Headphone thread #2

fufu · 08-06-2009, 05:53 AM

I want to buy an excellent pair of headphones. Not to have to work out, but to use for sitting down and listening to music.

I'm willing to pay up to 200$.

Any suggestions?

soxmuscle · 08-06-2009, 06:34 AM

Blackberry head phones

**Mudge** · 08-06-2009, 09:44 AM

Might want to look into a tube amp too if you are that much into sound.

danzik17 · 08-06-2009, 08:59 PM

Sennheiser HD555 or something similar. They make incredible headphones.

readyformore · 08-07-2009, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danzik17

Sennheiser HD555 or something similar. They make incredible headphones.

x2 sennheiser is a badaZZ brand!

Doublebase · 08-07-2009, 07:49 AM

Sony MDR headset.

Gordo · 08-07-2009, 09:18 AM

Senss cans (personally I'd find another $100 and get the HD600's) or Grado SR225 + headphone amp, even something cheap like the FIIO e5 (available at dealextreme or focalprice) or an CMoy Altoids Pocket Amplifier (you can find them on ebay or build one)

fufu · 08-11-2009, 11:59 AM

Thanks fellow IM-ers, I forgot I made this thread. I will look into these responses.

fufu · 08-11-2009, 03:36 PM

Ok, here is a question. Say I drop 200 bucks on a pair of sweet headphones. Would there be a big difference if I listened to them through my Ipod compared to my earbuds? Or would I need to buy a headphone amp and reroute my ipod or computer through it, or whatever. I don't know much about this stuff.

Gordo · 08-12-2009, 09:19 AM

Ipod isn't known for sound quality (poor op amps and internal DAC's)....give this thread a read and poke around the same site for ideas on making the most of quality head gear.

Extreme n00b alert - Portable amp questions and info on DAC? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

fufu · 08-13-2009, 05:39 AM

thanks!

GreenLit · 08-14-2009, 02:44 AM

I'm always hearing good things about Sennheiser.

08-06-2009, 05:53 AM	#1
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Mudge Dieting I swear! Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Here Posts: 23,475 Photos: 1	Might want to look into a tube amp too if you are that much into sound. Kinesiology Comp Bench MaxCalc Motivation Bench form Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu

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danzik17 Gender: MALE Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 3,073	Sennheiser HD555 or something similar. They make incredible headphones. Ron Paul 2012 Journal: danzik17's Log - 4-6 Week Strength/Bulk Journal: Sub 10% by April <old>

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Doublebase Lightweight, Ya Buddy! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 7,323	Sony MDR headset. "A child does not learn to squat from the top down -- in other words, he does not suddenly make a conscious decision one day to squat. Actually, he is squatting one day and makes the conscious decision to stand." - Gray Cook

08-07-2009, 09:18 AM	#7
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: O' Canada...stuck in the middle of you Posts: 1,076 Photos: 8	Senss cans (personally I'd find another $100 and get the HD600's) or Grado SR225 + headphone amp, even something cheap like the FIIO e5 (available at dealextreme or focalprice) or an CMoy Altoids Pocket Amplifier (you can find them on ebay or build one) "If you don't bend those legs and do those squats, you'll never reach your potential." Paul Anderson

08-06-2009, 06:34 AM	#2
soxmuscle do work son Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I will eat your face Posts: 10,045 Photos: 10	Blackberry head phones Age: 20 \| Height: 5'7" \| Weight: 150 lbs \| Penis: 12 inches

08-11-2009, 11:59 AM	#8
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,731 Photos: 8	Thanks fellow IM-ers, I forgot I made this thread. I will look into these responses. fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

08-11-2009, 03:36 PM	#9
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,731 Photos: 8	Ok, here is a question. Say I drop 200 bucks on a pair of sweet headphones. Would there be a big difference if I listened to them through my Ipod compared to my earbuds? Or would I need to buy a headphone amp and reroute my ipod or computer through it, or whatever. I don't know much about this stuff. fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

08-12-2009, 09:19 AM	#10
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: O' Canada...stuck in the middle of you Posts: 1,076 Photos: 8	Ipod isn't known for sound quality (poor op amps and internal DAC's)....give this thread a read and poke around the same site for ideas on making the most of quality head gear. Extreme n00b alert - Portable amp questions and info on DAC? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio "If you don't bend those legs and do those squats, you'll never reach your potential." Paul Anderson Last edited by Gordo : 08-12-2009 at 09:58 AM.

08-13-2009, 05:39 AM	#11
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,731 Photos: 8	thanks! fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

08-14-2009, 02:44 AM	#12
GreenLit Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: At home. Posts: 24	I'm always hearing good things about Sennheiser.

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