Headphones

[Buck]

Dear all audiophiles and those wanting to post:

I'm looking for a good pair of headphones for listening in true stereo, and one that can handle bass. Much obliged.

BR

[timwhit]

I have a pair of Sennheiser HD580 headphones. They cost around $175 and sound excellent with any kind of music. These really are made so that you can use them for hours at a time. I never get fatigued when I listen to these headphones. One thing to note is that they do use an open ear design so you can hear some background noise and other people can hear what you are listening to if you turn it up loud enough. These headphones sound best when used in conjunction with a good receiver. I do use them with a crappy Sony Discman sometimes and they are ok, but they do sound best plugged into a good source.

[Handruin]

I don't have much experience with headphones, but the Bose Quiet comfort impressed me. They do carry a hefty price tag ($299 USD), but if you have a Bose outlet near you, I'd recommend stopping in for a listen.

http://www.bose.com/noise_reduction/personal/qc_headset/index_2.html

I notice that Bose now offers a new set called the TriPort (http://www.bose.com/products/headphones/triport/). I have not listened to these, but they look nice. :)

Just my $.02

[Mercutio]

I have a pair of Sony noise-cancelling headphones that work OK for the two times a year I want headphones for something. They aren't Sennheisers but noise cancellation works REALLY well for computers and fans and air conditioners.

[Groltz]

I have a set of Sennheiser HD 600 headphones that I use for music and gaming sound on the PC.

For running on the exercise machine I use a pair of Koss KSC 35 's. These portables have incredible bass for earclip-type portables and are only about $29. Very good sound. I got them from http://www.headphone.com The earclip retention method seemed a bit strange at first but became very comfortable after the first few uses.

[adriel]

Buck, what kind of headphone sound characteristics are you after?

What kind of headphone style do you want?

What are you going to use to power the headphones?

How much are you going to spend?

What were some of your favorite headphones that you've heard?

[Platform]

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http://www.akg-acoustics.com/english/headphones/Bilder/k270.gif I use the AKG K-270. These headphones have a pair of drivers in each earcup. [/list:u:818d51707f] [/list:u:818d51707f]

http://www.akg-acoustics.com/english/headphones/proheadph.htm#K270

[Buck]

Buck, what kind of headphone sound characteristics are you after?
An excellent range of sound to handle a variety of music – preferably a set of headphones that block out the world around me (especially people).


What kind of headphone style do you want?
Headphones that comfortably cover the entire ear.


What are you going to use to power the headphones?
The headphones will be used with simple Discman players, integrated sound on motherboards, and my receiver.


How much are you going to spend?
I’m not terribly concerned about the price, because I would like to hear all of the available options.


What were some of your favorite headphones that you've heard?
I don’t have them handy, but I have a pair of nice Sony headphones that would now be about 8 years old. The pads went south, but they were extremely comfortable. I’ve also used the usual Optimus headphones and right now I’m using a pair of RadioShack Racing headphones. They have volume control on the headset and do a great job of blocking out noise, but they’re uncomfortable.

[Handruin]

The Bose Quiet Comfort blocks out a good deal of noise. Find a Bose outlet near you and give them a shot. ;) They even offer to let you try them for 30 days if I'm not mistaken. I won't claim them to be the best sounding ever because I haven't listened too every set out there. Even if you don't listen to music you can benefit from the noise cancellation they offer. :) (No, I don't work for Bose)

[adriel]

If you end up with one of those Sennheisers, AKGs, Grados, or Beyerdynamics, consider a portable headphone amplifier that you can use with your soundcard and portable and even receiver. Such as one of the HeadRoom Airhead amplifiers.

[Bartender]

Any good links that could possibly have reviews for those brand headphones?

[Pradeep]

Grado SR-82 is good by reputation, I believe there is an SR-90 with deeper bass.

[Soup_Nazi]

I got Roland RH-50 (if that means anything to you) and they are as comfy as anything and were about $80AU
no volume control, but really good sound with enough bass to not want any more.
I use them for listening to music (all sorts) and playing counterstrike via an amp.

[adriel]

Headphone forum:

http://headwize.powerpill.org/ubb/forumdisplay.php?fdays=20&fnum=1

Headphone recommendations:

for home
http://headroom.headphone.com/layout.php?topicID=2&subTopicID=16

for work
http://headroom.headphone.com/layout.php?topicID=2&subTopicID=17

for portables
http://headroom.headphone.com/layout.php?topicID=2&subTopicID=15

Headphone reviews:

http://www.ecoustics.com/Home/Accessories/Headphones/Headphone_Reviews/

http://www.goodcans.com/HeadphoneReviews/

Headphone amp user reviews:

http://www.audioreview.com/Headphone,Amplifiers/PLS_2751crx.aspx

[Buck]

Thanks Adriel, those links are great.

[Buck]

I bought myself some headphones and just hooked them up. I purchased the Beyerdynamic DT831. They are very comfortable.

Also, for the first time in my life, the imperfections of MP3 files are unbelievably noticable. CDs sound much better. Of couse, adding to the sound distortion is the integrad audio I'm using from this computer. But I look forward to hooking these headphones up to my Technics amp.

[Buck]

WOW!


I hooked these new headphones up to my Technics amp, and the music is amazing. I haven't heard recorded music like this for a long time. The reviews were right about these headphones though, one of the first things that I had to do was to lower the 63 and 160Hz levels - too much base. But that is ok.