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Posted by NuDarkBeat on Oct-22-2005 19:32:

Help buying headphones

Hi guys. Im new to the headphone buying world and in all honesty I am totally clueless as to what to buy. I read the headphone sticky thread but there is so much mixed opinions in there i dont know what to pick. I am thinking about the sony v-6's but i dont want to regret buying them. So I am just looking for some suggestions on good quality sounding headphones in the 80-120 dollar range.

Posted by alefort on Oct-22-2005 19:55:

IMO can't go wrong with the technics models.

The main difference between the two is the size of the cup. The 1210s have a smaller cup that fit on the ear, the 1200's cups fit around the ear. The sound is phenomenal in both, and noise reduction is great. The durability in the 1210 is great (had a pair for 12 months now, no wear at all.) As for the 1200, unsure, am getting my pair delivered this coming monday. But I am sure it is like most technics products, great life length.

Hope this helps!

Posted by Zack Roth on Oct-22-2005 20:03:

I'm a big fan of the older Technics headphones...Also, as much as people say they don't like them, I never had any problems with the silver Sony's.

Posted by NuDarkBeat on Oct-22-2005 21:04:

how is the bass and treble quality on those techniques compared to lets say the v6's or koss and other high end brands.

Posted by Gluegun on Oct-22-2005 22:59:

Just get a factory refurb MDR-V6 for $50...

http://www.simplycheap.com/sonymdrv6.html

Posted by Xtracktor on Oct-22-2005 23:04:

Another headphone thread?

Check these out, both lead to the v6/7506

http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...threadid=298839

http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...13&referrerid=2

Posted by Tony Morello on Oct-23-2005 01:12:

Sony MDR-7506/V6

http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...13&referrerid=2

Posted by Soundwerks on Oct-24-2005 14:42:

I gotta say I'm a big fan of the range of headphones from ULTRASONE. www.ultrasone.com

Posted by TCB on Oct-24-2005 18:48:

i have the technics 1210's and they have served me well over the last 2 years. love'em.

Posted by djmushi on Oct-24-2005 19:12:

get the sennheiser hd25. Great phones!

Posted by CosmoKid on Oct-24-2005 19:14:

quote:
Originally posted by Xtracktor
Another headphone thread?

Check these out, both lead to the v6/7506

http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...threadid=298839

http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...13&referrerid=2

just get them. you'll love them.

Posted by Psiweaver on Oct-26-2005 19:54:

HD280PRo's HD25's Sony 7506's or the ultrasone dj1 pro

Posted by Dzokayi on Oct-26-2005 20:51:

Seriously...

And this is the best advice ever. Once you've done your research online, if at all possible, go to a store and try the ones you're interested in.

Posted by Gluegun on Oct-26-2005 21:11:

quote:
Originally posted by Psiweaver
HD280PRo's HD25's Sony 7506's or the ultrasone dj1 pro

Well....

There has to be a local place you can go, a hi fi shop where you can go and figure out at least what ergonomics are important to you as far as headphones go...

Also, how much are you willing to spend? Do you do the one eared monitoring thing? Interested in buying and using a headphone amp?

Posted by Psiweaver on Oct-27-2005 05:29:

yeah I was just throwing out all the good ones. But you should go and try them out in store.

Posted by PersianMafia on Oct-27-2005 05:37:

quote:
Originally posted by Gluegun
Well....

There has to be a local place you can go, a hi fi shop where you can go and figure out at least what ergonomics are important to you as far as headphones go...

Also, how much are you willing to spend? Do you do the one eared monitoring thing? Interested in buying and using a headphone amp?

You know you're a headphone addict when you start talking about headphone amps. Last time I heard that term was when I browsed through the head-fi forums

Actually wouldn't mind getting myself a set-up sometime, but its costly and very personal tastish...

Posted by Clovis on Oct-27-2005 06:45:

MDR-7506

Posted by Tranceporter99 on Oct-28-2005 14:58:

quote:
Originally posted by Psiweaver
HD280PRo's

cant go wrong. I have 'em and love 'em. I use them for evertyhing from spinning, to listening to music, to gaming. I cant say enough good things about them.