Hey
I need new headphones. I'm thinking of getting some quality ones this time that doesn't break after 1 year. They will be used mainly for listening but I also produce occasionally.
Any recommendations? What do you use?
What are some good headphones?
February 21st
#1
What are some good headphones?
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February 22nd, 2011 - 00:07
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Unless you want to go really big and spend a lot of money you should look into a pair of Sennheiser's, especially the HD 500 series or above: http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/home_en.nsf/root/private_headphones_audiophile-headphones
If you do actually want to sell your soul for a pair of divine headphones look into Grado: http://www.gradolabs.com/frameset_main.htm
And if you buy a pair of Grado you obviously wouldn't just connect them at the back of your computer (you don't give your dog foie gras for lunch either 
) you buy a decent headphone-amp: http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Beyerdynamic-A1/
Btw. Sony is a producer of electronics, Grado and Sennheiser produce headphones, need I say more 
February 22nd, 2011 - 00:16
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HD595 unless you wanna other type or price range I like HD280 Pro too
February 22nd, 2011 - 08:09
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Btw. Sony is a producer of electronics, Grado and Sennheiser produce headphones, need I say more
well... Sony MDR v700 is not bad at all... but then i know who is not gonna use mine next time MUUHHHAAAA!!!! 
February 22nd, 2011 - 10:53
#6
nothing bad said about sony, some just make better products
Besides DJ headphones is another matter
February 22nd, 2011 - 22:46
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Thanks for the suggestions. I will lurk around on the net tomorrow. I only have sound in my left ear right now. 
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February 27th, 2011 - 19:33
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I went with these AKG K 540: http://se.akg.com/akg-produkter-detail-se/k540blk.html
I need another pair also, but I'll see if there are good for everyday listening.
BTW, all Sennheisers are ugly as hell.
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February 27th, 2011 - 20:14
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BTW, all Sennheisers are ugly as hell.
I don't agree, like sennheiser better than AKG..
Btw. if you go for AKG you do need a headphone amp, they sound bad without (at least if not connected to a hifi stereo)
February 28th, 2011 - 07:53
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Maxwell use Sennheisers
February 28th, 2011 - 15:35
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Don't know much about DJ headphones, but I think the sound is optimized for a loud background and therefore not as suitable for normal listening.
I used to have a pair of these for listening to my iPod, pretty good just for that, but for producing also I would reccomend these, mine lasted about 5 years with fairly regular use.
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