blackice 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2003 hi, im just starting out on the piano, gettin a digital piano the yamaha P120S. i want to play silently without disturbing neighbours and will be getting a pair of headphones for this purpose. i have no ideas as to what to get. btu im quite sure i dont want to spend much more than $100. luthermusic where im gonna get my piano from sells the AKG K44 for $65. is this good? from the posts here, the Philips 890 also seems to fit into my budget. any other recommendations? very important is the reproduction of highs and lows without sounding too muddy. sorry if im not making sense, im totally new to headphones and i dunno much abt terminology. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blues 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2003 if I am not wrong the AKG K44 is those used in borders and hmv(??) ? Hm they're decent. I think you can try the sennheiser px200(abt 90 dollars) or even hd200(not sure how much), both of which are available from hung bros, sls. Oh yes, I think you can try the beyerdynamic dt231 also. Closed back type, and within your budget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2003 (edited) I got one DT231 here, you could come over and try it.... Edited October 24, 2003 by jasonhanjk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenshinz 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2003 Is the DT231 the one that is selling for $99 at Hung Brothers now ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blues 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2003 i think so. you can bargain though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2003 Yup. I am now burning in till 72 hours... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sipher 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2003 HD200 cost around $110 from Hung Brothers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tenson 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2003 (edited) I would strongly recomend the AKG K66. Semi-open they have a highly accurate, detailed and un-colourd sound that works very well with piano. One of the best at the price I think. They should be nicely in your range. Over here they are £25 which is $74 SGD Edited October 24, 2003 by Tenson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackice 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2003 hmm....u guys are not keen on the idea of me getting a HP890 huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2003 Never hear before. If your budget increase to $500, I believe there would be more post... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2003 Besides Tenson I think only Gryphon & one other member here uses headphones for listening to instruments hence why there is a lack of replies. But as a pair of new headphones for music it is very good value for money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackice 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2003 ah okok i understand. btu shouldnt headphones for instruments like piano be simlilar in type to headphones for classical music? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackice 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2003 Never hear before. If your budget increase to $500, I believe there would be more post... hah $500?? mad? Lol....no way. i dont believe in spending so much on headphones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2003 Somebody don't believe that too, until we "convert" them... I'll be free tomorrow, you can come over to test the less than $100 range and the more than $400 range. I am at Clementi.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenshinz 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2003 You could potentially spark off another SGH mini-meet again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
