What headphones should I get?

swamp_knobbler_mahan · February 2013

Not earbuds, more like big ole headphones for working and flying and stuff.

Looking to spend around $100, but would go a little upwards of that if they were the right thing.

What's better, open-air or closed?

Somebody said these were awesome, but they're $200:
http://www.aiaiai.dk/store/headphones/tma-1-nomic

These are $100:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000065BPB

This shit?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006DPMU4

Anyway. Any suggestions welcome!

Loose_Thread · February 2013

I was looking to pay more but these are highly rated
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JQQDZ2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc
Have been using them for many months and they are a great option. Comfortable and sound good, not too heavy though if that is your thing

MirandaJuly · February 2013

Sony MDR 7506 are the gold standard headphones. When you see "professionals" wearing headphones, it's usually these. They are made for a "flat" response, so you might want something with more bass, like the Sennheiser HD 280, but I had a pair of 7506s for 10 years, and I recently got a new pair.

http://amzn.com/B000AJIF4E

curt · February 2013

I have a pair of the Sony MDR V6 at work, which I think are the slightly cheaper "consumer" model of the 7506's. I mention it because the padding got torn up and I replaced it with these velour pads, and they're more comfortable than the original vinyl ear pads. Probably not worth buying for a new pair, but worth considering if you need replacements later on.

http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-Velour-Earcushions-MDR7506-Headphones/dp/B0016MF7W2/ref=pd_sim_e_1

YoursTruly · February 2013

what about if all headphones you wear end up causing major ear-related headaches because of how they press on your glasses arms????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Some people just want to watch Walking Dead without the noise of the heater drowning out the very well-written and thoughtful and well-delivered dialogue!

MirandaJuly · February 2013

Yeah, I also got earpads for mine. It was worth it. Here are some that are in stock:

http://amzn.com/B005GC7YJ2

I actually did get the V6s as well, but I feel like the stereo imaging is too extreme. Something that is panned somewhat to the left will sound like it's all the way to the left in the V6s. It's not awful, but that's why I recommended the 7506s instead of the V6s.

MirandaJuly · February 2013

YT, get some really good earbuds instead.

Before I got the Sonys, I bought some "Urbanears" headphones that totally hurt me because of my glasses arms (technical term: temples).

YoursTruly · February 2013

DON'T EARBUDS BLAST OUT YOUR EARDRUMS AND ARE BAD FOR YOU THOUGH?

YoursTruly · February 2013

TEMPLES IS A DUMB NAME BECAUSE THAT'S THE PART OF THE BODY THEY GO ON, IT DOESN'T DESCRIBE THE THING ITSELF (KANT)

Schlabe · February 2013

+1 to @Marc_Zuckerburg for MDR 7506. Those are all I've used for over a decade. Super comfy.
Secret tip: MDR-7506's have a threaded 1/8th in plug. These threads always get screwed up in manufacturing, and the Chinese factory illegally sells "seconds" on ebay for around $40. The threads for the screw-on 1/4" adapter will be hosed, but you can still use a generic 1/4" adapter with no problem. I've bought these before specifically for work-headphones and they've been great.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=mdr-7506&LH_PrefLoc=2&_dcat=112529&rt=nc&LH_ItemCondition=3

the_owls · February 2013

Get Frogter in here- he's got opinions!

UncleBoatShoes2011 · February 2013

I love 7506s.

I just got a pair of Sony's new model the 7510 and I like them even more.

1234 · February 2013

I was talking to Some Guy at lunch and he has some strong opinions about this.

Loose_Thread · February 2013

YT, the headphones I linked can be adjusted to sit off your dam noggin

swamp_knobbler_mahan · February 2013

Thanks you guys! Definitely going to look at the 7506/7515s.

UncleBoatShoes2011 · February 2013

Here's the 7510s
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/sony-mdr-7510-professional-headphone

I bought a pair from a reputable seeming company on ebay for like 105

distant_shoe · February 2013

sony 7506s is all i fuck with

kdawg · February 2013

the 7506 are great for studio work and sealed design is good for flying/transit/etc.

for non-studio home listening i kind of prefer the Grado guys. SR-80? Plus they are made in Brooklyn, not in a scary asian sweatshop. And the look is more my style.

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