Members recordingtrack1 Posted December 21, 2007 Members Share Posted December 21, 2007 Hey All. I've decided to treat myself to a small Christmas present and I'm ordering these phones: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/AudioTechnica-ATHPRO5Vs-Monitor-Headphone?sku=244522. Anybody else use these, or do any of you have recommendations of other type phones that are better (for approximately the same price)? I've used a pair of Sony MDR-V150 ($20 cheapo's) for a long time and I've decided to upgrade slightly. Anyway, comments or suggestions are really appreciated. RT1:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cyberjim Posted December 21, 2007 Members Share Posted December 21, 2007 Are you set on closed headphones? Grado sr-60, sr-80 and Alessandro MS1 have very good sound quality in your budget but they are open designed headphones (they let the sound in and out). In the closed headphones market, Audio-Technica does have a good reputation . You might want to ask around head-fi.org too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 0rbitz9 Posted December 21, 2007 Members Share Posted December 21, 2007 I use MB Quart heaphones from Germany, but these are pretty hard to find in N. America. Audio Technica, AKG, Koss, Sony, and Sennhieserall make good heaphones that I've used and like. I've never tried Grado headphones, but hear nothing but praise from people that have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Simon76 Posted December 21, 2007 Members Share Posted December 21, 2007 How about some Sony noise cancelling phones for $50.http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Sony-MDRNC6-Noise-Canceling-Headphones?sku=244749 MF also has some Sennheisners noise cancelling ones for $99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JaLester Posted December 21, 2007 Members Share Posted December 21, 2007 I actually still have a pair of the sony mdr-v100's that I let my wife use. I'm amazed that they still work since I got them when I was 13 and now I'm 27. The headphones I use now are the Sony mdr-7506, and I really like them a ton. You don't need a separate headphone amp to push them to a decent level, and they do a great job of picking up problems in my recordings. They aren't perfect, but for 100 dollars they are well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members denvertrakker Posted December 21, 2007 Members Share Posted December 21, 2007 Those Audio-Technicas are actually decent 'phones for the money. In that price range I'd also look at the Grado SR-80, Sennheiser HD280, and whatever AKG is in that neighborhood. I use a pair of Denon AH-D750's most of the time, but they're rather hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarist21 Posted December 21, 2007 Members Share Posted December 21, 2007 I bet those phones you're buying are pretty good. I currently use these AKG K-55s: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/AKG-K-55-Headphones?sku=241032 and they work just fine for my purposes. My mom got me some surprisingly awesome Bose in-ear type headphones a couple Christmases ago but I prefer to use the AKGs when I'm recording because the closed-back design doesn't bleed as much into the recording. I'm sure the Bose ones wouldn't bleed if I could figure out how to get them in my ears properly. Ellen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DonK Posted December 21, 2007 Members Share Posted December 21, 2007 I have and use Sony MDR 7506's and Grado 60's, but my dirty little secret is that I probably use my Bose QC II's 70% of the time. They're way more comfortable than either of the others, and the noise cancellation is pretty cool too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eor Posted December 21, 2007 Members Share Posted December 21, 2007 for what purpose do you plan on using these phones? listening to music? recording? mixing? low end: http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-PX-100-Collapsible-Headphones/dp/B000089GN3 higher end: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/K240S/ k240s for rocking out, k240m for monitoring/studio stuff. or for grados, go here: http://www.shorelinemusic.com/accessories/headphones.shtml love,eor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ESL94 Posted December 21, 2007 Members Share Posted December 21, 2007 How about some Sony noise cancelling phones for $50.http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Sony-MDRNC6-Noise-Canceling-Headphones?sku=244749MF also has some Sennheisners noise cancelling ones for $99. I like the Sony's, been using them for about a year. Not bad for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted December 21, 2007 Members Share Posted December 21, 2007 I use Sennheiser MD457 - an opened back medium priced headphone. Around US$60 but good value for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldGuitarPlayer Posted December 21, 2007 Members Share Posted December 21, 2007 I've used a pair of Sony MDR-V150 ($20 cheapo's) for a long time and I've decided to upgrade slightly.Anyway, comments or suggestions are really appreciated.RT1:) For my dinky little home recordings I use the exact same headphones and although they are "cheap" they are good enough for monitoring tracks. I never mix or EQ a track while wearing headphones so it doesn't matter to me. If I was going to get a new pair I would more than likely go for a pair of good Sennheiser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted December 21, 2007 Members Share Posted December 21, 2007 For recording, I've got a set of Sennheisers that I've owned for 20+ years and a set of surprisingly good sounding Cobys (a modestly priced brand). For listening to my Ipod, I've got the original set that came w/ it. Plan to try out the famous Bose noise-cancelling ones eventually... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AndrewGG Posted December 21, 2007 Members Share Posted December 21, 2007 I've had a pair of Grado SR80's a few years now and wouldn't change them for anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members petejt Posted December 21, 2007 Members Share Posted December 21, 2007 AKG K-55 headphones. I also have a pair of Audio-Technica headphones lying around somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steverino Posted December 21, 2007 Members Share Posted December 21, 2007 I've got the Sennheiser HD-280s. I think they're around 100 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members VintageToneGuy Posted December 21, 2007 Members Share Posted December 21, 2007 Can anyone recommend a good set of headphones for $75-$100 that would be great for just private listening to myself play through my amp with some backing music coming in through a Aux In CD? I currently have a Radio Shack set that runs about $30 and they're okay; but nothing great. What's your recommendation? vtg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guit30 Posted December 21, 2007 Members Share Posted December 21, 2007 I use headphones for my reviewing exclusively and used to use Grados, last year I discovered Sennheiser HD-485 and would not trade them for anything, they do take a few days to break in because of aluminum voice coilsJimWow, here is a deal io bucks cheaper than what I paid!!! http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=4036132&JRSource=googlebase.datafeed.SEN+HD485 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members recordingtrack1 Posted December 23, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 23, 2007 Thanks for all the input. It's amazing how many choices there are out there. I understand about mixing through headphones as opposed to near field monitors. It is better to hear the live sound. My problem is that I do most of my stuff late at night when my kids are in bed. I have a 9 year old and a 4 year old. Additionally, I have to compromise a little by choosing between studio phones (flat response) and entertainment quality (tuned response). That's why I was thinking about the Audio Technica and they seem to be able to meet somewhere in the middle. However, after reading all the knowledgeable responses, I have to decided to wait a couple more days on this and research it just a little more. Again, thanks for the input. It really helps. RT1;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catdaddy Posted December 24, 2007 Members Share Posted December 24, 2007 Koss PRO35A - best $14 investment I ever made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members uzybear Posted December 24, 2007 Members Share Posted December 24, 2007 i have grado sr60, beyerdynamic dt880, akg501, and i've had akg701, other grados etc. they're good stuff grados are good for rocking; senns, beyers, akg etc. more neutral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members uzybear Posted December 24, 2007 Members Share Posted December 24, 2007 Plan to try out the famous Bose noise-cancelling ones eventually... please don't; get some nice IEM's like shure or etymotic, or some closed portables like senn hd50 or akg k81dj bose = teh suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members uzybear Posted December 24, 2007 Members Share Posted December 24, 2007 Can anyone recommend a good set of headphones for $75-$100 that would be great for just private listening to myself play through my amp with some backing music coming in through a Aux In CD? I currently have a Radio Shack set that runs about $30 and they're okay; but nothing great. What's your recommendation?vtg hard to beat a grado sr60 and the like; my akg501's are about that much, and nice but a bit bass-shy if that bugs you oh, and for cheap portables: i have koss k75 and senn px100 and if you are just using regular ipod buds, i BEG YOU to buy a pair of one of these, because for $15 or so your ipod will go from a nasty little tinny thing to a pretty nice sounding setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Misha III Posted December 24, 2007 Members Share Posted December 24, 2007 For me it's either my Koss Porta pro, Sennheiser HD 330 (old), Sennheiser HD 280. They're all good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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