So I just bought some Pxc450 noise canceling headphones and they are without a doubt the most uncomfortable headphones I've ever used. They' re going back for the QC15's.

I am a mixer, and I own the SRH840 (I can get very close to a finished mix of TV shows in those, but I cannot get close to a finished music mix in those). I listened to the 770s, and didn't like them. I have not heard the KRKs.

You can't accurately hear the frequencies below 80 Hz on the SRH840, but I doubt any headphones do that kind of work well. Shure used to claim that the SRH440 were better for mixing, and the SRH840 were better for critical listening of finished mixes. I think you can create a superior image, and the SRH840 are very good for balancing, though there is very subtle hype in the upper mid range that you have to get used to that can screw up some of balances like cymbals and snares by about 1 to 2dB. If you can go listen to them, that's my advice. They have a crystal clear sound, and do not feel hyped, like most of the others. They are a bit bright out of the box, but don't take long to break in (maybe just play music through them for a few days). If you EQ stuff on professional speakers, first, you can easily take the mix into the headphones and get it very very close. You just can't expect doing the entire mix in headphones, and have it translate perfectly to professional speakers.

I'm not sure what your application is for the headphones, but it sounds like you want to do something like mixing.

I'm actually intrigued by the KRK's, but I don't think I can hear them where I live.

Any thoughts on the new 'Parrot Philippe Starck Zik Wireless Headphones'?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Parrot-Phili...3230689&sr=1-1

http://www.parrot.com/zik/usa/sound

http://www.parrot.com/zik/usa/technology

http://www.parrot.com/zik/usa/touch

Sorry if it has been previously discussed!

Anyone?

Bumpity bump

2 questions:

1. I'm looking for a pair of earbuds where the cord is kind of slippery, if that makes sense. I find that when I'm wearing them around the cord tends to get caught on things pulling them out of my ear. For some reason I find this to be particularly frustrating...

2. This one might be ridiculous. I want to listen to audiobooks/podcasts while I mow the lawn. I haven't tried yet but I imagine typical earbuds won't work. Would noise cancelling headphones allow me to do this?

I know nothing about headphones, but just bought Sol Republic Tracks

thoughts?

I imagine the noise would be too loud to cancel out. It would significantly reduce it but not block it out completely. If you are gunna go for noise cancelling don't buy PXC-450's, i'd plump for Bose.

It doesn't have to completely cancel it out, I just want to be able to hear.

What's the best budget Bluetooth cans?

I'm about to make my first purchase of quality headphones. After doing a bit of research I've think I've settled on the Sennheiser HD650's. There is one thing I am confused about however. I understand that I need a quality source to push headphones of this caliber, but is there anyway to get the most out of them on the road? I'll be listening from either an iPad or an iphone and I've heard they can sound pretty bad when that's the case. Are there amps that I can use on the go? Am I better off just keeping these at home for online grinding and just getting a cheaper pair for live? Pardon my ignorance, and any help would be greatly appreciated.

Portable amps wont be as good as a desktop amp for the hd650s. The headphones are very hard to drive and small portable amps may not have enough power to do it. You can search head-fi.org and get a million threads for amp recommendations for the 650s. Also the 650s are open headphones so if you're planning on using it for live poker you'll be annoying your tablemates as they can hear what you're listening to.

Grunch:

So I did a little consumer research, and found that the Sony MDR-7506 sounded fantastic for 100 bucks. Just got them, and they def sound great.

They do have this really long spiral cord though, which I dig as I can plug into my receiver or cpu, but it'll be weird walking around with. Can stuff in shoulder bag i guess.

edit: yeah, this cord is crazy long. Didn't read that part...

Anyone know anything about these headphones?



Aside from the fact that it's orange, I wanna get em because apparently they are moisture resistant...making em cool for working out. The Bose MiE2 headphones get busted once they get into contact with sweat.

I have the black version....not sure if the orange are any different, but I love them. I wear headphones when working out and I had gone through about 6 different pairs (various brands) in the last two years. These have lasted me 6 months with wearing them almost every day. Great for use with the iphone as well. They sound decent as well.

Thanks dude, definitely ganna get these now

Shure SRH240. Could you tell me if it is a good choice for the price?

I'd suggest spending 50 more bucks and get the SRH440.

I triec the P5's today at the apple store. ****ing amazing imo. Amirite?

So,

I received a pair of ATH-M50's for Christmas a few years ago, but never quite fell in love with them. Listened to them just 4 or 5 times after breaking them in for ~ 40 hours.

I think overall closed headphones aren't just for me. Could you please recommend a headphone that:

1. Is < $200
2. Can be powered without an amp if needed (low impedance), though I have a Fiio E7 DAC
3. Doesn't have such harsh highs as the ATH-M50
4. Has a warmer mid range than the ATH-M50
5. Bass is as deep and tight as possible. The ATH-50's bass felt quite boomy to me.
6. Prefer circumaural if possible

I currently have a pair of Grado SR-60's that sound pretty good, but are lacking in the bass and just kind of have a cheap build quality.
I'm strongly considering the AKG-K701/702 since I heard them and really liked them, but they were a bit lacking in the bass category for me.

What would be similar to the AKG-K701 with a bit more bass that I should listen to?

I got these- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o02_s00_i00 for 7 dollars after reading a huge thread on head-fi about how they were as good/better than these which i paid like 4 bills for a few years ago http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Resea...ords=etymotics (and were the best thing I had ever heard) .

Don't think I agree they are better, but they are pretty ****ing awesome. Better base for hip hop music for sure. Pretty amazing overall

Bumping for awesomeness

Any recs on waterproof headphones?

Klipsch released new image ones with blue tooth technology.


SPECIFICATIONS

Bluetooth A2DP CODECS: SBC, AAC, aptX®
Bluetooth INPUT RATING: 5V DC, 0.5A
Bluetooth PROFILES: A2DP v1.2, AVRCP v1.0, HSP v1.2, HFP v1.6
Bluetooth RANGE: Up to 10m (33 feet)
Bluetooth VERSION: Bluetooth v2.1 +EDR
COLORS: Black/Brushed Aluminum
DIMENSIONS: 9.9"� H x 7.5"� W x 2.7"� D
DRIVE COMPONENTS: Full Range KG 150
DRIVER DESIGN: Dynamic Moving Coil 40mm Speaker
DRIVER DIAMETER: 40mm
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 16Hz-23kHz
IMPEDANCE: 32 ohms
INPUT CONNECTIONS: 3.5mm
MIC/REMOTE: Integrated mic and earcup controls
SENSITIVITY: 110dB
STYLE: Wireless on-ear
WEIGHT: 138.3 grams

Have you checked out any Sennheisers? In my experience, they tend to have more rolled-off highs and sound warmer than the Audio-Technicas.