise they are junk.

LoL

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200495214984&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_500wt_1039

got on pair might get another if these are real.
Thanks Brooklyn.
;)

Especially at less than a third of retail

With beats for 20. I've owned a pair before. If they're fake they get sent back. Simple as that...

three...dollar..bill..y'all. They're fake, is anyone surprised? Once again you get what you pay for.I got my GENUINE JVC FX500s in my ear and the beats in the other ...it's fake. They look really legit..the sound is a whole other matter.

I've bought a pair from the apple store last year and the bass KNOCKS. These..the bass is ight.

The box is (looks) genuine but no serial and TOO MANY buds. I got like 7 pairs of buds.






























....This is where you say I told you so.

I recently switched to the Klipsch S4 for the Iphone
and these things are absolutely amazing. Great sound
and the talky piece that hangs on your chest picks
up your voice extremely well. I can just let that
shit hang there and people can hear me talk just as
well as if I was speaking directly into the phone.
Oh, and since I picked these up I want to say: Fuck
a blue tooth and fuck a jawbone.

although i wore them to the gym the other day and now the mic doesnt work, even though they are supposed to be sweat resistant. i also had issues with people hearing me on the mic before, it was picking up a ton of background noise. i could also hear some through the headphones. maybe it was lemon. just replaced it with a new pair and will see how these turn out.

Just a nice clean sound.

Yippeekayay, motherfucker.

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these are great and wayyy more durable.

iphone controls built in are an awesome little touch too.

http://ultimateears.com/products/triplefi-10vi

i.e klipsh x10i, shure se530's, etc

It was made by the admin and headphone/earphone reviewer at Anythingbutipod.com

http://www.anythingbutipod.com/images/forum/dfkt/IEM-Comparison.gif

Source: http://www.anythingbutipod.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15243

It doesn't include the TripleFi 10's, but it does have both higher and lower UE models.

these are awesome. the foam buds are spectacular.

the tx500 are the bomb: http://www.complyfoam.com/products/index.php?strProductName=Tx{48}500/

that earwax guard is key!

now i wanna upgrade that ghetto ass cable....

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they felt really comfy on the ear. now i just need to connect one to my ipod instead of the apple stores ipods.

I unplugged the proprietary headphone connector from store iPods and plugged it into my iPhone.


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Should look something like this: http://assets.head-fi.org/6/6d/6d4c6e7a_IMG_3429.JPG

Can't wait.

Thinking of also getting either the Denon AH-D2000 or AKG K701 sometime soon.

For IEMs, I was able to the get TripleFi 10s, and they were a good buy for the Black Friday price ($95 and I got a $20 credit = $75). I guess the normal street price is around $300, and they've been going for $180 for the last couple of months since everyone is flipping the ones they got during Black Friday. The fit on these isn't that good and I had to get some Sony Hybrid tips, and they still don't fit that great, and the cable is pretty shitty. In terms of sound signature, they definitely have a V-type sound, with boosted bass and treble but recessed when it comes to mids, so I'm a little disappointed. I can see why people like these so much, however. I'm thinking of possibly selling them, but they are kind of a steal at the price, so I won't unless I can find some suitable replacements for around the same price. I'm currently looking at the HeadDirect RE0. If only Sennheiser would have their IE8 at the same price (I've only seen them at $400).

headphones ain't shit without power to drive 'em. even in-ears should have something like a CMOY amp to drive 'em if you really want them to do what they're supposed to. here's a link to a good CMOY maker if you're interested: http://www.jdslabs.com/

wouldn't really be necessary, although I would say that an amp, even if the gain was minimal, would be better and couldn't possibly hurt (unless the amp is so strong that you get hissing on low impedance headphones).

My search for a DAC/AMP was insane and I can't believe how much research I had to do. It's really nice how much quality you can get nowadays in regards to DACs and AMPs for relatively budget prices. Chinese makers like Matrix are coming out with some nice DACs, amps, and combo units that are very good-looking that even rival the big names that cost several times more in terms of sound quality. And Schiit Audio has some gorgeous solid state and tube amps, and they have a beast combo unit coming out soon. My wallet is going to hate me when I get upgrade-itis.

then again, i use my RS-2s even on the go lol. that cMoy does a decent enough job to drive them. not a big fan of IEs, but i use Klipsch S4s when i run. average sound, but the cMoy really livens it up. you should look into Little Dot. they make incredible amps at decent prices.

but I'm not sure how much money I'd save. It might be a fun project, but I could also see it being a pain if I screw up or if it just takes too much time.

I'm thinking of possibly selling my TF10s, however, as I can't get a good fit that I want even with the Sony Hybrid tips that everyone recommends. The best fit that I've had from IEMs are probably from the cheap Sennheiser CX300s that I've had a few times. I'm looking at the Klipsch S4 or the HeadDirect RE0 as possible replacements. I don't mind if they're a slight drop in SQ since I don't care too much for IEMs in the first place and prefer my full-sized setup.

Oh, I got the DAC/amp and they definitely drive my HD650 well.

Without spending a lot of money, that is.

If so, did you notice a big difference? Is it worth upgrading or should I just stick with the 595's and wait a little longer?

Although the 650s are definitely my favorite pair after testing out a a bunch of headphones (AH-D5000, AKG K701, SR325). The 595s are like $150 nowadays, so probably can't say they're like twice as better, but they are definitely better. The sound of the 650s are just lush. If you're going to buy, I'd recommend calling J&R and talking to their rep, because I got mine for $321.50, which is a lot less than most places are willing to sell it for.

much better design, more durable, and sounds a bit crisper....mmmmmmm clearity

I was rocking the ipod headphones for like 6 months cuz the first pair broke :(

I had good year last year at work, getting a pretty big promotion/bump in salary + an crazy ass bonus last week and I decided to spend some of it on a little setup. I thought about getting the HD800 but I def didn't want the mrs killing me when she saw the price tag on those so I stayed with the HD650s and added the WooAudio 6 Amp.

http://www.wooaudio.com/products/wa6.html


EDIT: Just hooking things up today, so hopefully I'll be back later with some initial thoughts. This should be a nice upgrade from my HD595s which have served me well for a number of years.

I got rid of my amp tho, so I'd have to buy that too...
Currently keeping the Senn HD600s in rotation at the desk and my new Senn HD-25s for mobile listening and DJing.

I told the mrs I wouldn't go to crazy when she greenlit the new rig so I stepped it back a little. I might have to do some undercover upgrades like a new cable or something eventually.

>I told the mrs I wouldn't go to crazy when she greenlit the
>new rig so I stepped it back a little. I might have to do some
>undercover upgrades like a new cable or something eventually.
>

Once you do it you won't care how much it cost. It's incredible and scales with every upgrade I throw at it.

I'm in the Woo boat as well. I have the Wa2 (otL) which is a better fit for the 800s than the Wa6 but the Wa6 is still good w/ the 800s I heard ever single Woo except for the Wa3 and the electrostat amp.

What Dac are you using?

I use the Pioneer SE-DJ5000 Dj Headphones when I'm DJing...

http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SE-DJ5000-Dj-Headphones/dp/B0002DV7ZC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1301434017&sr=8-3

and Bose MIE2 mobile headset for my phone/MP3:

http://www.amazon.com/Bose-326223-0010-Bose%C2%AE-mobile-headset/dp/B003XU6HNS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=mobile&qid=1301434164&sr=8-1

Happy with both, but I'm really intrigued with the Sennheiser headphones. Might be my next purchase.

I went through two pairs of the headphones I mentioned above. They look cool as fuck, but fool me twice and all that.

I'd also prefer some over the ear ones.

I checked these out in BB last time I was in there and they seem cool, but they're from Monster so I'm sure they're a rip off:

http://www.bestbuy.com/nex/product/sku/9492408

Is there anything similar to that by a more reputable brand?

http://www.aiaiai.dk/earphones-w-mic/swirl-earphone-w-mic/swirl-earphone-w-mic-black.html

My old audio technicas fell apart so I wanted to get something with a sturdier cable. Had these for about a month and I've been really happy with the sound and build quality.

and try to put in a bid for around 109-129, which I think is a fair price. There is a "S" version that has a straight cord as opposed to a coiled one, so order appropriately for your personal use.

Especially trying to bid on a pair from eBay to save what, $50 vs the Beats?

After trying them again in Best Buy I just copped em. I had a gift certificate anyway, so they were around what the ATH-M50s cost on Amazon.

If I don't like em I'll take em back, but so far they're solid. Great bass and hella comfortable. Aside from the price I can't really see much of a downside.


>and try to put in a bid for around 109-129, which I think is
>a fair price. There is a "S" version that has a straight cord
>as opposed to a coiled one, so order appropriately for your
>personal use.

I noticed you got the HD650s in the above post, but looking at the rankings on Head-fi it seems like the Audio Technicas you recommended are sitting a spot higher and are less than half the price at retail then you paid with a discount.

http://www.head-fi.org/products/category/over-ear

What's the benefit of the HD650s?

a Civic might be rated a 9/10 for what it is and is a great car, but it's not exactly a Benz that gets a 8/10.

I just used extremes for my example, and I think the discernable quality between 120 and 360 dollar headphones probably isn't worth it (diminishing returns). Moreover, something like the HD650 is going to require amplification, which tacks on additional costs. I just ordered some M50s yesterday and should be receiving them tomorrow. I'm actually thinking of selling my setup (NuForce HD, HD650, and K701) if I like the M50s enough. I like headphones, but I think I'm much more comfortable at the lower price points. I might end up going with the M50 as my sole headphones if they are good enough.

HD650s are open headphones so they do have really good soundstage (K701s are better in that regard, though), and the overall sound quality is great, but I find myself listening through speakers so often that it's hard to justify keeping my current setup (resell value of what I have is pretty damn good).

I'm enjoying them at the moment. They definitely clamp a bit more on my head than the Sennheisers, but the (p)leather pads are pretty comfortable. I'll have to give them a bit more time, but I'm definitely considering making these my main headphones.

but I'm wondering if I'll notice much of a difference with 192kbps AAC on my iPhone.

I pretty much only listen to music on the go, so I feel like a lot of what's talked about on the head-fi forums doesn't apply to me.

>but I'm wondering if I'll notice much of a difference with
>192kbps AAC on my iPhone.
>
>I pretty much only listen to music on the go, so I feel like a
>lot of what's talked about on the head-fi forums doesn't apply
>to me.

People that tell you they can tell the difference between a 192kbps rip and a v0, 320, or lossless rip are usually full of shit unless they've done a true blind ABX test with enough trials to to claim they can discern (I mean in a statistically significant level) between the quality. With that said, most of my stuff is v0+ because that's just what I'm comfortable with.

The headphones are really good, and I'm going to definitely keep them. I don't think I'll be selling my HD650s, however, since I've been doing some comparisons and I prefer the Sennheisers for certain genres/tracks. If you primarily listen to hip hop or bassy electronic stuff, I'd say the M50s are a good bet. The bass is punchier, and the closed design gives that subwwoofer effect that you don't really get with the Sennheisers. The M50 reminds me of the Denon D2000s (physically and sound), except the M50s didn't have terrible sibilance issues for me, The Sennheisers are a bit better when it comes to the midrange, and a lot of the stuff I have with female vocals or stuff I expected to sound "lush" sound a bit better on the 650s. I'm pretty much just reaffirming what most people have said about the two headphones.

I've owned the following full headphones: SR60i, SR80i, ATH-AD700, ATH-M50s, HD 555, HD 650, AKG K701, Denon D2000, and Denon D5000s, and I'd say that the ATH-M50s are the best bang for the buck. The Grados are great at their price point ($80-100), but they're more suited primarily for rock, and the M50s are better all-rounders, although the HD555 is pretty solid too (but a bit boring sounding). I got them for 125 from ProAudioMart on eBay (an authorized Audio Technica reseller, so you get the warranty).

should be here tomorrow. i'm hyped

I listened to them at the apple store and was like meh
I did listen to these and I love them

http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/Headphones/Headphones/P5/Overview.html

think these might be the ones I get

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They should be $100 - $200 cheaper at each level than they are. They should probably range between $50 at the cheapest ear buds to $100 for the pros.

at around that price point. haven't heard them, but heard a lot of good things about them.

I love everything about the build of them, but the sound quality has been hit or miss so far. They sound great with bass heavy stuff but at the cost giving mediocre sound with other stuff.

Being able to pause and skip tracks from my iPhone with the little remote has been cool, but these are definitely going back.

I really wish I could have just had a reliable pair of ATH-EM7-GMs.

I still love them. My only gripe is that the build quality of the cord is less than stellar. The good news is that the cord is detachable. The bad news is that replacement cords are impossible to find.


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Solid headphones.

Both genre-wise and in terms of format.

Because even with those Beats I could tell the audio quality of my 192 kbps AACs might not be up to snuff.

I do have the benefit of having 99% of my music collection on disc and wouldn't mind re-importing if necessary.

Also on top of that, what DAPs are you guys using to play the music or are you just using home rigs with the high end stuff?

I listen to mainly jazz(I'm a jazz player), metal, hip-hop, and R&B.

for my DAC from the PC to the amp to the headphones I'm using the Buffalo Sabre32 I copped off ebay for a real good price.

I love the clarity and sound quality and all that I just need more bass.

Is there a version that adds bass but preserves quality and clarity? I really don't want low quality sub-woofers on my ears but I need some more oomphf on songs like 6ft 7ft.

ty

I have a 2 pairs of sennheisers. I mainly rock my 428s. Use em for everything movies, music and gaming. I never play first person shooters without em. LOL.

got em on Amazon for $65 on sale.

7.1 surround.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0053OLY9O

....anyone recommend some headphones that can be loud in the ears but not be so loud for those close by?

The amount of bleed is really minimal unless the levels or mic sensitivity's turned up. For artists who like em not too loud, it's virtually silent.


They're probably going to want a little bass boost, though, being neutral work phones more than listening pleasure ones. Comfortable as shit, though.

One thing that kind of bugs me though is the headset design makes them a little uncomfortable to hang around your neck when you're not listening. I've been really happy with the bass but I'm not a big audiophile.

http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/headphones/akg-k-518-le-review-49304706/

Wanted some reasonably priced headphones for listening to my computer & iPhone/iPad and settled on these based off of the reviews and the price. Too hot to rock hard in the summer but nice to plug in my tv when the toddlers are sleeping and engross myself in a game.


I'm going to step my headphone game up but these will do the trick for the time being.

http://tinyurl.com/3wwkc2e


plus I bought this DAC to pair with it.

http://tinyurl.com/3vbrvvd


I also copped a LOD for use with my iPhone.

http://tinyurl.com/3fyunxb

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019UX796/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=A1SAU5M1QZVTHL

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0053OLY9O

http://gear.ign.com/articles/119/1192669p1.html
7.5

I'm ordering them joints next week after I deposit some loot on Amazon gift card.

Tis the season for the heavyweight shooters. Need to get ready. Bc3, R3 and Mw3. I need to hear who is sneaking up on me.

if you game late at night and want a FULL gaming experience without waking neighbors, SO, wives, kids...whoever...get these. Or for gaming in general they kick ass.

Comfortable, sound good and are relatively cheap compared to other headsets. Sound quality is an 8.5, comfort a 10 and build quality is a 7.5.

Not available anywhere might luck up on one at Wal-Mart/Target though.

I'm so ready for all these damn shooters right now.

up a pair from amazon next week. Then it's on and popping.

that's what i read in a user review.

From the store and the sound quality was awesome. I got a little bit of the cinema quality surround sound. Very happy with these headsets.

I thought my Sennheisers did a good job of picking up directional noise but these take it up a notch. I can easily see myself perching up somewhere and picking off the fools that like to run and gun. I was worried about how they would feel but these joints are so light. And these headsets are as sexy as a gaming headset is gonna be.

Could they be better? Hell yeah but then at this price point I'm happy. Bring on the shooters.

iPhone? a hack for the 360?

I'm kinda interested now and my friend got them for 60 dollars by preordering them...

How do you sunzabidges route audio from the TV to the headphones? Do I need a receiver or something? I just wanna listen to the shit I'm watching when my insomnia kicks in. I've checked my TV and it only has a digital out.

to the headphones. If you have a PS3 you must cop the official headsets with 7.1 surround.

But if you downloaded an HD movie the audio is pretty phenomenal. Haven't listened to DVD audio to measure it up against an HD movie. It would be interesting to compare the two.

I've been wanting to upgrade for a long time and although I can't go all out like some of you here, I'd be cool with something in the 75-100 range.

But then I read reviews on some of the pairs mentioned in this thread and there's a decent amount of people (amazon reviews and OKP's) mentioning wires fraying, shorts, and other failings. Is this just what you have to accept nowadays?

I've actually had the same pair of headphones for about 12 years now, some $30 Koss joints. Ears pads are green and discolored from sweat, band is kept together with tape, BUT no shorts and still works fine. If I'm spending $100, I'm hoping for the same type of longevity, along with a decent bump in sound quality. Not happening?

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I don't like the beat anymore because its just a loop. ALC didn't FLIP IT ENOUGH!

Flip it enough? Flip these. Flip off. Go flip some f*cking burgers.(c)Kno

Allied State of the National Electric Beat Treaty Organization (NEBTO)

I didn't realize this post was in existence. One is made like every other year or so.

Anyway, do not cop the ifrogz luxe. Shits are garbage, and the drivers are only 7mm, which means the bass quality is not there.

Also, the mic/track control switch does not work. DEAL BREAKER.


The Skullcandys are nice, but a lot of them do not come with a mic/track control switch, plus the cords are small in diameter and rip easily. ...The Skullcandy titans come with a fiber cord, but again no mic/ track control



Dr.dre beats earphones are 100.00, and of course they are high quality
and distribute sound evenly and effectively, but I am sure there are a lot of earphones on the market that are just as good, but less extravagant in price. ...

http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E7-Portable-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B003E6K1VK/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

It's like I have new headphones. The bass on the Senn 448s is finally on par with the highs.

Gotta have this with it
http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-L3-Line-Cable-iPhone/dp/B003UCESP8/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_b

i have the same senns but i upgraded from an e6 to the e11. huge difference. and i'm a fairly recent amp convert. i don't know what i was doing all those years with multiple pairs of grados + sennheisers and NOT using an amp. what was i thinking?

anyone got experience with these? they were recommended to me for their neutral sound when I mentioned to a buddy my apartment walls are too thin for reference monitors. I like what I've read about 'em so far, but they're pricey. I'm on the fence between these and the Audio Technica ATH-M50s...

I have always wanted a nice pair but have been broke and never able to afford any. I bought a pair of Powerbeats by Monster in the airport, and I think they sound great and are comfortable.

Reading reviews, I am missing out on a whole lot though.

I'm looking for a, I don't even know the proper terminology, a closed ear headphone that sounds amazing but doesn't rape my wallet too much. I am checkin out all the posts in here of course, any other recommendations?

These headphones have no business sounding this good for that price.

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"naive as the dry leaves on the ground looking past the trees to the blue sky asking 'why me?'" -Blu

Why I still fuzz with the Lesson
http://open.spotify.com/user/brothersport86/playlist/3DhEhilho77Z0UCPbJlEJf

they get a bit uncomfortable after about 30 mins or so for me. maybe i got weird shaped ears or something. but the sound quality is pretty decent.

Got these for like $30 in Osaka and they are so fucking good I wish I bought more of them. My brother-in-law got a pair as well and he was shocked and pleased at how good it is for that price too.

and they sound great. Good bass without overpowering the rest of the music.

http://velodyne.com/headphones/vpulse-in-ear-headphones/vpulse-earphones.html

Both sound really harsh with the highs so far :/
Gonna leave them on over night playing to see it takes the edge off

i'm jelly.

HD800s are known for their highs, however.

The dac-100 is supposedly voiced for the 800s
I did a ton of research after I heard them at a head-if meet

sorry, but i had to reactivate this topic...
i'm really desperate in need of some new headphones and to be honest, i haven't used anything else than the one that came with the iphone.
i'm really heavy on the nocs ns400, but of course some experience is always helpful. anybody?

http://www.amazon.com/NOCS-NS400-101-Earphones-Remote-Mic/dp/B00AAHT12G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388264426&sr=8-1&keywords=nocs+ns400u

other than the Bose Quietcomfort and the Harmon Kardon NC's I've been lusting after what else is there?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00007E7C8/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_59

Audio Technica ATH-M50's at work.

Shure SRH440's with 840 pads for general use at home.

Bowers and Wilkins P7's for listening to records in a dimly lit room while sipping scotch in a velvet robe.

Klipsch X10s for traveling or other times I want something compact.

Audio Technica ATH-WS55's for beaters.

Those Bowers and Wilkins sound great.

>Audio Technica ATH-M50's at work.

Bought these based on y'all, online reviews, and a sale. And really...I just got tired of looking, waiting, and thinking. I'm sure it is an upgrade over the in-ear skull candy joints I was rolling with for everything (work, gym, general chilling later on when the wife and kid are asleep and I'm not).

I'll come back after I get them, burn them in, and survey the sounds.

>Shure SRH440's with 840 pads for general use at home.
>
>Bowers and Wilkins P7's for listening to records in a dimly
>lit room while sipping scotch in a velvet robe.
>
>Klipsch X10s for traveling or other times I want something
>compact.
>
>Audio Technica ATH-WS55's for beaters.

>>Audio Technica ATH-M50's at work.
>
>Bought these based on y'all, online reviews, and a sale. And
>really...I just got tired of looking, waiting, and thinking.
>I'm sure it is an upgrade over the in-ear skull candy joints I
>was rolling with for everything (work, gym, general chilling
>later on when the wife and kid are asleep and I'm not).
>
>I'll come back after I get them, burn them in, and survey the
>sounds.

These things are awesome. I've enjoyed everything I've listened to more than before with these. They were great to me for the D'Angelo and Kendrick's new one. Good bass without overdoing it and I hear everything. It makes it clear how foul I was living before with my ride's audio situation too. I get to fly with them next month so I'll get another experience with them.

Jimaveli

I purchased Bose QC25's a few weeks ago, very happy with them and my thoughts are in the recent Bose thread.

I'm considering these Plnatronic Bluetooth headphones as i've just started running again. They seem the best of the bunch for bluetooth headphones for exercise. Maybe 2015 will bring some different models but these seem the high mark at the moment.

http://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/backbeat-fit-1270389/review

got a hookup where i can get them for $200, also looking at the soundlink over the ear ones.

May pull the trigger.

I've tried them on and the sound is good considering its over bluetooth. The no wires is a real luxury and makes a lot of sense if you are into running or working out. The big downside is the strap connecting the two ear pieces is going to be loose for everyone. The next model they'll incorporate a way to tighten it to suit personal needs.

going to get back into running.

The Kliptsch ONE's have really clear, well-balanced sound at a good price - $100 retail and are found for less than 40 bucks on eBay.

The model is discontinued, but they are available around the net. Also are worthwhile if you have an Apple device. The cans have a microphone and volume control on the cable.

Mainly for musical use with my Note 4 - does quite nicely

I would pick up a dragonfly 1.2 It works with your note too

I had to return them because the ear pads were too small for me and hurt my ears after while though.

over the ear and on the ear... must've got the on the ear. I can't get those any more.

They were still too small. They just barely fit okay on one ear, but didn't fit quite right on the other.

I'm glad I made this purchase and the BackBeat Fit are a complete luxury when exercising when you don't have to worry about any cord getting tangled or caught or coming loose. I had been on the fence for a month regarding whether to buy the Plantronics BackBeat Fit and instead bought some $10 Sony headphones which go around the shape of your ear and then putting the cord inside my kit when running. They worked well enough. However, I've just had a birthday and some surprise cash came my way so I purchased the blue BackBeat Fit which had been slightly reduced in price.

The sound quality is excellent and far better than any headphones I've been using in recent years (except my Bose noise cancelling). Clear and no drop outs. I use an arm band for my iPhone while using the BackBeat Fit.

Using these headphones while running has been a revelation and I know I'll also use them on the Concept 2 Rowing Machine and while lifting weights.

The downside for many people will be the loose fitting strap which goes behind the head. I thought this would be a major annoyance for me but when running i've not even noticed it. The strap would be loose and would bob on the back of the head for everyone. I don't consider it enough of a negative factor to stop me recommending the BackBeat Fit .

I've only had them for a couple of days so I haven't fully tested them out for battery life and other features like how easy it is to take calls with them on or switching tracks (i tend to exercise with a playlist already loaded). I did find myself still wearing them around the house after i had finished exercising which I hadn't thought I'd do.

In addition the pouch that comes as a holder for the headset can be inverted inside out and be used as an arm band and soft case that you can tuck and zip up your iPhone/handset in. However, it would be a little bulky yet its size would also allow you to put car keys/house keys etc... inside the case.

These headphones are going to make going to the gym and exercising more enjoyable. The luxury of not having a cord while working out can not be underestimated. Bluetooth FTW.

Anyone has experience with these?

I'm thinking about buying these Altec Lansing Bluetooth earbuds:

http://www.amazon.com/Altec-Lansing-MZX856-BLK-Bluetooth-Earbuds/dp/B010UU5M8E

Does anyone have experience with wireless earbuds? Does the sound quality fall off significantly?

Bluetooth range degrades when outdoors, so the phone needs to be reasonably close by to prevent dropped signal.

I've gotten the best performance from a bluetooth dongle that I can plug any set of wired headphones into. It's the Sony SB52.

I have a pair of MEElectronics wireless plugs too...AF7 I believe is the model number. They work very well too.

One key feature I look for is APT-X capability. Look into it...


"Get ready..for your blessing..."

http://tinyurl.com/py8m4p4

So far so good. They stay firm on my ears while I'm working out. Sound is good for the price.

They're not bad. The signal is strong. (I can walk about 20 feet away from my phone and still hear clear audio)

The headphones come with a headset control wand, so I can fast-forward / rewind and accept calls while moving around. It also has a feature which allows the headset to read text messages over the audio stream. I haven't tried the dictation system, but the dictation system when I use Cortland works well.

The sound quality of the headphones isn't great, which is a minor issue, but for 40 bucks, the headphones are a great deal.

http://www.rha-audio.com/us/t10i.html

Hey,

Are Grado's durable? My plan is to carry this pair of Grado's in a messenger bag.

Would a pair of Grado SR-60's hold up to regular use?

the bands and cups are pretty durable but I've had a lot of issues with the foam earpads fraying over time. they dry out and start to flake after a year or two of use. i replaced them and those started flaking, too. cant imagine they'd hold up well banging around in a bag.

Then I'll stick with the Klipschs. My coding time usually happens at a coffee shop so the Grados would be getting lugged around often.

The Klipschs have a good sound and are fairly durable. My last pair lasted about three years, which is a while for me.

Amazon had a deal for them at $49 (half off).

Here's a link to the Klipsch site:

http://www.klipsch.com/products/r6i-on-ear-headphones


I'm listening right now and getting quality sound. They're obviously in the 'break-in' period but I'm digging the clarity of the highs and the fullness of the bass.

Just finished listening Blacker the Berry by Kendrick in MP3 and WAV form. My old headphones weren't clear enough to really tell a difference, but these are.

So far, so good.

https://www.amazon.com/Bose-QuietComfort-Wireless-Headphones-Cancelling/dp/B01E3SNO1G/ref=sr_1_1?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1500947295&sr=1-1&keywords=bose+quietcomfort+35

The best.

Thought I'd resurrect this post since I just found out about IEMs and it seems they've exploded as of late. I'm looking to just get my feet wet to hear what the low end $30 and under sounds like because it's reviewed so well.

Thus far I'm leaning towards BLON BL-03 or KZ ZSN PRO X as my starter pair then mess around with upgrading tips and cables to get a feel of it.

Any suggestions are gladly welcomed.

As a reference I'm coming from the perspective of a musician who uses IEMs on stage for live performances.

My custom molded pair are from 64 Audio, have 5 drivers in each earbud, but they cost over $1000. I absolutely LOVE them. My universal fit IEMs are from Westone (the UM Pro 20), and have dual drivers. They cost around $299. Those sound great as well.

On the lower end, some of the musicians I work with use Behringer IEMs which are essentially clones of much more expensive models from Westone or Shure.

In my experience, When it comes to IEMs the biggest factor isn't the number of drivers or frequency charts or whatever, but is how well they fit in your ear and how durable they are. That's the advantage of custom fitted IEMs. To that point a huge upgrade for any earbuds or IEMs is to get foam tips instead of the silicone tips that are typically included.

From a quick search online, you can get the Behringer SD251-CL for $35 which is a crazy deal for professional level IEMs. Those will likely be much more durable than the random Amazon IEMs, and in the same price range. (When I talk about durability - it's the cable and the connections at the end of the cable that are likely to break down over time.)

Here's a link (Sweetwater is like Amazon for musicians and sound engineers):

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SD251CL--behringer-behringer-sd251-cl-studio-monitoring-earphones-clear?mrkgadid=3344197272&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=gpla&mrkgbflag=0&mrkgcat=livesound&lighting&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=92700046938655795&lid=92700046938655795&ds_s_kwgid=58700005285225297&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007215323&dsproductgroupid=779865827999&product_id=SD251CL&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&adpos=largenumber&locationid=9016919&creative=360738227933&targetid=aud-297527862170:pla-779865827999&campaignid=2055912419&awsearchcpc=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAubmPBhCyARIsAJWNpiPOYnV1XmTuXcloitMR8yKT1iepF58SqB5GjkJ1u50PYrIL-CJwWwgaArmNEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I had no reference point for all the videos and blogs I was reading only that the lower in IEMs were amazing. I will rock with these then and see how I like it plus it seems like there are more accessories to choose from with them as well. I'll grab some foam tips off the bat to see the difference.

Greatly appreciate the context and feel free to add anything you want here because I just see it as an exciting, yet inexpensive hobby to test taste (initially). At least I don't have to make a powerpoint for the wife lol.

I've never gone with the custom route like soulfunk, because it'd probably cost a lot to get comparable sound quality that I'm use to from open headphones that I use every day. Hopefully the ones you're checking out work for you.

And he has some brand new Shure’s sitting around so he’ll give them to me and I can try it out. I’ll grab some foam tips, thinking about grabbing some anyway for my new AirPod Pros to try anyway.

fatiguing - they expand to fill the space in your ear (which is why they form such a good seal) so for some people that can feel like pressure when listening for a while. Really improves perceived bass response though.