best headphones(size dont matter, only quality).

[imported_Reck]

In the below 100 range

grado sr60
grado sr80
allasandro ms1
sennhesier hd 497

for a tad bit more
audio technica a500
sennheiser 555

 

[Ophir]

Originally posted by: JDub02
Thanks, Ophir.

No prob. Just a recovering audiophile trying to pass on some helpful advice.

 

[Baked]

Originally posted by: Ophir

Originally posted by: JDub02
Thanks, Ophir.

No prob. Just a recovering audiophile trying to pass on some helpful advice.

Why didn't you tell 'em about the matching $10K source, $5K amp, $2K ICs, $3K power plant, and $1K power cable for the R10 and Orpheus?

 

[Goosemaster]

sennhesier hd 497 No Question about it.

grado sr60's are nice, but too noisy for library enviroments etc..great stuff when it's applicable though...

 

[Vic]

Originally posted by: sygyzy
You would not be asking for the best headphones if you had any idea what the answer would bring.

No doubt. I saw the title and wondered just how many thousands the OP was willing to drop. I mean, he asked for the absolute best right? Then I saw all the posts about $50 headphones and was :roll:

Ophir's post was very good. Personally, I prefer sealed cans. After all, I usually put my headphones on so that I don't disturb my SO while I'm gaming or listening to my music. If I thought she wanted to listen too, I'd turn on the speakers.

 

[aceO07]

These are nice. http://shure.com/earphones/eseries_e3c.asp They keep me from hearing the people I share the train with.

 

[sygyzy]

Originally posted by: Vic

Originally posted by: sygyzy
You would not be asking for the best headphones if you had any idea what the answer would bring.

No doubt. I saw the title and wondered just how many thousands the OP was willing to drop. I mean, he asked for the absolute best right? Then I saw all the posts about $50 headphones and was :roll:

Ophir's post was very good. Personally, I prefer sealed cans. After all, I usually put my headphones on so that I don't disturb my SO while I'm gaming or listening to my music. If I thought she wanted to listen too, I'd turn on the speakers.

Exactly. Most people don't really care about their source or phones when listening to music using headphones. I sold my speakers so I use 100% headphones at the gym, work, and even home. I admit, it's a bit of a hassle sometimes.

Enjoying my MS-2i's right now. Will pick up a Sony SA5000 as soon as I can.

 

[hemiram]

Originally posted by: ActuaryTm

Originally posted by: Semidevil
25 to 75 USD?

Would call that entry level. Not unusual for high quality cans to run into several hundreds or thousands of dollars rather easily.

Look to the SR60 or the SR80.

Also look to the search function. Has been covered numerous times.

The 80's are my dream phones, ones that I actually could buy anyway. I still think the bass is a little thin on them, but they are awesome sounding headphones. My Sennheiser's (can't remember the model right now, about 120 buck ones) sound really bad compared to the SR60 or 80's.

 

[Tsunami982]

i got a set of pioneer hdj1000's for 80 bucks YEAH!!!! its a tad over your $75 range but these are some nice headphones... you should try them out.

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: Baked
You can't afford it, so I'm not even gonna list it. Just buy whatever you can buy from best buy and be satisfied.

Heh, there's a difference between not being able to afford the best, and settling for crap

 

[ribbon13]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
Bose.

/me runs and hides!

You're lucky my Bose is Crap link is dead.... I don't know if it's coming back either

http://web.archive.org/web/20040202014922/http://intellexual.net/bose.html

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: ribbon13

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
Bose.

/me runs and hides!

You're lucky my Bose is Crap link is dead.... I don't know if it's coming back either

http://web.archive.org/web/20040202014922/http://intellexual.net/bose.html

Thanks ribby

 

[JoeKing]

You can usually find Sennheisser HD-280s for aroun $75. The best closed cans at that price range... or just about any range...

 

[dethman]

sony d66 eggos baby

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
Stax.

yup. Stax Omega IIs + Gilmore electrostatic amp. A good $4 grand or so just for the cans. Here's a review:

http://www.stereophile.com/accessoryreviews/895/

Tube and non-tube Gilmores available here:

http://www.headamp.com/products.shtml


If you're on a smaller budget, a lighter-weight Gilmore and the Sennheiser HD-650s is a good choice. HeadRoom also carries a nice line of AirHead portable amps available here:

http://www.headphone.com/layout.php?topicID=3&subTopicID=27

Grados are excellent, but I prefer the comfort of Sennheiser. I have Sennheiser HD-570s, which run fine without an amp. Very comfortable, can be had for under $100, and sound absolutely fantastic.

 

[EngenZerO]

anything from shure