Senns 595.
Meets all your requirements.
Meets all your requirements.
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Rec me a pair of headphones.
Requirements:
Around ear.
Adjustable headband and ear... thingies.
Perfect balance between lows, mids and highs.
Low sound leakage.
Must be sturdy.
Must have cushions around the ear thingies.
I'm currently using my Equation RP-21 headphones, but now only the left one works and the sound gets quite static-y so I'm prepared to upgrade if things don't improve with those.
I'm willing to spend around $200.
Is there anything like what I'm looking for?
Around ear.
Adjustable headband and ear... thingies.
Perfect balance between lows, mids and highs.
Low sound leakage.
Must be sturdy.
Must have cushions around the ear thingies.
I'm currently using my Equation RP-21 headphones, but now only the left one works and the sound gets quite static-y so I'm prepared to upgrade if things don't improve with those.
I'm willing to spend around $200.
Is there anything like what I'm looking for?
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I also own a pair of 595's, you will be very pleased with them. They are a circumaural headphones, they don't need an amp to perform, they're absurdly comfortable, and sound absolutely fantastic. They can also be a bit pricey depending on what you consider expensive when it comes to headphones.
The only point i saw that you may not like is that they will have some sound leakage at high volumes, enough that if you were say sitting in a subway or a train, you would probably piss off the person next to you.
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Originally Posted by headedforhighend /forum/post/16819176
Senns 595.
Meets all your requirements.
I also own a pair of 595's, you will be very pleased with them. They are a circumaural headphones, they don't need an amp to perform, they're absurdly comfortable, and sound absolutely fantastic. They can also be a bit pricey depending on what you consider expensive when it comes to headphones.
The only point i saw that you may not like is that they will have some sound leakage at high volumes, enough that if you were say sitting in a subway or a train, you would probably piss off the person next to you.
This full-sized, open-back headphone (NO noise-blocking!)
I googled them and found this. I am curious as to it's accuracy and it's meaning.
I googled them and found this. I am curious as to it's accuracy and it's meaning.
A good site to shop, compare, and learn is; http://www.headphone.com/products/he...ser-hd-595.php
I bought some Senns 595s for $180 + shipping from another online dealer, but I got most all my info from the site I linked.
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Originally Posted by _Emperor_Ghoul_ /forum/post/16819269
This full-sized, open-back headphone (NO noise-blocking!)
I googled them and found this. I am curious as to it's accuracy and it's meaning.
A good site to shop, compare, and learn is; http://www.headphone.com/products/he...ser-hd-595.php
I bought some Senns 595s for $180 + shipping from another online dealer, but I got most all my info from the site I linked.
That's the site I got that quote from.
It means they don't block much outside noise (unless you have the volume up). All open back headphones perform the same way, and have some sort sound leakage.
I only have experience with open back headphones, so can't make any recomendations on closed back ones.
I only have experience with open back headphones, so can't make any recomendations on closed back ones.
If you can check out different brands as all headphones will sound different. You might be a Grado kind of guy over a Sennheiser or Beyerdynamic etc. I have a Beyer DT660 myself with a Little Dot MKII and couldn't be happier. When I first bought them I was just using the headphone jack out of my receiver and when I added the Little Dot they became a totally different animal.
I should mention... the 595s I suggested don't meet you sound leakage requirement. Others can hear them easily when the volume is up a little.
Hrimnr,
Just saw your post. Agreed.
Just saw your post. Agreed.
i really like my Grado SR60s...have had them for almost 10 years. get the alternate cups though that go around your ear.
All i'm going to say is the "Grado" guys are freakin masochists. How anyone would want to wear those cans for more than a few minutes is beyond me.
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Originally Posted by VectorLabs /forum/post/16819420
If you can check out different brands as all headphones will sound different. You might be a Grado kind of guy over a Sennheiser or Beyerdynamic etc. I have a Beyer DT660 myself with a Little Dot MKII and couldn't be happier. When I first bought them I was just using the headphone jack out of my receiver and when I added the Little Dot they became a totally different animal.
All i'm going to say is the "Grado" guys are freakin masochists. How anyone would want to wear those cans for more than a few minutes is beyond me.
This means that they don't block outside noise as well. So if you're for example listening to headphones in a noisy area, say outside near a bunch of screaming children, or a gym (not that you would want to use these types of headphones at a gym) that you would likely hear the outside noises.
Your concern is whether the headphones will leak what you're listening to to the outside world.
The answe is yes, open back headphones will leak sound, how much is going to depend on how loudly you listen to them. If i listen to mine 595's at levels that are painful, you can hear them from up to about 10' away though i certainly wouldnt call it loud.
The only thing this should concern you with is you are planning on using them in close proximity to other people, i.e. sitting on a bus, or a train, subway, etc. If someone is sitting right next to you they will be able to hear it, outside of that, i dont think you can get a better overall headphone for the price.
Quote:
Originally Posted by _Emperor_Ghoul_ /forum/post/16819269
This full-sized, open-back headphone (NO noise-blocking!)
I googled them and found this. I am curious as to it's accuracy and it's meaning.
This means that they don't block outside noise as well. So if you're for example listening to headphones in a noisy area, say outside near a bunch of screaming children, or a gym (not that you would want to use these types of headphones at a gym) that you would likely hear the outside noises.
Your concern is whether the headphones will leak what you're listening to to the outside world.
The answe is yes, open back headphones will leak sound, how much is going to depend on how loudly you listen to them. If i listen to mine 595's at levels that are painful, you can hear them from up to about 10' away though i certainly wouldnt call it loud.
The only thing this should concern you with is you are planning on using them in close proximity to other people, i.e. sitting on a bus, or a train, subway, etc. If someone is sitting right next to you they will be able to hear it, outside of that, i dont think you can get a better overall headphone for the price.
Grado's leak sound like crazy, and for me, they are darn uncomfortable.
Denon AH-D1001 is a good comfortable pair that leaks less sound that any Grado, but still has a Grado-like sound (well, not exactly, but not completely dissimilar either). Way more comfortable though
Denon AH-D1001 is a good comfortable pair that leaks less sound that any Grado, but still has a Grado-like sound (well, not exactly, but not completely dissimilar either). Way more comfortable though
They meet all of your criteria, though definitely leak quite a bit.
Another option are the AKG k701s (new version has replaced the white 701s. I bet you could find a closeout or gently used pair of the white ones for your budget). They are reference quality, more comfortable than the 595s (to me), as they are lighter and don't get as warm. Also, there is a bit less leakage.
To get a comparable closed headphone, you'll have to spend more.
Another option are the AKG k701s (new version has replaced the white 701s. I bet you could find a closeout or gently used pair of the white ones for your budget). They are reference quality, more comfortable than the 595s (to me), as they are lighter and don't get as warm. Also, there is a bit less leakage.
To get a comparable closed headphone, you'll have to spend more.
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