HEADPHONE DEATH MATCH!!!!!!!!!

"Anon" (tjsielsistneb) 06/23/2014 at 20:54 • Filed to: None

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I have $400 to spend on some really nice headphones. I'm open to any suggestions.

michael bleggi > Anon 06/23/2014 at 20:55

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over or in ear?

michael bleggi > michael bleggi 06/23/2014 at 20:55

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but it's not like it matters GET BEATS!!!11!1!!1one!!11!

Brian Silvestro > Anon 06/23/2014 at 20:55

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I've been using Beats by Dre for 5 years and never had an issue. I listen to mostly rap so yeah, I like them.

Anon > michael bleggi 06/23/2014 at 20:55

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Over or on ear

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Anon 06/23/2014 at 20:56

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Give me $300 and use the other 100 to buy something good.

Decay buys too many beaters > Anon 06/23/2014 at 20:57

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Honestly, my go to cans are the Sony MDR7506. They were always my final mix check cans when I worked in a recording studio.

Jcarr > Anon 06/23/2014 at 20:58

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Spend $50 on some decent ones and keep the remaining $350 for something else.

I'm all for high quality audio, but I can't fathom spending that much on headphones.

To each his own, though.

Anon > michael bleggi 06/23/2014 at 20:59

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Actually in ear is fine too if the cables are replaceable

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Anon 06/23/2014 at 21:00

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Just headphones, or headphones and a headphone amp? I dunno how good they are, but there are a few /g/uides on headphones out there that seem comprehensive.

CRider > Anon 06/23/2014 at 21:00

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$400 seems like a lot of money for headphones, but these B&O units look pretty nice.

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Anon > Decay buys too many beaters 06/23/2014 at 21:01

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I actually have some MDR7506s! However there was just something about them I didn't like. I can't really even tell you what it is.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > Anon 06/23/2014 at 21:02

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Been rocking these AKGs for a while now. they're on-ear.

xxxxxx > Anon 06/23/2014 at 21:03

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Get the MrSpeakers Mad Dogs with Alpha Pads and pair them with a FiiO E11 or similar amp.

CRider > Brian Silvestro 06/23/2014 at 21:04

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Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Anon 06/23/2014 at 21:04

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Save yourself about $385 dollars and just get some SkullCandy Ink'd in ears.

#imacheapskate

Brian Silvestro > CRider 06/23/2014 at 21:04

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ZiptieMcBumper > Decay buys too many beaters 06/23/2014 at 21:06

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I can vouch for the 7506s. Also, Sennheiser HD280s are quite good as well. I have both and swap them out interchangeably.

Comparing the two, the Sennheisers are a little less peaky at the high high end (4000k +).

Both are dirt cheap as far as good headphones that aren't marked up for the sake of marketing.

Please don't tell yourself you need to spend $400 on cans. Either of these will do the trick and leave you plenty of cash left over.

My wife has some Beats Studios. Christ, they are just fatiguing as fuck to wear during a long day. Ergonomically and sonically.

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > Anon 06/23/2014 at 21:06

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I've always found Sennheiser to make excellent quality headphones.

http://en-us.sennheiser.com/audio-headphon…

CRider > Brian Silvestro 06/23/2014 at 21:08

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What an asshole. He gives him a smoke and doesn't even have the courtesy to light him up.

Brian Silvestro > CRider 06/23/2014 at 21:10

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Right? That's all I think about when I see this.

ZiptieMcBumper > Anon 06/23/2014 at 21:13

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If you already have the Sonys, then give the HD280s a try.

Of course, that all depends on what it is you don't like about the Sonys.

Decay buys too many beaters > Anon 06/23/2014 at 21:21

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probably the flat response, it can get a bit tiring. The sennheiser 280s were another favourite in the studio

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Anon 06/23/2014 at 21:26

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I had a pair of Sennheiser HD 650's over a year ago that were great. They got stolen from work though, I forgot to lock them away in my desk and they went missing over a weekend.

I wasn't willing to keep such nice headphones at work anymore so I replaced them with a pair of AKG K240 studios which are lighter and more comfortable, more neutral but without the bass definition the Senny's had.

I got the Sennheisers for $340 down from $400 from a local music store, the guy gave me a discount because of my large beard. I paired them with a behringer headphone amp as my work laptop obviously didn't have the guts to do them justice. God they were great.

DasWauto > Anon 06/23/2014 at 21:40

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I have a set of Grados that I'm very fond of. I only spent $80 on their bottom end (still good) SR60i, but they go far up from there and I can only imagine they get better. Try a few and see what you like.

AM3R > Brian Silvestro 06/23/2014 at 21:58

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#raplopnik

Brian Silvestro > AM3R 06/23/2014 at 21:58

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TOOK SOMEONE LONG ENOUGH

JGrabowMSt > Anon 06/23/2014 at 22:03

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I have a great set of cans...AGK 701. I wanted these bad for a long time, and they did not disappoint. Not one little bit.

I know there are plenty of people who may disagree, but Skullcandy has a great sound to them. The downside is that unless you have a tiny head, they're not really that comfortable, and they're pretty fragile (headbands breaking is pretty normal). The earbuds are okay, but I've never found them comfortable for extended listening. The AKGs are very nice, though my only complaint is that the headband isn't the greatest design. Cans are massive though. I had a guy who does sound design and post production for Showtime and HBO say they were the biggest ones he's seen.

I didn't get them for size, I got them for the quality and comfort, and I'd say they were as close as I'd ever get. I'd give the comfort an 80/100, but the rest is spot on.

AM3R > Brian Silvestro 06/23/2014 at 22:05

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Hey I replied as soon as I saw this. We have to keep #raplopnik going on because I can't think of any other oppo-ers that enjoy rap like we do

jkm7680 > Anon 06/23/2014 at 22:09

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I've got Bose Quiet Comfort headphones that I was given, they're beat to shit. But by my standards, they're great. No fixed cord to the actual headphone, which is a plus because I normally rip the shit out of those.

Brian Silvestro > AM3R 06/23/2014 at 22:17

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With all the young people on here you'd think it'd be more popular.

Eyaare > Anon 06/23/2014 at 22:39

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Yo, get, like, 4 pairs of Skullcandy Aviators.

Wait, shit, yo, get 26 pairs of Skullcandy ink'ds.

Actually, just hop on Amazon and buy a Blackberry Q10. Just ship it to me, I'll handle the pieces you don't want (box, manuals, the phone) and ship you the included headphones. I'll even throw you the charger 'cuz I'm nice like that.

Vicente Esteve > Brian Silvestro 06/23/2014 at 22:45

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im also an "unfourtunate" Beats owner, and for what I use them, they arent bad. I know, they arent THE BEST EVER, but they get the job done, and the packaging is beautiful.

Vicente Esteve > jkm7680 06/23/2014 at 22:46

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Your earphones match your car stereo?! Baller.

unpredictable_swerve > Anon 06/23/2014 at 22:49

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California headphones silverado.

jkm7680 > Vicente Esteve 06/23/2014 at 22:49

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Lol yeah :) I'm stylin with my Bose on Bose layout.

Brian Silvestro > Vicente Esteve 06/23/2014 at 22:55

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In my experience, they're also reliable. I've never had a pair ever malfunction on me in any way.

AM3R > Brian Silvestro 06/23/2014 at 23:02

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exactly, I remember I saw a Lil b song on the FP one day because of "traffic jams" and it was crazy how few people liked it or even knew who Lil b was haha

Brian Silvestro > AM3R 06/23/2014 at 23:07

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*cries*

Vicente Esteve > jkm7680 06/23/2014 at 23:23

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Does the m in jkm7680 stands for "Millionare"?

Is 7680 the number of employees at your manor?

Vicente Esteve > Brian Silvestro 06/23/2014 at 23:24

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Same as I , and I have had them for about 4 years.

Where have all the lightweights gone? > Anon 06/24/2014 at 01:18

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Have you looked into Shure's in-ear headphones? Their new lines have cables that are easily replacable

Anon > Where have all the lightweights gone? 06/24/2014 at 01:29

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I just ordered a pair of Sennheiser Momentum headphones. However I really do like Shure's in ear headphones, I just don't know if I could trust myself not to lose them.

Where have all the lightweights gone? > Anon 06/24/2014 at 01:38

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I can see that, especially since the cables are easily removable and the buds are really tiny!

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Anon 06/24/2014 at 03:31

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I fell in love with the bass heavy Monster Turbines when they came out. To avoid buying a counterfeit pair on ebay when the came out, I spent 40 bucks on a pair of broken ones. The right was dead. BUT recently monster put out a 50 dollar deal on eBay. FYI, make sure to buy a sampler pack of eartips, because they give you a colon's worth of large eartips. I think I will use them up when I reach 30

jkm7680 > Vicente Esteve 06/24/2014 at 06:42

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7680 is the number of diamonds on my grillz.

Brian Silvestro > Vicente Esteve 06/24/2014 at 06:56

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*high-fives you*

Anon > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 06/24/2014 at 13:21

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I had a pair and loved them! A bit too heavy on the base but they were awesome! However after 3 or so years of ownership something messed up with them and there was some glittering in the headphone on the high end.

sam reese > Decay buys too many beaters 06/25/2014 at 17:25

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Those sony's are the go to in my house's "studio".

similarly, the only beats I want to hear from dre are diss tracks about ruthless records.

DJ Corlett - Finally A Forester > Anon 06/26/2014 at 06:59

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I have a set of Shure SRH-840 over the ear headphones and they are great. I tried the beats and they are OK if you just want bass and no real definition to your music.

Weapon10 > Anon 06/26/2014 at 08:20

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Try a pair of Grado reference series RS1 or RS2. Really pleasant sound that changes the listening experience, even when you're using an iphone/smartphone to play your music. They are an open stage, on ear design, which makes the sound more expansive. Just keep in mind that the person sitting next to you will hear what you do. This is a nice price point to be at, and I find that it's just wasting money to go higher unless you're prepared to start upgrading every component in your sound system, which isn't practical (or even possible) for day-to-day use. They look great with their mahogany ear pieces too.

For in ear, I found success with Shure E535. The overall listening experience is one notch below the Grado's, but clearly a HUGE step up from any of the popular branded buds they sell at Best Buy. They naturally noise cancel, like all good in ear buds, and I never felt the need to go back to Bose for air travel. Unfortunately, I used them at the gym every day, which was a real problem. They are not designed to handle sweat, and you will wreck them. I now have a pair of Monster sport headphones (can't remember model, but in the $120 range). The difference is shocking, and relative to the Shure's they should only be allowed to charge $20.

Good luck.