atomicthumbs Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Headphones, earphones, earbuds, neurophones, bone-conduction headsets, etc. I use Telex Model 610-44 educational headphones. They have excellent sound, stay on my head well, and are almost impossible to damage. The picture doesn't show it, but after I took it I superglued an Apple Microphone (circa 1991) to the side. Now it's an excellent-sounding, perfectly working headset. Also, all the parts (except for the glue) were free. What do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Wolf Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Glad it works for ya, but that has got to be the ugliest damn pair of headphones I've ever seen in my life. I use Grado SR-80s. Gorgeous sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlagshipAmadeus Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I use some Microsoft USB headphone set with a build in microphone, I got them for free off the internet and they sound quite nice. Except that they are USB, so I can only use them with a computer. But overall I like them and the microphone makes them good for gaming. Although I usually use speakers because then I can feel the music instead of just hearing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicthumbs Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 Glad it works for ya, but that has got to be the ugliest damn pair of headphones I've ever seen in my life. I use Grado SR-80s. Gorgeous sound. Pfah. Utilitarian is the new beautiful. I'd get a pair of SR-80s, but I'm saving for a digital SLR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLyGeN Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I usually use speakers because then I can feel the music instead of just hearing it This is what I tell all of my friends that swear by headphones. I use full-body interface listening equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magewout Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 A Sennheiser HD-595, and for my Zen I use Creative EP-635 earbuds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollgagh Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 This is what I tell all of my friends that swear by headphones.I use full-body interface listening equipment. I prefer speakers myself since simply wearing headphones for more than a single hour in a row makes my ears hurt. I just haven't bothered to invest in a very high quality set (of speakers). I'm thinking of picking up a set of Logitech X-530's sometime here soon, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BardicKnowledge Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Bought a pair of AKG K240 headphones from the OCR store, and they're excellent. Unfortunately, there seems to be something wrong with the left speaker channel lately -- I've been getting static instead of sound occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLyGeN Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I prefer speakers myself since simply wearing headphones for more than a single hour in a row makes my ears hurt.I just haven't bothered to invest in a very high quality set (of speakers). I'm thinking of picking up a set of Logitech X-530's sometime here soon, though. I get the same problem with headphones most of the time. Even lightweight, cheap headphones will cause the top of my skull to ache where the plastic band is. I use earbuds when I'm traveling. And, I always tell people that investing in expensive speakers is a waste of money. If you've got space, get a bunch of cheap Pioneers, Aiwas, Sonys, Realistics, etc. that people get rid of on their curbs, and wire 'em all in. It sounds brilliant. Bought a pair of AKG K240 headphones from the OCR store, and they're excellent. Unfortunately, there seems to be something wrong with the left speaker channel lately -- I've been getting static instead of sound occasionally. Only occasionally? Take them apart and check the wire connections. Unless it's full-on white noise static, then I'm not exactly sure what to tell you :\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BardicKnowledge Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 ^It does sound like a loose connection -- I'll fiddle with that this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutritious Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 ^It does sound like a loose connection -- I'll fiddle with that this weekend. You know, that happens to me when my clothes get staticy from the floor or whatever. Causes the left ear to get fuzzy (probably bad on the headphones, I know). Anyway, unplugging and plugging back in fixes it immediately. On topic: I use Sony MDR-V600's for mixing/listening. Love 'em, though the bass response seems a bit hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anosou Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Switching between a pair of Beyerdynamic somethingsomething numbernumber and a pair of Koss Porta Pro (just because I know how stuff sounds on 'em). Works good enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Koss Porta ProI've been thinking about getting a set of those, primarily for casual listening. Would you recommend them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Lime Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I have a pair of Sennheiser HD 201's that I use for gaming and music listening. They are pretty good. Although the bass in the right ear sometimes makes a slight static sound from time to time. Other than that, coming on three years of use this December. I love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Headphones, earphones, earbuds, neurophones, bone-conduction headsets, etc.I use Telex Model 610-44 educational headphones. They have excellent sound, stay on my head well, and are almost impossible to damage. The picture doesn't show it, but after I took it I superglued an Apple Microphone (circa 1991) to the side. Now it's an excellent-sounding, perfectly working headset. Also, all the parts (except for the glue) were free. What do you use? AWESOME. I've got Shure E2c's currently, but I'm not too big a fan of the closed sound, and they hurt my ears, so I'm looking to get some good entry-level cans. No idea where to start though. Sennheiser, Grado, AKG, Sony, Koss...too many choices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenrir Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I literally just bought some audio technica Art Monitor headphones, ATH-A700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skummel Maske Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I'm using AKG K141 myself, and some AKG earbuds that I don't quite remember the name of. I'm not partial to the brand or anything, I just get good discounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anosou Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I've been thinking about getting a set of those, primarily for casual listening. Would you recommend them? yes yes yes 1000x yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 BTW, atomicthumbs, just how "excellent-sounding" are these headphones? Like better than your average pair of $10 Sony or Koss headphones? I'm seeing them for like $10, so if they're as good as you say, I might pick up a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicthumbs Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 BTW, atomicthumbs, just how "excellent-sounding" are these headphones? Like better than your average pair of $10 Sony or Koss headphones? I'm seeing them for like $10, so if they're as good as you say, I might pick up a pair. Really excellent. They have good response (midrange, bass, and treble), are nearly impossible to overdrive, and block a large amount of external sound due to the pads that surround the ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hy Bound Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I've got a pair of Sennheiser HD 600s for mixing when i'm not using monitors and also have a pair of Sennheiser 280 pro's for a second opinion and casual listening. Since the 600s are open, everyone can hear me, but the 280s are perfect for on the plane and such since they completely cover my ear and absolutely no sound gets in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.wholesome Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Im using a pair of Beyerdynamic DT770pros closed back,so damn comfy with a nice full sound. I forget the correct term but they sit around your ears with the cup resting on your head instead of ears. Im not gonna upgrade for a loooong time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicthumbs Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 I forget the correct term but they sit around your ears with the cup resting on your head instead of ears. circumnaural Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zircon Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I use Beyerdynamic DT880s... I believe they're just like the DT770s except semi-open, but they rest on the head the same way. LOVE 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Wow, I switched out the earpieces on my E2c's to the orange foam thingies and the difference is INCREDIBLE. They sound and feel 10x better now. Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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