[production bible 2] Headphones

lbolognini · Post by **lbolognini** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:39 pm

Now laugh at me, i'm just getting started with electronic music, but what's wrong with Sennheiser PX-200 portable headphones? I think they sound awesome.

L

macc · Post by **macc** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:01 pm

The problem is that everything sounds awesome, even when it isn't

zion cluster · Post by **zion cluster** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 5:36 pm

So what would be a good headphone amp if you only need to power one set of cans, no submixes/bells/whistles etc ?

macc · Post by **macc** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:16 pm

Depends on the cans - check on your cans' impedance as they may not definiteively need one.

If they do; Meier Corda XXS

paradigm_x · Post by **paradigm_x** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:19 am

HD650s are also very nice, albeit a bit expensive. Similar to the HD600s apparently. I found mine slightly cheaper than the 600s so bought, but didnt listen first...

Im v happy with them, details are insane ! finally heard some vocal samples in TPowers self evident truth id never heard.

I got them with the Meier Corda Arietta. Now i flick between them and the mackie monitors, and when it sounds great on both i know its pretty good

serox · Post by **serox** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:37 am

Blip wrote:
somejerk wrote:i can't use headphones, but i live alone and my next door neighbor is deaf so it works out.
Can I rent your neighbour?

Mine is deaf also to the side of me. Upstairs I have a bunch of really noisy blokes who often come down and say sorry for the noise. Even tho I had a party the night before or I had been mixing all night:/

I need better speakers, Alesis mk1's are a pile of wank.

DZA · Post by **DZA** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:49 am

bump this

collective · Post by **collective** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 2:23 am

For referencing:

AKG K701

Pros: Super detailed, super realistic sound, no gain boost or anything like it
Cons: Might need a headphone amp

~$250

I have gone through tons of pairs of different headphones, I will only use these from now on. Maybe some grados, but I am not a huge fan.

abZ · Post by **abZ** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 3:01 am

collective wrote:For referencing:

AKG K701

Pros: Super detailed, super realistic sound, no gain boost or anything like it
Cons: Might need a headphone amp

~$250

I have gone through tons of pairs of different headphones, I will only use these from now on. Maybe some grados, but I am not a huge fan.

I am using AKG K702. I would like to add...

Prons: open backed, very comfy. Easy on the ears good for long sessions. Looks cool as fuck.

k701 - they are probably cheap only because they are clearing them out for the 702's. 702's usually retail at 450usd but can be found much cheaper.

Cons: Need a headphone amp if you are using a portable device or laptop. Can get away without one otherwise. I am saving up for one tho!

Highly recommended.

sunnyb · Post by **sunnyb** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 2:36 pm

What are the CH70 like there cheapest out of everything ?Do they have a lot of BASS lol

the-devo · Post by **the-devo** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 2:30 am

I got SkullCandy Hesh headphones.
Do you think they're good enough for a beginner?
I mean I'm quite satisfied by their quality, but I'm no professional.

the-devo · Post by **the-devo** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 2:32 am

Specs can be found here:
http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-Skull-Candy ... Headphones

abZ · Post by **abZ** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 2:40 am

The-Devo wrote:Specs can be found here:
http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-Skull-Candy ... Headphones

"100 Hz - 18 kHz"

WOW.

If you bought those recently I would return them.

serox · Post by **serox** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:55 am

Sony Walkman phone in-ear headphones.

£5 on ebay.

xxxy · Post by **xxxy** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 10:19 am

I'm saving my pennies for the some hd650s and a headphone amp. I really shouldn't have tried them out i knew it would harm my future income.

djdowee · Post by **djdowee** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 10:28 pm

just recently got an m audio profire 610, would it be beneficial to invest in a headphone amp aswell?

abZ · Post by **abZ** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 10:38 pm

disturbed dowee wrote:just recently got an m audio profire 610, would it be beneficial to invest in a headphone amp aswell?

Listen to your cans through that thing. Sound good? Leave it. A headphone amp ain't going to hurt you but it may hurt your pocket book. If you have the $$ and nothing else you need then go for it.

djdowee · Post by **djdowee** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 10:52 pm

i havn't yet bought my phones yet, still in two minds between the 650's and 702's.... leaning towards the 702's tbh.

i just found this article which has got some good links too - Should I buy a Headphone Amp?

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