I love Bose. They're a really awesome company and those noise-canceling headphones are The Awesome when you have a long plane trip.Ago Iterum said:
Headphone Appreciation Thread
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You're telling me. Bose is one of the only quality companies left in the industry, if you don't mind me saying so.JMeganSnow said:
For anyone looking for something with great audio quality at an affordable price, look into the Sennheiser HD 415s. They sound as good as headphones twice the price, with the only downside being the somewhat flimsy build and the lack of noise canceling. They're not phenomenal, but better than any pair I've found for the money. The HD 280 Pro is also an awesome pair, though more expensive.
My sister stepped on my headset so now I have to buy a new one.
Any suggesstions? Just need a basic mic. and headphone set. Maybe I can just get a wireless mic too but it's gonna need a charger, because I hate switching batteries.
Any suggesstions? Just need a basic mic. and headphone set. Maybe I can just get a wireless mic too but it's gonna need a charger, because I hate switching batteries.
I use a nice pair of Sennheiser Earbuds for travelling / MP3 Player.
Click Here for Earbuds [http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/home_en.nsf/root/private_headphones_classic-line_cxseries-earphones-cx-300?Open&path=private_headphones_classic-line_cxseries]
I use a large pair of earmuff type headphones for my home / PC usage.
Click Here for Earmuffs [http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/home_en.nsf/product.html?ReadForm&path=private_headphones_gaming-line&product=502423&row=2]
For Headphones I really recommend NOT getting full headsets. I've had a headset with a microphone once and it just gets in the way. I do know some headsets have removable microphones and those are fine. Even if you can rotate the microphone and it'll stay in place, after some time it'll loosen up and just keep falling back down in front of your face.
Click Here for Earbuds [http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/home_en.nsf/root/private_headphones_classic-line_cxseries-earphones-cx-300?Open&path=private_headphones_classic-line_cxseries]
I use a large pair of earmuff type headphones for my home / PC usage.
Click Here for Earmuffs [http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/home_en.nsf/product.html?ReadForm&path=private_headphones_gaming-line&product=502423&row=2]
For Headphones I really recommend NOT getting full headsets. I've had a headset with a microphone once and it just gets in the way. I do know some headsets have removable microphones and those are fine. Even if you can rotate the microphone and it'll stay in place, after some time it'll loosen up and just keep falling back down in front of your face.
I have a ps3 mic and it has this nifty little thing that I can bend so it sticks straight up. If I put two on it would look like horns.SuperFriendBFG said:
Koss Porta Pro. Relatively cheap, nice sound quality. This is my second pair, actually, but since they have a lifetime warranty for these...
You are either lying, or you just didn't hear the difference. When it comes to headphones you should be able to notice the difference between low end and high end.Jobz said:
The better headphones are able to pump out more bass without degrading the finer sound quality.
The better headphones usually play louder (not always the case though).
Before I got my first pair of Sennheisers (through sponsorship), I never actually bought a separate pair of headphones beyond whatever came with my CD players. With the better headphones I hear sounds in music that I didn't even know was there.
The best bang for your buck headphones usually come at the 50-100 dollar range.
My Headphones:
- Sennheiser HD280 Pro [http://www.3t.hu/images/Sennheiser%20HD%20280%20Pro.jpg]
- Sennheiser HD555 [http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b3/Headphones-Sennheiser-HD555.jpg/800px-Headphones-Sennheiser-HD555.jpg]
- AKG K701 [http://www.onheadphones.com/images/content/product/akg-701-headphones/large/AKG7012_side.jpg]
I use my AKG's with a project head box II headphone amp, although I had a cheap C-Moy for the longest time. The 280 Pro is my main headphone when I'm out of the house. My dad's using the HD555's since I've got my bases covered.
I'm going to buy a pair of Shure IEM's since the seal on my HD280's is loosening. I also want to upgrade my headphone amp, and one day by the Grado GS-1000.
Everyone thinks I'm nuts and that I have way too much money.
- Sennheiser HD280 Pro [http://www.3t.hu/images/Sennheiser%20HD%20280%20Pro.jpg]
- Sennheiser HD555 [http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b3/Headphones-Sennheiser-HD555.jpg/800px-Headphones-Sennheiser-HD555.jpg]
- AKG K701 [http://www.onheadphones.com/images/content/product/akg-701-headphones/large/AKG7012_side.jpg]
I use my AKG's with a project head box II headphone amp, although I had a cheap C-Moy for the longest time. The 280 Pro is my main headphone when I'm out of the house. My dad's using the HD555's since I've got my bases covered.
I'm going to buy a pair of Shure IEM's since the seal on my HD280's is loosening. I also want to upgrade my headphone amp, and one day by the Grado GS-1000.
Everyone thinks I'm nuts and that I have way too much money.
I just got a pair of HD555s......They're majorly awesome.Maet said:
So clean and crisp in their sound quality.....
You're nuts and have too much money. I wish I was you.Maet said:
I can kind of see how being exposed to high-end audio can be damaging to your wallet - once you've heard a really good pair of 'phones, you immediately think "I wonder what the better model sounds like?" and your money goes down the drain from there.
It's almost like an upgrade addiction.
I'm fine with my SR-60's for now - and I hope I will be for a while. My wallet can't stand too much punishment.
EDIT: Maet, you wouldn't happen to be a member of head-fi.org, would you?
I registered, but never post. I completely forgot about it until their automated message system sent me a birthday wish.zoozilla said:
The thing about headphones (and I suppose a lot of tech hobbies in general) is that after a certain point, you're spending hundreds of dollars for only tiny improvements. The difference between iPod earbuds (a pittance) and AKG701's (~500$) is night and day, but from AKG701's to any ultra high-end headphone is only a few fractions of a percent (it's also a matter of preference at that point too).
I just want Shure IEM's so I can enjoy my music on the subways in noiseless bliss. I want the Grade GS1000 for the same reason any business man wants a Rolex; a status symbol.
Yeah, as said, there's a world of difference between a Big Mac and fillet steak, but then to go from a $50 fillet steak, to a restaurant charging £500 for one, there's very little difference, except for the 'packaging' as it were.
Plus, if you're listening to mp3s, is there any point to good quality earphones anyway? you're listening to a low quality source, therefore you can't improve it that much surely?
There again, I was working in a music store when they release audio DVD, and Super Audio CDs, and I couldn't hear ANY difference between that and CD quality.
Plus, if you're listening to mp3s, is there any point to good quality earphones anyway? you're listening to a low quality source, therefore you can't improve it that much surely?
There again, I was working in a music store when they release audio DVD, and Super Audio CDs, and I couldn't hear ANY difference between that and CD quality.
I love headphones, too!
Mine: Sony MDR-XD400
Next pair I get will be the Bose noise-canceling variety.
Mine: Sony MDR-XD400
Next pair I get will be the Bose noise-canceling variety.