Headphones

[rx7000]

Im not really sure where to post this so I figured this would be a good start. Im looking for a nice pair of padded studio headphones to aid in audio recording play back etc, i was thinking of the ones at sauntondj.com, can anyone else recommend anything?

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[jheine]

Depends what your budget is. They range from $20 to $200. I know quite a few people, Djs and musicians, who like the Sennheiser headphones. The AKGs are really good as well.

Myself, I needed quick, dirty, and cheap, so I got the best money can buy at Radio Shack. For I think $80 or $100(it was a few years ago, and they're all cheaper now) I got a decent set of closed headphones that can be detached and are fairly comfortable. It was also a pair that I wouldn't be too upset about if they got trashed.

Jarrett

 

[BunnyStroker]

Read the <A HREF="http://www.headwize.com" target="_new">Headwize</A> forums - you'll get some great advice there.

In the $80-$100 range the Sony MDR-7506 are quite nice - it's what I listen to. With a bit of research you could also find a fantastic pair of Sennheisers or Grados.

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[masteraleph]

The MDR-7506s (or the V6s, which are the same headphone without the gold plated jack) are decent studio cans, though they boost the bass and treble a bit more than is natural. The Sennheiser HD280s provide a much flatter frequency response curve, but be aware that if you're mixing for others, most cans and speakers boost the bass while the 280s do not.

The AKGs are VERY nice as well, but be aware that they'll probably require amping to properly drive them.

 

[umheint0]

I like Sony's MDR-V500's and -V600's. They're comfortable, and work well. I use them for DJing regularely. If you're looking for the flatest response possible, you'll need to go with something like the Sennheiser 280's. Just make sure that if you're doing recording, as was said earlier, take it easy on the low-end, and make sure the highs are level and not overbearing, as many mid-range systems like enhancing the highs and lows to compensate for a weak midbass (Bose, anyone?)

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