A pair of headphones Hey DJTT,
looking for some nice and clear sounding headphones, on ear or over ear, doesn't really matter, but they need to be comfortable.
They are going to be used with my iPhone, and not while i'm dj'ing.
I mainly listen to electronic music, like
What I've been looking at:
AiAiAi Tma-1 studio
Sennheiser Momentum
Audio-Technica ATH-M50
Beyerdynamic DT770
Got any headphones which match my criteria? Or do one of these match them?
I haven't got a chance to listen to them and probably won't get a chance in the nearer future.
Would love to hear about their high, mids and lows as well. |
Rolanda Clodfelder
24.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by FEEDIT
haven't really considered v-moda as an option, but I really do love their design
loved the feel of the Vmoda's - on the comfort front they were #1, second to marshalls on audible range but I thought they felt pretty heavy outside of gigging or studio. |
Rosario Whitington
24.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by IzConcept
If you're willing to spend alot of money for a quality product. I would recommend getting yourself a pair of V-moda m100s. That way you can use them for DJing as well. Legendary comfort, design, durability and sound. If you prefer a brighter sound, then the Momentum's are a better choice, I prefer them over my m100s for general listening.
haven't really considered v-moda as an option, but I really do love their design |
Doreen Schurle
23.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by chromatome
I agree that the sound quality on these are pretty decent, but I can't wear them for more than 15 minutes without my ears hurting. Maybe I just have a big head though.
Ahaha quite possibly, apparently I have quite a small head (always had to use smallish helmets when go-karting) and they're fine for me. |
Traci Knolhoff
23.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
I'm probably the only one who does, but I HIGHLY rate the MDR-V150s for general listening. Not only are they stupidly cheap, but also quite small and still decent-sounding.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00005QBU9
I've actually found myself using them for the last 3 or 4 DJ sets I've done, simply because I like the fact they've got proper reversible cups unlike my HAM5Xs and they're so compact.
I agree that the sound quality on these are pretty decent, but I can't wear them for more than 15 minutes without my ears hurting. Maybe I just have a big head though. |
Doreen Schurle
23.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by FEEDIT
I feel the exact same way, when I see DJs using Beats... I can totally follow your point brand-wise, but there is ofc. a clear difference sound-wise in a 20$ headset and a 200$ headset?
Sometimes, but not always. With audio gear, there's a fine line between subjective differences and objective ones; ie - things you can actually PERCEIVE. The frequency response for a specific pair of headphones may be different from another (usually wider, more even response for the pricier units) but most people can't tell the difference.
Also, the RELATIVE difference in quality tends to vary significantly depending on driver size; for example, the quality difference between a cheap and expensive pair of over-the-ear headphones with 3 inch drivers will be much less than the quality difference between a cheap and expensive pair of earbuds with 1cm drivers, because it's more challenging to reproduce the same frequencies the smaller the driver is. Expensive gear tends to use exotic materials for the diaphragms, different types of magnets, etc, in order to achieve better performance despite the small size. |
Rosario Whitington
23.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
Only to a certain extent; with a LOT of things in the audio industry, same as in the fashion world, you get the NAME you pay for. Classic examples of this are Beats and Skullcandy headphones. Poor to mid quality gear, but with a stupidly high pricetag. I cringe every time I see a "DJ" using Beats headphones.
For general listening off a portable device (iPod, phone, Minidisc [back in the day!]) pretty much anything over about |
Doreen Schurle
23.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by FEEDIT
I must say that I love how I was ready to use a nice sum of money on headphones and how nearly all the recommendations you guys have posted are so cheap It's not necessarily a bad thing, but I just got this feeling that you get what you pay for?
Only to a certain extent; with a LOT of things in the audio industry, same as in the fashion world, you get the NAME you pay for. Classic examples of this are Beats and Skullcandy headphones. Poor to mid quality gear, but with a stupidly high pricetag. I cringe every time I see a "DJ" using Beats headphones.
For general listening off a portable device (iPod, phone, Minidisc [back in the day!]) pretty much anything over about |
Rosario Whitington
23.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
I'm probably the only one who does, but I HIGHLY rate the MDR-V150s for general listening. Not only are they stupidly cheap, but also quite small and still decent-sounding.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00005QBU9
I've actually found myself using them for the last 3 or 4 DJ sets I've done, simply because I like the fact they've got proper reversible cups unlike my HAM5Xs and they're so compact.
I must say that I love how I was ready to use a nice sum of money on headphones and how nearly all the recommendations you guys have posted are so cheap It's not necessarily a bad thing, but I just got this feeling that you get what you pay for? |
Rosario Whitington
23.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by deevey
I have a pair of Sennheiser CX380's (got a bargain @ $20) they sound great on the ipod and comfortable even in my insanely small ears for hours on end.
Over Ear Phones, Maybe consider the Marshall Major's ? Superb sound, Phone Mic/volume thingy, really small and light for on the go but quality good enough for studio or gigging.
actually got a chance to listen to the Marshall Major, and I must say i have mixed feelings for them. How do they compare to the ones that i've listed above? |
Lannie Kutay
23.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by FEEDIT
Hi, seems pretty interesting! How's the high, mids and lows on these?
very clear, with punchy bass, and i can push them as loud as i want. I mean in not going to produce anything with these, but for general listening you can wear them for hours with no problem. Also they really block out the outside sound! |
Rosario Whitington
23.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by 031999
dude let me let you in on some secret ear-buds that have gone under the radar for years. I have been using these for about 6 years now, i get about a new pair every year.
-Super Clear
-Made By Sony
-Very Light
-Very Loud
-Very Cheap
----The most important thing for me is that the go all the way inside the ear and do not protrude at all. (the only ones i could ever find.) You can easily sleep with them in!!!
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-EX33L...ref=pd_sim_e_4
Hi, seems pretty interesting! How's the high, mids and lows on these? |
Rolanda Clodfelder
24.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by FEEDIT
haven't really considered v-moda as an option, but I really do love their design
loved the feel of the Vmoda's - on the comfort front they were #1, second to marshalls on audible range but I thought they felt pretty heavy outside of gigging or studio. |
Rosario Whitington
24.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by IzConcept
If you're willing to spend alot of money for a quality product. I would recommend getting yourself a pair of V-moda m100s. That way you can use them for DJing as well. Legendary comfort, design, durability and sound. If you prefer a brighter sound, then the Momentum's are a better choice, I prefer them over my m100s for general listening.
haven't really considered v-moda as an option, but I really do love their design |
Norman Haraldsen
23.05.2013 | If you're willing to spend alot of money for a quality product. I would recommend getting yourself a pair of V-moda m100s. That way you can use them for DJing as well. Legendary comfort, design, durability and sound. If you prefer a brighter sound, then the Momentum's are a better choice, I prefer them over my m100s for general listening. |
Rolanda Clodfelder
23.05.2013 |
actually got a chance to listen to the Marshall Major, and I must say i have mixed feelings for them. How do they compare to the ones that i've listed above?
Well in an extensive headphone test comparison to find a replacement for my aging MDR-V6's they were quite literally the only ones that came close in terms of sound quality, range and comfort in the sub $150 bracket compared to my V6's .. however it would be completely dependent on what type of sound you are comfortable with.
And yes I tried all the usual suspects TMA's, Pioneers, Sennheisers, Beyerdynamic etc.. However "revelaing" is not the sound that would be everyones cuppa tea for day-to-day listening. |
Doreen Schurle
23.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by chromatome
I agree that the sound quality on these are pretty decent, but I can't wear them for more than 15 minutes without my ears hurting. Maybe I just have a big head though.
Ahaha quite possibly, apparently I have quite a small head (always had to use smallish helmets when go-karting) and they're fine for me. |
Traci Knolhoff
23.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
I'm probably the only one who does, but I HIGHLY rate the MDR-V150s for general listening. Not only are they stupidly cheap, but also quite small and still decent-sounding.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00005QBU9
I've actually found myself using them for the last 3 or 4 DJ sets I've done, simply because I like the fact they've got proper reversible cups unlike my HAM5Xs and they're so compact.
I agree that the sound quality on these are pretty decent, but I can't wear them for more than 15 minutes without my ears hurting. Maybe I just have a big head though. |
Doreen Schurle
23.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by FEEDIT
I feel the exact same way, when I see DJs using Beats... I can totally follow your point brand-wise, but there is ofc. a clear difference sound-wise in a 20$ headset and a 200$ headset?
Sometimes, but not always. With audio gear, there's a fine line between subjective differences and objective ones; ie - things you can actually PERCEIVE. The frequency response for a specific pair of headphones may be different from another (usually wider, more even response for the pricier units) but most people can't tell the difference.
Also, the RELATIVE difference in quality tends to vary significantly depending on driver size; for example, the quality difference between a cheap and expensive pair of over-the-ear headphones with 3 inch drivers will be much less than the quality difference between a cheap and expensive pair of earbuds with 1cm drivers, because it's more challenging to reproduce the same frequencies the smaller the driver is. Expensive gear tends to use exotic materials for the diaphragms, different types of magnets, etc, in order to achieve better performance despite the small size. |
Rosario Whitington
23.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
Only to a certain extent; with a LOT of things in the audio industry, same as in the fashion world, you get the NAME you pay for. Classic examples of this are Beats and Skullcandy headphones. Poor to mid quality gear, but with a stupidly high pricetag. I cringe every time I see a "DJ" using Beats headphones.
For general listening off a portable device (iPod, phone, Minidisc [back in the day!]) pretty much anything over about |
Doreen Schurle
23.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by FEEDIT
I must say that I love how I was ready to use a nice sum of money on headphones and how nearly all the recommendations you guys have posted are so cheap It's not necessarily a bad thing, but I just got this feeling that you get what you pay for?
Only to a certain extent; with a LOT of things in the audio industry, same as in the fashion world, you get the NAME you pay for. Classic examples of this are Beats and Skullcandy headphones. Poor to mid quality gear, but with a stupidly high pricetag. I cringe every time I see a "DJ" using Beats headphones.
For general listening off a portable device (iPod, phone, Minidisc [back in the day!]) pretty much anything over about |
Rosario Whitington
23.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
I'm probably the only one who does, but I HIGHLY rate the MDR-V150s for general listening. Not only are they stupidly cheap, but also quite small and still decent-sounding.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00005QBU9
I've actually found myself using them for the last 3 or 4 DJ sets I've done, simply because I like the fact they've got proper reversible cups unlike my HAM5Xs and they're so compact.
I must say that I love how I was ready to use a nice sum of money on headphones and how nearly all the recommendations you guys have posted are so cheap It's not necessarily a bad thing, but I just got this feeling that you get what you pay for? |
Doreen Schurle
23.05.2013 | I'm probably the only one who does, but I HIGHLY rate the MDR-V150s for general listening. Not only are they stupidly cheap, but also quite small and still decent-sounding.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00005QBU9
I've actually found myself using them for the last 3 or 4 DJ sets I've done, simply because I like the fact they've got proper reversible cups unlike my HAM5Xs and they're so compact. |
Rosario Whitington
23.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by deevey
I have a pair of Sennheiser CX380's (got a bargain @ $20) they sound great on the ipod and comfortable even in my insanely small ears for hours on end.
Over Ear Phones, Maybe consider the Marshall Major's ? Superb sound, Phone Mic/volume thingy, really small and light for on the go but quality good enough for studio or gigging.
actually got a chance to listen to the Marshall Major, and I must say i have mixed feelings for them. How do they compare to the ones that i've listed above? |
Rolanda Clodfelder
23.05.2013 | I have a pair of Sennheiser CX380's (got a bargain @ $20) they sound great on the ipod and comfortable even in my insanely small ears for hours on end.
Over Ear Phones, Maybe consider the Marshall Major's ? Superb sound, Phone Mic/volume thingy, really small and light for on the go but quality good enough for studio or gigging. |
Lannie Kutay
23.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by FEEDIT
Hi, seems pretty interesting! How's the high, mids and lows on these?
very clear, with punchy bass, and i can push them as loud as i want. I mean in not going to produce anything with these, but for general listening you can wear them for hours with no problem. Also they really block out the outside sound! |
Rosario Whitington
23.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by 031999
dude let me let you in on some secret ear-buds that have gone under the radar for years. I have been using these for about 6 years now, i get about a new pair every year.
-Super Clear
-Made By Sony
-Very Light
-Very Loud
-Very Cheap
----The most important thing for me is that the go all the way inside the ear and do not protrude at all. (the only ones i could ever find.) You can easily sleep with them in!!!
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-EX33L...ref=pd_sim_e_4
Hi, seems pretty interesting! How's the high, mids and lows on these? |
Rosario Whitington
23.05.2013 | //Love rocket - I must admit that pretty cheap for a pair of in-ears. But I've always had this prejudice that Skullcandy can't make headphones?:/
//Botstein - Haha, so you noticed that I'm from Denmark! I tend to go a lot for design as well, even though sound and comfort are the most important factors! |
Lannie Kutay
23.05.2013 | dude let me let you in on some secret ear-buds that have gone under the radar for years. I have been using these for about 6 years now, i get about a new pair every year.
-Super Clear
-Made By Sony
-Very Light
-Very Loud
-Very Cheap
----The most important thing for me is that the go all the way inside the ear and do not protrude at all. (the only ones i could ever find.) You can easily sleep with them in!!!
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-EX33L...ref=pd_sim_e_4 |
Ervin Calvery
23.05.2013 | Go for the TMA-1 Studio (and show solidarity for your Danish brethren)!
I rely on those headphones - they sound great. I believe there is value to Jester's view that for some, this caliber of headphones is overkill for regular use, but from my point of view, the TMA-1 Studio is actually middle of the road, and a great value in terms of sound quality versus price. I wear Grado headphones (I like the RS1i) for listening much of the time, but the TMA-1 (especially the larger Studio model) have more low end, which I prefer for electronic music. |
Cindie Somoza
23.05.2013 | I don't believe the Beyer 770s are really that great for a general purpose headphone, however, the Beyer 710/910s seem like a better fit, for iPod like listening. They're much cheaper and they still carry that extremely comfy fit that I love about Beyer. I've used 990s and they have a very clear sound, I can only assume that their entire range would follow suite, but I haven't actually used the 710/910 range. |
Jerica Salava
23.05.2013 | try these out: http://www.amazon.com/Skullcandy-S2I...rds=SKULLCANDY
great sound, in line mic and play/pause button for under $15. |
Rosario Whitington
23.05.2013 | i don't really know if in-ears is the option, haven't really looked that much into it, tbh I believe it's because my brain says that such small speaker never will be clear and nice sounding enough:-/ I just checked out the sol republic, and they look nice! How is the comfortability on the sol republic? can you use them for a long period of time? I usually believe in-ears starts to hurt after an hour of usage?
but feel free to post some good and comfortable in-ears! |
Bunny Sockel
23.05.2013 | I use the sol republic amps HD in ears and they are reallyyyyy good. Low, mids and highs all sound really clean. They also look great. |
Alphonso Deitchman
23.05.2013 | An in-line remote is very handy for Iphone use. |
Latoria Kavulich
23.05.2013 | from that list i would choose the M50's ... however, all of them are overkill just for regular use mate. what about some decent in ears? |
