Good Headphones?

[ThisBrian]

I need some good full ear headphones to use for listening to tunes and monitor some clips I'm going to be making for my pedals. I was using these cheapo AKG K66 and the right channel went out (I read they do these a lot), not to mention they weren't all that great anyway. What's a good set for around $50 maybe up to a $100 if it really makes a big difference. Suggestions?

[Klisk]

You're on the wrong forums.

Here's what you want:
http://tinyurl.com/6qwk5

Though beware, they'll essentially tell you headphones are worthless unless you invest in an headphone amplifier.

P.S. I use Samson RH300 headphones. They get the job done/sound good to my ears, and they're comfortable. But there's a lot better out there.

[Overload]

http://www.dixons.co.uk/product.php?sku=746037

 

Cheap and they do the trick.

[vamp hunter d]

I use the AKG-240 studios. They're fantastic!

[Trick Fall]

I use Beyerdynamic DT-100's but they are over 100.00 for 100.00 or less I'd go with Sony MDR 7506's The nice thing about the Beyer's is that all of the parts are replaceable. I'm forever breaking the cords.

[adelphi710]

sony mdr-600 studio monitors. you can't get them new anymore, try ebay. they were 100 new. amazing.

[aeonrevolution]

Sony 7506 here

[TrashFace]

I use sennheiser HD 280 pros.

awesome headphones.

[PaulS]

Originally posted by TrashFace I use sennheiser HD 280 pros. awesome headphones.

I agree

[clayton explode]

for the money nothing is better than grado's.

http://www.gradolabs.com/

[opiepac]

Second the Sennheiser HD 280's. I love em for using while recording. Though for regular music listening, I might get open ear, Sennheiser 555's or something similar. Open ear tend to be a bit better IMO.

[EvilSoup]

I got a pair of Bose tripods. More expensive than grados and maybe not as good as quality, but I'll be damned if it isn't comfortable.

[bobby yarrow]

If you don't need closed headphones -- that is, if you're not going to be tracking with the headphones on so you need to worry about bleed -- don't get closed headphones. They fundamentally don't sound as good.

For listening, get Grados. The cheapest ones are great. Just buy at the price point you can afford, and you're getting the best deal in open headphone.

Closed headphones is another story. I've had a lot of them, none sound that great in your price range. I've been liking ultrasone headphones, but I've never heard the less expensive ones.

[EthanLewis]

Originally posted by aeonrevolution Sony 7506 here

 

 

+1 - These are by far my favorite headphones.

[JLM]

Originally posted by D. I use the AKG-240 studios. They're fantastic!

 

 

+1

 

Pretty much an industry standard.

[waix]

+1 for the grado's

and i think they look cool too

[The Great Waldo Pepper]

Originally posted by adelphi710 sony mdr-600 studio monitors. you can't get them new anymore, try ebay. they were 100 new. amazing.

 

 

+1 I like these too. Haven't let me down for anything the past 8 years.

[ThisBrian]

Thanks guys. Just the info I was lookin' for

[Save The Pine Weasel]

Originally posted by adelphi710 sony mdr-600 studio monitors. you can't get them new anymore, try ebay. they were 100 new. amazing.

 

I think you have those confused with the MDR-V6. The MDR-V6 are far better than the MDR-V600 (which are still available). For all practical purposes, the MDR-7506 is the same thing as the old MDR-V6. The differences are cosmetic.

[Grueller]

this is what i'll be getting...


Fostex T50RP


$79 through MF
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/240081/

[TrashFace]

Originally posted by EthanLewis +1 - These are by far my favorite headphones.

 

 

didnt like them. they didnt cup my ears. my head is huge.

[bjjp2]

Try the headphone forum at www.head-fi.org. But watch out for your wallet. Those people are even crazier about gear than the people here.

[grisha3282]

sennehiser hd280 pros are great

[orourke]

I use Sennehiser 2270. I'm very happy with them.