augustineRS 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2003 I'm thinking of getting a circum aural cans for TV/DVD/anything that won't wake the whole family and lady up. Was considering 890 1.Relatively Cheap 2.Circum aural/open 3.I don't find it heavy for a full sized cans(is it?) Looking at cans round this price I'm not really particular bout the sound for this use, as I'm going to directly hook it to the TV 3.5mm jack. Any other recommendation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sipher 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2003 maybe u should consider a closed cans? since it wont leak sound too much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firefox 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2003 They'll work fine. Unless you listen at extremely loud volumes or your surroundings are noisy, you shouldn't need closed cans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rameish 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2003 If u can afford a bit more get the Philips HP-910 - they are a lot better IMO. I had both and prefered the 910 for almost all types of music (BTW they use the same transducers). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
augustineRS 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2003 Regarding the 910, heard things abt the headband is fragile and break easily. Maybe i look around more sites/forums. But, Rameish, is the 890 worth its value?I mean if according to the price guide,if i can still get it at that price at Raffles Home audio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3w_Typ3 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2003 Woo ... 890 worth it because of the stand ( i think so ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
augustineRS 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2003 Actually that's one of my consideration too...regarding the stand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3w_Typ3 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2003 hehee i would want the stand too... but it seem to be a good cans too ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2003 If you're in the same room as your family / spouse then closed might be a better bet as it's not just the sound leaking out but the sound coming in that will interfere with what you're listening to. Having said that, the Philips HP890 is VERY good value for money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
augustineRS 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2003 (edited) It is mainly for middle of the night usage.so leaking out is all right. my 'spouse' is not always ard, just on weekends , when the matches are on the cable guess i'll go for the 890.Now is to find where the hell is Raffles Audio House since it selling for $70. Thanks guys! Edited December 9, 2003 by augustineRS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanjuro 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2003 I highly recommend the 890s! Bang for buck. Really. You won't go wrong with it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3w_Typ3 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2003 well i want one too .... but bo money ... saving up at the moment !!! sad sad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ablaze 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2003 got my pair. very pleased. I like the unburnt-in state. I recall the bass becoming a lil looser and the highs getting a lil rolled-off when properly burnt in. any tricks to keep it sounding like this? buuut..for $70, this is just UNBEATABLE by anything on the market right now bang-for-buck-wise. UNBEATABLE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
augustineRS 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2003 where u get it at $70?Raffles audio house? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ablaze 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2003 yeah.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
