Nice comfortable headphone for listening
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Nice comfortable headphone for listening
Hi there
I am looking for a headphone I can just use to listen to music with. In other words, this is not a pair of cans for mixing.
What I want is
- NOT in ear
- Good quality
- Comfortable & light
- Open (i.e. admitting ambient noise)
- Not too insanely pricy.
Any ideas?
I am looking for a headphone I can just use to listen to music with. In other words, this is not a pair of cans for mixing.
What I want is
- NOT in ear
- Good quality
- Comfortable & light
- Open (i.e. admitting ambient noise)
- Not too insanely pricy.
Any ideas?
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Re: Nice comfortable headphone for listening
I can vouch for the Grado SR80i. I have a pair that I use periodically at work. Time passes easily.
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There ya go!
Re: Nice comfortable headphone for listening
Koss Portapros sound good and are cheaper.
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Re: Nice comfortable headphone for listening
Thanks. I will check them out.
Re: Nice comfortable headphone for listening
Just go all out and get some Sennheiser HD-650's
I know they are expensive but they are super comfortable, great for listening, and great for mixing and master reference. Plus they are super tough and will last you for many many many many years to come.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/HD650
I know they are expensive but they are super comfortable, great for listening, and great for mixing and master reference. Plus they are super tough and will last you for many many many many years to come.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/HD650
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Re: Nice comfortable headphone for listening
it really depends on the size and shape of your head. my head finds HD600/650s uncomfortable.Airyck wrote:Just go all out and get some Sennheiser HD-650's
they are super comfortable
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I am looking at Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO - I can get a set for about USD 180...
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I am using those at the moment at work and they're good, but not as comfortable as my usual AKG K-271 MKII. The edge of the pad that is contact with your head on the Beyerdynamics is a bit narrower than with the AKGs. But different heads, different strokes, as it were...The Finn wrote:I am looking at Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO - I can get a set for about USD 180...
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i have the DT 770s and they're really really comfortable...
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I've been using a pair of the DT-990 PROs for production and general listening for a few months now and really like them. The mid-range frequencies seem slightly under emphasized, but maybe that's just because of the better low and high end response compared to my other crap cans. Note that they have a coiled cord -- I start to feel the tug of the cord when I get about 6 feet away from where they're plugged in. I find them very comfortable and can use them for hours without fatigue.
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I really like my V-Moda Crossfades.
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I'm really digging my krk 8400's
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