Good headphones for composing (and maybe tracking)

dave999z · Post by **dave999z** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 12:53 am

Hi folks.

1. I do a lot of writing, sound design, etc. late at night and can't make a ton of noise in my apartment so I will be working through headphones a lot. I need a set of headphones that sound good. Not ridiculously warm and flattering to the point that it won't sound even close on any other system. But I do want a pleasing sound and as little fatigue as possible, yet still with sufficient detail to hear what I'm doing. If anyone has a recommendation for some good quality but not terribly expensive headphones for this purpose, please let me know. I will NOT be using these headphones to mix on - I have monitors for that.

2. I know that for tracking vocals, etc. the goal is to have the headphones contain as much of the sound as possible. If there is a set of phones fitting the first criteria above that also does not bleed and could be used for tracking, please let me know. Otherwise, I'll get different headphones for tracking.

Thanks a lot!

Dave

Homebelly · Post by **Homebelly** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 1:06 am

I'm using HD280 pros right now,,
Nice even response with a very night bottom,,
There is a pair of Byerdynamics i like a lot too,, but i can't remember the name,,

What ever you choose,, get some enclosed for tracking vocals,,

stonee · Post by **stonee** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 1:31 am

im no pro at headphones, but I picked up a set of apex headphones for 40$ cnd at my local music shop for radio brodcasting.
i was acually really impressed. it passed a low end sin sweep from 160 hz to 10. I cant find many speakers that can keep an audible tone all the way through the sweep.

Adam Singer · Post by **Adam Singer** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 1:43 am

get these:

http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite/pr ... id=newHD-3

i absolutely love mine - use them late night all the time for hours and they never get uncomfortable - plus the sound quality is out of this world

if you have a strong sense of aesthetics, you'll really appreciate just using these to *listen* too...

Jaan · Post by **Jaan** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 1:59 am

+1

Sennheisers are VERY comfortable - I've got the HD555's. Great to listen to, and don't wear you down. It sucks if you're in a hot room though cause they get sticky from your 'ear sweat'.

massiveheadpain · Post by **massiveheadpain** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 2:20 am

Ultrasones

dave999z · Post by **dave999z** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 2:48 am

Thanks everyone - please keep the suggestions coming. And if you could please elaborate on why specifically you like a given model, that would be really helpful info.

rbro · Post by **rbro** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 3:51 am

I still love my Sony MDR-7506's

Bazaaa · Post by **Bazaaa** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:49 am

HD 595s work really well

nuperspective · Post by **nuperspective** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:09 am

i just got some AKG K701's - very very good and great for long periods.

the girl next door · Post by **the girl next door** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 10:53 am

nuperspective wrote:i just got some AKG K701's - very very good and great for long periods.

+1 i also have um as well as Sennheiser HD650

nuperspective · Post by **nuperspective** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 11:17 am

the girl next door wrote:
nuperspective wrote:i just got some AKG K701's - very very good and great for long periods.
+1 i also have um as well as Sennheiser HD650

it was between the 701's and the 650's for me but the 701's won on price. im still breaking them in yet as [they say] they get better with age. im not sure if my hearing will be able to tell though.

electrolee · Post by **electrolee** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 1:37 pm

Sennheiser HD-600's all the way. You really cant go wrong with either the 600's or 650's.

Good for mixing on probably one of the few headphones you can get away with it on.

http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite/pr ... sid=004465

TITBAG · Post by **TITBAG** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 2:20 pm

beyer dt250
sennheiser hd25 (NOT sp)

kaffein · Post by **kaffein** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 3:14 pm

+1 for HD 280 pros.