Recommend some kickass headphones

Tech Talk
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So I’m sick of my little $20 Sony buds. Problem is, I know next to nothing about headphones in terms of what brands/models are good quality and whatnot.

I was looking at Skullcandy’s Skullcrushers. The extra bass is a big plus for me. But I know some people like Skullcandy, others absolutely hate them. Are they just hating on the trendy shit, or is there a legitimate reason?

Also looked at Sennheiser HD 280’s. These look pretty good as well.

Willing to spend ~$100, but less is better of course.

Edit: Good bass is a must :slight_smile:

*ObZ

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Grado SR-60/80
beyerdynamic DT 770 if you really want some bass cans

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Those grado’s are open air though aren’t they? That won’t work with me. I’m planning on using these during commutes and in school.

Probably should have mentioned that :sweat:.

*ObZ

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Only other closed headphone I know of in that price range worth a damn is the Sony MDR-V6. I’d probably still go with the HD 280s over those tho.

http://etronics.resultspage.com/search?p=R&srid=S1-3&lbc=etronics&w=mdr&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.etronics.com%2Fp-33107-sony-mdr-v6-studio-monitor-headphones.aspx&rk=2&uid=433142674&sid=2&ts=dynamic&rsc=zV3owCvRjTCEbvJG&method=and&isort=score&view=grid

$65+shipping or so online.

I haven’t read much about them, but AKG has a product in the price range as well. AKG K 81 DJ.

I am sure there is some reviews out there.

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bass in a headphone? grado. that’s all there is to it for that price. get the iGrado or whatever maybe

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Skullcandies suck ass.

Sennheiser’s are pretty reliable.

Check out: http://www.anythingbutipod.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=22 for more headphone info.

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I’d say if it’s for commuting a pair of in-ears would be best. Far less bulk.

Some good, inexpensive options are the Panasonic RP-HJE50s and Creative EP-630s.

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i was pretty shocked

put the older zune premium head phones are my fav
i havent tried the newer ones

They have the old school cord layout
not that retarded stupid ass way where it goes behind your neck
D:<

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Alright, I just ordered some HD 280’s. Thanks for the help guys.

*ObZ

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You made the right choice. Sennheiser is awesome.

Grado is too, but I can never find any for sale locally so that I can demo them.

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You can never go wrong with Sennheisers. I have HD 485s and I just love them =)

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interesting. i’m getting tired of my $20 earphones too.

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What’s the source? i.e. what’s providing the music signal

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I"m an audio noob. I’ve been looking for new headphones. I heard that bose is overprice and the sound quality is not as good when compare to other brands. but I haven’t sample any headphones except for the bose at ipod store. so I need some recommendation if you please.

I really like this bose one, but won’t get because of the reason listed above. I thought the sound quality is great.

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/601-6122028-7096113?ASIN=B000HWRBG2&AFID=Froogle&LNM=B000HWRBG2|Bose_OnEar_Headphones&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B000HWRBG2&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001

is there another one that like this in terms of sound, noise cancel, and especially comfort for ipod usage?

I have the shure ec2 or something and I do’nt think they are that good, they’re very uncomfortable, and the sound system is ok.

my budget is at most $150. so please help out if you know anything like that bose one.

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SkullCandy Proletariats. Pretty badass for $100. Sennheisers are better though.

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i just brought one. :smile:

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I dunno, most people I’ve talked so say Skullcandy is just trendy without real sound quality. But I have to admit, they’re pretty baddass looking.

Especially the Full Metal Jacket in-ear phones.

*ObZ

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Great choice. Best sealed cans in that price range.

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Which model? Just curious =P

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Stay the hell away from BOSE and Skullcandy. They’re targeted towards ‘noobs’ that hace never listened to a good pair of headphones.
I too, knew next to nothing about headphones until I did some research at places like www.head-fi.org and http://headphonereviews.org/ and it opened a whole new world for me.

In Shoryuken terms, its like comparing a crap-ass joystick to a Hori Real Arcade Pro w/ proper parts. You made a good descision with HD280s