ipod headphone recommendations? non-earbud specifically. pro quality at consumer $
any recommendations? I have some audiotechnica pro headphones that work nicely (the ATH-M40's) but their jack is huge (1/4"). I want something the size of my ipod jack (1/8") so i don't have to use an adapter that takes up the entire length of the ipod!
Any recommendations?
I know what quality audio sounds like so I would like that very much, but I want to not pay too much money. What is everybody using?
Any recommendations?
I know what quality audio sounds like so I would like that very much, but I want to not pay too much money. What is everybody using?
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Their retro look does throw some people off though.
They're $14 at Amazon.
The SR-80's are what I was most impressed by. I'm looking at using them with an iPod too, and so far I have heard that the Grados are the only cans (audiophile term for the big(ger) type headphones that won't need an amp with the iPod. The senns are extremely power hungry and they are the only comparison. Get the SR-80's you will love them. BTW I'm getting them Sunday or Monday.
Sennheiser makes a nice set for $50-60, the PX100. It's available in white or black and comes with a slick carrying case.
I would prefer the Grado SR-60's or a higher model senn over those. While they are nice they won't give you the sound he seems to be asking for. personally I have found the SR-80's from Grados give the best bang-for-your-buck headphones, Senns are priced higher and more power hungry as well.
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check out sennheiser - they do some good quality but cheap headphones (although they also do the expensive pro stuff)
Definitely! a mate lent me a pair of these:
http://www.sennheiser.co.uk/uk/icm.nsf/root/02976
They are great for the streets - very very lightweight, closed back to isolate the sound and utterly faithful sound fidelity. I don't want to let go of them now! They're pricey, but DJ earphones are the way to go - high resolution and dynamics, lightweight without fatigue. The wires detach in case of a skateboarding accident too.
The problem with using any hi-fi grade earphones is that the small amplifier in the iPod won't kick mustard - it needs a low-impedance pair of earphones to drive the bass well enough. The Grados are good too, but really not my piece of cake. If I wanted to carry a portable turntable around with me whilst rollerblading, I might opt for a Grado to complement the looks..
Also the Grado look has grown on me (surprising me completely lol), but yes it is a bit old looking lol.