Author Topic: Premium headphones (Read 611 times)

1K3 · « **on:** June 19, 2007, 06:52:21 PM »

Does anyone here own a high-end headphone?

What I mean by high-end headphones is that headphones that costs more than $100.

What brand should I get...

Sony MDR series
Bose
Technics

?

nirvana · « **Reply #1 on:** June 19, 2007, 07:11:48 PM »

Well the TV says those Bose sound canceling ones are elite, but I think they are $200 or $300.

JB73 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2007, 07:15:14 PM »

I had a pair of Koss and a pair of AKG's in the past...

the Koss were incredible, but not as easy to get anymore.

the AKG's can be had at any local guitar center.

see:
http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/p?openform&pc
browse categories, and choose "full size"

and
http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/recording/navigation/headphones-monitors-headphones-recording?N=100005+324898

Ps. the ones I had were used for home recording originally then got used for AH.

true sealed studio headphones can not be surpassed in sound quality and immersion IMHO.

Rondar · « **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2007, 07:34:23 PM »

If you are looking for truly high end headphones, search out electrostatic ones.

Gunthr · « **Reply #4 on:** June 19, 2007, 07:38:48 PM »

i've been using Grado 125's for about 5 years now. i love them. you should be able to get them for between $100 and $140.

Google search for Grado 125 Review.

Meatwad · « **Reply #5 on:** June 19, 2007, 07:46:30 PM »

My headphones are $30 walmart special.

I wouldnt mind owning a pilots headset though

68ROX · « **Reply #6 on:** June 19, 2007, 07:52:43 PM »

I did radio for 23 years.

Headphone-Meister? I've heard 'em all.

Sony V-6000 (or the latest equivilent) are the best. Expect to pay around a c-note. Best for ALL audio.

DO NOT get sucked in by the $30 to $50 sets.

After they blow up at HIGH audio, ur done.

Double check the Ohms requirements of your receiving system.

68ROX

rabbidrabbit · « **Reply #7 on:** June 19, 2007, 08:06:54 PM »

Medusa 5.1 are pretty good. Full surround sound in a headset.

1K3 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2007, 11:09:54 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by 68ROX
I did radio for 23 years.

Headphone-Meister? I've heard 'em all.

Sony V-6000 (or the latest equivilent) are the best. Expect to pay around a c-note. Best for ALL audio.

68ROX

Are you talking about Sony MDR V600? I read some reviews about it and it's said that MDR V600s have "too much bass" and "overall sound quality is muddy" compared to the MDR V6 ( a 1980's model that's still reveredd today)

Soulyss · « **Reply #9 on:** July 29, 2007, 11:50:17 PM »

Grado enjoys a good reputation, you can also check out Seinnheiser.

Xargos · « **Reply #10 on:** July 30, 2007, 06:53:19 AM »

For Aces High I use Sennheiser.

Masherbrum · « **Reply #11 on:** July 30, 2007, 07:02:44 AM »

Quote

Originally posted by nirvana
Well the TV says those Bose sound canceling ones are elite, but I think they are $200 or $300.

Bose sucks. The headphones are just as bad as their speakers.

AKG, Grado, Sennheiser, or Shure.

A $100-$200 pair of the 4 listed above will SMOKE the Bose costing more.

evenhaim · « **Reply #12 on:** July 30, 2007, 07:05:33 AM »

once had a $1200 yes i mean 1200 pair of top of the line sony digital headphones that are just about as 733t as they get they have loads of feuatures like noise canceling and have double enduring wire they are supposed to be able to withstand any fall etc... and i got em as a gift

oldtard · « **Reply #13 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:43:32 AM »

have a pair of Bose tri-pods $150 from best buy they are awsome

Chairboy · « **Reply #14 on:** July 30, 2007, 11:00:44 AM »

I use the Audio Sombrero. Surround sound with style, with Cinco de Channels(tm) technology:

http://www.hallert.net/audiosombrero/