What headphones do you use?

[xjulianx89]

My headphones just stopped working on me. I can hear through one side, but not the other.

http://www.cybertheater.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/bose-around-ear-headphones.jpg

Those were the pair I had.

I don't want to get them again, they have broken twice on me so far.

Anyone have a recommendation for quality headphones? Price doesn't really matter. I just want a pair that sounds excellent, and is durable

[brwnhawaiin]

i get the $20 sony studio headphones. they sound great, fit nice, and are durable. and if they do break, it doesnt cost u tons of money for new one. dont let the price fool u, they are pretty good, not as good as like 50,60 100 dollar ones, but they do the job for me.

[fly_guy]

I go through an average of 2 pairs of headphones a month. Therefore, I only by cheap ones

[xjulianx89]

i get the $20 sony studio headphones. they sound great, fit nice, and are durable. and if they do break, it doesnt cost u tons of money for new one. dont let the price fool u, they are pretty good, not as good as like 50,60 100 dollar ones, but they do the job for me.
Those probably won't do for me. I'm some what picky when it comes to sound. $80+ usually fit my preference of sound.

[kevinrocks409]

skullcandy earbuds are like $10 and the sound quality is good for that price

[viva la cymche!]

i use skullcandy.

[Heart-A-Tact]

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro.

[xjulianx89]

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro.
Is the sound quality that great? From what I've read, they're pretty old.

[Heart-A-Tact]

Is the sound quality that great? From what I've read, they're pretty old.

They're solid. Good low end, and the higher stuff is never too harsh.

[Nick Le]

I use Sennheiser HD201s and Shure SE110s. Both have pretty good quality/sound.

[cauterize_this]

Never buy Skullcandy unless you get a warranty. I went through 2 pairs of Skullcrushers within 3 months; they're made really cheap. Right now I have Panasonic RP-HTX7 headphones. They're only around $70 and have great sound. I've had them since September and havn't had any issues so far.. and they look really badass ;)

[googirl8907]

Sony earbuds. They're cheap and last me for quite a while.

[steviestare]

The Bose on ear ones are great. I had the ones you had and then bought the on ear ones. They are way better.

[xjulianx89]

The Bose on ear ones are great. I had the ones you had and then bought the on ear ones. They are way better.
Is there a noticeable difference between the two?

[steviestare]

Is there a noticeable difference between the two?
They do not cancel out noise as well, but the quality of sound coming out is very comparable to the ones you had. Also they are a bit more durable. I have messed mine up pretty bad and they still work. Also, the cable that hooks into your iPod is replaceable. Mine broke once and I went to the Bose store and they replaced it for free. Lemme find a link.

[xjulianx89]

They do not cancel out noise as well, but the quality of sound coming out is very comparable to the ones you had. Also they are a bit more durable. I have messed mine up pretty bad and they still work. Also, the cable that hooks into your iPod is replaceable. Mine broke once and I went to the Bose store and they replaced it for free. Lemme find a link.
Is the audio better? I'll probably buy it if it is. The price is a little expensive compared to the previous ones I had.

[steviestare]

Is the audio better? I'll probably buy it if it is. The price is a little expensive compared to the previous ones I had.
I never compared them side by side. But I bought them after my first Bose ones (the same ones you just had) and I have never been disappointed. The only thing I really noticed was that they didn't cancel out noise as well, but they were more comfortable. So it is a trade off. I prefer the comfort after having used both for extended periods of time.

Audio wise, they are probably the same if not slightly better.

http://www.amazon.com/Bose-41215-On%252dEar-Headphones/dp/B000HWRBG2/ref=pd_bbs_sr_6?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1234834922&sr=8-6

[xjulianx89]

I never compared them side by side. But I bought them after my first Bose ones (the same ones you just had) and I have never been disappointed. The only thing I really noticed was that they didn't cancel out noise as well, but they were more comfortable. So it is a trade off. I prefer the comfort after having used both for extended periods of time.

Audio wise, they are probably the same if not slightly better.

http://www.amazon.com/Bose-41215-On%252dEar-Headphones/dp/B000HWRBG2/ref=pd_bbs_sr_6?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1234834922&sr=8-6
I think I remember seeing them displayed at Best Buy. I'll try to test them.

[steviestare]

I think I remember seeing them displayed at Best Buy. I'll try to test them.
The only complaint I ever had about them was the fact the cable broke once, but Bose redeemed themselves by replacing it for free. Thank god the cable is detachable.

[xjulianx89]

The only complaint I ever had about them was the fact the cable broke once, but Bose redeemed themselves by replacing it for free. Thank god the cable is detachable.
That actually seems like a good thing to have. Just get another cable, instead of getting a new pair of headphones..

[steviestare]

That actually seems like a good thing to have. Just get another cable, instead of getting a new pair of headphones..
It is why I bought them over another pair of the ones you have when my old ones broke.

[xjulianx89]

It is why I bought them over another pair of the ones you have when my old ones broke.
Thanks for the recommendation.

:thumbup:

[Wolf I Am!]

Sony earbuds. They're cheap and last me for quite a while.

Yeahh, those are great

[steviestare]

No problem man.

[brwnhawaiin]

all this talk of great headphones makes me want to upgrade them. i just can never really tell a difference. besides comfort. but when i comes to sound, ive listened to bose ones, and other high end ones, and they dont sound like 60dollars better. they sound slightly better, but my sony studio ones sound good. maybe i have bad ears...what is the difference??? just clarity?? bass??

[steviestare]

all this talk of great headphones makes me want to upgrade them. i just can never really tell a difference. besides comfort. but when i comes to sound, ive listened to bose ones, and other high end ones, and they dont sound like 60dollars better. they sound slightly better, but my sony studio ones sound good. maybe i have bad ears...what is the difference??? just clarity?? bass??

The main difference I noticed was clarity, at least in the audio department. But I am a music snob, so stuff like that matters to me. Also, comfort was a BIG factor. With the amount of time I spend a day with them on, comfort really is what sold them.

[Robototron]

I use a pair of Beyerdynamic DT880s through a headphone amp when I'm at home (they're far too large to actually walk down the street with, but great sound). When I'm out I use a pair of Sennheiser PX200s. They retail for about $70, but you can get them on Amazon for about $50. Having used quite a few pairs in their price range before, they're by far the best quality for the price. The PX200s are closed to block noise, but the PX100s are an open model of the same pair, and a little cheaper.

Don't get Bose, Sony, Skullcandy or whoever. Not that they're particularly bad (except the Skullcandies, I have no idea why those are popular), but more often than not you're paying more for the brand and not the quality.

[softhands]

Definitely still rockin' the ones you get with your iPod.

[xjulianx89]

I use a pair of Beyerdynamic DT880s through a headphone amp when I'm at home (they're far too large to actually walk down the street with, but great sound). When I'm out I use a pair of Sennheiser PX200s. They retail for about $70, but you can get them on Amazon for about $50. Having used quite a few pairs in their price range before, they're by far the best quality for the price. The PX200s are closed to block noise, but the PX100s are an open model of the same pair, and a little cheaper.

Don't get Bose, Sony, Skullcandy or whoever. Not that they're particularly bad (except the Skullcandies, I have no idea why those are popular), but more often than not you're paying more for the brand and not the quality.
Are the Sennheiser ones really worth it? That old of a model?

[spriltsc]

10 dollar magnavox headphones from target. ya i'm gangsta.

[Nick Le]

Are the Sennheiser ones really worth it? That old of a model?

I've had the PX100s. I broke them when they got caught under my chair, but they sounded great. I think it's worth it, Sennheisers are great.

[theguy77]

go to best buy and pick up a pair of logitech headphones -- dont bother with the clear chat or the chat comfort or whatever the fuck they call it just pick up the stereo headphones with a regular 1/8 inch jack. they cost 25 dollars, and i have heard 100 dollar headphones that dont sound as good as that pair, let alone the fact they work with an mp3 player (hence why i stopped buying USB headphones).

[Jake Denning]

Sennheiser HD202's. SUPER good headphones, they go out on me about every 2 1/2 yrs due to heavy use, I can usually find them for $30, dont let the price decieve you, HELLA good headphones, I love everything about them.

[echo.park]

http://www.apple.com/ipod/inearheadphones/

You don't get better sound for that price I guess. Two separate sound-drivers in each earpiece.

[|adr3naLine|]

Bose In-Ear. I love them so much.

Though I go through rubber tips like there's no tomorrow. They are so easy to lose.

[starfallxxx]

try skull candy. ik there ear phones work well and there headphones look pretty sturdy and they come in pretty colors

[t_ashley]

My Grandpa Got Me some Bose Headphones, but other then that im cheap and by the skull candy ones, or if im like retarded broke...i go gummies.

[shortone1320]

I go with mostly skullcandys or sony, they seem to work for me

[hockeyguitar99]

try skull candy. ik there ear phones work well and there headphones look pretty sturdy and they come in pretty colors

I go with mostly skullcandys or sony, they seem to work for me

Don't do this.

[raychull]

gummy.
decent quality.
shitty manufacturing life.

[c_rob2700]

Could someone recommend me a pair for under 50$? I use a cheap pair of ear phones for school and an old pair of Bose wrap-arounds at home but I need to invest in a new pair. Thanks

[Jefferson Rank]

I stick with skull candy. The bass on them is great. you can find some okay ones for 20$, but the skull-crunchers run around 50.

[underthetalking]

I've had the same ones you had for over a year and I've never had a problem with them. I love them.

[underthetalking]

Skullcandy's are pretty garbage. I vote no.

[Robototron]

Could someone recommend me a pair for under 50$? I use a cheap pair of ear phones for school and an old pair of Bose wrap-arounds at home but I need to invest in a new pair. Thanks

Get a pair of Sennheiser PX100 or 200s off Amazon.

[mattmatumbo]

I'm addicted to my skullcandies. They cancel sound and let you hear all the instruments. It's a great thing.

[causeimGB]

the Sennheiser PX100s look like they have rims haha.

[ReignofFiction]

sennheiser hd 555

[lolliot]

Shure SE210 (Sound Isolating Earphone) - Were recommended to me by a friend, and they sound fantastic. You can get them for a little under $100 on Amazon. I paid $10 extra for the black ones :-|

I currently have them on rotation with two other pairs. The others are a pair of Koss Porta Pro (great sound, a tad too heavy on the bass), which are my preferred choice when I'm at home, but I don't really like wearing them outside because they aren't very practical (and they mess up my hair!)

The third is an old iRiver pair of earbuds, quite solid when it comes to sound, but impractical when jogging and doing stuff because they fall out quite easy, and the chord isn't long enough. Use them when going to sleep though, because I find them more comfortable then than the in-ear ones from Shure.

I used to just stick with the ones that came with my iPod and iPhone, but after realizing the difference in sound quality compared with other alternatives I just tossed them in the trash!

[captainamazing4]

i wish i had the money to spend money on high quality headphones, but sadly i do not

[lolliot]

i wish i had the money to spend money on high quality headphones, but sadly i do not

Once you get the chance, I definitely recommend going for it. Not exactly loaded myself being a student and all, but when you do most of your listening through headphones it's absolutely worth just eating bread for a week ;) Makes for a much more enjoyable experience, and you might even find that you'll hear much of the music you like, or even stuff you thought you didn't like, in a completely different way.

[BlackHeartInert]

I use the $100 Skullcandy over-the-ear headphones and Skullcandy Smokin' Buds earbuds. Not the $12, the $30 ones. Their warranty program is amazing, I have never had to pay for another pair.

[xjulianx89]

Old topic, ha.

http://www.urdile.cl/images/hd280.jpg

I got these. HD280. The sound quality is phenomenal.

Skullcandy's are terrible.

[SophomoricSlump]

I personally think the best way to go is Skullcandy.
I've had mine for two years and they work perfectly.
They have a whole bunch of different kinds, but my favorite is the lowrider Skullcandy.

[SophomoricSlump]

Old topic, ha.


I got these. HD280. The sound quality is phenomenal.

Skullcandy's are terrible.

It depends on which kind. The stupid in-the-ear ones are awful.
The over-the-ear ones work quite well.

[drummergirl6]

I use the Sony Clip Earphones, and I think they work really well.

[imahoodlum]

The kind you can get in the vending machine looking thing at the airport. :-d

[doyouhas?]

I enjoy when people spend loads of money on headphones to listen to their ipods. I always get a nice laugh at their expense.

[Inc.onsolable]

I've gone thru about 15-20 earphones in the course of about a year. I hate it when they lose sound on one side! I've had Sony, Skullcandy, RCA, and many, many others. They all broke.

Until one day I desperately needed some earphones so I got some for $5 @ Blockbuster.

They've lasted for 2 months. And they're still workin. Only I went bck and got me some white ones that would match my myTouch. So I don't use my first pair anymore.

Anyhow, I doubt they're available @ every Blockbuster, but if u find them. Get them. I was shocked.

[mymomsapanda]

i have the professional sony mdr-*** best sound quality ive ever heard

[captainamazing4]

so many preferences in this thread lol. from what i've personally tried...i think sennheiser has the best ones

[lolliot]

I enjoy when people spend loads of money on headphones to listen to their ipods. I always get a nice laugh at their expense.

Are you claiming it doesn't make a difference? And please define "loads of money" - I want to know if you got a nice laugh at my expense ;)

[doyouhas?]

Are you claiming it doesn't make a difference? And please define "loads of money" - I want to know if you got a nice laugh at my expense ;)


Headphones make a difference. But ipods put out such shitty sound quality there is absolutely no need. So if you spent over 20 bucks on headphones just for an ipod, yeah, youre probably kind of stupid.

[Adam106]

I have some 4 year old sennheiser cx300s and they still work brilliantly, not very expensive either.
My friend has some serious sennheisers, HD25 i think, they are pretty good.

[Nourez]

Shure SE210

Love em.

[Supernovacaine]

Sony MDR-NC40. Awesome noise cancellation, but they cost me $120CAN. Have had them for about 10 months now, still working great.

[TangledUp]

I have those Skull Candy earbuds but I've been in the market for surround sound headphones for quite awhile.

[zonto]

Gym: Koss KSC-75

http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/koss_ksc75-400-400.jpg

Out and about/work/home: Etymotic ER4P with 75 ohm adapter converting to ER4s

http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/large_images/261/10406261.jpg

On order for home use: Grado HF2 Limited Edition

http://vaiopocket.up.seesaa.net/image/hf2a.jpg


Sources:

Gym: Sansa Clip 8gb
Other: iPod video 30gb with v0mp3 and Rockbox
Home: Headamp Pico DAC/amp

[SeanFracture]

Sony MDR-EX32. Fairly budget but they've lasted me an age and I normally break headphones really quickly. Plus, sound quality is great.

[Jefferson Rank]

I hate my new headphones. Anyone else have any Koss headphones?

Edit: Besides the obvious ones right above of me...

[kemichels]

Shure SE210

Love em.


Same.

[kbi the crowing]

I use Skullcandy Hesh
work for me

[Jali]

2 sets of the ones that they give you on virgin airlines.

[fishguts182]

For home use I use beats by dr. dre made by monster. They are the best headphones I have come across and well worth the price. When I am at school or traveling I use the monster turbine in ear speakers which are also great earbuds.

[zonto]

I hate my new headphones. Anyone else have any Koss headphones?

Edit: Besides the obvious ones right above of me...

Which model did you get and why don't you like them? I really like my 75s for their 13 dollar price tag. :shrug:

[Jefferson Rank]

Which model did you get and why don't you like them? I really like my 75s for their 13 dollar price tag. :shrug:

I'm not entirely sure, they were passed on to me. Mine are some weird 15 Buck earbuds that can't actually fit inside your ear.

[B-Bones]

Those probably won't do for me. I'm some what picky when it comes to sound. $80+ usually fit my preference of sound.

If you have a Microcenter around you, buy them from there and pay the extra whatever it costs for the insurance. That way, you can always bring them back and get a new pair if they break on you (which they will). That being said, I use the Skullcandy Mutton Chops headphones. The sound is decent enough and the cord isn't like rubber or anything, it's some type of material covering the wires which for some reason works really well and doesn't get caught on things. I dig em.

[tommyishere]

TurtleBeach FTW!

[GenerationZer0]

i think i have maxell jelleez earbuds but im not sure since i just found them around my house when my others broke. there ok, but better than the ones that came with my ipod

[Robototron]

Headphones make a difference. But ipods put out such shitty sound quality there is absolutely no need. So if you spent over 20 bucks on headphones just for an ipod, yeah, youre probably kind of stupid.

You're kind of dumb if you think that a decent pair of say, Sennheisers, aren't better quality than cheap iPod earbuds. Not exactly the same as using an amp or a real soundsystem, of course, but your attitude is a little ridiculous.

What kind of headphones do you even use?

2 sets of the ones that they give you on virgin airlines.

I had to use these for a few weeks when I had no other headphones. They actually weren't that bad, better than I expected from airplane headphones, anyway. Plus they were hot pink.

Right now I'm using a pair of AKG K81DJs, but I left my Beyerdynamic DT880s back home. Using a Corda 2move through Foobar.

[doyouhas?]

You're kind of dumb if you think that a decent pair of say, Sennheisers, aren't better quality than cheap iPod earbuds. Not exactly the same as using an amp or a real soundsystem, of course, but your attitude is a little ridiculous.

What kind of headphones do you even use?



I had to use these for a few weeks when I had no other headphones. They actually weren't that bad, better than I expected from airplane headphones, anyway. Plus they were hot pink.

Right now I'm using a pair of AKG K81DJs, but I left my Beyerdynamic DT880s back home. Using a Corda 2move through Foobar.

You clearly did not even read my post. But thanks for playing.

[Robototron]

You clearly did not even read my post. But thanks for playing.

Actually, I did. Or did you just choose $20 as an arbitrary number with no particular value just to prove your (rather misguided) point?

Any reasonably priced pair of headphones is going to offer better sound quality, even with an iPod, than cheap earbuds. Even with that source the difference is going to be enormous.

[Thesleepingwell]

Coloured JVC thingies. Orange pair is for my PC and green pair for iPod.
After all they look cool methinks, also got a red pair somewhere.

[AlternateToLife]

My headphones just stopped working on me. I can hear through one side, but not the other.


Story of my life man..

[zonto]

Story of my life man..

The story of my life is I got bones...

[zonto]

Headphones make a difference. But ipods put out such shitty sound quality there is absolutely no need. So if you spent over 20 bucks on headphones just for an ipod, yeah, youre probably kind of stupid.

Or you're kind of ignorant.

RMAA results for iPod/Zune (http://www.anandtech.com/gadgets/showdoc.aspx?i=3204&p=9)

What are you actually comparing your ipods to? And are you telling me that the quality jump I experienced going from Skullcandy Ink'd to Head-Direct RE2 and THEN to Etymotic ER4S was all in my head? If so, it's still worth the $115 dollars to me.

Old rule of thumb: Whatever your listening "station" is (in this case it's iPod + headphones), at least half your budget should go on your speakers (in this case headphones.) So if you're spending anywhere from $80 to $400 dollars on your amp/source (iPod) then aren't you the stupid one for only spending $20 on your headphones? :shrug:

Actually, I did. Or did you just choose $20 as an arbitrary number with no particular value just to prove your (rather misguided) point?

Any reasonably priced pair of headphones is going to offer better sound quality, even with an iPod, than cheap earbuds. Even with that source the difference is going to be enormous.

I like you and I'm glad we're on the same team. You ever get around to "upgrading" your DT880s?

[lindZ629]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41jPGW2g4YL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

Over the ears aren't comfortable on me.

[kdefrisc]

I have the Bose QC3 headphones which are pretty awesome, I want to upgrade so I'm actually looking to sell them.

My friend recently got a pair of Ultrasone HFI-780 headphones and they are pretty awesome as well

edit: i just noticed OP was in feb. lol you probably got new ones by now

[Manicapathy]

I got a set of Bose headphones which I use most of the time, and they kick ass.....lots of it. Deepest sound i ever heard from an on ear job.

Then, i got some skullcandy earbuds. They sound pretty good, and they can take a beating, so i use those when I'm worried about my nice set getting messed up.

[OdeToTheSun]

http://i27.tinypic.com/sqjywi.jpg
They're Sony ones, but I can't remember what they're called.

[doyouhas?]

You people aren't fucking listening. I never said the sound quality wouldn't improve with ipods. It drastically will. But that doesn't stop ipods from playing compressed pieces of shit. So if you're going to go for some high quality headphones (and get bose), you'd better have a better music than an ipod to justify your purchase. And to zonto up there, I have ipod buds for my ipod, but I have a good quality cd player and an expectinal surrond sound setup with a record player. I promise your skullcandies don't sound better than that.

[doyouhas?]

I also often play live and bose in-ears are the only way to go for that.

[kdefrisc]

You people aren't fucking listening. I never said the sound quality wouldn't improve with ipods. It drastically will. But that doesn't stop ipods from playing compressed pieces of shit. So if you're going to go for some high quality headphones (and get bose), you'd better have a better music than an ipod to justify your purchase. And to zonto up there, I have ipod buds for my ipod, but I have a good quality cd player and an expectinal surrond sound setup with a record player. I promise your skullcandies don't sound better than that.

You can use lossless format music with ipods though, yeah?

[doyouhas?]

You can use lossless format music with ipods though, yeah?


I didn't know ipods were capable of that. Thats a step in the right direction. Mine is very very old and probably can't handle all that fancy technology.

[Klatzke]

My Skullcandy Skullcrushers sound nice.

[SKM]

Audio Technica ES7 White
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/110/zuneaa2.jpg

[lolliot]

I didn't know ipods were capable of that. Thats a step in the right direction. Mine is very very old and probably can't handle all that fancy technology.

Yeah you lost me when you started going on about compressed music. That's not to say I don't listen to compressed music for the most part when on the go, mostly to preserve space. The difference between a properly ripped and encoded V0 VBR file, while still noticeable, isn't huge enough to justify the additional space it takes on my iPhone and iPod, at least with the headphones I have at my disposal. Although when home and with laptop access, I listen mostly to FLAC and ALAC (lossless).

And I certainly agree that listening to music on a proper stereo is the right way to go, but when you're a student and your accomodations don't really allow for playing music above a certain volume, headphones are a decent substitute. But I can promise you that when I'm out of Uni and start chasing the dollar, quite a bit of what I earn will go towards my stereo budget ;)

[GuitarR0cker1]

I use Apple headphones.

[kdefrisc]

I didn't know ipods were capable of that. Thats a step in the right direction. Mine is very very old and probably can't handle all that fancy technology.

Yeah, I have the newer (but not newest) ipod classic, so since it has so much space I've been putting all the music I have a solid copy of into lossless format.

[fly_guy]

I have shitty $2 headphones from Walmart. I break them too easily, I dont want to buy a super nice pair.

[doyouhas?]

I'll definitely take advantage of that technology when my ipod dies and I'm forced to upgrade. I still have a 30 gig from when 30 was the largest size. I love my stereo setup but I can't exactly take that to Starbucks with me to read.

[zonto]

You people aren't fucking listening. I never said the sound quality wouldn't improve with ipods. It drastically will. But that doesn't stop ipods from playing compressed pieces of shit. So if you're going to go for some high quality headphones (and get bose), you'd better have a better music than an ipod to justify your purchase. And to zonto up there, I have ipod buds for my ipod, but I have a good quality cd player and an expectinal surrond sound setup with a record player. I promise your skullcandies don't sound better than that.

I also often play live and bose in-ears are the only way to go for that.

If you're recommending Bose, you have a gross misunderstanding of proper sound and instead prefer a bloated, colored presentation that isn't true to the original recording. In fact, they design Bose in-ears to PLAY compressed music, hence their coloration and "non-fatiguing" sound.

Again, I just really question your credibility because you don't seem to be able to express what you're trying to say in a coherent way. Stop swearing. And please learn how to read my posts the same as I read yours. I don't own Skullcandies anymore. I asked what you played your music on and you said a "good quality CD player and an expectinal surrond sound setup with a record player." That means nothing to me. What brands and models? What DAC chips do they use? Which turntable, cartridge, etc...? Which model of speakers? Why do you have surround sound to listen to stereophonic recordings?

And the necessary question: Have you ever double-blind tested a LAME v0 mp3 with the original *.wav file or lossless file from the CD? I think that you're assuming when we say iPod we mean iTunes 128kbps AAC files. That's not the case. My 30GB iPod plays lossless just fine, and I'm relatively certain if you have the most recent firmware yours should too.

If you play live, you should look into Ultimate Ears custom molded monitors or, better yet, JH Audio JH-13s.

[Robototron]

lol doyouhas thinks that by good headphones we mean we use Skullcandies and recommends using Bose

Good job, pal.

[rollerman4221]

I use Shure SE 110's

best investment I've ever made in my life

[Sarcasm]

I just use the normal iPod ones.

[goodarmcindy]

Has any got a pair of Grado's. I saw someone had earlier. Last year I spent £35 on a pair of decent headphones and was really impressed by the increase of sound quality (I used to use the Sony In-ear type ones that retail at about £20). However now I am really considering taking the next step and moving up to the low-end Grado (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Grado-SR60-Hifi-Headphones-Which/dp/B0006DPMU4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1252855083&sr=8-2). Anyone got any advice on whether it's worth it? Or, knowing how much I want to spend, up to, or preferably, slightly less than £90, recommend a different pair?

[JJW319]

I use

sennheiser hd 280

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:wgTtrwVFQFlrtM:http://lanavedefibra.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/sennheiserhd280.jpg

Skulcandy Inkd

http://www.skullcandy.com/shop/bmz_cache/3/3e11a006ad1d0a5a945b2d1e7b3457fa.im age.320x320.jpg

and a pair of Sony headphones that wrap around the ear only

all great

[Wildness774]

just the regular gummy earbuds that cost $9.99

http://www.viewpoints.com/images/review/2008/20/23/1200894808-63958_full.jpg

[zonto]

Has any got a pair of Grado's. I saw someone had earlier. Last year I spent £35 on a pair of decent headphones and was really impressed by the increase of sound quality (I used to use the Sony In-ear type ones that retail at about £20). However now I am really considering taking the next step and moving up to the low-end Grado (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Grado-SR60-Hifi-Headphones-Which/dp/B0006DPMU4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1252855083&sr=8-2) (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Grado-SR60-Hifi-Headphones-Which/dp/B0006DPMU4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1252855083&sr=8-2%29). Anyone got any advice on whether it's worth it? Or, knowing how much I want to spend, up to, or preferably, slightly less than £90, recommend a different pair?

SR60s are a great entry into the Grado lineup. Check Head-Fi.org forums for good deals on used pairs too. You might find that you can even spend a tad more and get 80s or 125s for a price within your budget since they're used. If you've got $150 (USD) to work with that can get you quite a bit.

Check out Sennheiser HD280s, 25-II, or even AKG 271 Studios. A lot of factors can be considered here: do you want a closed or open design? What type of sound signature do you prefer? Is true portability (aka being able to fold them up) a concern? etc...

EDIT: For information, I"ve never heard any of these 'phones I've recommended, only posting what I've read about. My Grado HF2 will be my first full size headphone so I'll try to remember to post impressions here once they arrive.

[$eth]

I just want to start off by saying that I have the absolute WORST luck with headphones. I hardly even use them due to the fact that I plug my iPod into my car.

Ok, so I after my white iPod headphones came apart, I probably bought about 4 Gum headphones in a row. Each one lasted maybe a month or 2 before the earpiece came apart.

Then I got a pair of the Bose In-ear for my birthday. They broke after around 6 months. They were 100 dollar headphones. I took them back and made them give me another pair. That pair broke after 2 months. I got one more pair and they broke in 2 months. I will never own another pair of those things again.

Then I just bout the Skullcandy Smokin Buds. The sound quality sucks, they hurt my ears, and the left bud just broke. I've had them for 3 months.

I'm probably going to get the Full Metal Jackets, and if they break, I'm just going to buy some standard Apple Headphones. They seem to be the most durable.

[mmmmmpoetry]

I use big headphones, buhbuhbecause i'ma hipster.

[Neo Cassady]

The ones that came free with my iPod. I don't use headphones 98% of the time (although I'm using them as I type this), so I can't justify a nice pair.

[Neo Cassady]

I just want to start off by saying that I have the absolute WORST luck with headphones. I hardly even use them due to the fact that I plug my iPod into my car.

Ok, so I after my white iPod headphones came apart, I probably bought about 4 Gum headphones in a row. Each one lasted maybe a month or 2 before the earpiece came apart.

Then I got a pair of the Bose In-ear for my birthday. They broke after around 6 months. They were 100 dollar headphones. I took them back and made them give me another pair. That pair broke after 2 months. I got one more pair and they broke in 2 months. I will never own another pair of those things again.

Then I just bout the Skullcandy Smokin Buds. The sound quality sucks, they hurt my ears, and the left bud just broke. I've had them for 3 months.

I'm probably going to get the Full Metal Jackets, and if they break, I'm just going to buy some standard Apple Headphones. They seem to be the most durable.

What the hell are you doing to your headphones that they're coming apart?

[chris1152]

http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/images/audiotechnica-ad700-600x600.jpg

TurtleBeach FTW!

do you game?

[chris1152]

Audio Technica ES7 White
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/110/zuneaa2.jpg

Very sexy.

[captainamazing4]

the HD 280 seems to be a recurrent theme. I'm gonna get a pair on amazon lol

[Poe-tryGirl]

just the regular gummy earbuds that cost $9.99

http://www.viewpoints.com/images/review/2008/20/23/1200894808-63958_full.jpg
These in purple.

[$eth]

What the hell are you doing to your headphones that they're coming apart?

I put them in my pocket. I don't get it either. I swear, I don't do anything that nobody else doesn't do. It's always a different problem too. It's not always the same. Sometimes, it shorts out at the plug, or one of the ear buds will come apart. I don't get it either.

[zonto]

I put them in my pocket. I don't get it either. I swear, I don't do anything that nobody else doesn't do. It's always a different problem too. It's not always the same. Sometimes, it shorts out at the plug, or one of the ear buds will come apart. I don't get it either.

Buy a carrying case. Problem solved. Check out one from Etymotic.

[mrzippo3]

V-MODA anyone?

[laxcrs]

audiotechnica ath-m50s

[muttley]

http://www.azshopvn.net/images/products/41XY5P1HKKL.jpg

Nothin' too fancy, but they get the job done.

[goodarmcindy]

SR60s are a great entry into the Grado lineup. Check Head-Fi.org forums for good deals on used pairs too. You might find that you can even spend a tad more and get 80s or 125s for a price within your budget since they're used. If you've got $150 (USD) to work with that can get you quite a bit.

Check out Sennheiser HD280s, 25-II, or even AKG 271 Studios. A lot of factors can be considered here: do you want a closed or open design? What type of sound signature do you prefer? Is true portability (aka being able to fold them up) a concern? etc...

EDIT: For information, I"ve never heard any of these 'phones I've recommended, only posting what I've read about. My Grado HF2 will be my first full size headphone so I'll try to remember to post impressions here once they arrive.


Cheers for the tips. To give more details, portability isn't a concern as they will always be used in the house, so really they can be open backed as sound leakage won't be a massive concern either. As a sound-novice I'm not sure what sound signature I'd want, I have usually prefered to have an above average bass response when using a custom EQ.

I still think I am leaning towards the Grado's but now I am wondering whether I can justify the extra expense for a pair of SR80i's or even up to the 125s

[tommyishere]

do you game?

i used to, PC gaming ruined my life kinda

[zonto]

Cheers for the tips. To give more details, portability isn't a concern as they will always be used in the house, so really they can be open backed as sound leakage won't be a massive concern either. As a sound-novice I'm not sure what sound signature I'd want, I have usually prefered to have an above average bass response when using a custom EQ.

I still think I am leaning towards the Grado's but now I am wondering whether I can justify the extra expense for a pair of SR80i's or even up to the 125s

Grados aren't usually described as "bass heavy" phones, however they are described as glorious for rock. Again, I won't know until I get my pair in about a week.

Did you check out the head-fi.org forums for good used prices? You can try out a pair off there from another headphone aficionado and if you don't like it, turn around and sell it for what you paid or maybe a tiny bit less. I've seen used SR225s go for $150 there before.

[Shiggy]

I use the over-ear Skullcandy Hesh. Yeah, I know Skullcandy is apparently "teh suk", but they were only 50 bucks, and I'm happy with them, very much so. The bass is slammin', and it all sounds clear to me! Definitely beats the hell outta the mediocre in-ear skull candies. Although if you're listening to them loudly (they're not enjoyable unless you do =P), the people next to you had better be prepared to hear what you're listening to just as well as you are

[calciumwaste]

I have Skullcandy headphones, I think they're called Lowriders. They cost $30-$40 and they have a lifetime warranty. I like 'em. My only complaint is that they get uncomfortable if I wear them for too long, even though the ears are padded.

[Somefriday]

honestly... other than bose and other really expensive headphones i think the regular ipod ones are the best
i have skullcandy headphones and i HATE them

[francescaa]

I have Sennheiser earbuds that retail for about £30 ($49ish) that I got for free from my university (ahh, the perks of being a music management student). Before that I had Skullcandy ones and they broke really easily and the sound quality was really not that good.

I got given a pair of the Skullcandy Hesh headphones (these: http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/images/skullcandy-hesh-white.jpg) for my birthday last year and they're alright but nowhere near what they're cracked up to be and they leak sound like crazy. I'm dying for a pair of Sennheiser HD-555 headphones though. I really want some great quality ones.

[makeasound]

I'm currently using a Bose set around-the-ear set that I've had for about a year-and-a-half, and have already had to superglue each ear piece back to the headset. The left one twice.

When I can afford it, I'm looking to get a set of these:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31DPRaPt7%2BL._SL500_AA280_.jpg
AKG Acoustics K 240 MK II Professional Semi-Open Stereo Headphones

[Someone'sCoat]

Bang and Olufsen are my favorite. I have the ones that wrap around your ear. They are awesome and stay in place no matter what you are doing. I snowboard, longboard, run do whatever in them. Really nice sound too.

[namembal]

http://www.sennheiser.com/usa/icm_eng.nsf/resources/5BA82CF3267848BEC125718500470457/$File/HD201_zoom.jpg

[fightinirish217]

Bumping this up, looking to get some good around-the-ear headphones over break. I've seen some suggestions in previous pages, anyone else have some recs for good ones?

[MrOctober430]

the ones that comes with the ipod touch.