Recommend some headphones to me, please.

So my Beyerdynamic DTs are busted, was going to pick up another pair through my warranty, but if anyone has a better suggestion, then I'm all ears. My max budget is about 150.

Koss PortaPro

Same here, except my budget is more like, say... $50? :/

if you're looking for a closed-back type phones then the best buy are definitely AudioTechnica ATH-M50 or the new model (same sound quality) ATH-M50x. the difference is that the newer model comes with a detachable cables (3 of them)

 

Edited April 16, 2014 by xox

  On 4/16/2014 at 9:43 PM, xox said:

if you're looking for a closed-back type phones then the best buy are definitely AudioTechnica ATH-M50 or the new model (same sound quality) ATH-M50x. the difference is that the newer model comes with a detachable cables (3 of them)

 

I'm listening, the latter pair especially!

  On 4/16/2014 at 9:22 PM, joshuatx said:

Same here, except my budget is more like, say... $50? :/

I'll buy you some, if I have anything leftover.

  On 4/16/2014 at 9:19 PM, chim said:

Koss PortaPro

I'm not digging the design. Sorry.

i have them (the non-x model) for a second yr now and i can't say ANYTHING bad about them. i needed a closed-back model so i could listen in a crowded places and imo nothing beats the ATH-50M. if i'd want an open-(or semiopen)back type then i'd go only with the Beyerdynamic DT-880 32 ohm as an alternative (in the nearest price range) but they're more than double the price of the AudioTechicas. buy the AudioTechnicas! u can't find better for the money, even if you spend an additional 100$ ....believe me!
look for a review of them on youtube. you can find some good ones. also, search for them on gearslutz.com.

Edited April 16, 2014 by xox

  On 4/16/2014 at 10:01 PM, xox said:

i have them (the non-x model) for a second yr now and i can't say ANYTHING bad about them. i needed a closed-back model so i could listen in a crowded places and imo nothing beats the ATH-50M. if i'd want an open-(or semiopen)back type then i'd go only with the Beyerdynamic DT-880 32 ohm as an alternative (in the nearest price range) but they're more than double the price of the AudioTechicas. buy the AudioTechnicas! u can't find better for the money, even if you spend an additional 100$ ....believe me!

look for a review of them on youtube. you can find some good ones. also, search for them on gearslutz.com.

I had these:

 

So, I was thinking about just picking up another pair, since it was my muck up, technically.

 

But, I'll definitely be checking out some videos for the M50xs, the detachable cables seem pretty ideal!

 

My only concern about them is the low impedance level, but then again, I doubt there will be much of a difference when I'm out and about.

I''ve been using Sony XBA 3

yes, those are also a closed-back phones. great ones too. 250 ohm? do you have a phone amp? the audiotechnicas are 38 ohms so no need for an amp and imo, they're better in sound quality.

 

also, try to listen to them in a local store if you can.

Edited April 16, 2014 by xox

  On 4/16/2014 at 10:09 PM, logakght said:

I''ve been using Sony XBA 3

They look nice, but I was more in the market for a pair of on-ears.

  On 4/16/2014 at 10:09 PM, xox said:

yes, those are also a closed-back phones. great ones too. 250 ohm? do you have a phone amp? the audiotechnicas are 38 ohms so no need for an amp and imo, they're better in sound quality.

 

also, try to listen to them in a local store if you can.

Yeah, that's what I thought. When I originally bought the DT 770s, I was doing studio work, but now, not so much, so I doubt it really matters what I get with respect to the impedance level. Still a great pair of headphones regardless, though. I'll add the technicas to my shortlist, thanks!

the ath-50m are really one of the rare phones that don't suffer from lack of an amp. they're in the pro zone completely....c-o-m-p-l-e-t-e-l-y.

you can stick them directly to your laptop and have great results (assuming 'good enough' DA converter) but no worries what so ever if you plug them directly to your sound card.

  On 4/16/2014 at 10:20 PM, xox said:

the ath-50m are really one of the rare phones that don't suffer from lack of an amp. they're in the pro zone completely....c-o-m-p-l-e-t-e-l-y.

you can stick them directly to your laptop and have great results (assuming 'good enough' DA converter) but no worries what so ever if you plug them directly to your sound card.

Hmmmmmmmmmmm!

 

Colour me intrigued!

  On 4/16/2014 at 9:47 PM, NorthernFusion said:

 

  On 4/16/2014 at 9:43 PM, xox said:

if you're looking for a closed-back type phones then the best buy are definitely AudioTechnica ATH-M50 or the new model (same sound quality) ATH-M50x. the difference is that the newer model comes with a detachable cables (3 of them)

 

I'm listening, the latter pair especially!

  On 4/16/2014 at 9:22 PM, joshuatx said:

Same here, except my budget is more like, say... $50? :/

I'll buy you some, if I have anything leftover.

  On 4/16/2014 at 9:19 PM, chim said:

Koss PortaPro

I'm not digging the design. Sorry.

The sennheiser px-100 ii's are a similar size, but not so ugly.

  On 4/16/2014 at 9:22 PM, joshuatx said:

Same here, except my budget is more like, say... $50? :/

 

Do you want something for home listening or mobile?

I *just* bought AIAIAI TMA-1x headphones yesterday. Not the most comfortable headphones I've used, but it's a small tradeoff for pretty wicked sound, and they're super lightweight and compact too.

http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=966

 

Only one thing I can say in criticism about them is that they don't isolate very well. Not such a big problem though because I mostly wear headphones in a quiet workplace, and they don't leak much at all, so it's not too bad.

  On 4/16/2014 at 9:22 PM, joshuatx said:

Same here, except my budget is more like, say... $50? :/

 

This. The portapro's pack pretty killer sound, if you can get down with the design (i dig it). I use them for on-the-go pair, and have grado sr60's for home / stereo listening.

  On 4/16/2014 at 10:50 PM, modey said:

I *just* bought AIAIAI TMA-1x headphones yesterday. Not the most comfortable headphones I've used, but it's a small tradeoff for pretty wicked sound, and they're super lightweight and compact too.

http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=966

 

Only one thing I can say in criticism about them is that they don't isolate very well. Not such a big problem though because I mostly wear headphones in a quiet workplace, and they don't leak much at all, so it's not too bad.

These are on Bleep, right? Is the isolation really that bad outdoors?

  On 4/16/2014 at 11:11 PM, Marked x 0ne said:

 

  On 4/16/2014 at 9:22 PM, joshuatx said:

Same here, except my budget is more like, say... $50? :/

  On 4/16/2014 at 9:19 PM, chim said:

Koss PortaPro

 

This. The portapro's pack pretty killer sound, if you can get down with the design (i dig it). I use them for on-the-go pair, and have grado sr60's for home / stereo listening.

 

Ah, I was looking at grados as well. A friend recommended these:

 

i have the 880's, but i've been having fun with the superlux 681's, bought them for a laugh (an a song). no isolation, but open portapro-like bass. they can be harsh in the highs but im glad i got em.

 

http://www.head-fi.org/products/superlux-hd-681

ATH-M50's are awesome. Thanks BCM for recommendation.

I've got a pair of Grados (Alessandro MS-1), they're really nice but I hardly ever use them. They leak like crazy!

  On 4/16/2014 at 11:14 PM, NorthernFusion said:

 

  On 4/16/2014 at 10:50 PM, modey said:

 

I *just* bought AIAIAI TMA-1x headphones yesterday. Not the most comfortable headphones I've used, but it's a small tradeoff for pretty wicked sound, and they're super lightweight and compact too.

http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=966

 

Only one thing I can say in criticism about them is that they don't isolate very well. Not such a big problem though because I mostly wear headphones in a quiet workplace, and they don't leak much at all, so it's not too bad.

These are on Bleep, right? Is the isolation really that bad outdoors?

It's not *too* bad, but it's not enough to listen to quiet music without distraction. Considering I usually listen to heavy music when walking to/from work, it doesn't really matter.

  On 4/16/2014 at 9:22 PM, joshuatx said:

Same here, except my budget is more like, say... $50? :/

Save some more money; I haven't found any decent headphones under $50. Sennheiser canalphones are alright but they break easily.

  On 4/16/2014 at 11:25 PM, modey said:

 

  On 4/16/2014 at 9:22 PM, joshuatx said:

Same here, except my budget is more like, say... $50? :/

Save some more money; I haven't found any decent headphones under $50. Sennheiser canalphones are alright but they break easily.

 

+1 Cheap Sennheisers are great value for money, but they're incredibly short term.

  On 4/16/2014 at 11:23 PM, modey said:

I've got a pair of Grados (Alessandro MS-1), they're really nice but I hardly ever use them. They leak like crazy!

  On 4/16/2014 at 11:14 PM, NorthernFusion said:

 

  On 4/16/2014 at 10:50 PM, modey said:

I *just* bought AIAIAI TMA-1x headphones yesterday. Not the most comfortable headphones I've used, but it's a small tradeoff for pretty wicked sound, and they're super lightweight and compact too.

http://headphones.com.au/psingle?productID=966

 

Only one thing I can say in criticism about them is that they don't isolate very well. Not such a big problem though because I mostly wear headphones in a quiet workplace, and they don't leak much at all, so it's not too bad.

These are on Bleep, right? Is the isolation really that bad outdoors?

It's not *too* bad, but it's not enough to listen to quiet music without distraction. Considering I usually listen to heavy music when walking to/from work, it doesn't really matter.

 

I'll check these out along with the ATs.

I've got the grado ps1000. Expensive but quite good.

 

Edit: I'm kidding, those are like $1700.

 

I've never heard the ATH-m50s but I've only heard good things about them.

Edited April 17, 2014 by StephenG