tlkohler 106 Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Not sure what forum this should have been posted in - mods please move as required. I'm just beginning research on the purchase of headphones. $ is no object - haha yes it is I don't want to spend more than $200.00 on my initial purchase. What do you gentlemen use and what are the pros/cons for what is available? Is there a preferred type of headphone driver and if so what is it? Is there a place one can still audition these? Other than the cord, what do I lose if I go wireless? Edit: Has anyone every seen or heard these? http://listen.dts.com/headphone-x Thanks for your input and knowledge ... 1
Gene C 1,748 Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 What are you plugging these headphones into? If they are for general purpose I also have a pair of and would recommend these. Also have the Beyerdynamic DT660 32 ohm, DT880 600 ohm and Sony MDR-150. Here's a post Steve started last year 50 Headphones Compared and if your interested a thread I started last year as well Headphone Tube Amp.
tlkohler 106 Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 What are you plugging these headphones into? I was going to use just my C-1 or C-11 pre's headphone jack. Should I be thinking along different lines?
Gene C 1,748 Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 What are you plugging these headphones into? I was going to use just my C-1 or C-11 pre's headphone jack. Should I be thinking along different lines? No, not if your budget is $200.00. I edited thread above with some links and info you can do some reading on. Let me know if you have any questions about the headphones I use.
00cbirdw 195 Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 I honestly don't have much experience with any hifi headphones, or the fancy big bulky things.......I have had a set of the ORIGINAL (1st version) Bose in-ear headphones and they are absolutely PHENOMENAL!!!! The bass on them is amazing for an in-ear, and they are SUPER clean and clear! A buddy of mine has a high end version of the Shure in-ear headphones......not sure what model but the cords actually detach from the earbud itself, and he SWEARS by them! He's had the Bose in-ears before and says the Shure's just DOMINATE them......he does tile work and said that he listens to them when he's cutting tile and he can't even HEAR the tile saw!!! Anyways, not sure if this is something that would fit the bill for you, but my $0.02 anyways.......good luck finding something that works for you!!!
tlkohler 106 Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 I neglected to mention in my initial post - I'm looking for over-ear styling not earbuds. What are you plugging these headphones into? If they are for general purpose I also have a pair of and would recommend these. Also have the Beyerdynamic DT660 32 ohm, DT880 600 ohm and Sony MDR-150. Here's a post Steve started last year 50 Headphones Compared and if your interested a thread I started last year as well Headphone Tube Amp. Thanks Gene I'll look into these ....
Bean 384 Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 I own a set of Beyer DT-770's 32 ohm's and for just about any type of normal listening they ROCK. That said, they are not the most "accurate" headphone out there. They excel in enviorments where you don't want others to share your music, just listening while doing other things, or overall long usage. I have had them on for 10 hours straight and my ears didnt hurt or ring, nor did they sweat at all. I wear glasses so it was important they didnt make my head feel like its going to explode, and they dont. Overall they are VERY comfortable and I know as a fact that a lot of broadcasters use them (like the guys that do radio announcing for sports games). Again not the most accurate, but for sure just about the most comfortable out there. If you want accurate, look at the Grado's Gene linked you too. I put my ears on some RS2's once and they just sounded PHENOMENAL!
tlkohler 106 Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 <SNIP> I have had a set of the ORIGINAL (1st version) Bose in-ear headphones and they are absolutely PHENOMENAL!!!! <SNIP> Thanks Casey
tlkohler 106 Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 Thanks Bean I'm reading up on the Grado's now. They are well within my budget.
tlkohler 106 Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 Man I just got done reading the headphone tube amp thread ... may have to look at that budget again ... CRAP
Bean 384 Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Man I just got done reading the headphone tube amp thread ... may have to look at that budget again ... CRAP There are many decent headphone amps out there though. I have run through the Meridian Explorer, Audio GD NFB-5, Objective 2, and all of those are under 200 bucks with the Objective 2 being VERY low cost. Now tube headphone amps..... yeah your gonna pay there, but you better do it to get a good unit. A great place to read up on headphones and amps is headfi.org. Also read reviews at InnerFidelity.com (Stereophiles headphone website) 1
Daddyjt 9,614 Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Man I just got done reading the headphone tube amp thread ... may have to look at that budget again ... CRAP Just like vinyl, this is another rabbit hole:-) Enjoy the trip!
tlkohler 106 Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 Man I just got done reading the headphone tube amp thread ... may have to look at that budget again ... CRAP Just like vinyl, this is another rabbit hole:-) Enjoy the trip! Haha ... I hear dat!
TNRabbit 371 Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 I have a pair of AK K701 headphones....BEST cans I've ever owned. Paid $250 new on ebay. You can wear them for hours comfortanly.
tlkohler 106 Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 I have a pair of AK K701 headphones....BEST cans I've ever owned. Paid $250 new on ebay. You can wear them for hours comfortanly. Are we talking these: AKG-K-701-K701-Open-Back-DynaMic-Reference-Headphones ?
Audioquest 8 Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Not sure what forum this should have been posted in - mods please move as required. I'm just beginning research on the purchase of headphones. $ is no object - haha yes it is I don't want to spend more than $200.00 on my initial purchase. What do you gentlemen use and what are the pros/cons for what is available? Is there a preferred type of headphone driver and if so what is it? Is there a place one can still audition these? Other than the cord, what do I lose if I go wireless? Edit: Has anyone every seen or heard these? http://listen.dts.com/headphone-x Thanks for your input and knowledge ... I just bought AKG701's ($200 mint used) and a JDS Labs O2 headphone amp ($100 mint used) I am incredibly impressed, it's like strapping on a $20k pair of speakers. The transparency, dynamics, and detail are astounding for the money. Some really great write-ups on the net about the amp from the designer. http://nwavguy.blogspot.ca/2011/07/o2-headphone-amp.html 1
TNRabbit 371 Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 I have a pair of AK K701 headphones....BEST cans I've ever owned. Paid $250 new on ebay. You can wear them for hours comfortanly. Are we talking these: AKG-K-701-K701-Open-Back-DynaMic-Reference-Headphones ? that's them!
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