Another "Recommend me a headphone" thread again.

[DemonicAngelz 0]

Yah, its another one of those "Recommend me a headphone" threads. Sorry for having to start this, I think many are already quite bored of seeing these threads, but I would like to make some inquiries.

 

I have read my threads in this forum and am still not able to decide on a pair of earphones to buy, so I would like some opinions and recommendations on some headphones before going down to Jaben's or SE to try.

 

Well, I mainly listen to Chinese pop with the occasional jazz and others.

 

I own a pair of Westone UM1s, but dun really like the feeling of sticking something into my ear.

 

I am looking for something good for day-to-day use on MRT, buses, etc. Preferably comfortable. Doesn't matter if its abit hard to drive as I am looking at an portable amp sometime in the near future when my hole in the pocket mends... Maybe I would sell my UM1s for an amp.

 

I was thinking of the MS1, SR60, SR80 or maybe AKG K-81DJ

Edited April 8, 2007 by DemonicAngelz

[DemonicAngelz 0]

Oh my budget is around $200 or less.

[warsurferX 0]

SR60 or MS-1 + OUTDOORS = VERY bad. they're open cans. That means you can't hear your music but everyone can hear yours.

 

 

[DemonicAngelz 0]

SR60 or MS-1 + OUTDOORS = VERY bad. they're open cans. That means you can't hear your music but everyone can hear yours.

Yah. I was worrying about that. I will go deaf if I crank up the volume somemore.. and no noise cancelling. Thats why I was thinking about AKG K81DJ. This one is closed cans right?

[PPkiller 0]

http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm_eng.nsf/root/04974 ?

 

I saw 1 ang moh wearing it at jurong east mrt before.. :-x

[DemonicAngelz 0]

http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm_eng.nsf/root/04974 ?

 

I saw 1 ang moh wearing it at jurong east mrt before.. :-x

Wah bit big sia

Need amps for this?

[PPkiller 0]

i have 1.. but haven't try it with a amp before.. i plug mine straight to x-fi...

 

 

it can filter out noise very well... U can't hear anything else when music is playing in the can...

[DemonicAngelz 0]

i have 1.. but haven't try it with a amp before.. i plug mine straight to x-fi...

it can filter out noise very well... U can't hear anything else when music is playing in the can...

Hm.. read some reviews on it. Looks good on paper. Will add to my list of to-try-out headphones

[wes88 0]

Lol. The K81DJ doesnt suit my taste unless you are really a basshead. The only thing tat is good about this headphone is the bass, other den that the SQ and stuff isn't going anywhere near the grados. Comfortability is another issue, i had to stretch my mouth every few minutes to make it feel better. But then that is my opinion. Some people rather go for this headphone than a MS-1.

 

So my best option is that you go down for auditioning b4 you get 1.

 

Try the MS-1, SR-125 or the HD-485. I think this are more popular cans.

[DemonicAngelz 0]

Lol. The K81DJ doesnt suit my taste unless you are really a basshead. The only thing tat is good about this headphone is the bass, other den that the SQ and stuff isn't going anywhere near the grados. Comfortability is another issue, i had to stretch my mouth every few minutes to make it feel better. But then that is my opinion. Some people rather go for this headphone than a MS-1.

 

So my best option is that you go down for auditioning b4 you get 1.

 

Try the MS-1, SR-125 or the HD-485. I think this are more popular cans.

SR-125 is open cans right? I think MS-1 is better than this..

 

The HD-485 looks tempting also.

 

I got the same thoughts for the AKG K81DJ also, abit concerned about the grip and bass, which I would rather have something less bassy and better midrange.

[warsurferX 0]

the HD280s have been popular for quite a while now. Good isolation headphones.

 

Hmm... can i suggest the KSC75? havent heard them but plenty swears by them.

[DemonicAngelz 0]

the HD280s have been popular for quite a while now. Good isolation headphones.

 

Hmm... can i suggest the KSC75? havent heard them but plenty swears by them.

I dun really like those "clip" types... Just personal preference I guess

 

[acidz 0]

Hmm, very smiliar requirements to mine. I've tried some Audio-Technica's at Jaben, but don't quite like them (the vocals part), but your taste might differ.

[Stereo_Electronics 0]

Some good closed headphones you can consider.

 

1. AKG K81DJ

2. Audio Technica ATH-ES7

3. AKG K530 ( a little big and only available in white colour)

 

If you can up another $100, I would recommend the Audio Technica ATH-ANC7.

[DemonicAngelz 0]

Hmm, very smiliar requirements to mine. I've tried some Audio-Technica's at Jaben, but don't quite like them (the vocals part), but your taste might differ.

What did you buy in the end?

 

Some good closed headphones you can consider.

 

1. AKG K81DJ

2. Audio Technica ATH-ES7

3. AKG K530 ( a little big and only available in white colour)

 

If you can up another $100, I would recommend the Audio Technica ATH-ANC7.

I don't really fancy the design of Audio Technica ATH-ES7 and AKG K530. Have also read some bad reviews on AKG K530. I think the better choice is the K81DJ, but I am afraid of the tight grip being a concern.

 

As for the Audio Technica ATH-ANC7, its 320Ohms impedance, I'd probably need an amp to drive this but with me spending an extra $100 on it, it doesn't seem to be worth the shot. Especially when I am running tight on a budget of $200. I was thinking of buying a pair of good decent headphones for $200 first and maybe getting an amp with $100. I dun think I have the extra cash to spend on both...