Headphone Recommendation

NBK · 05-29-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by wisesoul

Anything but Beats. Mediocre sound quality that tries to make up with muddy bass. Get Audio Technica ATH-M50s. Some of the best in your price range. I have a pair. Absolutely love them for the clarity and sound isolation. Great bass too

+1 for audio technica. they are almost on par with my bose noise cancelling.

great in-ear headphone.

beats are the worst. idk why people like them, unless you are a little kid.

solefald · 05-29-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by E90SoFlo

I have ultrasone Pro 900s and a Fiio E17 portable amp and they hit harder then any earphone's i have listened to before.

I have had bose and beats pro's as well.

I bought Ultrasone DJ1 Pro. They turned out to be THE most uncomfortable headphones I have ever seen. Holy shit.... They felt like 2 bricks connected by coat hanger and held together by barb wire.

My vote goes for Sony MDR-7506. Inexpensive, super lightweight and comfortable. Professional grade cans. Plus ear pads are replaceable for only $7. I dont use them to play gigs because they don't have enough bass for a club, but at a studio/home/work you can wear them all day long and not even feel them.

For DJ gigs I use A&H XONE:XD-2 53

http://www.headphone.com/ here you go. a good resource for all things cans.

BenõrTheBMW · 05-29-2012, 01:57 PM

The DT-770 Pros are a hassle but makes up with the durability and amazing quality. The cord is nice and long which is a pro and a con.

335iheLLraiseR · 05-29-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by E90SoFlo

I have ultrasone Pro 900s and a Fiio E17 portable amp and they hit harder then any earphone's i have listened to before.

I have had bose and beats pro's as well.

TIL there is such a thing as portable amps. Had no idea.

UltimateBMW · 05-29-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 335iheLLraiseR

TIL there is such a thing as portable amps. Had no idea.

If you want a good desktop amp specifically for Headphone use, you should look into the Objective2 project. It's pretty amazing but not quite as portable.

asian010 · 05-30-2012, 01:34 AM

which ohm version of the dt770s do you guys have?

Escay · 05-30-2012, 07:16 AM

I used to use Etymotic ER4p, great sound super clarity, lack bass.

Switched to Monster Copper now, amazing sound, so well balanced, IMO the best I've tired bar none! ( And I've tried them all: Westone, UE, ETY, Sony...)

But I think they're a little out of what your wanting to spend, Although I think on amazon the MONSTER GOLD seem to fit your budget and the are slightly more bass heavy than the coppers. I think those would be a good choice.

On the cheaper side I definately think the Klipsch S4 are pretty decent.

don't forget Beats are a JOKE.

DSB335d · 05-30-2012, 11:00 AM

I'm thinking about the Polk audio ultrafit 3000. There aren't many reviews but the few that are, are really positive.

yakev724 · 05-30-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MrTerryliu

which ohm version of the dt770s do you guys have?

80, the 250 are meant to be driven by an amp

E90SoFlo · 05-30-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by solefald

I bought Ultrasone DJ1 Pro. They turned out to be THE most uncomfortable headphones I have ever seen. Holy shit.... They felt like 2 bricks connected by coat hanger and held together by barb wire.

My vote goes for Sony MDR-7506. Inexpensive, super lightweight and comfortable. Professional grade cans. Plus ear pads are replaceable for only $7. I dont use them to play gigs because they don't have enough bass for a club, but at a studio/home/work you can wear them all day long and not even feel them.

For DJ gigs I use A&H XONE:XD-2 53

http://www.headphone.com/ here you go. a good resource for all things cans.

Really, I have never had the Dj1's but the pro 900's are firm but not uncomfortable, they're not like the beats pro's that are soft and squishy and make your ears sweat (ick) but they're not hard. I wear headphones probably 7 hours a day.

A lot has to do with the shape and size of your head too.

DSB335d · 05-30-2012, 01:33 PM

Everyone keeps recommending headphones with the strap over your head... Im sure the sound quality is better than in-ear type headphones I just can't see myself working out with some earmuffs on my head.

BenõrTheBMW · 05-30-2012, 04:09 PM

For in ear some good cheap ones are the Koss KE29. ($30ish) or Logitech Ultimate Ears. ($50)

E90SoFlo · 05-30-2012, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DSB335d

Everyone keeps recommending headphones with the strap over your head... Im sure the sound quality is better than in-ear type headphones I just can't see myself working out with some earmuffs on my head.

Don't use overhear headphones to work out :P

Use ear bud's.

KingOfJericho · 05-30-2012, 06:14 PM

I use Klipsch S4 ear buds. Not very expensive and quite comfortable with above average performance.

BenõrTheBMW · 05-30-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

I use Klipsch S4 ear buds. Not very expensive and quite comfortable with above average performance.

I've compared them to the KE29s and they are surprisingly about the same.

HermanL · 05-31-2012, 01:46 AM

I have Shure se425, amazing quality

y.funyuns · 05-31-2012, 08:14 PM

I love my Altec Lansing bliss headphones. great sound quality, i never go to the gym without them. theyre only 80bucks at bestbuy. the packaging is kind of cheap i guess but i suppose your 80 bucks were actually put into the headphones and not fancy packaging so dont let the plastic flimsy package discourage you. i really recommend these headphones.

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Escay Private First Class 1 Rep 149 Posts Drives: Pedal Powered Bicycle Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: +649 iTrader: (0)	I used to use Etymotic ER4p, great sound super clarity, lack bass. Switched to Monster Copper now, amazing sound, so well balanced, IMO the best I've tired bar none! ( And I've tried them all: Westone, UE, ETY, Sony...) But I think they're a little out of what your wanting to spend, Although I think on amazon the MONSTER GOLD seem to fit your budget and the are slightly more bass heavy than the coppers. I think those would be a good choice. On the cheaper side I definately think the Klipsch S4 are pretty decent. don't forget Beats are a JOKE.
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DSB335d Captain 1318 Rep 700 Posts Drives: '11 335d DSB/oyster&black/navi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: West palm beach iTrader: (0)	I'm thinking about the Polk audio ultrafit 3000. There aren't many reviews but the few that are, are really positive.
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DSB335d Captain 1318 Rep 700 Posts Drives: '11 335d DSB/oyster&black/navi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: West palm beach iTrader: (0)	Everyone keeps recommending headphones with the strap over your head... Im sure the sound quality is better than in-ear type headphones I just can't see myself working out with some earmuffs on my head.
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BenõrTheBMW Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Plano,TX iTrader: (1)	For in ear some good cheap ones are the Koss KE29. ($30ish) or Logitech Ultimate Ears. ($50) __________________ 2009 E82 135i 6MT FBO
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KingOfJericho Major General 2458 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	I use Klipsch S4 ear buds. Not very expensive and quite comfortable with above average performance. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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y.funyuns y.funyuns 18 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2007 x5 4.8i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: houston iTrader: (0)	I love my Altec Lansing bliss headphones. great sound quality, i never go to the gym without them. theyre only 80bucks at bestbuy. the packaging is kind of cheap i guess but i suppose your 80 bucks were actually put into the headphones and not fancy packaging so dont let the plastic flimsy package discourage you. i really recommend these headphones.
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