I'll probably go with the Koss KSC75s, though I'm not a fan of the form factor. Are there any over-the-head headphones under $45 CAD that are fairly durable?
I mainly keep my current pair at home for using at my computer and sometimes in bed for podcasts, I have a pair of Meelectronics M9Ps to keep in my pocket so they don't need to be too small. Closed would be preferred, though I can definitely make do with open headphones.
Sound is definitely a priority, though having headphones that will last more than a year without having to buy epoxy is pretty damn important for me.
[QUOTE=DainBramageStudios;30391903][b]Budget:[/b]
£30-45
[b]Ebay?[/b]
Nope.
[b]Country:[/b]
UK (mainland)
[b]Open[/b]
[b]Purpose:[/b]
Games: 60%
Movies and TV: 30%
Music (mostly electronic): 10%[/QUOTE]
anyone?
Need some new headphones, purely for music. I mainly listen to bands such as The Beatles, The Strokes, The Stone Roses, Radiohead,etc. My budget is £50.
Budget:
~$100
Ebay?
Possible
Country:
United States
Open
Purpose:
Games: 80%
Movies and TV: 5%
Music (mostly rap): 15%
[editline]13th June 2011[/editline]
If possible with a nice mic included
[editline]13th June 2011[/editline]
Also has to work on a mac
I might order the Monster Turbines today on Amazon. I went to BestBuy and they were $179.99, and out of stock, so I bought a new mouse instead. On Amazon they go for $109.
[B]Budget:[/B]
< $50
[B]Can you use Ebay:[/B]
Nope
[B]Country:[/B]
United States
[B]Isolation:[/B]
Open
[B]Purpose:[/B]
70% Music
30% Gaming
[B]
Mus[/B][B]ical Tastes:[/B]
Electronic and Rock
I am buying Steelseries Siberia V2's and there is nothing you can do to stop me MUAHAHAHA
[QUOTE=Cheese?;30438773]I am buying Steelseries Siberia V2's and there is nothing you can do to stop me MUAHAHAHA[/QUOTE]
just FYI V1 are better, get them if you're really going to waste your money on a headset.
[b]Budget:[/b]
~$100
[b]Can you use Ebay?[/b]
Yeah
[b]Country:[/b]
United States of America
[b]Isolation:[/b]
Closed
[b]Purpose:[/b]
Gaming: 60%
Music: 35%
Video: 5%
[b]Musical tastes:[/b]
House, Rock, Pop, Drum & Bass
Currently looking at the Sony MDR-V6 and Audio Technica A700 as suggested in the OP.
[editline]14th June 2011[/editline]
Also no sound card if that matters.
[editline]14th June 2011[/editline]
Also would it be possible for the headphones to also have decent bass? Most of the ones that are said to be decent for gaming and closed in the OP also mentioned a slight lack of bass.
Budget:
$80-$130
Ebay:
Yes
Country:
USA
Isolation:
Closed
Purpose:
Gaming 60%
Music 25%
Movies/TV 15%
Musical Tastes:
Primarily rock
Notes:
I do not have a dedicated sound card. I don't need super powered bass. Sound not leaking out to bug others is important. Friends have recommended me the Sennheiser 280 PRO and 448 so far.
[url]http://www.headphone.com/headphones/sennheiser-hd-280-pro.php[/url]
[url]http://www.headphone.com/selection-guide/type/sennheiser-hd-448.php[/url]
[QUOTE=Shadaez;30442217]just FYI V1 are better, get them if you're really going to waste your money on a headset.[/QUOTE]
This, although it's a clip-on mic with the V1 so you might as well not even bother.
Audio-Technica ATHM40FS are on sale for $57.65 on Amazon. My friend wants to know if he should go for them?
[url]http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002D03ZW/ref=s9_simh_gw_p267_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0CXFH2RFM9EC3R25FERS&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846[/url]
[QUOTE=Ionic El Cow;30443874]Budget:
$80-$130
Ebay:
Yes
Country:
USA
Isolation:
Closed
Purpose:
Gaming 60%
Music 25%
Movies/TV 15%
Musical Tastes:
Primarily rock
Notes:
I do not have a dedicated sound card. I don't need super powered bass. Sound not leaking out to bug others is important. Friends have recommended me the Sennheiser 280 PRO and 448 so far.
[url]http://www.headphone.com/headphones/sennheiser-hd-280-pro.php[/url]
[url]http://www.headphone.com/selection-guide/type/sennheiser-hd-448.php[/url][/QUOTE]
If you're looking at the 280 pro, get the 380 pro instead.
From what I've heard it sounds better and is more durable, currently you should be able to find one for about the same as a 280.
[editline]15th June 2011[/editline]
I ordered one a few days ago, going to pick it up in about 6 hours. I'll write a piece here about what I think but since my only previous headphone experience has been a creative fatality (ugh) it won't be very detailed.
Are this amp specs any good?
[URL]http://audio-database.com/PIONEER-EXCLUSIVE/amp/sa-6300-e.html[/URL]
Considering it's free. (my dad bought it in the 70s)
Will it be any good for 600ohms headphones?
Budget: ~under 200
Ebay?
Sure why not
Country:
Australia
Isolation:
Open or closed
Purpose:
Games: 50% Movies and TV: 15% Music (Rock, country, techno): 35%
Notes: Can get sound card.
[editline]16th June 2011[/editline]
Strong bass can't hurt.
[QUOTE=BoSoZoku;30470536]Are this amp specs any good?
[URL]http://audio-database.com/PIONEER-EXCLUSIVE/amp/sa-6300-e.html[/URL]
Considering it's free. (my dad bought it in the 70s)
Will it be any good for 600ohms headphones?[/QUOTE]Yeah, it will do just fine.
I am now literally standing in the middle of a parking lot connected to someone's unsecured wifi listening to my brand fucking new Sennheiser HD380 pros. The sound is totally incomparable to anything I've ever heard before, crystal clear and beautiful.
gotta go now wifi connection is shoddy updates soon!
my friend got a pair of ath m30's for $47. could he have done better? he listens to a lot of electronic music, most of which is heavy on the bass.
Right, detailed HD380 pro rundown!
Let me start with a little disclaimer, all this shit's opinion based and not a very good one at that, as my previous headphones where creative fatalities... But nonetheless, let's get into this.
First and foremost, ahem...
[h2]HOLY SHIT THE QUALITY[/h2]
I just spent the last 10 or so minutes listening to all of my favorite music and I simply cannot believe it sounds this good. I can pump the volume with no distortion or crackling.
I have a fucking [b]:siren:$400:siren: logitech z-5500[/b] and these comparatively plucky $120 dollar cans blow the 'techs out of the water, they're simply in a completely different realm in terms of clarity and quality. But then again I don't use the z-5500 and it's beast of a 10" woofer for easy listening...
This is hands down the best money I've spent all year.
Let's get down to specifics though.
Downsides first.
They're a bit tight on the head, my first reaction when I opened the box was HOW DO I GET THESE ON MY HEAD?! because the space between the cans was like 10cm. They fit snugly though and it's the headband that provides the flex. I'm not too concerned because I'm sure they'll flex out with time but I'm not experiencing any immediate discomfort. [b]EDIT:[/b] I just noticed the headband can be extended further than I first thought, most of this first point is now moot.
The largest downside I can think of right now though is that the bass is a tiny little bit less than I would've wanted. Don't get me wrong, it's way more than enough but I think the responce around 50-75hz is a bit lacking. The real lows are good and all just above that it's juuuuust a little bit quieter than I would've wanted.
Purely informational stuff:
Cable is about a meter in length total , about 70% of which is coiled so the stretched out length would be like 3m. It comes with a 1/4" adapter and a neat little textile case for carrying it.
The cans themselves rotate 90 degrees in one direction to allow for putting them flat in the little bag thing.
Isolation is superb, I completely lose contact with the outside world and I dare say they could double as hearing protection.
Asthetically they're gorgeous, black matte plastic all over and the sennheiser logo in silver.
The actual construction appears very solid aswell, the joints are made of metal and the headband is sturdy. I expect these to hold well past the 2 year warranty
All in all, while I'm sure there are headphones in the same price range that are technically better, I am completely in love with these headphones and would not trade them for any other of equal value.
Alright everyone, I am getting a new pair of earbuds and I am getting ~50% of their regular price, here are some I have been looking at:
AGREE --JVC Marshmallow [url]http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/jvc-jvc-marshmallow-in-ear-headphones-ha-fx35-s-silver-ha-fx35-s/10142065.aspx?path=966c2875622c4666de9e4a45cb58734ben02[/url]
DISAGREE -- [url]http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/sony-sony-in-ear-headphones-mdrex50lpb-black-mdrex50lpb/10168697.aspx?path=cc89da4039c40e8cd60da1bc393857e2en02[/url]
FUNNY -- [url]http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/panasonic-panasonic-noise-isolating-earbud-headphones-rphje180w-white-rphje180w/10167685.aspx?path=7e96ca8d381b27ca6a0cc59c570de0dfen02[/url]
WINNER -- [url]http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/panasonic-panasonic-earbud-headphones-rphje350k-black-rphje350k/10142146.aspx?path=d56baf9031438c7fab6d5b42bdad46d0en02[/url]
ZING -- [url]http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/jvc-jvc-xtreme-xplosives-ear-bud-headphones-ha-fx1x-ha-fx1x/10164700.aspx?path=23fdada4eb4cfe565ecd99d3a603ae83en02[/url]
INFORMATIVE -- [url]http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/monster-monster-lil-jamz-in-ear-headphones-mh-jmzm-ie-efs-mh-jmzm-ie-efs/10150622.aspx?path=7045a91b1e72c89faadfaddc7b006c0aen02[/url]
What do you guys think? Which is the best pair to get? If there is another pair from futureshop that you'd think is better than a pair of these, then by all means show me em :P
Thanks!
I'm naughty, I just bought a pair of Beats Solo HD to see for myself what they were like. I really like them actually. It comes with the headphones, a carrying case, two pairs of cords, a cleaning cloth, manuals and product book, and of course the very sexy box. As for the headphones, they feel really nice. I like the feel of the material they used for the padding, and when I wear them they're pretty comfortable. The sound quality is pretty good as well, and when I listened to some Dio, I was very pleased, and so was my dad when he tried them out. I'll write a longer review once I spend some more time with them, I've only had them for a few hours. All I can say for now is, if you're looking for some comfortable, good-looking, on-ear headphones, and can deal with the price, I say go ahead, but then again, do remember that this is my opinion after using them for a few hours.
Don't take em off your head, they might snap. They are a part of you now. sleep with them , bathe of them, love them.
My PX100s snapped in the middle of a movie. Dammit.
Epoxy time!
[QUOTE=Ninja Duck;30482761]I'm naughty, I just bought a pair of Beats Solo HD to see for myself what they were like. I really like them actually. It comes with the headphones, a carrying case, two pairs of cords, a cleaning cloth, manuals and product book, and of course the very sexy box. As for the headphones, they feel really nice. I like the feel of the material they used for the padding, and when I wear them they're pretty comfortable. The sound quality is pretty good as well, and when I listened to some Dio, I was very pleased, and so was my dad when he tried them out. I'll write a longer review once I spend some more time with them, I've only had them for a few hours. All I can say for now is, if you're looking for some comfortable, good-looking, on-ear headphones, and can deal with the price, I say go ahead, but then again, do remember that this is my opinion after using them for a few hours.[/QUOTE]
lol you could have got at least 2 pairs of better headphones for the same price without all the gimmicky crap they throw in to make it seemingly ~high quality~
[QUOTE=chipset;30477187]
these comparatively plucky $85 dollar cans blow the 'techs out of the water, they're simply in a completely different realm in terms of clarity and quality.[/QUOTE]
Where are you finding the 380 Pros for 85 dollars? All I'm seeing is 200.
[QUOTE=Ionic El Cow;30488184]Where are you finding the 380 Pros for 85 dollars? All I'm seeing is 200.[/QUOTE]
It's converted from Swedish Krona and I get some pretty nice student discounts where I'm buying them from.
Sorry for being missleading.
[editline]16th June 2011[/editline]
wait sorry I did the currency conversion wrong, it was about 120 bux.
[b]Budget:[/b] About $100
[b]Ebay:[/b] Yes
[b]Country:[/b] Sweden
[b]Isolation:[/b] Open
[b]Purpose:[/b] Gaming 35%, music 30%, movies/tv 35%
[b]Musical tastes:[/b] Most things, but mostly heavy metal and music with a lot of bass
[editline]16th June 2011[/editline]
My headset's left speaker doesn't work if I don't hold the cable in a very special way :saddowns:
Is the HD280 pro good enough or should I stretch my budget a bit and get the 380?
[editline]17th June 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=Novangel;30472752]Budget: ~under 200
Ebay?
Sure why not
Country:
Australia
Isolation:
Open or closed
Purpose:
Games: 50% Movies and TV: 15% Music (Rock, country, techno): 35%
Notes: Can get sound card.
[editline]16th June 2011[/editline]
Strong bass can't hurt.[/QUOTE]
Reference.
Anything better than the [url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/x/dp/B0010M4M4C/]JVC HA-RX500-E[/url]s in the £10-£25 market? This is to replace the previous pair of them that I carelessly stepped on three times and trashed.
They're for listening to music while on the tube.
[QUOTE=Shadaez;30487949]lol you could have got at least 2 pairs of better headphones for the same price without all the gimmicky crap they throw in to make it seemingly ~high quality~[/QUOTE]
I know, but I wanted to see what they were like. I'm experimenting with different headphones.
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