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D.o.S. wrote:If you're into the whole "being active with music" thing, Skullcandy's pretty hard to beat in the warranty department. They give you 50% off a new pair of 'phones if you break 'em while being out and about.

Well, let's contrast with this: When my old Bose around-ears broke, I got the price I paid for them subtracted from the cost of the brand new unit with my warranty.

Also, Bose AE2s are among the most comfortable headphones I've personally worn. They also don't boost the lows like the On-ear versions do.

Just don't use them in the studio.

Grrface wrote:Sennheiser HD280 Pros. http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280 ... 952&sr=8-1

These are supposed to be great, but I've heard not super comfy? Another manufacturer that falls into that category is Grado, but they are open ear and therefore not good for going out and about.

I have Denon AH-D1001s which have been replaced by the AH-D1100s. They sound really good and are very comfortable. I only use them around the house though. For portable listening I use Klipsch X10s, which are also very comfortable. I tend to lean towards comfort over sound quality. If they aren't comfortable, I don't care how good they sound, because I won't be able to use them for very long.

GardenoftheDead wrote:

D.o.S. wrote:If you're into the whole "being active with music" thing, Skullcandy's pretty hard to beat in the warranty department. They give you 50% off a new pair of 'phones if you break 'em while being out and about.

Well, let's contrast with this: When my old Bose around-ears broke, I got the price I paid for them subtracted from the cost of the brand new unit with my warranty.

Also, Bose AE2s are among the most comfortable headphones I've personally worn. They also don't boost the lows like the On-ear versions do.

Just don't use them in the studio.

Not saying there aren't better warranties out there, but Skullcandy's the only one I've found that covers "I crashed into a tree and broke them in half."


I assume you're not using the AE2's in the studio because of the "no highs, no lows... it must be Bose!" effect?

I have set of AKG 242 MKIIs and love them. Closed back so they are pretty good at keeping unwanted noise out. Very balanced for mixing and great for just listening.

Also they have detachable cables so if you break one or want a different sized one you can just replace it.

I confuse... Since I don't carry music around I automatically thought studio/recording headphones, but it seems we're talking music headphones... I have the HD 280 Pro's and instantly bought another pair when someone twisted the ear piece off cause he was shroomin and thought it was cool to spin them around like DJ headphones... That said I like them cause I know how my recordings will translate and they are comfortable but closed back and can get hot... As far as music I would say whatever's cheap and easily available to you cause you'll probably loose them or break them outside a studio type environment... Skull Candy's are cheap at my local bookstore and they have different styles so you can go Rasta one day and Graffiti another and Emo the next...

Grrface wrote:Sennheiser HD280 Pros. http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280 ... 952&sr=8-1

I have a friend selling a pair of these for $80.

D.o.S. wrote:I assume you're not using the AE2's in the studio because of the "no highs, no lows... it must be Bose!" effect?

I've never understood that slogan personally. Bose colors the shit out of the bass frequencies.

I think it has more to do with their home stereo systems.

Either way, it's hilarious.

hclapp219 wrote:

Grrface wrote:Sennheiser HD280 Pros. http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280 ... 952&sr=8-1

These are supposed to be great, but I've heard not super comfy? Another manufacturer that falls into that category is Grado, but they are open ear and therefore not good for going out and about.

I have Denon AH-D1001s which have been replaced by the AH-D1100s. They sound really good and are very comfortable. I only use them around the house though. For portable listening I use Klipsch X10s, which are also very comfortable. I tend to lean towards comfort over sound quality. If they aren't comfortable, I don't care how good they sound, because I won't be able to use them for very long.

I've worn them for a couple of hours and don't have any problems with them, personally.

^ BOSE... Their whole thing is full room sound in a small as can get package... There is of course processing going on, that's why you have to pay to use the name... Just like Dolby, it's a "Sound" unto it's own...

the things i like about the Sony 7506s are that they're quite comfortable (for me, anyway) and that they have a nice flat response that's equally good for studio use or for travel listening. they're loud enough to listen to on the train and detailed enough to mix with. they also last forever...the last pair i bought are over ten years old and still going strong. the D6s are a cheaper version but aren't quite as good.

Audio-Technica or GTFO!

Grrface wrote:Sennheiser HD280 Pros. http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280 ... 952&sr=8-1

Yep, that's the one, homies!


I had some professional AKGs that started distorting after like three months of use... I like AKG, sure, but I wouldn't go for their headphones. Then again, that's just one experience.

The HD280s are the way to go.

C

CBA wrote:

Grrface wrote:Sennheiser HD280 Pros. http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280 ... 952&sr=8-1

Yep, that's the one, homies!


I had some professional AKGs that started distorting after like three months of use... I like AKG, sure, but I wouldn't go for their headphones. Then again, that's just one experience.

The HD280s are the way to go.

C

I've had my AKGs for about a year, and I listen to a lot of music with no issues for mixing, listening, whatever. I initially had a pair of the Sennheiser HD280s, but since I was using them as all around listening stuff, they are kinda heavy. cuz i'm a bitch.

Not to derail but what are you vinyl dudes using for at home listening and such?