A total of 123 reviews of this product on Reddit.
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Seriously though, can people start helping him instead of discussing why he shouldn’t give a fuck? He asked a question, if you don’t have an answer, give it a break.
These should be great some of the best for the price, and doesn’t seem to use leather:
https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD280PRO-Headphones-old-model/dp/B000065BPB
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Making beats in any public space quiet enough to do so (i.e. a library) would probably make you some kind of asshole for doing so in that space if you use a keyboard or drum pads, or anything else that makes rhythmic noise that other people would have to unwillingly listen to.
Why do you want to do this anyway? I can’t imagine how it would make the process better. Are you hoping someone important approaches you with a record deal like some kind of 80’s feelgood movie, and your life is made from then on because you become super rich and famous on the spot just for having the courage to make music in public?
I’m just giving you shit. If you ignore everything I’ve said so far, you should at least check these headphones out, I’ve had mine since 2011 and they’re still great for tuning out the outside world.
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A friend of mine who produces music let me try out all of the pairs he didn’t really use anymore
He sold me these for $30 though in looking for them now I’m realizing they’re not quite as cheap as I thought lol
If you’re just looking for noise cancelling and not audio, you can probably get a pair intended for shooting/construction for pretty cheap
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I recommend these headphones for the best balance of quality and price.
https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD280PRO-Headphones-old-model/dp/B000065BPB
I’ve had several pairs at this point. I use them till they are completely worn out, which takes several years of heavy use, and then I replace them with the same model.
I also buy the same model of keyboard over and over like that.
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I recommend Sennheiser HD280Pro. They’re very comfortable, and attenuate the sound level very well, so you don’t have to crank up the music to hear it over the drums.
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This would be the better buy for the price rang you’re looking in The guys over at /r/headphones would be more than happy to help you.
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Do you mean over the ear headphones? I use Sennheiser for my games and music. For phone i prefer using ear phones at office and at home I sometimes connect my headphones.
Sennheiser has some good deals on Amazon every now and then.
https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD280PRO-Headphones-old-model/dp/B000065BPB
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They have their uses, but something like this is more adequate:
Good headphones beat every expensive speaker based system.
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Owned these since 2009 and they’ve been awesome. Sturdy, very nice sound quality, comfy, and they do a decent job blocking out background noise. If they ever did break for some reason, I would buy another pair, no question.
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Check out some reviews for these Sennheiser HD280PRO
I own a pair and never had an issue with them crushing my skull even before I broke them in. Had them for like 5-6 years now and they still work perfectly, and they conform to my head shape nicely. Also, they’re really damn good headphones with a good neutral sound that I use for mixing stuff all the time.
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I need someone to either talk me into, or talk me out of buying the Magni 2 and Modi 2. My current (and only) pair of cans are HD280s. I am satisfied with them, but currently have no amp/dac (aside from what’s built into the mobo).
I am here to ask if I should invest $240 into a high-end amp/dac combo, or if I should better use that money (with an extra ~$100 to spare if I go this route) on a new pair of headphones and a cheap dac/amp (like the E10k). I would also love to experiment with open-back, so that further leads me to believe I should simply invest in different cans and a cheaper amp/dac.
- Budget – $250-350 total
- Source – Computer, using stock motherboard sound, no soundcard or external amp/dac although I’m open to using part of my budget for this
- Requirements for Isolation – I don’t need isolation
- Will you be using these Headphones in Public? No, strictly at home
- Preferred Type of Headphone – Full sized
- Preferred tonal balance – I’m looking for mid-forward/bright, according to the purchase assistant. I definitely focus more on vocals, but bass is in a close (but still) second place.
- Past headphones – Current and only decent pair of cans for reference are the HD280s
- Preferred Music – Electric of all kinds. Electric rock (Celldweller, EDEN), D&B (Pendulum), generic EDM (Chainsmokers, Kaskade).
- What would you like to improve on from your set-up – I definitely want more clarity on the vocals, without sacrificing bass as that is a huge focal point of the genres of music that I like.
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Sorry, I was actually referring to the HD280’s. I’ve owned so many pairs of Sennies over the last 13 years that I can’t even keep them straight anymore haha.
They’re ~$90-100 — I usually buy them around holidays when they’re on sale for around $70 with free shipping — these are the pair that I rely on solely nowadays:
https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB
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Okay .. firstly SOLID idea..
Secondly.. I’m not sure what you used to master it, or if you even mixed it at all because it is extremely muddy and loud.
Get a pair of monitor speakers or studio headphones.. if you’re on a low budget I would recommend getting these. If you’re on a bigger budget definitely check out Audio Technica’s.
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If you wanna go up to $100, Sennheiser HD 280 Pro’s are pretty universally loved. https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB/
2200+ reviews at 4.5 stars. They aren’t the best ever, but for the price and the comfort, I always recommend them.
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I’ve been using a pair of Sennheiser HD 280s for 3 years now and I’m still very satisfied with them. The one thing I’ve noticed is they don’t have very strong bass. Which is fine for me because it lets the rest of the song stand out instead of drowning in bass.
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It might be your headphones. The first time I did it I did it with a nice pair of earbuds but at my office with air conditioning / etc background noise and I didn’t hear like half the beeps.
The second time I did it, I took my professional quality DJ headphones, went into a hall closet full of clothes and shut the door. I think I heard > 90% of them.
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Não tem redução de ruído activa, mas em geral tapam bem o som. Por exemplo, se os usar para ouvir música num avião mal oiço o ruído dos motores.
Quando tinha a TV e o computador na sala e a TV estava ligada, desde que estivesse com um volume razoável nem ouvia. Como envolve a orelha o som não sai nem entra (i.e. não incomodas nem és incomodado).
No entanto depende um bocado do que estás a ouvir, do barulho ambiente, e da tua sensibilidade… mas em geral diria que são bastante bons nesse sentido.
Caso ainda não tenhas visto, na Amazon americana tens imensas reviews e podes filtrar por palavras específicas: http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB
Dá uma espreitadela por lá, caso não te dês bem com o Inglês o Google Translate ajuda.
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I second this. I am using a Sennheiser HD280 and have been for the last 2 years. I love them, and have out performed anything I’ve used prior that was called a Gaming Headset around that price range.
*EDIT Side note, these take a beating. Back when I started, I used an older model for half a year, one that’s been around for couple years in my posession while recording music, and it finally snapped on me after a weeks worth of outrages. The current ones haven’t been under any abuse and still fit without issues.
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The $99 pair of Sennheisers will blow your mind. I’ve got them and the Beats studios. I’ll try to find the link for you.
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I love my Sennheiser HD 280s. I use them at work to listen to music/block sound. Highly recommended for the money. Much better/cheaper than Beats.
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I’m looking for an alternative to the HyperX Cloud II. They’re very comfortable and I’m actually pretty happy about them, but they create a popping/crackling sound when I have the mic plugged in.
I exclusively listen to all my PC audio through headphones. I don’t use external speakers at all. I mainly use my headphones for watching movies, TV shows, and Skype (so having a mic is important). Any good recommendations that won’t break the bank? (I live in Canada so any headphones with a US price will probably be more expensive in Canada)
Edit: IS this a good deal? http://www.amazon.ca/Sennheiser-280-PRO-Headphones-Black/dp/B000065BPB/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454167040&sr=8-1&keywords=Sennheiser+HD280+Pro
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Yes, the best suitable for DJ and Studio use for the price. For DJing you need a pair that block outside sound. For producing you need a pair that have a flat, neutral response.
There is one close competitor and this is actually the pair of headphones I own the $100 Sennheiser HD280pro – it looks like there is a $15 gift card with that so if you factor that in maybe it meets your budget? They are great headphones, they are the pair I use for DJing and Producing and I’ve owned mine for about 12 or 13 years now. They block more outside sound than the ear protectors that I use for shooting 🙂
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i use pretty much exclusively sennheiser hd 280 pros. theyre like 100 bucks, and in my opinion, flatter and clearer than m50s. and more comfortable too. here you go
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Sennheiser HD-280. Best bang for your buck IMO, and have very good isolation so the microphones wont pick up any audio coming from the headphones. The build quality is great and they are comfortable to wear even during those long sessions. They have an 1/8″ jack on the end but come with an 1/8″ to 1/4″ adapter so you can plug them in to your Scarlett 2i2.
edit: I would recommend getting a pair that have the coiled cable so they wont get tangled easily. And they are great for just simply listening to music.
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The pair of headphones I use for my TV are Sennheiser HD280. They’re pretty comfortable (which is nice, since I have giant ears), and while looking for a link, I happened to find out that you can get a Blue Snowball mic for only $10 extra.
Sennheiser HD280 Pro Headphones with Blue Mic Snowball Condenser Mic
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Well I’m currently using these: http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1445272970&sr=8-2&keywords=senheiser+headphones
I’m very happy with them, they just get uncomfortable and it would be nice to just have a pair of speakers to bump out of instead of exclusively headphones. But you make some good points, it may not make much sense to buy speakers considering my current situation. I’m in college and have roommates lol probably wouldn’t go too well.
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they look really cool but your paying for the gimmick. The actual drivers in the headset is not that good at all, and Logitech wont even list the THD (total harmonic distortion; how much it degrades the audio signal) for $50 less you can get a Sennheiser headset that sounds way better http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-PRO-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB
thats if your crazy about sound quality like me( i’am an audio engineer)
I just hate how theise PC part companies thorw all theise gimmicks at shit RGB lights, buttons on your headset… then cheap out on the one thing that matters and then overcharge like crazy.
still better than a set of BEATS lol a whole $15 in parts is all their made of.
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You absolutely cannot beat Sennheiser HD280 Pros for this application in my opinion. Nothing else short of custom IEM’s offers as much isolation (32db attenuation is a lot). They sound very accurate as well. Accurate enough that they make pretty great reference headphones for recording and mixing.
My only complaint is that I’m really not a fan of coiled/spiral cables or cables that only attach to one side because a straight, twice-attached cable is easier to keep out of the way as a drummer, but it’s a tiny complaint. Just throw it over your shoulder or gaff tape it down to your shirt and it stays out of the way 99% of the time.
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I use Sennheiser 280pro’s and I love them. Good sound quality, comfortable, and they block out just enough noise that I can hear my kit but not have to crank up the volume to hear the music. Not too shabby for $70
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Awesome! I keep playing around with the tempo to find a happy medium!
To answer your question head phone wise I mix on these They are inexpensive and have a great sound. I have had mine for about 5 years now, and they are still wonderful! To play my mix in speakers, I just use an iHome, ahahah. I also play it in cheap headphones to see how it would sound to most people. I don’t have any fancy monitors. To get the low end clean, it takes time to train the ear, and mix properly. Watch all the levels, sidechain it, and then I also master in ableton. Look up tutorials, the internet is a great place!
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Had the same situation with myself and my Yamaha 650.
I finally ordered a pair of Sennheiser HD-280 PRO headphones which have worked quite amazingly for playing when I don’t want to disturb my family, as well as for general music listening as well. these can be had from $60-~$75.
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You need a headphone that provides enough isolation (or db attenuation) so that you don’t have to crank the volume. If you have to turn up the volume just to overcome the external noise, you aren’t really accomplishing anything. An entry-level set of ‘professional’ IEM’s (like the ones I linked) will go a long way. If ‘over-the-ear’ is more your style, you could look at these, but keeping them on and keeping a seal will be another challenge entirely.
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> I need good headphones dammit
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB
I’ve been using these for a few years and I love them. Turned me in to a loyal Sennheiser fan (these, a high end DJ pair, and a cheap pair for work).
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No monitors, here, but my Sennheisers do a pretty damn good job too!
They are not “perfect” in that they are closed-back, but the isolation… yea. You can hear a mouse fart in your cargo hold.
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Sorry I am a little late to this post.
I think you are getting a little ahead of yourself. This is an expensive hobby and you really should feel things out before you start buying a bunch of equipment you might not even need.
You really only need some decent headphones and a DAW to get started. Mess around with the demo versions of all the DAWs you are interested in and buy the one you feel most comfortable with. Then look into getting some headphones like these to start with.
After you really get into beatmaking, then you should start looking into other equipment. By then you will probably know more of what you need and what you don’t.
Good luck!
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I just got these a couple weeks ago and love them! Under $30 too but you wouldn’t guess from the price!
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No, headphones like these http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB usually make it a goal of reducing noise heavily but not being noise-isolating, you probably can’t use them without music but they will work much better than OP’s plan, i promise. And thanks, I misused my words there, I do that sometimes.
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lol. there are a lot of bullshit stuff on audio gear. Gold plating actually does help a little bit though. i have sennheiser HD280 pros, which at about $100 aren’t really overpriced at all and they came with gold plated screw on adapters:
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I’ve been quite happy with the Sennheiser HD-280 PRO set I bought a few months back. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000065BPB
You don’t need special isolation headphones for an electric kit. I have a (cheap) pair of those as well, but I never use them because the Sennheisers are much more comfortable and the acoustic sound of the pads is not loud enough to be heard, even with regular headphones.
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For over the ear? Sennheiser makes some good ones for a third of the price of Beats. Like this: http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1344814432&sr=1-8&keywords=seinhauser+headphones
Beats are fine, but they are not worth the price. And the over-branding is obnoxious.
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How about these headphones? They have a NPR of 32db, better than what I currently wear to the range for Hearing Protection.
I have a pair of these headphones, I’ve been tempted to take them to the range for a while 🙂
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http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB
They block out a surprising amount of subway noise and just generally sound awesome.
Disclaimer: I am not an audiophile. I apologize in advance if you buy these on my recommendation only to find that they sound a hair too plaid in the upper registers.
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I have Sennheiser HD-280 Pros and they work great. They are big, but fold up nicely. Sound quality is really good for the price, I don’t think you would ever need any better unless you’re a DJ or professional audio type job.
I highly recommend them.
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I live out in the boonies and don’t have much opportunity to test electronics. When I bought my headphones 2 or 3 years ago, I went by Internet opinion and bought some Sennheiser HD-280 PROs.
I like them pretty well, but always have to crank up the bass by over 100%. I think the defect is to be found in my tastes and not the hardware of the headphones, though; I’m part of that bass-addicted generation.
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Many people consider Sennheiser to be one of the the best right now. Some even believe it’s THE best at the moment. They are definitely a superb choice for headphones.
That being said, there are a lot of variables in headphones that cater to different people. For one, there are 3 sort of blanket headphone types: In-ear, On-ear, and Over-ear. In-ear are basically ear buds, On-ear are headphones with small cups that sit on your ears. Over-ear have larger cups that surround your ear. Personally, I’m a fan of Over-ear, as they are the most comfortable to me and tend to have higher quality headphones (Over-ear don’t make headphones sound better, but companies tend to make more Over-ear than On-ear of various price ranges).
On top of that, there are two kinds of cups: open back and closed back. For some background, headphones play sound both towards you an away from you. Closed back means the back of the headphone cup is closed (duh), blocking the sound going away from you. Basically, it’s you and whatever you’re listening to. A band in your head. Open back means that the cups are open to an extent. These headphones often look like they have a grate on the cups. This means sound goes out, and also sound goes in. These headphones make it so the music sounds more lively. Instead of the band being in your head, think of you at a concert for that band. Open back headphones make it so the music blends with the environment around you. Be wary, because people around you can hear what you’re listening to pretty clearly. If you’re using headphones for every day use, I’d recommend closed back for yours and everyone else’s sake. You get to listen to what you want without distractions, and everyone around you won’t be disturbed by you either.
Not sure which headphones you have, but these are the Sennheiser HD 280s. Over-ear, closed back, $100 dollars. Pretty good sound for the price, not so stylish. As far as audio quality, they’re definitely worth the price.
If you’re willing to go a little higher, I’d recommend the Audio Technica M50x. These bad boys are some of the best headphones I’ve used. They are the complete package to me. Sound quality is great, the build is good, the ear cups are comfortable, and you can replace the aux cord if it breaks, all for $150. I’ve heard better sound from headphones, but for $150, these are a steal. You really won’t find better anywhere in this price range. Once again, over-ear, closed back.
If you’re a guy that likes in-ears, I can’t really help much. Almost every in-ear I’ve listened to are low end (less than $50), the exceptions being Beats in-ears ($100, meh), and Shure SE425 ($300, pretty damn good, mostly used for monitoring during music performances). If you’re an on-ear guy, you’re the first I’ve met. Regardless of your preference, I think it’s worth taking the leap to over-ear and trying them out.
Either of these options are good. If you want to look for yourself, I’d highly recommend Amazon. You can find a lot of headphones here for cheaper than retail. The brands I’d recommend are Sennheiser, Audio Technica, and Beyerdynamic in that order. Keep in mind the different types of headphones and open back vs. closed back if you do decide to look around.
Sorry for the long read, best of luck!
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Sennheiser HD-280 headphones offer long lasting endurance, comfort and excellent sound quality for $99
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB
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I have the Sennheiser HD280s , they have a good flat response that helps me fine tune the levels.
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I stumbled across a pair of used Sennheiser HD 280s which I’d like to fix up a bit. They seem fine structurally, but the earpads are a little old and gross, and the top piece of foam that sits on your head is missing. So I have two questions:
Can I replace the pads on these? And if so, what kinds would work? Something like this? I can’t seem to find too much information online about replacing the pads on these headphones specifically.
What can I do about the missing top foam? Maybe something I can pick up at the hardware store and just tape/glue to the top?
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- Budget – $350 total (including amp/dac), give or take $50
- Source – Computer, using stock motherboard sound. I intend to use part of my budget for an amp/dac though.
- Requirements for Isolation – None.
- Will you be using these Headphones in Public? No, strictly at home
- Preferred Type of Headphone – Full sized
- Preferred tonal balance – I now know exactly what I want. A warm, mildly bassy headphone (I don’t expect thumping, I know it’s still going to be an open headphone), with a mid-forward (vocals) primary focus. I expect to wear these for hours a day, and don’t want fatiguing highs. Lastly, directional sound accuracy is very important as these will double as gaming headphones (although music is definitely the priority)
- Past headphones – Current and only half-decent pair of cans for reference are the HD280s
- Preferred Music – Electric of all kinds. Electric rock (Celldweller, EDEN), D&B (Pendulum), generic EDM (Chainsmokers, Kaskade) and occasionally rock/metal variants (Evans Blue, Iron Maiden, 10 years, Disturbed, Fight or Flight). I know the variation makes this tough, but if it makes it easier, rock is the focus here, with electronic being the secondary focus.
- What would you like to improve on from your set-up – I definitely want more clarity on the vocals, without sacrificing bass (too much) as that is a huge focal point of the genres of music that I like. I also want a real sound stage, hence why I’m dabbling in openback. I notice with closed back, when it gets heavy in certain songs (Pendulum, for example) I can not for the life of my discern any of the instruments. It just sounds like someone singing to a jumbled clusterfuck of noises (exaggerating a bit, obviously)
Now with all of that said, I am currently looking at the AD900x, HD 598s and HD 558s. Prices are all very affordable for a first open-back headphone. I crossed out the K702s as I hear it is weaker on the lows and focuses more on highs, but feel free to try and nudge me in that direction as its still on my radar. My budget still has a lot of wiggleroom with these headphones, so also feel free to nudge me in a more expensive direction if you feel you need to. Thanks.
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Sorry, meant HD280. Confused it with CX680
http://www.amazon.in/Sennheiser-Hd-280-Monitor-Folding-Headphone/dp/B000065BPB
I got it during a deal for like 6k
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My current setup is a pair of Sennheiser HD280s and a Blue Snowball. Not audiophile grade by any stretch of the imagination but I’m told I sound clear as crystal and my cans work great for gaming.
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Hello,
I’ve been looking for headphones for two days and the more I look the more confused I get.
I’m listening to music all day and even from-to work. Basically the requirements would be:
- budget $100
- noise isolating (can’t afford active noise cancelling), because don’t want to hear the background of my work environment
- good bass, since I mostly listen to EDM
- easily portable, because I also listen when travelling from-to work
Also I’m bit afraid of buying IEM, because it might hurt my ears if I listen to music all day long. (correct me if I am wrong).
I haven’t found my perfect headphones yet, but these are my current candidates:
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones – But the cord is quite big, so there might some mobility issues.
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x – Also big cord, and seems that they have no noise isolation.
Shure SE215 – As I said i’m afraid that IEMs might hurt my ears. And I always had a problem of IEMs fitting real bad in my ears.
Any suggestions? Maybe anyone know some good non-mainstream alternative? Sorry if this question has been asked thousand times.
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Super happy with my senn 280’s on the vive https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000065BPB/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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- Budget
$100-$300 flexible
- Source
3.5mm jack on a laptop
- Where you mainly will use your headphones
At work and perhaps occasional flights. Office doesn’t have much chatter but has very annoying drone sounds from HVAC and buzzy fluorescent lights
- Requirements for Isolation
The sweet spot would block out droning sounds but not people trying to get my attention without raising their voice
- Will you be using these Headphones in Public?
Just at work and perhaps occasional flights. It’s important to me that sound doesn’t leak out to others.
- Preferred Type of Headphone
I think full-sized, but on-ear may be OK too if comfortable for all-day use
- Preferred tonal balance
Overall balanced
- Past headphones
At home I’ve used in the past Sennheiser 280 pro (too busted up now and were never comfortable to wear for more than a couple hours) and currently Sennheiser HD 598SE. The latter in particular I love, very happy with the sound and they’re terrifically comfortable to wear for hours on end. I’d probably just buy a second pair of these for work if I had some reason to believe they’d block/cancel the drone sounds well and they weren’t open-back.
- Preferred Music
Electronic, classical, jazz, talk radio
- What would you like to improve on from your set-up
Currently I’m using cheapo in-ear buds at work and it’s awful. While they’re fairly comfortable for extended use, even at louder volumes they don’t mask the drone sounds very well. Probably what I would value most in a set of headphones for this office would be noise-cancelling, comfortable for all-day use, and no leakage (closed-back). An attached microphone would not be a deal-breaker but doesn’t matter either way.
- Things I don’t know
I’ve never owned a pair of active noise cancelling headphones. Is it a gimmick? Are they effective for something like this? Can I get a quality pair at this budget that meets my needs and has this feature? Or is it better to forget it and instead focus on something that (without too much bulk!) “muffles” well?
Thank you!
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Sennheiser HD280pro: https://smile.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB/
Not as cheap as the Superlux but really nothing else is worthwhile if your budget is < $65 anyway.
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These are exactly 100.
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Almost everyone here (me included) is going to suggest the Sennheiser HD280 Pros or the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pros.
Since those are kind of standards, I would lean towards them. I’m personally not a fan of KRK stuff, but really if you decide you like the KNS 8400’s, that’s what you should get – as long as you learn their strengths and weaknesses they’ll be fine.
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I’m looking for a headset similar to these, but I want it to have a headset clip. Preferably something I can take off and on when I want to use it, similar to Astro headphones: https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB
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I’m looking for a headset similar to these, but I want it to have a headset clip. Preferably something I can take off and on when I want to use it, similar to Astro headphones: https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB
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With one of these and one of these usually!
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Sennheiser HD 280 Pros, my man.
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Buy the Sennheiser HD280 Pro Headphones, and for 10 dollars more, you can get the bundle with a blue snowball Here is the amazon link
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http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB/ref=zg_bs_12097479011_18
Those seem to work well.
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Are these headphones good for long hours of gaming and/or working?
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Sennheiser are the ones that I use: they are good and accesible.
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Would the monoprice desktop amp work well with Sennheiser HD 280 headphones?
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I have a Sennheiser 280 Pro that I could let to go for $70. Maybe you, me, and the OP can work out a 3 way trade 🙂
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A real Avid employee?!?! Tell me your secrets, oh wise one. Can I pray to you to make PT HD stop crashing once a month? And no worries about endorsements, I’m not sponsored or endorsed by any brand. I was briefly for Sennheiser, but that’s just because I love their headphones. That ship has long sailed.
Consumer grade, products made for the general market? Almost nothing out there, with one exception. Blue’s Yeti and Yeti Pro. They are really the only Blue mics I’ve been impressed with thus far, and offer a capsule with what I look for, namely a decent frequency response, sensitivity, and max SPL.
I usually steer people to the same setup for home recording, and that’s affordable pro-grade gear. It’s really become a large market with the explosion of musicians and artists looking to record their own sounds.
Microphones
Shure. I LOVE Shure microphones. They have a familiar sound to them, rugged design, affordable price point, and are versatile.
Vocals: I can’t get enough of their SM7B, Beta 58, and SM87.
I usually go case-by-case for instrument microphones, but I own a mix of their SM instrument and drum mics and a few of the Beta instrument mics, and use my discretion.
Interfaces
Focusrite wins here. They have plenty of options for the average consumer, and their Scarlett series couldn’t be easier or better. I personally own two 2i2’s and one 8i8 for my portable recording setups, and their Clarett 8Pre for my home setup. But you can get a 2i2 for $150, and it’s certainly pro-grade at that price point. Nothing else beats it at that kind of coin.
Headphones
My absolute favorite headphones are the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro’s. I listed my full headphone and amp collection here, but these are by far my favorite for sound, construction, and ease of use. Plus, for $100, it hits that sweet spot for me. I don’t think you have to spend thousands of dollars when tens of dollars gets you 90% of the way there. And I abuse my gear, take it on flights, get it wet. I need stuff that I don’t have to worry about. I personally own 4 pairs of 280’s.
For earbuds, I can’t recommend Sennheiser’s IE 60’s and IE 80’s enough. For custom molds at an affordable price, Alclair Reference IEM’s are the way to go. And they come in wood trim, which is pretty neat.
Software
For top dollar, nothing beats ProTools HD. I can’t get enough, and at home, it’s my favored program. It’s also so ubiquitous that, barring plug-ins, you can usually share mix session files and transfer them between computers.
For a cheaper DAW, I tell people to go for Logic Pro X on the mac. Also, get a mac.
It’s very streamlined inside of the Mac OS, doesn’t crash for me EVER, and has all the features and customizations that are needed in a pro DAW without a lot of fluff or clutter. It isn’t as versatile as PT HD, but most of the time is more than good enough.
For FREE, I tell people to get Reaper. As someone who worked in pro audio, go check this thing out. It’s on every platform, open source, pro level, has the best MIDI interface I’ve used so far, works with all pro plug-ins, comes with a huge bank of VST’s and other plug-ins, is versatile enough for pro use, and has the best interface for cutting audio I’ve ever used. It’s not resource-intensive, doesn’t ever stutter for me, and is a small program relative to what it does.
It comes with a long (read: technically unlimited) trial period, and a personal license is $60.
Free, then $60? Nothing else beats it, and it blows Audacity out of the water as far as the free option goes.
Free Version of ProTools worth it?
The free version of ProTools is great for one thing: learning to use ProTools. It’s just limited enough that a user will run into a wall at some point, and for something that is free, Reaper beats it as a free/cheap option, since even the trial has no limitations.
However, for someone looking to see if Pro Audio is what they want to do, the free version of ProTools is great. A teaching tool it is. A decent audio editor it is not. It loses to other free or affordable options. It’s not useless by any means, but those limits it has are pretty gnarly. Especially the export limits.
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Honestly just wondering if it’s worth buying Sennheiser HD 280s
Amazon has them on for $95, that’s $195 off
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000065BPB?ref_=gbps_tit_s-3_3442_4b997277&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB
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Shit is getting expensive here. I managed to buy my pair of m50x for 120 not that long ago on amazon.ca. But I doubt you will be able to find them for that price now.
I can list a few options for you based on popular products.
Closed headphones:
Sennheiser HD 280 PRO
They are 112 right now, so a good deal. The only thing with them is that they are super analytical, so they have a very flat response.
Audio Technica ATH-M40X
The little borther to the m50x. Still a good pair of cans. A little less bass but still have the same sound stage as the m50x. Going for 130.
Open Headphones:
Audio Technica ATH-AD500x
These are a no brainier if you want them for gaming. Open sound stage really makes for good location accuracy. Still great sound quality for other uses. They are super open, so they won’t be good for walking around. 130.
In Ear:
RHA MA750
No one will argue with these. They sound amazing, come with all the tips you could want. Have a great sound stage for in ears. A little pricey at 150 but so worth it.
Shure SE215
I loved these. I used them until they fell apart, then I upgraded to the MA750. Warm mid forward sound. I would recommend getting some comply tips for them. They go for 125.
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Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000065BPB/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_D5XpwbG5YBYPS
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Thanks! Do you think for an extra $22 I would be better off with the HD 280 Pro? They’re on sale for $110 on Amazon
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I can personally vouch for the Sennheiser HD 280 headphones.
Great performance and reliability at just $99 any where.
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB
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In my opinion Sennheiser makes the best headphones. Here is the HD280 Pro.
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our sound tech uses HD 280s
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I have a pair of Sennheiser HD280 Pros that sound really great. Pair it with an $8 Zalman Mic, and you’re good to go. Or spend $40-50 on a ModMic to make it look/feel more like a headset.
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If you’re on a mac, load up garage band and have a go.If you’re on a PC download Reaper and have a go. Watch some tutorials and enjoy yourself.
When you’re feeling confident that you want to keep up with this, get an audio interface in the $150-200 range and pair of Monitoring Headphones.
I’ve had a pair of these for 7 years
Do you have any experience playing music? If you don’t, you’ll need to spend some time learning about how music as a whole works in general before diving into serious production.
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I do two different things depending on what I’m doing. If I’m playing normally, I have a cheap-o Logitech mono headset, Dynex makes something very similar to it.
If I’m streaming I use a small array microphone on top of my monitor (came with my Soundblaster Z), and a pair of Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Headphones that I bought at the recommendation of a friend who uses the same ones for streaming.
I never heard of the Modmic before, but now that someone mentioned it, I may pick one up one day. That’s pretty neat.
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Would there be a difference in sound quality between plugging in headphones into the front panel on my pc or through my speakers?
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They’re actually only £75. I’ll look into them too, thanks!
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Sennheisers are great. If you want noise attenuating headphones with excellent sound quality, the HD280Pro is the way to go.
If you want something lighter and a little more comfortable, the Sennheiser Momentum is a good choice.
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Check out the HD 280 pros. Have 3 pairs, and have had them for around 12 years or so. Best headphones I’ve ever owned. Seriously.
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB
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How about the 280? Here is a model from Amazon
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My recommendations:
Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Headphones
Audio-Technica ATR-4750 Ominidirectional Computer Desk Condenser Microphone
TOTAL roughly $130 CDN
I’ve owned the pair of of Sennheiser listed, the desk mic I have not. Mics are less important for gaming but if this is a concern best to consider a condenser mic. Don’t overthink with the mic IMO. Just find something that runs off USB.
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Do you have any other music gear? If not, I’d recommend saving up a bit more and getting a nice pair of headphones or a good MIDI keyboard/controller.
My personal recommendations:
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Does anybody have experience with the Sennheiser HD280Pro or Sennheiser HD558? I’ve had the former for the past 5 years and use it for listening to music, mixing and recording, watching movies, and playing games and it has served me well, but the ear pads seem to be falling apart. I could get earpad replacements, but I could also upgrade to new headphones. I hear the 558’s are good for games, but would like an opinion.
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Sennheiser HD-280 PRO they look like piss, but they sound great, here’s a review of them. Beforewarned however, you’ll be aware when something sounds like bad production wise.
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That is what I am going to end up doing I think. My friend at work mentioned that this is definitely the way to go. How is this combination or do you have a better one in mind?
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Here’s what I mostly listen to, but I also listen to a few random stations on Digitally Imported.
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Not really sure what to avoid since I’ve just been lucky enough to still be on the first pair. I use Sennheiser HD-280s and have a back up pair of Behringer HPX2000s that can be used when both _LADz need head phones. I will say that the HPXs are not really quality, but for $20 they work as expected.
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Here are my recommendations in different pricepoints:
Ultra Budget $24 Monoprice Hi-Fi DJ
I have these as the pair I leave at work, and use as a backup/loaner pair on Gigs
Excellent Value $99 Sennheiser HD280pro
These are my main DJ headphones, have owned them for over 10 years, and have gone through ~150 hrs of gigs and thousands of hours practice
Premium $250 Sennheiser HD25 II
These are my dream/lust headphones
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Then why is the average review lower?
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If you are just avid music listener, I wouldn’t go much further than these. Very clear headphones with a great frequency response.
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sennheiser hd 280’s. ive had mine for 3 years and they are the best headphones ive ever had http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB/ref=sr_1_fed1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355697345&sr=8-1&keywords=sennheiser+hd-280
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Those are earbuds, not headphones. These, are headphones: http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330887303&sr=8-1
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For style, Beats by Dre are some of the most attractive headphones on the market IMO, they have good sound quality, but are reasonably expensive. When I was shopping for headphones recently I got a pairt of Sennheiser HD 280 Pro’s and I’ll never look back. They came in cheap at only 100 dollars. I don’t think you’ll be able to find nicer headphones for the price.
Quick look
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fkpZuLd11s
Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmeHXfixG3Q
Buy!
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1300761909&sr=8-1
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Super cozy, very comfortable, good isolation, and I can wear them all day or night without getting a headache.
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The Sennheiser HD-280 are an over-the-ear set for $85 that are a ‘closed-back’ design which limits outside noise.
The Klipsch S4 are $78 and are in-ear, and noise isolating.
You haven’t really listed any of your constraints. Everyone wants headphones that sound great, are comfortable, and block noise. What’s your budget?
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Coming from someone who has owned a few “gaming headsets”, don’t waste your money on them.
Instead spend the same money on a good pair of headphones and a clip-on mic. Your ears will thank you, trust me.
EDIT: To clarify, I currently use these headphones with this microphone.
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Sennheiser HD 280 outperform ATH M50x’s in every single manner. and are cheaper.
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/SennheiserHD280Pro.pdf
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/AudioTechnicaATHM50.pdf
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For unamped I really like my Sennheiser HD280 Pro (http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420313791&sr=8-1&keywords=sennheiser+hd280+pro=
I’m a big fan of anything Sennheiser and don’t think you can go wrong with them.
I have two amped setups I run (both are way out of your budget though):
Tubed:
– Sennheiser HD650 (http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-650-Headphones/dp/B00018MSNI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420313833&sr=8-1&keywords=sennheiser+hd650)
– Cambridge Audio DAC Magic (http://www.amazon.com/Cambridge-Audio-Azur-DacMagic-100/dp/B0078Q4FEG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1420313867&sr=8-4&keywords=dac+magic)
– Kimber Kable Hero Interconnects: http://www.amazon.com/Kimber-Kable-Hero-Interconnect-Ultraplate/dp/B00F6EXFD4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419908235&sr=8-1&keywords=kimber+hero
– Woo Audio WA-6 Amplifier (http://wooaudio.com/products/wa6.html)
Woo Audio now makes the WA7 which is an amp and DAC in one, if it was available when I bought my setup I probably would have gotten that instead (http://wooaudio.com/products/wa7fireflies.html)
Solid State:
– Sennheiser HD800 (http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Over-Ear-Circum-Aural-Dynamic-Headphone/dp/B001OTZ8DA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420313993&sr=8-1&keywords=sennheiser+hd800)
– Sennheiser HDVD800 (http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HDVD-800-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B00BHBWWFW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420314024&sr=8-1&keywords=sennheiser+hdvd800)
Personally I prefer the warmer sound of the tubed setup.
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Use a ‘noise cancelling’ headphone. You’ll need to have the click really loud so the drummer can still hear it while playing. If you don’t have noise cancelling you’ll be able to hear the click on your drum tracks during quiet parts (so you won’t get to use the whole ringout from a cymbal because you’ll start to hear the ‘beep’ ‘beep’ ‘beep’ of the click from the loud phones). I’ve used, and really like these. And they’re pretty cheap.
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So I’m looking for an amp for my computer to run some Sennheiser HD-280 PROs. Is this Schiit Magni a good fit for it? I’m looking for something in that 100 USD price range.
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This isn’t an audiophile subreddit [](/Hhhehhehe)
I don’t know what your budget is (kill yourself for not telling us what “low” means for you), but I’ll guess. Also, don’t get a headset. You want to purchase two products that you know are each high quality.
The absolute best headphones you will ever find anywhere near $20 are the Monoprice 8323. Do a google search and you will see nothing but positive reviews on any audiophile forum.
If $50-75 is low budget for you, I’d go with a Sennheiser HD280. It can be had on ebay for $50 pretty easily.
Microphone, I don’t know. If you can spend $40 I 100% recommend a Blue snowball. If not, get some bullshit like the Zalman headset mic and 420blazeit until you have the money to afford a real one.
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Who said you need studio monitors? You show me the guy, little bro, and I’ll kick his ass!
😉
But seriously. I have the same set-up as you, sony tower speakers and a powered subwoofer. I also found myself needing a second set of reference monitors, so I opted to go the headphones route as it was much easier.
Save $100 and get yourself a pair of these. You will have a great sounding pair of reference monitors that you can take anywhere!
Also, you don’t have to simply rely on your stereo (or monitors) as a reference. Bounce your music to disc and play it in your car. Play it in your friends cars, and on their stereos. While doing this, you will get a much more accurate idea of your mix and learn how greatly speakers can differ in their representations of sound.
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Seriously I have shared some interesting offices and lived in some pretty horrible places, these are spendy but I can honestly say that in the past 6 years this has been one of the best investments I have made. They travel well & the sound you can’t beat.
Sennheiser HD 280
There is more amazing head gear out there but I found this to be the best deal at the time & I still love them.
Put them on, crank the volume, and close the eyes.
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My pair of Beats lasted roughly ~3 months before falling apart in several areas, losing most of the outer shell and some electronic problems as well. I love headphones/audio though in a very weird way and these were not my first set of over the ear cans. Once those started to degrade past usable quality I bought a pair of Sennheiser HD-280 Pro’s that are cheaper than Beats and sound better than just thumping bass and feel like they will hold out better than the cheap plastic. Bose/Beats are a fad
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I have the exact pair of headphones in that picture on my head. They’re amazing. I bought them to cancel out the noise of students in the computer labs at my university. Excellent for music. 😀
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB
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i have sennheiser hd280 pro i am contemplating getting the sony surround sound headset instead of a clip on mic because it has surround sound. How would you rate the increase in surround sound versus the loss in sound quality, because I am guessing that the loss in quality may not be very much versus the gain of perspective.
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http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB
apple’s inears aren’t bad either
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Save up and get these headphones:
This microphone:
I know that you are generally supposed to stay away from usb mics, but I have used this one for a year and the quality is excellent. I recored myself talking so you can see what it sounds like. If you hear any noise in the background that is from my air conditioning. Good luck with your purchase!
