Midrange Headphones?

[spaceghost21]

I need a pair of headphones to replace my Sennheiser 151's which I recently broke. Could anyone recommend anything in about that same range?

 

[aphex]

Check out the selection at Headphone.com - http://www.headphone.com/produ...hones/all-headphones/#

Good short reviews. Although they sell em there (and a great company to deal with by the way), their reviews are usually spot on regarding the type of sound to expect.

Check their B-Stock page for open box returns.

 

[Baked]

You mean a gaming headset. Plantronics make some very good headsets at affordable prices. Too bad they don't make the DSP-500 anymore. I got it for $35. Comfortable, good sounding, and excellent mic.

 

[spaceghost21]

Originally posted by: Baked
You mean a gaming headset. Plantronics make some very good headsets at affordable prices. Too bad they don't make the DSP-500 anymore. I got it for $35. Comfortable, good sounding, and excellent mic.

I should have clarified, I know the 151s are a headset, however, I have not played games in such a long time I am going for just a regular pair of headphones. Plus, my laptop has a built in mic. Thanks though!

Originally posted by: aphex
Check out the selection at Headphone.com - http://www.headphone.com/produ...hones/all-headphones/#

Good short reviews. Although they sell em there (and a great company to deal with by the way), their reviews are usually spot on regarding the type of sound to expect.

Check their B-Stock page for open box returns.

Haha, headphone.com. That should've obvious! :laugh:

Thanks again Aphex.

 

[Baked]

Oh in that case, you might as well start lurking at head-fi.org forums. The amount of information you find there is much more extensive than the ones you see at headphone.com.

 

[PurdueRy]

Sennheiser PX100's would be my recommendation if you don't mind that style. They may look cheap...but damn they were impressive for the price.

 

[CKent]

You want to be able to hear things around you (phone ringing, knock on the door, etc.)? You want big cans or something portable?

 

[spaceghost21]

Originally posted by: CKent
You want to be able to hear things around you (phone ringing, knock on the door, etc.)? You want big cans or something portable?

I would prefer noise canceling I think, and as they would mostly be used sitting at my desk, I think I'd prefer big cans as they're more comfortable most of the time.

Originally posted by: Baked
Oh in that case, you might as well start lurking at head-fi.org forums. The amount of information you find there is much more extensive than the ones you see at headphone.com.

Thanks, I'll check that out.

 

[CKent]

Originally posted by: spaceghost21

Originally posted by: CKent
You want to be able to hear things around you (phone ringing, knock on the door, etc.)? You want big cans or something portable?

I would prefer noise canceling I think, and as they would mostly be used sitting at my desk, I think I'd prefer big cans as they're more comfortable most of the time.

Originally posted by: Baked
Oh in that case, you might as well start lurking at head-fi.org forums. The amount of information you find there is much more extensive than the ones you see at headphone.com.

Thanks, I'll check that out.

The Audio-Technica ATH-500s would be my budget large closed can of choice at $120. Keep in mind if you use onboard sound or have 128kbit mp3s, these will make the flaws in those sources painfully apparent.

Definitely have a look at head-fi.org, but you'll essentially see the same thing there. In fact, they'll probably recommend you spend much more :laugh:

 

[Dman877]

How do those ATH's compare to the 700/900's from Audio Technica? You can get the 700's for that price at amazon.

 

[CKent]

Originally posted by: Dman877
How do those ATH's compare to the 700/900's from Audio Technica? You can get the 700's for that price at amazon.

And the 500s for less than $120. I have no experience with them (I have hd280s and my next purchase will probably be 650s), but you can read up on head-fi. What I do know is that they're regarded as excellent closed cans and the headband won't crack like the 280s :|

 

[potato28]

Originally posted by: CKent

Originally posted by: Dman877
How do those ATH's compare to the 700/900's from Audio Technica? You can get the 700's for that price at amazon.

And the 500s for less than $120. I have no experience with them (I have hd280s and my next purchase will probably be 650s), but you can read up on head-fi. What I do know is that they're regarded as excellent closed cans and the headband won't crack like the 280s :|

Sennheisers aren't built to last in the hands of someone who actually uses them.

 

[herm0016]

if you are looking for something with a flat frequency response, something that imparts very little coloration to the music, you should look at the Sony mdr-v6. they are great phones, the same phones that many pro's use while recording. they are also very well built.

 

[CKent]

Originally posted by: potato28

Originally posted by: CKent

Originally posted by: Dman877
How do those ATH's compare to the 700/900's from Audio Technica? You can get the 700's for that price at amazon.

And the 500s for less than $120. I have no experience with them (I have hd280s and my next purchase will probably be 650s), but you can read up on head-fi. What I do know is that they're regarded as excellent closed cans and the headband won't crack like the 280s :|

Sennheisers aren't built to last in the hands of someone who actually uses them.

As I understand it, it's only the 280s with this issue. Grados are pretty notorious for it as well, my friend's SR-60s have almost as much duct tape as my HD280s :laugh:

Originally posted by: herm0016
if you are looking for something with a flat frequency response, something that imparts very little coloration to the music, you should look at the Sony mdr-v6. they are great phones, the same phones that many pro's use while recording. they are also very well built.

Don't support a company which thinks nothing of installing rootkits on unsuspecting customers' computers. Unlike every other product Sony builds, the v6's actually are good. BUT - Other manufacturers offer equally good products at equal prices, or better. There's no reason to buy Sonys.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: CKent

Originally posted by: potato28

Originally posted by: CKent

Originally posted by: Dman877
How do those ATH's compare to the 700/900's from Audio Technica? You can get the 700's for that price at amazon.

And the 500s for less than $120. I have no experience with them (I have hd280s and my next purchase will probably be 650s), but you can read up on head-fi. What I do know is that they're regarded as excellent closed cans and the headband won't crack like the 280s :|

Sennheisers aren't built to last in the hands of someone who actually uses them.

As I understand it, it's only the 280s with this issue. Grados are pretty notorious for it as well, my friend's SR-60s have almost as much duct tape as my HD280s :laugh:

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/Y...wsDAjello/Dead580s.JPG
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/Y...wsDAjello/Dead280s.JPG

 

[herm0016]

the sony's can get tossed in a road case with a board, tossed in a case with cables, or roll around in the bottom of a backpack for years and will still sound great and be intact.

 

[CKent]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: CKent

Originally posted by: potato28

Originally posted by: CKent

Originally posted by: Dman877
How do those ATH's compare to the 700/900's from Audio Technica? You can get the 700's for that price at amazon.

And the 500s for less than $120. I have no experience with them (I have hd280s and my next purchase will probably be 650s), but you can read up on head-fi. What I do know is that they're regarded as excellent closed cans and the headband won't crack like the 280s :|

Sennheisers aren't built to last in the hands of someone who actually uses them.

As I understand it, it's only the 280s with this issue. Grados are pretty notorious for it as well, my friend's SR-60s have almost as much duct tape as my HD280s :laugh:

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/Y...wsDAjello/Dead580s.JPG
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/Y...wsDAjello/Dead280s.JPG

What model?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: CKent

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: CKent

Originally posted by: potato28

Originally posted by: CKent

Originally posted by: Dman877
How do those ATH's compare to the 700/900's from Audio Technica? You can get the 700's for that price at amazon.

And the 500s for less than $120. I have no experience with them (I have hd280s and my next purchase will probably be 650s), but you can read up on head-fi. What I do know is that they're regarded as excellent closed cans and the headband won't crack like the 280s :|

Sennheisers aren't built to last in the hands of someone who actually uses them.

As I understand it, it's only the 280s with this issue. Grados are pretty notorious for it as well, my friend's SR-60s have almost as much duct tape as my HD280s :laugh:

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/Y...wsDAjello/Dead580s.JPG
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/Y...wsDAjello/Dead280s.JPG

What model?

580s, 280s

I broke the 580s during the winter (just taking them off my head after being in the cold... but not that cold).

Shortly afterward the 280s broke too (taking up the job as the replacements).

I have since gotten the 580s repaired and I have them back. The 280s are about 6 years old so I just used some packaging tape on them

 

[potato28]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: CKent

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: CKent

Originally posted by: potato28

Originally posted by: CKent

Originally posted by: Dman877
How do those ATH's compare to the 700/900's from Audio Technica? You can get the 700's for that price at amazon.

And the 500s for less than $120. I have no experience with them (I have hd280s and my next purchase will probably be 650s), but you can read up on head-fi. What I do know is that they're regarded as excellent closed cans and the headband won't crack like the 280s :|

Sennheisers aren't built to last in the hands of someone who actually uses them.

As I understand it, it's only the 280s with this issue. Grados are pretty notorious for it as well, my friend's SR-60s have almost as much duct tape as my HD280s :laugh:

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/Y...wsDAjello/Dead580s.JPG
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/Y...wsDAjello/Dead280s.JPG

What model?

580s, 280s

I broke the 580s during the winter (just taking them off my head after being in the cold... but not that cold).

Shortly afterward the 280s broke too (taking up the job as the replacements).

I have since gotten the 580s repaired and I have them back. The 280s are about 6 years old so I just used some packaging tape on them

As I said, Sennheisers aren't built to last if you use them My 555's have been babied so they're still in half decent condition.

 

[spaceghost21]

Ending up buy a pair of HD 205s from Amazon.