so... any? i have sony mdr-v300 that i've had since x-mas of '02, so its a good while old , one headphone is falling apart, the cable is too long, its uncomfortable with long listening sessions, and while sound is good it could be much better. contendors?
Grado SR-80.
i need something that's comfortable, i heard they aren't very. and while grado's may be good, i want something that wont make me look like an absolute phreak (these look like they are from the 1980s)
i need something that's comfortable, i heard they aren't very. and while grado's may be good, i want something that wont make me look like an absolute phreak (these look like they are from the 1980s)
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They can actually be quite comfortable depending on the size of your ears etc. And if it's not for portable use, the looks shouldn't matter too much. I was very close in getting the SR-80's, but in the end I landed on the new Sennheiser HD 595
some people find canal phones very comfortable. ive heard very good things about the shure E2c, and they are in your price range. imho, whey would be much more stylish than the big "cans." im actually wanting to get a pair.
i found my grado SR-60's (same external design i think) to be painfully uncomfortable and i wore them for 4+ hours every day for 2 years so it wasnt like the band wasnt broken in, when i eventually replaced then with some sennheisers i was so glad as there really comfortable.
i eventually replaced then with some sennheisers i was so glad as there really comfortable.
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Sennheiser HD515
I have no personal experience with these but I am thinking about buying them. I've read only good things about them.
[a href="http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite/productdetail.asp?transid=newHD-1]http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite/produ...transid=newHD-1[/url]
...pretty easy to find a pair for less than MSRP as listed on the above link...maybe $50-70 or so.
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Another vote for Grado SR80.
I've had a pair for about a month now, found them comfortable enough right out of the box, and find them a delight to wear now that they've had a chance to "loosen up" a bit. Soundwise, they are sensational.
One caveat, though: they really do need some sort of dedicated headphone amp to drive them properly. I'm using an RCA SA-155 Integrated Stereo amplifier, available for $59.99 here (http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=31-5032) or through your local Radio Shack, and in terms of "bang for the buck" I recommend it highly.
EDIT: The SR80's come with a 6' cord. HCM Audio (http://hcmaudio.com/comp.asp?compID=176) has them at a package price of $95.00, including a 12' extension cord and free shipping.
Regards,
Madrigal
I can only agree with the fact that Grados can be extremely painful to wear for a prolonged period of time. Some this seems to differ from person to person so it might depend on the anatomy of ones ears. However before buying a pair I would definitely recommend testing them on your ears for a few hours in a row.
Furthermore Grados should actually not need a dedicated headphone amp. They have very low impendance (32 ohms) and it should be possible to drive them with most headphone outs.
"If you're using an amp and would like to take a slight step up in Grado sound quality from the SR60, try the SR80. They have good sound quality, with fair bass, articulate mids and highs. They can be a bit uncomfortable, but fine if you bend the headband to fit. They can be powered by a portable, but an amp is necessary for higher quality sound."
Source: HeadRoom (http://headphone.com/layout.php?topicID=3&subTopicID=26&productID=0020090080)
Regards,
Madrigal
I have Etymotic ER-4Ps. They are just excellent.
I have Etymotic ER-4Ps. They are just excellent.
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ER4P's are a bit more than $100 Well worth it.
the ER6 is closer to that price range.
Scott
PS - Grado's are OK for some Music, not others, they are OPEN cans too, so you can hear envoirnmental sound with them on, and everyone around you will hear your music.
Got to Audiocubes.com the Audio-Technica A500's are supposed to be good, I have the A900's and LOVE them.
They are well under your price range, but the Beyerdynamic DT231s sound good and are very comfortable. I heartily recommend them. They do have one failing however - even though they are closed phones they don't attenuate background noise much, so they aren't ideal for a noisy environment.
Wouldn't the "Audio Hardware" forum be a more suitable place for this thread?
Wouldn't the "Audio Hardware" forum be a more suitable place for this thread?
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some time ago I decided to buy headphones in the price range equal to yours 100$
..I searched reviews on net and decided to go for Sennheiser HD515 or Grado SR80, so couple of days ago I went into the store to try these two
...and I left the shop (suprised myself to) with a pair of Philips HP-1000!
They are much more comfortable that Senheiser and sound is just great, I don't know about other Philips headphones but in this price range it is a big recomend from me
strange but this is only proper link I could find about them
http://202.186.86.35/audio/story.asp?file=...ofile/08philips (http://202.186.86.35/audio/story.asp?file=/2004/7/8/audiofile/08philips)
I have the Grado/Alessandro MS-2 and whilst i am happy with them they are not comfortable.
The headband is extrememly inadequet for the weight and after a while will give you a bit of a headache (i have a shaved head, no hair to cushion them) also the band requires some bending so not to clamp your head to tight.
The pads arnt uncomfy just not comfy, my ears arnt too big but i imagine big ears to be very bad combination.
I like the retro design but the design could definatly be improved for comfort without much effort or bumping up the price. (unless you diy which might cost a bit)
I also find the sound to be fairly fateuging? after a while. burning in helps a bit.
I wouldnt bother amping grado's lower than sr225 imo the improvement does not justify the cost.
I find myself listening to Koss sporta pro's daily which sound very good for the price, they are light portable and comfy, the sound is also non fatiguing?
anyone have experience with sony mdr-v600 or mdr-v700 dj ?
The "pro" level Sony MDR-7506 are superb and the band can be bent out so they just lightly rest on the head with no clamping (I have a big head). I heard they were very popular with movie and music mixers but didn't really believe it until I actually saw them on the production audio guys heads in backstage videos, etc. These are the same as the old V6, but NOT the same as the subsequent V600 which were lacking in mids/highs.
I have been using 7506's for about 10yrs. When the pads on both my pair were flaking I decided to try something else. I tried Sennheiser 600, wow they were superb in every way EXCEPT cymbals did not sound right (I'm a drummer) - they were slightly muted, unbelievable so I returned them to the headphone.com ppl (they were very understandable and heard this before and I think suggested Grado's). So I then tried the more expensive Sony MDR-7509 thinking those would sound better - but NO they had too much, unrealistic bass. So I found a place http://www.trewaudio.com (http://www.trewaudio.com) that sells replacement 7506 earpads and kept the beauties.
Note that I also have Etymotic ER6 which are also superb, sound just like the 7506's BUT the only negative is they hurt my canals after repeated insertions/removals.
I think the 7506's can be found for around $100 if you shop around. I see Trew has a sale on them but they don't show the price:
http://www.trewaudio.com/sony_mdr7506_esale_details.htm (http://www.trewaudio.com/sony_mdr7506_esale_details.htm)
anyone have experience with sony mdr-v600 or mdr-v700 dj ?
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I've had MDR-V600 for some five years and they are the best 'phones I ever tried. I cannot agree with markeau about the mids and highs - they are quite adequate IMO. To me, the real strength of the V600 is the accuracy of the sound reproduction. I bought mine for $100, but I haven't seen them anywhere for a long time now.
While I did walk around with them on a few occasions, I can't help feeling their size makes you look a little strange out-doors, though the design makes up for that somewhat. They can be a bit hard on the ears after about two-three hours of continouos wear. So these days I stick to Sony's [a href="http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=HOJh9c7SO2ph5Yy4JUtr_oHcg5meCujlqU8=?ProductSKU=MDREX71SL&Dept=audio&CategoryName=pa_Headphones_FontopiaEarbud]MDR-EX71SL[/url]s. The sound is not as detailed or refined as with the V600, but is more than fine for use with portables (mine is an iRiver iFP-799). And best of all, I hardly feel them, ever. I lost count of how many times I felt asleep with them in and only woke up because the iRiver started poking me into the ribs after some turning in my sleep, heheh.
Their huge bass may not be to everyone's taste, so you should audition them before making the final decision, if possible. Note that I'm no big fan of either Sony or "big bass" but these 'phones sound pretty natural to me - admittedly I haven't tried Etymotics, but those are well out of the discussed price range =).
Sennheiser HD-590s, or virtually any of the Sennheiser HD series.
They're very comfortable, have long cords, and several are open-design so they're great for wearing in an office environment where you still need to be able to hear the phone ring or someone talking to you.
I'll cast a vote for my awsome sounding Grado SR-80s.
They're just like the SR60s, but with better base reproduction. These have to to be the best unamplified cans I have heard. Don't bother with an amp until you hit the 125/225/325 series, it's not worth it.
As for comfort.... I'm sure you could find more comfortable phones, but they've never really bothered me in the 1 1/2 years I've had them.
Oh btw, I like the retro look of the Grados. It's like some old style 60s reproduction or something. Cool.
I do have an opinion on the Sony v600s... they are inferior to the old v6 model. So don't buy them. Get something different as the above 7506 discussion outlined.
Sen 590s are also very cool.
so... any? i have sony mdr-v300 that i've had since x-mas of '02, so its a good while old , one headphone is falling apart, the cable is too long, its uncomfortable with long listening sessions, and while sound is good it could be much better. contendors?
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I highly recommend the Sony MDR-7506, a.k.a. MDR-V6(Not MDR-V600). However, while it is a very accurate headphone in my comparisons to particular live feeds using linear measurement microphones(and according to John Dunlavy of Dunlavy Labs in similar comparisons), it may not be musically pleasing to some people. It is made very well(better than most headphones, regardless of price) and is comfortable if you remove the thin narrow rings found under the grill cloth(the rings press against your ear cartilage-they are removed easily). It should be available from several online sources that will allow you to return for a full refund if you dont like them. It is often available at local professional audio stores.
-Chris
I have a Philips HP-1000 too and it´s extremely comfortable. I don't have any experience with other headphones of it's price range (I believe it's less than US$100) to make a comparison of sound quality. I find them very good. As good as or better than in some aspects than my Tannoy MX-2M speakers. I'm really pleased with this headphone.
I have a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-ES5 headphones which I find reasonably comfortable(I wear them all day at work) & sound great. I also have a pair of Alessandro MS-2s which are fantastic sounding headphones.
I have spent a lot off money on headphones & buds over the past few years. I am now very happy with these for work & home.
bear in mind, i will be using these headphones mainly on the go or in my house, not a studio. so headphone jacks that stick 2" out of my ipod, and have a easy-to-trip-on 9' cable is a big no no (mdr-v300). which pass this test?
bear in mind, i will be using these headphones mainly on the go or in my house, not a studio. so headphone jacks that stick 2" out of my ipod, and have a easy-to-trip-on 9' cable is a big no no (mdr-v300). which pass this test?
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So that makes the Philips HP-1000 a no no no.
Not good for on the go listening - too big.
Headphone jack will stick 1" at least.
6m long cord - I believe that makes 18 feet more or less.
Does anyone know where in vancouver,Canada, I can get the sony 7506????
Someone mentionesd http://www.trewaudio.com (http://www.trewaudio.com), has anyone shopped from there?
Sennheiser HD-590s, or virtually any of the Sennheiser HD series.
They're very comfortable, have long cords, and several are open-design so they're great for wearing in an office environment where you still need to be able to hear the phone ring or someone talking to you.
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Wrong. The only worthwhile Sennheiser HD phones are the HD580, 600, and 650. You WILL be disappointed with the others considering their price.
Another SR-80 vote over here, but in the $100 range you might want to also check out the Sony V6 (or V7506, same thing). There are a lot of good headphones in this price range. You might want to ask around in Head-Fi.org.
Wrong. The only worthwhile Sennheiser HD phones are the HD580, 600, and 650. You WILL be disappointed with the others considering their price.
That was true a few years ago, but not anymore.
Wrong. The only worthwhile Sennheiser HD phones are the HD580, 600, and 650. You WILL be disappointed with the others considering their price.
That was true a few years ago, but not anymore.
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Well... I got the [a href="http://www.headphone.com/layout.php?topicID=3&subTopicID=26&productID=0020080202]HD 202[/url] and I'm pretty happy. Cheap cans? Sure, but very efficient. They're lightweight, very comfortable, clear sound - although I find the bass a little exaggerated- and there's a clip holder for the three meter cable. Specs here (http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite/pdfs/HD202212.pdf). Good luck!
I got a pair of Sennheiser's PX100 and they're very good. You can get those for less than 50 bucks...pretty cool especially when you want some headphones you can travel with or for your portable... -> http://www.headphone.com/layout.php?topicI...ctID=0020080010 (http://www.headphone.com/layout.php?topicID=3&subTopicID=26&productID=0020080010)
JPG ...I'm just curious, did you find any Philips domain links about that hp 1000 cans? ..or any other info?
JPG ...I'm just curious, did you find any Philips domain links about that hp 1000 cans? ..or any other info?
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I have a link from the Philips site here in Brazil. It's in portuguese though.
[a href="http://www.consumer.philips.com/consumer/catalog/catalog.jsp?fhquery=fh_secondid%3Dsbchp1000_00_br_consumer%26fh_location%3D%2F%2Fconsumer%2Fpt_BR%2Fcategories%3Ccatalog_br_consumer%2Fcategories%3Chome_audio_video_gr_br_consumer%2Fcategories%3Cindoor_headphones_ca_br_consumer%26&productId=SBCHP1000_00_BR_CONSUMER&activeCategory=HOME_AUDIO_VIDEO_GR_BR_CONSUMER&fredhopperpage=detail.jsp&activeTab=features&language=pt&country=BR&catalogType=CONSUMER&proxybuster=F3MCWJ13ZRLL3J0RMRESHQNHKFSEKI5P]http://www.consumer.philips.com/consumer/c...RESHQNHKFSEKI5P[/url]
If you know Spanish, maybe you can understand it.
Anyway, if you click on the link "+Experimentação Virtual" a window will pop-up with a 3d model of the phone.
And if you click on the link "Especificações", it will show you the specs which I believe you will understand. If you don't I can translate it to you.
I'd have to recommend you get the Sony V6 (not V600!!!)...Unlike a lot of Sony headphones, they don't over emphasize the bass and they're very clear sounding. You can get em for $70.00 over at B&H Photo Video (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&kw=SOMDRV6&is=REG&Q=&O=productlist&sku=358337) which I'll recommend as an online store in general.
Good luck,
-Tristan
JPG ..now I know exact name, it's not hp100 but SBCHP1000, so I found links in english ...while searching for hp1000 I always end up with anoying hewlett packard products
..tnx, and btw. congrats for excellent headphones, I enjoy them every day
AKG K-55 or AKG K-66
Cheap headphones that sound quite exceptional and a reasonably comfortable.
and several are open-design so they're great for wearing in an office environment where you still need to be able to hear the phone ring or someone talking to you.
...what's wrong with a post-it note stuck to the can saying "please knock", like what i use?
i'm using Koss R-80's. they're quite old now, the model has been discontinued, but they sound better than anything i've auditioned in the last few years, except ones twice the original price (and even sony's $300 offerings sounded "brown" to me, that is lacking in upper-mids and treble).
the lower-prices sennheiser HD's are okay if you need to hear around you - solid sound, but lacking treble (this is compared to the R-80's which i use as reference for everything).
only problem with the R-80s is my sideburns tend to scrape away the pads. they're looking quite raggedy by now. also, the bass is gradually getting more rattly as the cans get old, partly due to their modular plastic design - sometimes you have to clamp down on them with your hand to stop it.
nobody should be worried about having big cans on in public - people will just think you're a DJ, and if anything you'll look cooler for it (i wear my cans in the train all the time).
AKG K-55 or AKG K-66
Cheap headphones that sound quite exceptional and a reasonably comfortable.
tried these... seemed to have trouble staying on my head. good sound though, but lacking a little in bass and isolation.
beyerdynamic cans are pretty nice. little high in the upper vocal range maybe (~ 2k to 8k).
The Sony 7506 is typically not found in regular stores because it is in Sony's "Pro" line. But, nevertheless they are easy to find online as this cnet search shows:
http://shopper.cnet.com/Sony_MDR_7506_-_he...9-30236247.html (http://shopper.cnet.com/Sony_MDR_7506_-_headphones/4014-6468_9-30236247.html)
... I have ordered from Ecost, BH, Etronics and J&R with no problems, I think they are also at Amazon. I ordered replacement 7506 pads from Trew with no problems, I think they cater primarily to pros.
Regarding the Sony MDR-V700s,
DON'T!
First of all when I bought them one Winter ago they ran about $140, past you $100 cap. After being overjoyed at their thumping bass, it took less than a month to realize I had purchased not-so-great sounding earmuffs. Those mothers are heavy, totally enclose your ears (not so safe walking around) and make you look like quite a freak. They are pretty, have a nice cord, and adjust easily; for the price you should get quite a lot more.
Along comes last Winter. Knowing sound quality is what I wanted, I sought advice from my snobby, vinyl-only friends. I listened to SR-60s and SR-80s by Grado and decided on the SR80 just because it was still in my budget range. Yes, they do look retro. Yes, they are an open-air design and will annoy the hell out of people near you on the bus or in the library. But boy howdy do they sound nice. I have not heard many other large headphones, but I am terribly pleased with the life-like mid-range on the SR-80s. The SR80s are not as big on skull-rattling bass as my V700s, but they offer consistent quality across a broad range of sounds and genres. I have listened to alternative rock, blues, classic rock, country, hip-hop, jazz, opera, and techno on these headphones.
Regarding fatigue complaints, the SR80s are painful but only in their initial shipping shape. These headphones have the cheapest-looking adjustment methods I have ever seen, so it took a while for me to grow a pair and just torque the headband. The metal headband feels so tense that it will break rather than bending, but this is not the case. If you spread the headband properly then adjust the length of the ear extensions so your ears are as cupped as possible, there will not be fatigue. I have worn SR80s for more than a few hours at a time at the library and they are not painful.
Wrong. The only worthwhile Sennheiser HD phones are the HD580, 600, and 650. You WILL be disappointed with the others considering their price.
That was true a few years ago, but not anymore.
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Well... I got the [a href="http://www.headphone.com/layout.php?topicID=3&subTopicID=26&productID=0020080202]HD 202[/url] and I'm pretty happy. Cheap cans? Sure, but very efficient. They're lightweight, very comfortable, clear sound - although I find the bass a little exaggerated- and there's a clip holder for the three meter cable. Specs here (http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite/pdfs/HD202212.pdf). Good luck!
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They're one of the exceptions. There are exceptions, but more of the "HD" phones aren't worth it.
In reference to the last post, which is 100% correct, you might also want to check out the Sony V6's or V7506 as they are now named. These should not be confused with their crappier cousins, the V600's and V700's, they're actually not half bad! My friend's pair sounded pretty good when I put it through a nice amp.
personally, i have the sennheiser hd280 and the sony mdr-v700. the sonys totally suck compared to the sennheisers. and my sennheiser cost around $30 less at $85 from J&R, i think
Wrong. The only worthwhile Sennheiser HD phones are the HD580, 600, and 650. You WILL be disappointed with the others considering their price.
That was true a few years ago, but not anymore.
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Well... I got the [a href="http://www.headphone.com/layout.php?topicID=3&subTopicID=26&productID=0020080202]HD 202[/url] and I'm pretty happy. Cheap cans? Sure, but very efficient. They're lightweight, very comfortable, clear sound - although I find the bass a little exaggerated- and there's a clip holder for the three meter cable. Specs here (http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite/pdfs/HD202212.pdf). Good luck!
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They're one of the exceptions. There are exceptions, but more of the "HD" phones aren't worth it.
In reference to the last post, which is 100% correct, you might also want to check out the Sony V6's or V7506 as they are now named. These should not be confused with their crappier cousins, the V600's and V700's, they're actually not half bad! My friend's pair sounded pretty good when I put it through a nice amp.
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I beg to differ. I tried one out of a 3G iPod (an IPOD!) and the bass was unbearably exaggerated. I thought my head would explode.
EDIT: don't know why i typed my post there :X
I bought my Sennheiser HD280 Pro's around a year ago for $70, and they sound amazing for the price. I believe headroom (http://www.headphone.com/guide/by-manufacturer/sennheiser/) gave these cans a 5/5 as well.
http://www.trewaudio.com/catalog/cat29.htm (http://www.trewaudio.com/catalog/cat29.htm)
Shows the 7506's for $98. I would go for the Aleesandro MS-1's myself being a Grado guy. I plan on doing the woody upgrade later on with the velour pads so they are uber comfy.