[production bible 2] Headphones

[ratep]

anyone have experience with the technics rpdh1200 headphones. I was thinking about getting a pair but not too sure how they hold up for
production or DJing.

[Sub Warrior]

Working with a AKG 142 HD, extremely satisfied.

Pro
-looks decent
-fits quite well
-clear sound (with a wide range)

cons
-half open
-tends to get a bit warm
-NOT durable, didn't do anything wrong with my headphones and the right ear tends to drop out sometimes, freaking irritating!

[deadly_habit]

i like the shure SRH840's, or the MDR7506's if your in a cash pinch.

really the srh840s seemed to lack when i tested em compared to everything else in the same price range

[Muta]

alright, so I noticed Senheiser HD600, how about HD595? much difference?

[wabble]

love me my new beyerdynamic pro cans

[abZ]

Working with a AKG 142 HD, extremely satisfied.

Pro
-looks decent
-fits quite well
-clear sound (with a wide range)

cons
-half open
-tends to get a bit warm
-NOT durable, didn't do anything wrong with my headphones and the right ear tends to drop out sometimes, freaking irritating!

Semi-open back you mean? That is actually a plus in my opinion. Gives you truer soundstage. Not good for the library or djing etc but great for the studio. Actually I have drop outs with my AKG's as well. That is pretty shit for the money you pay, or I paid anyway but it is fixable.

[shaneynclan]

i like the shure SRH840's, or the MDR7506's if your in a cash pinch.

really the srh840s seemed to lack when i tested em compared to everything else in the same price range

they're pretty flat.

[AxeD]

Yesterday I ordered a pair of AKG k518's. But they were some limited edition, is there any difference except for the
colours?

[disonata]

just got my pair of AKG K240 MKII's this morning, first impressions are really good.

whoever said the bass is decieving or lacking, I don't know how because it sounds perfectly proportioned to me. I chose these over the HD25's because i want them for production and it doesnt seem like i'm going to be disappointed

[Craggle]

Im Skint, any info on the CORTEX CHP-2500 ?

[xophelorak]

Some people are gonna wanna hate, but that's ok...

Sony MDR-V6

Pros
- good frequency response (supposedly 5-30,000 hz)
- good isolation
- broadcast (radio & tv) standard for several decades
- they last for fucking ever

Cons
- a bit tight fitting... physical fatigue can come into play after a few hours
- everyone loves to hate on 'em
- supposedly the faux-plasti-vinyl covering on the cups wears off. it certainly did on my MDR-600's... but my MDR-V6's haven't shown the slightest sign of wear over the past year.

Price
- £45 used
- £80 - 100 new

NICE, i was hoping someone was rocking these so they could let me know whats up, i know nothing about headphones. yeah the covering on my pair are almost completely gone, i got mine used. these headphones will make your ears soar.

I have no qualms with them other than the fact that they hurt to wear for long periods of time. They sound good to me, which isnt really saying much.

I use the sony mdr-v6's and I think they are a great buy for the money. I also noticed after doing more research that the mdr's come in different mm size ranges (different sized cans). The cheap ones are the 30mm mdr-v6's. I really like the sound it seems really accurate and you can hear the bass. and all the reasons listed in the quote above I concur with. I got mine for like 60-70 $usd on amazon.

[Nacklewicket]

sweet just this sort of thread i was looking for! my monitors are shite anyway and neighbours been complaining about loudness so i figured id need some really good headphones!! thx alot!

[xophelorak]

cheers, I said 30mm but I guess they're 40mm:

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-V6-Monit ... -1-catcorr

[Phase Down]

i second the beyerdynamic dt990 pro, soo comfortable, great response.

[decklyn]

i have the akg k240s. I don't like producing on headphones but when I have to I find the mixes turn out ok. I'll cross reference them with my mackie's and notice things in the mix I didn't hear on them. Still not a good replacement for monitors tho.

I prefer semi-open back or even a full open back but you NEED a headphone amp if you go with full open back.
I just use the headphone amp in my Mackie mixer and it's ok.

[Mushroom Buttons]

A lot of you guys are using AKG K240, but which one?

http://www.amazon.com/AKG-Acoustics-K-2 ... B0001ARCFA
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/7 ... ional.html

^these 2 are the same aren't they? Why are the pics different though?


http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5 ... MK_II.html

^ this one is newer and much more expensive. from your experiences, what's the difference compared to the older K240?


Thanks.

[VirtualMark]

anyone using the akg k702's? i'm looking at buying a pair, wondered if they're worth the money(£300)

[Mushroom Buttons]

A lot of you guys are using AKG K240, but which one?

http://www.amazon.com/AKG-Acoustics-K-2 ... B0001ARCFA
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/7 ... ional.html

^these 2 are the same aren't they? Why are the pics different though?


http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5 ... MK_II.html

^ this one is newer and much more expensive. from your experiences, what's the difference compared to the older K240?


Thanks.

BUMP!

[vertx]

The pic on B & H is wrong, from the title it should be the gold k240s but is showing the newer mkIIs.

I haven't listened to the mkIIs but the k240s I have (gold) are nice and uncoloured with extended highs and un-hyped bass so your mixes will translate decently on others systems.

The more I use my akgs, the more i enjoy them.

[VirtualMark]

what about the k702's?