Which headphones are better?

Fletchur · Post by **Fletchur** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 10:14 pm

I recentely did a post asking about this, the thing is is that Dawsons music is near me and I'd like to try them on. I've heard AKG are good but not so much heard about KRK. The KRK look a bit more comfy but just wanting to know which are overall better taking in to account sound quality, comfort etc

If you have any experience with these let me know!

Thanks

http://www.dawsons.co.uk/krk-kns-8400-headphones
http://www.dawsons.co.uk/akg-k271-mkii- ... headphones

claudedefaren · Post by **claudedefaren** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 2:36 am

I'd go with AKG anything over KRK. Haven't heard the KRKs in question here but I can almost guarantee the AKGs are better.

Still, you can get a better product for relatively the same price if not cheaper. What's the reason you're looking at these two headphones in particular?

Ledger · Post by **Ledger** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 5:02 am

If you've got the $$$, DT 990's. I'm ordering them in, and I've read TONS of great reviews on them on DOA.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audi ... s-250-ohms

Fletchur · Post by **Fletchur** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 3:34 pm

claudedefaren wrote:I'd go with AKG anything over KRK. Haven't heard the KRKs in question here but I can almost guarantee the AKGs are better.

Still, you can get a better product for relatively the same price if not cheaper. What's the reason you're looking at these two headphones in particular?

Thanks for the reply.

I will be able to go to the shop Dawsons and try them on my self. Its what they had on the website

dickman69 · Post by **dickman69** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 3:41 pm

ath m50s

Brothulhu · Post by **Brothulhu** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 3:51 pm

I ave the KRK 8400s, can't compare the sound quality to any other headphones but the sound good to me and go down pretty low (I generally only use them for checking subs). They are closed back so they are good for me when I stay at my parent's house as I can use them without pissing off my brother and they cancel out a lot of outside noise. The best thing about them though is that they are really comfy, I've worn them for hours and hours and have never had sore ears because of them

Fletchur · Post by **Fletchur** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 6:41 pm

Brothulhu wrote:I ave the KRK 8400s, can't compare the sound quality to any other headphones but the sound good to me and go down pretty low (I generally only use them for checking subs). They are closed back so they are good for me when I stay at my parent's house as I can use them without pissing off my brother and they cancel out a lot of outside noise. The best thing about them though is that they are really comfy, I've worn them for hours and hours and have never had sore ears because of them

Thanks for the reply that's really helpful

Toolman4 · Post by **Toolman4** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 7:21 pm

I've had a pair of AKG k240's and they broke on me. The part that cups the ear on the outside is plastic. One day it just said peace...I know they are the lower line, but I was none the less disappointed :/ Just sharing.

Soulstep · Post by **Soulstep** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:15 pm

You guys might enjoy

I found the krk headphones to be very bright, harsh after a while

Brothulhu · Post by **Brothulhu** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 10:31 pm

Soulstep wrote: I found the krk headphones to be very bright, harsh after a while

That would explain why people keep telling me my mixes don't have enough highs. Never thought it was my headphones, cheers you've probably helped me out a lot by bringing that to my attention

drooka · Post by **drooka** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 12:20 am

ive got akg 240s, cant complain as far as sound goes

Fletchur · Post by **Fletchur** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:22 am

Toolman4 wrote:I've had a pair of AKG k240's and they broke on me. The part that cups the ear on the outside is plastic. One day it just said peace...I know they are the lower line, but I was none the less disappointed :/ Just sharing.

Thanks for the input!

Fletchur · Post by **Fletchur** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:23 am

Soulstep wrote:You guys might enjoy

I found the krk headphones to be very bright, harsh after a while

Hmm, what else would you reccomend then?

Fletchur · Post by **Fletchur** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:23 am

Soulstep wrote:You guys might enjoy

I found the krk headphones to be very bright, harsh after a while

Hmm, what else would you reccomend then?

Eat Bass · Post by **Eat Bass** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 2:49 pm

def go DT990's or 770's.

or go Ultrasone Pro 900's - beasts.

Soulstep · Post by **Soulstep** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 6:13 pm

Fletchur wrote:
Hmm, what else would you reccomend then?

Everyone's different....
doesn't the shop have demo pairs of headphones you can try out ?

Some popular headphones reviewed by sound on sound
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jan10/a ... phones.htm

AxeD · Post by **AxeD** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 7:03 pm

I've got 770's but they lack a bit of mid. I'm with rayman, ath m50.
Those are generally considered great monitoring cans.

sine143 · Post by **sine143** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 4:45 am

had the ath m50s for a long time. liked them a lot but used them as dj cans. now have the ultrasone dj1 pros, and primarily use them as production cans haha. but I like them both.

Fletchur · Post by **Fletchur** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 6:01 pm

AxeD wrote:I've got 770's but they lack a bit of mid. I'm with rayman, ath m50.
Those are generally considered great monitoring cans.

Ill check them out thanks

Electric_Head · Post by **Electric_Head** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 10:42 am

dt 990

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