justaquestion Posted April 28, 2011 Report Posted April 28, 2011 Ok, I need help buying some headphones as I am undecided on which ones I should buy. I would like some headphones (pref.) under ~$400 USD. I will be listening to music (mostly) from my iPhone 4 or Mac. But I also have a high-end Vinyl player, and a Les Paul (which I can plug in my headphones). Those two might be considered audiophile but that is not the primary use (though I will use them) of my headphones, so I don't know if I should get audiophile headphones. I will be listening mostly to Classic Rock/Rock. Pink Floyd (Dark Side of the Moon), Led Zep, etc. I really like listening to high quality music, but not sure if the headphones would make a big difference since I will be using my iPhone, because it's portable. I would like what someone would consider a good bass. And I would prefer them to be somewhat portable, if not portable. I prefer them to be noise-canceling, and comfortable for long-period use. If an amp IS necessary, I will consider it (If necessary, portable, good, and cheap.) The appearance doesn't matter, but I don't want to look like an idiot wearing these outside/wherever. I don't mind if they're in-ear, on-ear, around-ear. As long as they're what I'm looking for. I was looking at the PXC 450, HD 650, and EarSonic's SM3. But they can be any other headphones. Thanks Quote
Aimless1 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Posted April 28, 2011 Try that other headphone site. They're very helpful with these sort of queries, and you're likely to be happier with your experience there. Quote
digger945 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Posted April 28, 2011 The appearance doesn't matter, but I don't want to look like an idiot wearing these outside/wherever. I don't mind if they're in-ear, on-ear, around-ear. Quote
El_Doug Posted April 28, 2011 Report Posted April 28, 2011 What about under-ear? http://rus.625-net.ru/audioproducer/1999/04/sennheiser_surrounder.jpg if you can tell me where to get a surrounder, i'd buy one in a heartbeat Quote
Dusty Chalk Posted April 28, 2011 Report Posted April 28, 2011 I just bought one on eBay. Of course, I haven't received it yet, so...maybe not. Quote
aardvark baguette Posted April 28, 2011 Report Posted April 28, 2011 Did you actually choose that screen name just to make this thread? That is either brilliant forethought or downright idiocy, I cant decide. Quote
Nebby Posted April 28, 2011 Report Posted April 28, 2011 Did you actually choose that screen name just to make this thread? That is either brilliant forethought or downright idiocy, I cant decide. Probably needs a name change since his first post didn't even have a single question. Quote
HeadphoneAddict Posted May 5, 2011 Report Posted May 5, 2011 I suggest the HD25-1 II based on your needs. Quote
guzziguy Posted May 5, 2011 Report Posted May 5, 2011 Be nice Dinny. After all, he spent 6 entire days determining exactly the correctly headphones for the newbie. That's a lot of effort. Quote
jvlgato Posted May 5, 2011 Report Posted May 5, 2011 Hey, I remember Chaka! Grew up watching that show. What the hell is he, though? The missing link? Perhaps a good morphologist is needed? Quote
The Monkey Posted May 5, 2011 Report Posted May 5, 2011 I always considered Chaka a little fucker. Quote
HeadphoneAddict Posted May 5, 2011 Report Posted May 5, 2011 Be nice Dinny. After all, he spent 6 entire days determining exactly the correctly headphones for the newbie. That's a lot of effort. Actually I waited a week to post, but I'll see if I can last 2 weeks next time. Quote
grawk Posted May 5, 2011 Report Posted May 5, 2011 Actually I waited a week to post, but I'll see if I can last 2 weeks next time. are you saying 6 days is 2 weeks or were you suggesting that 6 days was significantly different than a week. Quote
HeadphoneAddict Posted May 5, 2011 Report Posted May 5, 2011 are you saying 6 days is 2 weeks or were you suggesting that 6 days was significantly different than a week. Neither, just saying I'll try to hold out longer (maybe till the urge to answer fades away). Quote
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