Headphones

JawaKing · 02-06-2008, 06:45 PM

I am considering getting a good pair of headphones, so I can have a bit of variety. Then, I could either use some low profile, portable in-ear type ear buds, or some good quality headphones for, possibly, better sound. What are some good pairs/brands. I probably wont pay any more than like $100-$120.
Note: Do not suggest Skull Candy. I do not doubt them, it is just that they are becoming a fad at my school. I refuse to conform to that.

soxfan2546 · 02-06-2008, 07:38 PM

It depends, do you want in ear ones or big noise cancelling ones?

Man. · 02-07-2008, 03:23 PM

I'd go with anything that has decent bass, crisp sound and a good fit (on the ear). This is all on your own opinion so go to the shops and check some out.

JawaKing · 02-07-2008, 06:55 PM

I want some good headphones. I don't know what are some good ones. I'm not sure where to start. I will have to check amazon or something to see what is out there, I guess.

CameleonMK · 02-07-2008, 07:01 PM

Philips SHE8500 or SHE9500. I use the 8500 and my friend has the 9500, they are both great sounding. And pretty cheap considering you price range.

V-Moda vibe, great reviews everywhere about these. A little more expensive than the two philips. But they look worth it for the craftsmanship. http://www.v-moda.com/collection/modaphones/vibe.aspx

JawaKing · 02-08-2008, 03:30 PM

Although I would love some V-moda vibes, they are not what I am looking for. I am looking for good sound isolating headphones that fit over the ears. I want some good bass and great sound. Hopefully the best that I can get for around $100

CameleonMK · 02-08-2008, 03:37 PM

Ahh so you want headphones and not earphones. Well, I'll be on the look-out for you.

Marshillboy · 02-08-2008, 07:58 PM

Ignore everybody. Sennheiser, period. Germans always make the best stuff.

got zune? · 02-08-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JawaKing

Although I would love some V-moda vibes, they are not what I am looking for. I am looking for good sound isolating headphones that fit over the ears. I want some good bass and great sound. Hopefully the best that I can get for around $100

It's kind of hard to tell you what will sound good to you so instead of doing that I'll suggest that you listen to some Denon headphones. I had a pair back in the day that cost me $99 and they were some awesome sounding headphones, I hate that I don't have them anymore and don't even know what happened to them. How about if you hit up some stores and listen to what they have and go from there?

infamous16 · 02-08-2008, 09:11 PM

Checkout pretty much any closed sennheisers...

and check out headphone.com for reviews or ordering.

saline · 02-08-2008, 09:13 PM

Woah, those Sennheisers are expensive. Never even heard of them before.

Check out these headphones, lol.
http://musicthing.blogspot.com/2004/...eadphones.html

jackluo923 · 02-11-2008, 05:42 PM

May I suggest shure se110? MSRP: $119

http://www.shure.com/PersonalAudio/P...dels/index.htm

It's the cheapest headphone the company makes. They're better than 99% of consumer headphones.

NebEknoh · 02-11-2008, 06:46 PM

Some pretty good headphones that i have are skullcandys. They are the kind that stick into your ear. They are great and only like 15 dollars in radioshack or bestbuy

mortified · 02-11-2008, 06:49 PM

^ He wants headphones, not ear buds

I'd suggest a bose, or if they're a little pricey try a creative product

got zune? · 02-11-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by NebEknoh

Some pretty good headphones that i have are skullcandys. They are the kind that stick into your ear. They are great and only like 15 dollars in radioshack or bestbuy

What model? The Ink'd buds are horrible, I wouldn't wish them on my worst enemy

nathanlawliet · 02-11-2008, 07:09 PM

For headphones, just go into a store and look for an expensive looking pair and make sure it has noise-cancelling.

Those will work really good.

jackluo923 · 02-11-2008, 10:06 PM

When you shop for an earphone, you'll have to understand these marketing tricks. The real noise cancelling earphones usually cost over $100 MSRP. When you buy a real noise cancelling earphones, avoid the ones that has these words on its packaging: noise isolating, passive noise cancelling.

pgaks2 · 02-11-2008, 10:39 PM

check out head-fi.org best resource for good headphones, as previously recommended sennheisers, shures, dennons, and grados. lots of reviews on that site too. personally im torn on what to get and am within the same budget as you.

sheb

Azraelw3x · 02-11-2008, 11:13 PM

I agree with the Sennheiser recommendations - Sennheisers rock. They don't make a single bad set of cans. Grados are good too, as are AKGs (though they tend to be a bit pricier).

Stay away from Bose. No matter what people say, they're not worth it and you can do much better.

jackluo923 · 02-11-2008, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Azraelw3x

I agree with the Sennheiser recommendations - Sennheisers rock. They don't make a single bad set of cans. Grados are good too, as are AKGs (though they tend to be a bit pricier).

Stay away from Bose. No matter what people say, they're not worth it and you can do much better.

WOW.. i still remember the Bose commercials that used to play non-stop on cable commercials. I guess their commercial fooled lots of people.

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JawaKing Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Under a bridge, attacking goats that try to cross. Posts: 278 Reputation: 19	I want some good headphones. I don't know what are some good ones. I'm not sure where to start. I will have to check amazon or something to see what is out there, I guess. __________________ I live for music, and music lives for me. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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JawaKing Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Under a bridge, attacking goats that try to cross. Posts: 278 Reputation: 19	Although I would love some V-moda vibes, they are not what I am looking for. I am looking for good sound isolating headphones that fit over the ears. I want some good bass and great sound. Hopefully the best that I can get for around $100 __________________ I live for music, and music lives for me. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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infamous16 Experienced Zuner Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 135 Reputation: 10	Checkout pretty much any closed sennheisers... and check out headphone.com for reviews or ordering. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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saline Zune Freak Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 15 miles south of Nowhere, USA Posts: 1,238 Reputation: 107	Woah, those Sennheisers are expensive. Never even heard of them before. Check out these headphones, lol. http://musicthing.blogspot.com/2004/...eadphones.html __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by saline : 02-08-2008 at 09:17 PM. Reason: re-do

02-11-2008, 05:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
jackluo923 Senior Zuner Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greater Vancouver BC Posts: 1,275 Reputation: 122	May I suggest shure se110? MSRP: $119 http://www.shure.com/PersonalAudio/P...dels/index.htm It's the cheapest headphone the company makes. They're better than 99% of consumer headphones.

02-11-2008, 06:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
NebEknoh Squirt Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 22 Reputation: 13	Some pretty good headphones that i have are skullcandys. They are the kind that stick into your ear. They are great and only like 15 dollars in radioshack or bestbuy

02-11-2008, 06:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
mortified Experienced Zuner Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA NY Posts: 168 Reputation: 11	^ He wants headphones, not ear buds I'd suggest a bose, or if they're a little pricey try a creative product

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nathanlawliet Super Zuner² Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 3,691 Reputation: 126	For headphones, just go into a store and look for an expensive looking pair and make sure it has noise-cancelling. Those will work really good. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-11-2008, 10:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
jackluo923 Senior Zuner Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greater Vancouver BC Posts: 1,275 Reputation: 122	When you shop for an earphone, you'll have to understand these marketing tricks. The real noise cancelling earphones usually cost over $100 MSRP. When you buy a real noise cancelling earphones, avoid the ones that has these words on its packaging: noise isolating, passive noise cancelling.

02-11-2008, 10:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
pgaks2 Zewbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6 Reputation: 11	headphones check out head-fi.org best resource for good headphones, as previously recommended sennheisers, shures, dennons, and grados. lots of reviews on that site too. personally im torn on what to get and am within the same budget as you. sheb __________________ paying someone to build your car and being proud when its fast, is like paying someone to F*k your wife, and being happy when she is pregnant. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

02-11-2008, 11:13 PM	#19 (permalink)
Azraelw3x Experienced Zuner Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 176 Reputation: 13	I agree with the Sennheiser recommendations - Sennheisers rock. They don't make a single bad set of cans. Grados are good too, as are AKGs (though they tend to be a bit pricier). Stay away from Bose. No matter what people say, they're not worth it and you can do much better. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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