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Headphone Suggestions?

Getting headphones for Christmas and I'm trying to get a few opinions. Right now, I'm tired of wearing the Bose I have. The bass isn't quite there and the sound is just ok. I've been told a couple of times of looking into pro headphones by Seinheiser. Anyone have suggestions?

This should be posted in either the DJ Booth forum or the Production Studio forum.

http://www.beatsbydre.com/products/....aspx?pid=B3808

If you're using them just for casual listening purposes, get a pair of Senn HD580s. Mind, they're discontinued these days but they're easily the best cans I've ever used. I use a pair of Senn HD280 Pro for my portable (CD player, that is; MP3 players are just useless with cans), which is quite good (and affordable!); keep in mind that a bass boost is absolutely necessary with the HD280s, as they actually have a totally neutral sound when playing directly from a source.

I'm not sure of the higher models, though this website is quite good for reviews of headphones: HeadRoom.

Yes, Senns HD580 are fantastic but you'll probably have to replace the cord with time as it tends to break easily. I personally have Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro and am very satisfied with them. Both of these cans do take a great benefit from being amplified properly, so you should also buy a headphone amp or plug them to a decent hi-fi amp.

If you don't want to spend extra money on amp, you should check Senn HD595. They are comfortable, sound good, maybe not as good as HD580, but they have lower impedance, so you can plug them directly to the soundcard.

That aside, you should start from telling your listening preference and the profile of headphones you're looking for.

Sony 7506

what he said ^^

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Originally posted by Oldman1313 what he said ^^

Depends on what his purpose is, i.e. if he is using them for mixing, or more casual listening.

Don't get the senn hd595's, the hd555's can be modded very easily to produce a similar sound. And even if you don't mod them they sound quite respectable.

If you want heavy bass and noise cancellation, the hd 25 II's are pretty good as well.

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Originally posted by woscar Sony 7506

Win.

Even my grandparents love them, lol.

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Originally posted by habman6 Depends on what his purpose is, i.e. if he is using them for mixing, or more casual listening.

I use them for both, and they work perfectly IMO. And you can't really beat the price tag on them.

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Originally posted by woscar Sony 7506

Game. Set. Match.

Sennheiser HD555 for casual listening here, not really for mobile use though

i wouldn't reccomend the 7506 for casual listening (and i own a pair). too flat, no fun. for production/dj they can't be beat.

i'd go for something like beyer dynamic 770

I appreciate everyones suggestions. I'm looking for something that has an incredible sound quality for under $300 that wouldn't be too heavy to walk around town in. I'm definitely looking for something near DJ quality. I don't care what I look like with them on as long as they're comfortable. I looked at the Sony headset and am wondering if I could do signifigantly better with extra money.

I think the Sony 7506 can be pretty comfortable, specially since the go around the ear and not over it, so you don't feel like your ears are being squished. You might also want to look at the Sennheiser HD25-II, since I hear that they are very comfortable and light but I have not tried them myself. They are almost double the price, though.

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Originally posted by woscar I think the Sony 7506 can be pretty comfortable, specially since the go around the ear and not over it, so you don't feel like your ears are being squished. You might also want to look at the Sennheiser HD25-II, since I hear that they are very comfortable and light but I have not tried them myself. They are almost double the price, though.

They are very comfortable, I agree.

I use them for production (Yeah I suck but I still try), Listening to music, and mixing and have not been disappointed in any aspect.

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