Headphones / ear phones

jicetp · Heavyweight Member Joined: 30 Mar 2004 Posts: 987

HI everyone,

I am on the market to get some new headphones, to be able to appreciate some music.
And also some ear phones ( or sleep band ) for the bed time.

Any advices ?

Thanks

JC

Aaronis · Posted: Thu May 27, 2021 6:28 am Post subject:

I own the Audio Technica ATH-M40x studio headphones. They go for about $100. They are wired and are quality professional head phones. They sound great. They sound very clear and very accurate. Not boomy boomy headphones like beats.
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Jim19043 · Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 8:29 am Post subject:

I have used Beyerdynamic headphones for years, starting with the classic DT-48 and now with the DT-250 (80 ohm). The DT-48 was considered the gold standard by many sound engineers, particularly in the motion picture and location recording fields. Built like a tank, very adjustable for head size, but clamped so tightly I risked a headache if I wore them more than an hour or so. But the sound was so clean, clear and flat. The DT-250 seems to have been based on the DT-48 design, but with lighter weight and much more comfortable to wear for long periods. The replaceable ear pads are fuzzy, and don't stick to my skin. The heavy-duty coil cord is replaceable and fitted with a stereo mini-plug with a 1/4 inch stereo plug adapter. They cost $199. The sound is very transparent, the response very flat.
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Jerry · Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 9:14 am Post subject:

I would look at audiophile websites and Youtube channels. I usually like what Steve Guttenberg has to say: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9wBmplRUhaCi-aNrkfgeTg/playlists

Of course, there are lots of other good audio reviewers as well.

RETrumpet · Veteran Member Joined: 26 Jan 2021 Posts: 210

+1 for Audio Technica.

I use m50x's for my critical listening which were recommended to me by a professional sound engineer. Clear and crisp.
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