What headphones do you guys own, and recommend?

o_theres *nothing* here · 07-15-2006, 03:35 AM

My headphones are broken once again; only one side works. So, as a birthday gift to myself, I want to buy a new pair.

I started off with the Aiwa headphones that came with my cd player (which I also used for gaming) until my mum accidentally sucked them up with the vaccuum cleaner. They were the behind the ear headband kind.

After that, I'd tried Seinnheiser, Sony, and Panasonic. I hadn't found any that I liked, until I bought a pair of $14 Sony over the head headphones. They were pretty damn good- surprised me with their low bass response, and no crackling either.

But those are broken now. Are there any that you guys would recommend? I think Bose is out of the question.. I've only been looking at the mid range $39 headphones, like those black Sony DJ style headphones- MDRV150 and the newer MDRXD200 (http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/ser...0n100128n45542). The problem is though, the second of the two are ginormous, and the cables ginormously long. But I guess I could resolder them or tie them up.

Anyways, I was hoping for any reviews of the above mentioned, recommendations, or "Stay away from these" kinda things.

Thanks!

o_demasu · 07-15-2006, 03:40 AM

Mine is similar to this http://www.alteclansing.com/product_...asp?pID=AHS515 but it looks different. Mine has different padding on the arch that goes on your head(as in the padding'd around the arch, not below it) and the ears look different, but other than that, it's the same and it's excellent.

o_frenchtoast · 07-15-2006, 03:50 AM

I've got what came with my iPod. They're pretty solid for 10 dollar headphones, but then theres a couple hundred for an iPod attatched to that.

o_etzell · 07-15-2006, 04:08 AM

They've held up pretty well, and they work wonders.

o_alligator · 07-15-2006, 04:13 AM

I use my PSP Headphones

o_backstaber · 07-15-2006, 04:39 AM

I use these headphones here.

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...CONTENTID=9523

o_yoda891 · 07-15-2006, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Etzell

They've held up pretty well, and they work wonders.

I wouldn't recommend those headphones if you have large or sensitive ears. My brother as a pair that I have used occasionally, and after about a year of use the padding has compacted a little, and the foam on the inside of the headphone pushes my ear back quite uncomfortably and my ears are sore afterward. Otherwise, they are great headphones for the money, great bass that can take a little time to get used to.

o_mescalito · 07-15-2006, 06:02 AM

If you care about sound quality then basically i'd tell you to stay the fuck away from Bose (loads of $$ for POS build quality and sound), Logitech (what do they know?) and most Alteclansing... I also wouldn't recomend to experiment with Sony and Panasonic. Sony has some good models but they're expansive.

Here's a site with some good shit. It's hard to go wrong with the models listed there. http://www.headphone.com/products/headphones/

For the rest of you noobs (FrenchToast etc..) if you wanna hear how good your music can sound for fucking cheap, buy those http://www.headphone.com/products/he...oss-ksc-75.php

And if you want a headset for gaming i'd recommend this http://www.sennheisercommunications....T05_Pro-Gaming

o_theres *nothing* here · 07-15-2006, 06:03 AM

Hm, I noticed that all these have microphones on them. I don't think I need that feature though, because I have a mic anyways.

Not that I'm going to be playing any games either, and I have a minisystem for home, so it's just music on my cd player. Do you guys use these when you listen to your music?

o_demasu · 07-15-2006, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theres *nothing* here

Hm, I noticed that all these have microphones on them. I don't think I need that feature though, because I have a mic anyways.

Not that I'm going to be playing any games either, and I have a minisystem for home, so it's just music on my cd player. Do you guys use these when you listen to your music?

Yeah, unless I'm listening to my mp3 player then I have some cheap headphones from wal-mart/target that wrap behind the ear but have two seperate peices for each ear. I've also noticed no drop in sound quality from other headphones and headsets that I've tried, in fact I'v found that the ones I have now have better sound quality then the other headphones and headsets I've had.

o_mescalito · 07-15-2006, 06:17 AM

Yet again, Divine Truth has fallen on deaf ears.

Read my post again, *nothing*.
or atleast this part

Quote:

For the rest of you noobs (FrenchToast etc.. EDIT: and now there's *nothing* here)) if you wanna hear how good your music can sound for fucking cheap, buy those http://www.headphone.com/products/headphones/clip-on/

or those for iPods n shit if you need sealing and stealth http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite...transid=500830

EDIT: don't mind the price you can find them cheaper.

o_tennovan · 07-15-2006, 03:24 PM

http://www.plantronics.com/north_ame...032/prod440044

Tis what I use. Love them, been using them for like uhhh 3 years now.

o_theres *nothing* here · 07-15-2006, 05:42 PM

"Holy sshh- 79 bucks for those ear pieces?!" I thought.

But then I saw the brand, so. If they are availiable for cheaper.. Then I'll keep eyes and ears open- but I'm not actually a big fan of earbuds.

As for Koss, well I'll keep a lookout for them too. I just remembered that those kinds of headphones actually existed nowadays. Though I'm not sure I really trust them anymore. I got a cdplayer from them and so far I've returned it three times. They just ended up sending me a different model. So here's some advice, don't buy any Koss cd players unless it came as a gift.

Thanks guys, but keep 'em coming.. I like reading about these things.

PS: Mesc, that wasn't there before and you know it. :P

o_loader · 07-15-2006, 05:49 PM

Medusa, comes with an amp.

o_tercel · 07-15-2006, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Backstaber

I use these headphones here.

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...CONTENTID=9523

bump--the noise cancelling is decent but the sound quality is rape. you can hear people bhopping from really far away with the right levels

o_mescalito · 07-15-2006, 05:55 PM

it was there

i never said Koss cd players or whatever else they manfucature is any good. just those headphone models (koss portapro, ksc75/35) are extremely good for the price.

i'll post some more recomendations when i'll be more sober.

o_commander · 07-15-2006, 06:28 PM

I use http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826106346

o_mescalito · 07-15-2006, 06:31 PM

Yeah i sujested that one but he doesn't want a headset since he has a mic allready.

o_backstaber · 07-15-2006, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tercel

bump--the noise cancelling is decent but the sound quality is rape. you can hear people bhopping from really far away with the right levels

Meh, I never really gave a crap about the sound quality. It sounds good enough to me, it's comfortable, it has a nice mic, and it's open on the sides so I don't sweat.

o_sh4x · 07-15-2006, 06:45 PM

I got these and the sound is awesome. When listenning to music with these, you can hear things you wouldn't hear normally.

Get them here: http://www.zzounds.com/item--AKGK240STU

07-15-2006, 03:35 AM	#1
o_theres nothing here Join Date: May 2005 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	What headphones do you guys own, and recommend? My headphones are broken once again; only one side works. So, as a birthday gift to myself, I want to buy a new pair. I started off with the Aiwa headphones that came with my cd player (which I also used for gaming) until my mum accidentally sucked them up with the vaccuum cleaner. They were the behind the ear headband kind. After that, I'd tried Seinnheiser, Sony, and Panasonic. I hadn't found any that I liked, until I bought a pair of $14 Sony over the head headphones. They were pretty damn good- surprised me with their low bass response, and no crackling either. But those are broken now. Are there any that you guys would recommend? I think Bose is out of the question.. I've only been looking at the mid range $39 headphones, like those black Sony DJ style headphones- MDRV150 and the newer MDRXD200 (http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/ser...0n100128n45542). The problem is though, the second of the two are ginormous, and the cables ginormously long. But I guess I could resolder them or tie them up. Anyways, I was hoping for any reviews of the above mentioned, recommendations, or "Stay away from these" kinda things. Thanks!

07-15-2006, 06:02 AM	#8
o_mescalito Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Israel Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	If you care about sound quality then basically i'd tell you to stay the fuck away from Bose (loads of $$ for POS build quality and sound), Logitech (what do they know?) and most Alteclansing... I also wouldn't recomend to experiment with Sony and Panasonic. Sony has some good models but they're expansive. Here's a site with some good shit. It's hard to go wrong with the models listed there. http://www.headphone.com/products/headphones/ For the rest of you noobs (FrenchToast etc..) if you wanna hear how good your music can sound for fucking cheap, buy those http://www.headphone.com/products/he...oss-ksc-75.php And if you want a headset for gaming i'd recommend this http://www.sennheisercommunications....T05_Pro-Gaming Last edited by o_mescalito; 07-15-2006 at 06:09 AM.

07-15-2006, 03:40 AM	#2
o_demasu Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Mine is similar to this http://www.alteclansing.com/product_...asp?pID=AHS515 but it looks different. Mine has different padding on the arch that goes on your head(as in the padding'd around the arch, not below it) and the ears look different, but other than that, it's the same and it's excellent.

07-15-2006, 03:50 AM	#3
o_frenchtoast Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada! Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I've got what came with my iPod. They're pretty solid for 10 dollar headphones, but then theres a couple hundred for an iPod attatched to that.

07-15-2006, 04:08 AM	#4
o_etzell Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	They've held up pretty well, and they work wonders.

07-15-2006, 04:13 AM	#5
o_alligator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I use my PSP Headphones

07-15-2006, 04:39 AM	#6
o_backstaber Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA! Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I use these headphones here. http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...CONTENTID=9523

07-15-2006, 06:03 AM	#9
o_theres nothing here Join Date: May 2005 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Hm, I noticed that all these have microphones on them. I don't think I need that feature though, because I have a mic anyways. Not that I'm going to be playing any games either, and I have a minisystem for home, so it's just music on my cd player. Do you guys use these when you listen to your music?

07-15-2006, 03:24 PM	#12
o_tennovan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	http://www.plantronics.com/north_ame...032/prod440044 Tis what I use. Love them, been using them for like uhhh 3 years now.

07-15-2006, 05:42 PM	#13
o_theres nothing here Join Date: May 2005 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	"Holy sshh- 79 bucks for those ear pieces?!" I thought. But then I saw the brand, so. If they are availiable for cheaper.. Then I'll keep eyes and ears open- but I'm not actually a big fan of earbuds. As for Koss, well I'll keep a lookout for them too. I just remembered that those kinds of headphones actually existed nowadays. Though I'm not sure I really trust them anymore. I got a cdplayer from them and so far I've returned it three times. They just ended up sending me a different model. So here's some advice, don't buy any Koss cd players unless it came as a gift. Thanks guys, but keep 'em coming.. I like reading about these things. PS: Mesc, that wasn't there before and you know it. :P

07-15-2006, 05:49 PM	#14
o_loader Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Portsmouth, England Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Medusa, comes with an amp.

07-15-2006, 05:55 PM	#16
o_mescalito Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Israel Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	it was there i never said Koss cd players or whatever else they manfucature is any good. just those headphone models (koss portapro, ksc75/35) are extremely good for the price. i'll post some more recomendations when i'll be more sober.

07-15-2006, 06:28 PM	#17
o_commander Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I use http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826106346

07-15-2006, 06:31 PM	#18
o_mescalito Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Israel Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Yeah i sujested that one but he doesn't want a headset since he has a mic allready.

07-15-2006, 06:45 PM	#20
o_sh4x Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montreal Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I got these and the sound is awesome. When listenning to music with these, you can hear things you wouldn't hear normally. Get them here: http://www.zzounds.com/item--AKGK240STU

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