Nice headphones

DaSnIpE · Jan 7, 2003, 05:03 AM

Hey I need headphones to go with my Z-560 when my roomates are sleeping, lol. I wanna spend 30-60 bucks around, and I want a nice brand, great quality, 40mm drivers, etc, just don't know, I haven't seen any nice ones in that midrange. If I could get in store that would be great 2, but a link would do.

thx

ToshiroOC · Jan 7, 2003, 05:26 AM

www.goodcans.com Has some information on headphones - I haven't actually used any of the ones they review or talk about, but you might find their suggestions enlightening...

Necrosis · Jan 7, 2003, 05:46 AM

I would recommend these.

Sennheiser HD 497 & Grado SR60.

ToshiroOC · Jan 7, 2003, 06:44 AM

I have heard the Koss headphones mentioned on the website, now that I think a bit more about it - my friend has some headphones a lot like those in the picture, and I've listened to those, just I've never made the connection til now - really good bass if you need the heavy bass for the kind of music you like - I've heard that the Grado SR60's are a bit light on the deep bass...

DaSnIpE · Jan 8, 2003, 12:31 AM

The sennheiser's are 70$ at Circuit City, they worth it?

Necrosis · Jan 8, 2003, 12:50 AM

Yes they are well worth it.

However, take a look at this.

http://www.headphone.com/layout.php?...tID=0020080497

DallasStar · Jan 8, 2003, 12:56 AM

I have Grado SR60 and I recommend them without reservation. In fact, I'm listening to them right now

. go here for recommendations by price: http://www.goodcans.com/HeadphoneRev...mendations.htm

DaSnIpE · Jan 8, 2003, 06:05 PM

How much the grado's cost, where could I get them not online, cuz if I cant' find them I'll get the HD 497s.

Necrosis · Jan 8, 2003, 07:04 PM

The place I posted also sells Grado's as well. Take a look also at what they say about the 497's vs the Grado's.

DaSnIpE · Jan 9, 2003, 01:54 AM

I dislike buying not online with headphones, I've always had bad luck (broken pairs, etc) so I'd pay the 10 dollars xtra for peace of mind, lol.

Necrosis · Jan 9, 2003, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DaSnIpE
I dislike buying not online with headphones, I've always had bad luck (broken pairs, etc) so I'd pay the 10 dollars xtra for peace of mind, lol.

I figure it would be the other way around. You'd dislike buying them on-line because you couldn't hear them.

DaSnIpE · Jan 9, 2003, 05:36 PM

That 2, lol.

Mikeluv · Jan 12, 2003, 01:28 AM

I use plantronics headset for my pc.
There great and everyone i speak with said i sound crystal clear.

beepyou · Jan 15, 2003, 03:21 AM

sony are expensive. but good...

Zig · Jan 15, 2003, 12:16 PM

don't be greedy!
spend a few more bucks, but get a nice one!

I recommend Sennheiser HD 570
There is no comparison to this artwork. Great sound: deep basses, airiness at hi.freq.

Also, take a look at HD 590 - same construction, but better technical characteristics

dzjepp · Jan 16, 2003, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ToshiroOC
www.goodcans.com Has some information on headphones - I haven't actually used any of the ones they review or talk about, but you might find their suggestions enlightening...

These are exactly what I have

Very good sound quality and works great with games. Top choice.

Mikeluv · Jan 16, 2003, 08:56 AM

Post a link zig i wanna check them out.

Zig · Jan 25, 2003, 12:29 PM

HD 570

Little example why you should not pay attention to technical characteristics - Philips HP 840 vs Sennheiser HD 570:
Philips says: Freq. resp. 8 - 35000 Hz
Sennheiser HD 570: freq. resp. 18 - 22000 Hz
!!!

But even not special trained ear easily feel the great difference: HD 570 have deep powerful bass and light airy high frequencies

and Philips sounds like cheap chineese crud with loss of real bass and cutoff high freqs at ~16kHz!

So, you have to hear the thing you wanna buy and if there is no possibility to compare 10 - 15 pairs using your ears, cd with your favourite music and hi-fi (or, if possible, hi-end) hardware - proceed to next store!

I have HD 570 pair at my workplace and i'm about to buy in near future Sennheiser HD 590 for home use.

Necrosis · Jan 25, 2003, 09:28 PM

I have a pair of the 570's as well...great headphones! However, I would not recommend them for portable use. Impedance is quite high on them.

Baskins · Jan 26, 2003, 05:17 AM

Thought I might chime in with a little plug for Sony. I have the Sony MDR-V600's. I've had these for like 10 years (maybe longer) and I can't kill them. The huge thing with me is that I have those big dumbo ear type things going on

and I'm also an avid LAN partier. This translates into many consecutive hours of headphoning, so comfort is of the utmost for me and the dumbos. The Sony's do it. Full dumbo ear coverage with some of the best sound of any headphones I've ever heard. I'll sit through full DVD movies with these babies. Almost better than a theater I swear.

Find a store that will let you take a listen with them, then go here: http://www.soundcity.com/product.php?product_id=12057 and purchase. I paid $100 for mine way back when (and at most places they still are $100) so the $60 is a steal in my book. Amazing frequency response with a 40mm driver to boot. They also fold up and fit in a little carrying case for travel. Couldn't hurt to try 'em out.

Floruro · Jan 29, 2003, 08:42 PM

Grado rips. I have some myself, and they are truly great. If you take off the covers and see the size and quality of the speakerelement inside you will see that it is no cheap commercial product.
In older hifi reviews the cheaper Grados around 100 us dollars whipped headphones up to 300 us.

Jan 7, 2003, 05:03 AM	#1
DaSnIpE Driverage Snipe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada or NYC, USA Posts: 372 Rep Power: 0	Nice headphones Hey I need headphones to go with my Z-560 when my roomates are sleeping, lol. I wanna spend 30-60 bucks around, and I want a nice brand, great quality, 40mm drivers, etc, just don't know, I haven't seen any nice ones in that midrange. If I could get in store that would be great 2, but a link would do. thx __________________ Antec SX1030 Case - Enermax 431 W Whisper PS - 4 Case Fans -ThermalRight AX-7 With Panaflo Ultra Fan - Sb Audigy / Logitech Z-560 Speakers / Sennheiser HD497 Headphones WD 80GB 7200 rpm HD - Samsung SyncMaster 955DF - LG 16x10x40x Burner / Pionner 16x Slot DVD View my rig http://nl.dodhq.net/Rig/

Jan 7, 2003, 05:26 AM	#2
ToshiroOC Unbiased. Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,812 Rep Power: 0	www.goodcans.com Has some information on headphones - I haven't actually used any of the ones they review or talk about, but you might find their suggestions enlightening... __________________ [img][/img] [color=White]Peace be with you, Joe.[/color] Driverheaven Staff Member (Supermoderator)

Jan 7, 2003, 06:44 AM	#4
ToshiroOC Unbiased. Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,812 Rep Power: 0	I have heard the Koss headphones mentioned on the website, now that I think a bit more about it - my friend has some headphones a lot like those in the picture, and I've listened to those, just I've never made the connection til now - really good bass if you need the heavy bass for the kind of music you like - I've heard that the Grado SR60's are a bit light on the deep bass... __________________ [img][/img] [color=White]Peace be with you, Joe.[/color] Driverheaven Staff Member (Supermoderator)

Jan 8, 2003, 12:31 AM	Thread Starter #5
DaSnIpE Driverage Snipe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada or NYC, USA Posts: 372 Rep Power: 0	The sennheiser's are 70$ at Circuit City, they worth it? __________________ Antec SX1030 Case - Enermax 431 W Whisper PS - 4 Case Fans -ThermalRight AX-7 With Panaflo Ultra Fan - Sb Audigy / Logitech Z-560 Speakers / Sennheiser HD497 Headphones WD 80GB 7200 rpm HD - Samsung SyncMaster 955DF - LG 16x10x40x Burner / Pionner 16x Slot DVD View my rig http://nl.dodhq.net/Rig/

Jan 8, 2003, 12:56 AM	#7
DallasStar Junior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wave Existence Posts: 2,065 Rep Power: 0	I have Grado SR60 and I recommend them without reservation. In fact, I'm listening to them right now . go here for recommendations by price: http://www.goodcans.com/HeadphoneRev...mendations.htm __________________ "A picture of my existence... would show a useless wooden stake covered in snow... stuck loosely at a slant in the ground in a ploughed field on the edge of a vast open plain on a dark winter night." --- Franz Kafka

Jan 7, 2003, 05:46 AM	#3
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	I would recommend these. Sennheiser HD 497 & Grado SR60.

Jan 8, 2003, 12:50 AM	#6
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Yes they are well worth it. However, take a look at this. http://www.headphone.com/layout.php?...tID=0020080497

Jan 8, 2003, 06:05 PM	Thread Starter #8
DaSnIpE Driverage Snipe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada or NYC, USA Posts: 372 Rep Power: 0	How much the grado's cost, where could I get them not online, cuz if I cant' find them I'll get the HD 497s. __________________ Antec SX1030 Case - Enermax 431 W Whisper PS - 4 Case Fans -ThermalRight AX-7 With Panaflo Ultra Fan - Sb Audigy / Logitech Z-560 Speakers / Sennheiser HD497 Headphones WD 80GB 7200 rpm HD - Samsung SyncMaster 955DF - LG 16x10x40x Burner / Pionner 16x Slot DVD View my rig http://nl.dodhq.net/Rig/

Jan 8, 2003, 07:04 PM	#9
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	The place I posted also sells Grado's as well. Take a look also at what they say about the 497's vs the Grado's.

Jan 9, 2003, 01:54 AM	Thread Starter #10
DaSnIpE Driverage Snipe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada or NYC, USA Posts: 372 Rep Power: 0	I dislike buying not online with headphones, I've always had bad luck (broken pairs, etc) so I'd pay the 10 dollars xtra for peace of mind, lol. __________________ Antec SX1030 Case - Enermax 431 W Whisper PS - 4 Case Fans -ThermalRight AX-7 With Panaflo Ultra Fan - Sb Audigy / Logitech Z-560 Speakers / Sennheiser HD497 Headphones WD 80GB 7200 rpm HD - Samsung SyncMaster 955DF - LG 16x10x40x Burner / Pionner 16x Slot DVD View my rig http://nl.dodhq.net/Rig/

Jan 9, 2003, 05:36 PM	Thread Starter #12
DaSnIpE Driverage Snipe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada or NYC, USA Posts: 372 Rep Power: 0	That 2, lol. __________________ Antec SX1030 Case - Enermax 431 W Whisper PS - 4 Case Fans -ThermalRight AX-7 With Panaflo Ultra Fan - Sb Audigy / Logitech Z-560 Speakers / Sennheiser HD497 Headphones WD 80GB 7200 rpm HD - Samsung SyncMaster 955DF - LG 16x10x40x Burner / Pionner 16x Slot DVD View my rig http://nl.dodhq.net/Rig/

Jan 12, 2003, 01:28 AM	#13
Mikeluv DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 43 Rep Power: 0	I use plantronics headset for my pc. There great and everyone i speak with said i sound crystal clear. __________________

Jan 15, 2003, 03:21 AM	#14
beepyou DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	sony are expensive. but good...

Jan 15, 2003, 12:16 PM	#15
Zig DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Kaliningrad, Russia Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	don't be greedy! spend a few more bucks, but get a nice one! I recommend Sennheiser HD 570 There is no comparison to this artwork. Great sound: deep basses, airiness at hi.freq. Also, take a look at HD 590 - same construction, but better technical characteristics

Jan 16, 2003, 08:56 AM	#17
Mikeluv DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 43 Rep Power: 0	Post a link zig i wanna check them out. __________________

Jan 25, 2003, 12:29 PM	#18
Zig DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Kaliningrad, Russia Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	HD 570 Little example why you should not pay attention to technical characteristics - Philips HP 840 vs Sennheiser HD 570: Philips says: Freq. resp. 8 - 35000 Hz Sennheiser HD 570: freq. resp. 18 - 22000 Hz !!! But even not special trained ear easily feel the great difference: HD 570 have deep powerful bass and light airy high frequencies and Philips sounds like cheap chineese crud with loss of real bass and cutoff high freqs at ~16kHz! So, you have to hear the thing you wanna buy and if there is no possibility to compare 10 - 15 pairs using your ears, cd with your favourite music and hi-fi (or, if possible, hi-end) hardware - proceed to next store! I have HD 570 pair at my workplace and i'm about to buy in near future Sennheiser HD 590 for home use.

Jan 25, 2003, 09:28 PM	#19
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	I have a pair of the 570's as well...great headphones! However, I would not recommend them for portable use. Impedance is quite high on them.

Jan 26, 2003, 05:17 AM	#20
Baskins DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	Thought I might chime in with a little plug for Sony. I have the Sony MDR-V600's. I've had these for like 10 years (maybe longer) and I can't kill them. The huge thing with me is that I have those big dumbo ear type things going on and I'm also an avid LAN partier. This translates into many consecutive hours of headphoning, so comfort is of the utmost for me and the dumbos. The Sony's do it. Full dumbo ear coverage with some of the best sound of any headphones I've ever heard. I'll sit through full DVD movies with these babies. Almost better than a theater I swear. Find a store that will let you take a listen with them, then go here: http://www.soundcity.com/product.php?product_id=12057 and purchase. I paid $100 for mine way back when (and at most places they still are $100) so the $60 is a steal in my book. Amazing frequency response with a 40mm driver to boot. They also fold up and fit in a little carrying case for travel. Couldn't hurt to try 'em out.

Jan 29, 2003, 08:42 PM	#21
Floruro DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gangstas Paradise, South Africa Posts: 87 Rep Power: 0	Grado Grado rips. I have some myself, and they are truly great. If you take off the covers and see the size and quality of the speakerelement inside you will see that it is no cheap commercial product. In older hifi reviews the cheaper Grados around 100 us dollars whipped headphones up to 300 us.