Headphones? Headphones? Headphones?

[freecat]

my sennheiser mx300 finally broke two weeks ago and i had to buy shitty sony earbuds...

i received my soundmagic pl30 today, they were sent on the 25th of october.

swooc described them better than i could, they sound way better than everything i got to use as headphones under $100, for sure. but unlike what they say on various forums, i'm not sure they can compare to mid-end Shure...

[Seething Tortoise]

I need to find some decent in-ear headphones for running.

My big lugholes don't keep normal headphones in and my ATH-ES7s are well, too big for running.

[bchhun]

etymotic er-6i? i've had much better luck with them than shures.

[Cali]

Westone UM-2 do everything I need, and have the BEST customer service I have ever experienced. I have to say that this fact alone will keep me coming back to the company. Quality product made in Colorado plus outstanding support makes me a happy customer.

[Guest]

Bought some grado sr-80s by accident just now, good deal on shipping but i didnt think i'd win the auction oooh well... wnated them shits for a while. hope fully i don't listen to as much bass heavy music as i htink i do

[leviward]

When I'm insider I use my AKG K171's and for my zune I just use the ones that come with it. They both do their job well.

[bchhun]

the bass on the grado sr-80's are pretty sweet. i love my pair.

[Larry!]

I'm trying to decide between the B&O A8 and the Shure SE110.

Opinions anyone?

[Guest]

the bass on the grado sr-80's are pretty sweet. i love my pair.

20hz is pretty good but what volume they can crank out that kind of bass at before they explode is what im worried about /noob

[Ande]

i had some UE Super.fi's but the cable frayed. i replaced it w/a Westone cable but you gotta file down the pins so it fits. it's not a secure fit and when i grabbed my mp3 player the left monitor was off the cable. i can't tell if it popped off when i was out but i can't find it at home.

i ordered the Altec Lansing inMotion iM616. it's made by Etymotic and the reviews all say it sounds better than the er6. the best part is they were $43 shipped (it's a discontinued model). i can't wait til they arrive.

[christianjustin]

as poorly v modas are constructed, they sure have great customer service

my pair broke, and i sent it in with no receipt or box, and they sent a brand new pair of the newer model in around a week.

[lilodxd]

20hz is pretty good but what volume they can crank out that kind of bass at before they explode is what im worried about /noob

the grados lack a little in bass, so no need to worry about anything exploding.

[Guest]

i see

amp recommended?

[.Legacy]

I guess I should be asking this on Head-fi but I was wondering if anyone on here has the DT880, and what amp they were using?

Ill be getting my DT880 and Little Dot MkI+ next month.

[.Legacy]

finally blew my sennheiser HD497s and picked up a pair of HD555s. the difference is astounding, but very bass-heavy in comparison. metal isn't quite as fun to listen to anymore :-(

you would also enjoy the sr325i from grado. They are amazing for metal, speed metal, anything that needs super fast and precise drivers with just enough bass.

... Kind of a late suggestion, youll prob see it eventually. haha.

[thaiison]

My shure e2c's i've used for 2 years are falling apart now. Need new ones and i'm looking for noise isolating earphones, I donn't want to pay more than US$100.

What do you recommend?

thanks

[avatar]

Shure SE530PTH is the only solution.

[freecat]

http://www.focalprice.com/Genuine_Sound_Magic_PL30_Professional_in_Ear_Earphones_CP074S_2648.html

got a pair and they're great

but yeah it's far from shure's quality and finish, but the sound is very good too.

[TransparentCranium]

you would also enjoy the sr325i from grado. They are amazing for metal, speed metal, anything that needs super fast and precise drivers with just enough bass.

... Kind of a late suggestion, youll prob see it eventually. haha.

me and legacy need to bring this thread out of peasant status stat.

as for the 880, you're going to want a more powerful amp to actually hear how nice they sound.

[lilodxd]

My shure e2c's i've used for 2 years are falling apart now. Need new ones and i'm looking for noise isolating earphones, I donn't want to pay more than US$100.

What do you recommend?

thanks

etymotic er6. if you don't mind paying a little over $100 (tax/shipping), check out westone um1.

[habia]

should I sell my stax sr404/srm313? they are almost obsolete since I use K1000 for serious home listening.

and about how much are they going for on used market now? I saw a lightly used 313/404 go for about 900 USD a few years ago.

and whatever happened to sony PFR-V1? They ever make it to the US? I was never able to locate a dealer with them in SF or NYC in order to audition.

[.Legacy]

me and legacy need to bring this thread out of peasant status stat.

as for the 880, you're going to want a more powerful amp to actually hear how nice they sound.

Yeah, I've realized that now. I might get a LD IV SE or maybe a Woo Audio 3+... hrmm...

What do you think would sound better? My personal preference in sound is usually on the warm lushy side. What tubes should I get?

http://www.wooaudio.com/products/wa3+.html

http://www.little-tube.com/forum/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=91&posts=1&start=1

[jun41]

They sound a little better than my old er6i but those were pretty beat up. I never heard er4 but I think mine are not on the same level. I think they are also a little overpriced but there was nothing better around right now.

I see. My ER4P are still going strong so I'm sticking with that.

[telluride11]

what's a good, under $100 in-ear headphone that will cancel out noise when i'm on the train?

[lilodxd]

what's a good, under $100 in-ear headphone that will cancel out noise when i'm on the train?

etymotic er6. if you don't mind paying a little over $100 (tax/shipping), check out westone um1.

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[thirteengrand]

another vote for pl-30

[todesengel]

Just grabbed a pair of Audio Technica ATH-A700s. Amazing sound for the price, but best suited for home/work. They're fucking massive (though very comfy)

[Macwich]

pretty strict rating system on this site: only 8 of like 10000000 sets of phones got perfect scores

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/sort_grades/79/

i have the sony ex81's which are amazing for the price.

also check out cnet for headphone recommendations

[branespload]

Who here remembers those limited edition Japan-only release ATs that were like a silvery, mirrored finish? I can't remember the model number. :[

Also, who here has had experience with Shure e500/e530s? Besides still, who crushed them under his boots.. The wires in mine are crapping out or something, I have to wiggle them to get full signal on either channel. I know Shure has great customer service but I'm wondering what caused it to begin with. I'm thinking it might be the way I wrap my headphones up..

[sokjon]

I own:

1) Beyerdynamic DT250: Possibly the most awesome closed earphones ever. The sound reproduction is very neutral.

2) Allesandro MS-2: These are a Grado derivative. So much the same properties in both build quality and sound. You'll want to relisten to your whole music collection after you hear what these things are like. They're uncomfortable as all hell, but well worth the pain.

Both of the above have excellent build quality and perform well without amplification. The Beyer's are can be completely pulled apart for washing/maintenance.

My experience with Audio Technica ATH-A900's was disappointing. They look really nice and comfy in all the photos you see, but when you put them on they feel plasticy and flimsy. Don't really inspire confidence at all. The sound is similar if not inferior to the DT250.

I've listened to some Beyer 770's as well. Thoroughly impressed again.