Author Topic: Headphone suggestion (Read 312 times)

glocke · « **on:** August 23, 2007, 07:14:08 AM »

Hey All,

Anyone have any suggestions for a set of headphones to be used for practice/recording?
I would prefer the type that enclosed the entire ear, has good sound canceling/blocking properties, and a replaceable, plug-in type of cord (Ive broken many headphone cords over the years_.

Price range for me is probably around $100.00 USD to $200.00 USD.

bkbass · « **Reply #1 on:** August 23, 2007, 07:32:43 AM »

The Sony MDR's have a range of 5 cycles up to ? AKG 240 are a recording standard headphone well within your budget. I use both depending on the Bass, mood etc. I'm not that impressed with the Bose it sounds sort of processed to my ears. I also use a apair of $30 Yamaha's that I got at Banjo Center for practicing.

olieoliver · « **Reply #2 on:** August 23, 2007, 07:49:26 AM »

I have a set of the Sony's aand they are outstanding.

jet_powers · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2007, 07:55:34 AM »

I am partial to the Sony's myself....

alembic_doctor · « **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2007, 09:56:47 AM »

The only problem with the AKG headphones is that you have to make sure you get a pair that are Low Impedance. Otherwise you need a Headphone Amplifier.

I wal always partioal to the Sony MDR7506 & MDR7509. But then I became an Ultrasone Dealer. These things, in my opinion are the absolute bestr bang for the buck. Check them out here.

Look at the ProLine 550 & 650. I sell alot of these to bass players and drummers.

BTW. I'm not soliciting a sale, but you may feel free to contact me. There is probably an Ultrasone dealer near you.

kmh364 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 23, 2007, 10:55:59 AM »

Try:

http://www.headphone.com/

Apparently, the ACTIVE noisecancelling external phones (a la Bose) are not as good as the passive ones (i.e., IEM's that fit in the ear canal and attenuate extraneous sound naturally).

According to what I've read, the Shure SE line are amongst the best In-Ear-Monitor's that aren't custom fit (i.e., require an audiologist make a mold of your ears for custom ear pieces).

The Shure SE-530 are the finest of that ilk, but @ $500 MSRP, they ain't cheap. I bought the old model E-500 (they are identical, save body color, to the SE-530), but even @ a discount they were over $300.

Shure also make a pro line of sound isolating IEM's specifically designed for stage use:

http://www.shure.com/ProAudio/Products/PersonalMonitorSystems/us_pro_earphones_content

Good luck in your search.

Cheers,

Kevin

flaxattack · « **Reply #6 on:** August 23, 2007, 02:17:50 PM »

depends on how much you want to spend
radio shack makes in your ears for 20 that are made by koss and to my ears and others offers excellent low ends
i have some high end headphones that i might consider selling. over ear models
akg 601
and beyer 250s
i usually use etymotic in ears and they are the best but those radio shacks if still avail are a steal
let me know
jeff

lbpesq · « **Reply #7 on:** August 23, 2007, 04:57:09 PM »

I got the $20 Radio Shack in-ears last year based on Flax's recommendation. They are outstanding for the price. I have some noise cancelling headphones (panasonic or sony or something) that I used to use on airplanes. Now I use the Radio Shacks - smaller and they work better. They even have a mute button on the wire so you can place your order with the flight attendant without having to remove them from your ears.

Bill, tgo

bigredbass · « **Reply #8 on:** August 23, 2007, 06:16:39 PM »

I use the Audio-Technica ATH40fs cans. They're a staple of lots of seesion bass guys here in Nashville. Sound reminiscent of the AKG240's with a hump in the bass response. AT advises they're built as monitor headphones for drums, keys, bass, and I believe they got it right.

I use them with a Mackie 1202VLZ board as a headphone rig, and the Mack's considerable heaphone output, cued up with lots of bass in my channel does NOT even approach making them break up, even with my low B's. Don't know about Ipod or smaller device use, though.

J o e y

foth · « **Reply #9 on:** August 24, 2007, 01:36:42 AM »

When I mixed rehearsal CD's with AKG 240M's, I got compaints of the mixes being too bright. I switched to Ultrasones, which are brighter, and now everything is just right. So my ears are Ultrasone fans.
Paul

glocke · « **Reply #10 on:** August 24, 2007, 04:40:45 AM »

thanks guys...Looks like Ive got some research to do...The ultrasones do look interesting. I had been using Shure E2C in ear buds, but they are kind of a PITA, plus I like the isolating feel that full ear 'phones give. I was just digging around the house and found a pair of Sony MDVR 150's that arent half bad sounding, and will work until I figure out what I want.

thanks to all...

olieoliver · « **Reply #11 on:** August 24, 2007, 06:51:10 AM »

For live playing I use the Shure E4c. They are expensive but they sound great. To get a good bass response with them you need to make shure they are inserted fully.

glocke · « **Reply #12 on:** August 24, 2007, 07:21:22 AM »

To get a good bass response with them you need to make shure they are inserted fully

Yeah, the E2C does sound good with my ipod...Ive heard things in the music Ive never heard before with them. Problem is, the rubber piece on the ends sometimes gets lodged in my ear, I also think they are a little bit too high maintenance than I like (in terms of cleaning, putting the ear wax filters on, etc)...

olieoliver · « **Reply #13 on:** August 24, 2007, 07:24:46 AM »

Yea I've had the rubber piece come off before too which can be a pain.

olieoliver · « **Reply #14 on:** August 24, 2007, 07:29:17 AM »

Has anybody used the molded earbuds? There a company here in Dallas that will make the ear pieces for my E4's.