Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I like the Koss UR-20. It has a ridiculous 8 1/2 foot cord, though.I also like the cheaper Sennheisers, but they need amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I hear Dr. Dre's Hip Hop headphones (Solo 2) are way more balanced these days. (probably leaving the Hip Hop scene disappointed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 They is too mellow! Cant feel dose beatz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I'm not putting those things on my head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Do you want traditional headphones or ear buds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Probably traditional. I don't mind looking a bit goofy with headphones on a train, I see other people use them too. Whatever gives me the best sound while canceling out background noise. The earbuds that came with my iPhone just don't give me that low end or clarity. If I was listening to rock music or something I wouldn't care much, but I listen to a lot of classical music. Earbuds don't do it justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Marcy uses these at work and loves them http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005KJJKVG/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I dunno, Bose sounds kind of shit with orchestral music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Marcy uses these at work and loves themhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B005KJJKVG/I like those (without the i). You can't beat the comfort they offer. I use them to watch TV (film or TV series) when it's late in the evening. Their low impedance means I can use the TV itself as an amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 She actually has the version without the i, but I linked to that one because Tim said he was going to listen to an Apple device Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 How Beats Tricks You Into Thinking It Makes a Premium Productlol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Hilarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 At this point, it's an almost universally known fact that Beats suck, so it's akin to buying cigarettes. You know they're bad, but you thought they made you look cool, and now you can't break the habit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 People love bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Grado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Sorry, no bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Just add masking tape to increase bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I don't get it, does any fool here own Beats?If not, why do we keep discussing beats in this thread? I'm missing something.Brands like Beats benefit from negative publicity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I don't get it, does any fool here own Beats?If not, why do we keep discussing beats in this thread?People like to feel superior. They're not actually discussing the products; they're insulting the people who buy them. It's really not all that different to endlessly tearing into the Prequel Trilogy just to mock and undermine the fans who enjoy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Anyone here have any good experiences with bluetooth headphones or earbuds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,136 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 If anyone is looking for a good, cheap pair of earbuds, I highly recommend this pair. I think they sound pretty good, and comparable to $50 pairs I have had, and they last up to 6 months for me, which is amazing since I tend to go through earbuds monthly. Definitely worth the price, even as just a back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Hmmm, no version with a microphone / button included? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikomochi 1,136 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Apparently not. Maybe it just seems less important to me because I rarely use that functionality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 For my part, i'm still very satisfied with my Philips CityScape Downtown. Altough they've been discontinued, they are still easy to find on Amazon, neutral headphones for a very good price, and an OK isolation for the bus in my case. There is a microphone and a button, you'll need an adapter to plug it on an older device. http://www.trustedreviews.com/philips-citiscape-downtown-photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Anyone here have any good experiences with bluetooth headphones or earbuds?No, but I've been eyeing these, and would love for you to be a guinea pig.http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Bluetooth-Stereo-Headphones-Microphone/dp/B00Q3OHC94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Your weblink doesn't work properly, too many garbage characters at the end of the url, but typing the buzz words works. I've found that wearing single piece wrap around headphones like that squeezes uncomfortably on the temples of my eyeglasses. I prefer over the head ear cup headphones for home and ear independent earbuds for work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I'm not ready for wireless or bluetooth headphones.Imagine one instant a situation where your mp3 player is charged, but your headphones are not. Or a situation where your headphones are full charge, but your player is dead.Life is already too complicated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Fixed linkhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q3OHC94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Those dig into your ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 So that's without glasses? Oof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balto's Claws 2 Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Bluetooth headphones and me don't get along. Could never get them to sync with my phone, so I just stick with wired sets. I like my Sony MDR-7506 set. If they're good enough for studio engineers to mix music, they're good enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Yes I use Sony MDR 7506 s myself, when I'm at home.I'm still looking for a perfect portable option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 I just want to get my Grados repaired so I can go back to using them as portable headphones. But they work as long as I don't screw around with the headphone jack and I don't want to lose them for like a month. For symphonic music, there's nothing else I can really depend on. Well, maybe some Koss. Maybe I should just send in my old SR60i that are totally shot first and have those repaired for $25, then send in the SR60e when those arrive. I could also get my iGrados fixed, but those are painful. Why can't I stop ruining my Grados! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balto's Claws 2 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 I've read Grados are high in treble. Any truth to that?Jay, I used to use Thinksound earbuds for portable use before I stopped using earbuds altogether because they bother my ears if used for an extended period of time. I know they don't have a bluetooth headset, but I think their ts-02 model has a microphone in it. I bought this model without the microphone and found it quite good with plucked instruments and female vocals.http://www.amazon.com/Thinksound-ts02-Isolating-Headphone-microphone/dp/B00428AISA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1436055709&sr=8-2&keywords=thinksound+ts02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Grados have a very bright sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 They get bass extension as you move up the line. The GS1000i has the best bass I've heard in headphones (while keeping the treble detail) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Screw it, I'm getting some KSC75's. These are good for portable use and easily replaceable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 If anyone is looking for a good, cheap pair of earbuds, I highly recommend this pair. I think they sound pretty good, and comparable to $50 pairs I have had, and they last up to 6 months for me, which is amazing since I tend to go through earbuds monthly. Definitely worth the price, even as just a back up.Taikomochi, just wanted to thank you for this recommendation. I picked up 2 pairs, and now leave one at work to use there, and one is my everyday walking around pair. They do indeed sound very good for $5 headphones!! I only have 2 problems: 1 is that there is no button/microphone on them (so I can't pause the music or use it to make phone calls) and 2 is that the damn plug is always coming out of my phone! So the pair I have at work are great, cause they are never going to come unplugged from the computer and I don't need to make calls, but the other pair frustrates me so much when I'm doing laundry or cooking dinner or something and the cord is always coming out and I have to not only reach down to plug it back in, but also pull out the whole phone and unlock the screen to unpause the music/podcast.So my search continues to cheap everyday walking around headphones; I think I might try out these:http://www.amazon.com/Skullcandy-Method-Resistant-Sports-Performance/dp/B00NTR5GBO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436191246&sr=8-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balto's Claws 2 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Glad to see you found something you like Jay. I've had Panasonic headsets in the past and have never had a complaint about them. You should've said you didn't want to spend a fortune then I wouldn't have linked you to a $90 headset.For walking, I've found Sony's to be a good buy, again, when I wore earbuds. I had angled ones that came with my devices. They just sat in the ears without any insertion trouble and the larger drivers allowed to sound like a bigger set. They were like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ABOPJ1U/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687502&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000PCH3FI&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=13899GX3TT1M5CNYCP31I don't know what their successor is as they're refurbished these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 I had already bought the $5 earbuds before I asked about Bluetooth ones. Those were a necessity and a quick fix to an immediate problem. I'm still considering a Bluetooth option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Cheap and performant earbuds?I actually have two pairs of those:http://www.monoprice.com/Product?p_id=9927Warning, after more than one year of usage, the cord is a bit twisted, but they still do the job at 100 %. Isolation is good for the job, but not for the bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I actually prefer my work headphones to not be noise cancelling / isolating, so I can still hear everything going on in my office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianagirl 298 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I am considering a new headphone purchase. I currently have a pair of bose earpiece headhones that I use for gym. I would like to get a good quality pair of headphones for listening to scores and watching movies in my apartment. I'm not an overly technical person. I get the concept of dynamic range but beyond that I really get lost in many of the descriptions of quality headphones. I know enough to know that Skull Candy and Beats are overhyped and overpriced. I am looking between a Sennheiser HD 598 & 650. There is quite a difference in price between them and according to a youtube review the 650 requires an amp to run it seeing my source is mostly my laptop or iphone. I was hoping there might be a few of you who are knowledgable enough to inform me if hte 650 is worth the extra money. Which is considerable. I don't have a trained ear. I'm not a professional audiophile. But I do appreciate quality. Is there a big enough difference between the 650 and the 598 to warrent the price? Would I, being just a fan, even be able to notice the difference? Because of where I live at the moment there is no where I can go to test these headphones. I'm relying soley on second hand information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 The 598 is great. I can't imagine that you'd really need the 650.In general, Sennheiser will be worth the money at whatever model level you go for. I don't buy any other brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianagirl 298 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Thank you. That is probably what I will do as I don't really have the money for a 650 and amp. I just want to be happy with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 get the 800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianagirl 298 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I do like high quality things but I don't have 1500 dollars to put to the 800. Maybe one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 1500 for a pair of headphones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianagirl 298 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Over-Ear-Circum-Aural-Dynamic-Headphone/dp/B001OTZ8DA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Dear God! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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