Need Headphone purchasing advice
I have a powerbook 12'
I need a 50 euro price lower headphone buying advice, which one or brand can meet my daily needs, I do play R&B Heavy Music, and occasionally classical music in my iTunes libarary, so anyone can help me to select an affordable headphone for me, thx!
I need a 50 euro price lower headphone buying advice, which one or brand can meet my daily needs, I do play R&B Heavy Music, and occasionally classical music in my iTunes libarary, so anyone can help me to select an affordable headphone for me, thx!
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I'm not sure what the exchange rate is for euros but if you buy cheap headphones, you will get 'cheap' sound. These Etymotics are currently at $129 usd- seemingly expensive but when you consider the quality output and the years of enjoyment, they're a bargain.
Try them out; they are awesome!
Originally posted by seen_xu
I have a powerbook 12'
I need a 50 euro price lower headphone buying advice, which one or brand can meet my daily needs, I do play R&B Heavy Music, and occasionally classical music in my iTunes libarary, so anyone can help me to select an affordable headphone for me, thx!
This topic'll probably be moved...but you could do a lot worse than to get a set of Grado SR60s. They may not look like much, but they are probably the best headphones for home listening you'll find for anywhere near the 50 euro mark...you should be able to pick up a pair for less than 60 euro (they are around $65 here in the US) if you look around.
Etymotics is a brand ?
Originally posted by kneelbeforezod
This topic'll probably be moved...but you could do a lot worse than to get a set of Grado SR60s. They may not look like much, but they are probably the best headphones for home listening you'll find for anywhere near the 50 euro mark...you should be able to pick up a pair for less than 60 euro (they are around $65 here in the US) if you look around.
SR60 seems to be a good choice, but I am not really appreciate its outlook, but if the sound is good, then forget its apearance, anyway.
http://www.headphone.com/layout.php?topicID=2
It's a great site for buying and info.
Good luck!
Originally posted by seen_xu
SR60 seems to be a good choice, but I am not really appreciate its outlook, but if the sound is good, then forget its apearance, anyway.
Grado generally make very high quality headphones, and the SR60 (their budget model) is one of the best available for under $100. One thing you should be aware of is that the earcups are not closed, so they do not block out external noise that well. If you want something that will allow you to just hear the music - but still don't want to spend too much - the Shure E2 in-ear phones FreakTornado recommends above are among the best I've experienced. They do cost a little bit more than the Grados though.
Originally posted by kneelbeforezod
Grado generally make very high quality headphones, and the SR60 (their budget model) is one of the best available for under $100. One thing you should be aware of is that the earcups are not closed, so they do not block out external noise that well.
Also be aware that some find that they "pinch" a little. I have a pair of SR80s (more or less the same on the outside) and I cannot listen to themfor more than 1-2 hours at a stretch. I have read that you can replace the stock earpads w/ ones for another headphone brand (forgot which) that will be more comfy (headphone.com probably has info).
I'd offer a suggestion, but I have the hearing of an 80 year old.
(****ing tinnittus)
In any case, Grados are not good for listening in anything but a quiet room as they are open-air. However, they are quite simply the best headphones I've ever heard and I've auditioned many brands.
On the closed side, Sennheiser has some nice options, I also have HD280s which block a great deal of sound (with music I can't hear my roommate talking), and don't leak any sound. They can be had for around $70 US if you look around.
If you really are interested in headphones, try Head-Fi, be warned, you may get sucked in and start buying way too much.