Help in getting full-sized headphone for music listening.

[piguren 0]

I'm looking for a pair of headphones primarily used for listening to music on the computer at the $250SGD or below range.

 

Right now, I'm eyeing the HD555 Sennheiser, but I've heard that it performs better for movies and average for music.

 

Can anyone give me any recommendations?

[blackmouth0 0]

You want a open can or a close can?

 

For a open one, why not consider MS1? Or hmmmm,

 

Close can, can consider ES7 from audio techinca.

 

Hope it help.

[imp0ssibled 0]

how bout denon d1001 [or d1000] for 'closed' one

[sghound 0]

how bout denon d1001 [or d1000] for 'closed' one

 

great idea!

[Guest dragonboy]

More choice for u... ATH-AD700 and the Goldring DR-150 both below $200.

[tassardar_ 0]

250 probably can get a ATH-A700. I pretty good close headphone. Open wise theres quite some good one like grado, beyers, ATH-AD, Siens HD lower series.

[sghound 0]

250 probably can get a ATH-A700. I pretty good close headphone. Open wise theres quite some good one like grado, beyers, ATH-AD, Siens HD lower series.

 

$215 can get the AD-700. for normal home use, go for open cans.

[naglfar 0]

Amazon is selling DT880 for US$173.40 now. Amazing value! Just got myself a pair. They won't send directly to Singapore, so use Borderlinx or VPost.

 

http://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-DT-880-...19856703&sr=8-1

 

 

[piguren 0]

Thanks for the help from everyone!

 

I busted my budget in the end and got myself a DT880 instead... and happy with it! Value for money imo... Bought it from jaben... uncle wilson was really nice, entertained a newbie like me even though the shop was quite crowded at that time...

 

My addiction is not satisfied yet though, so I'll probably go back there again soon, maybe for a pair of closed cans next... Haha

[kuryakin 0]

excellent choice but way over budget?

Didn't settle for the Senn 555?

[naglfar 0]

Thanks for the help from everyone!

 

I busted my budget in the end and got myself a DT880 instead... and happy with it! Value for money imo... Bought it from jaben... uncle wilson was really nice, entertained a newbie like me even though the shop was quite crowded at that time...

 

My addiction is not satisfied yet though, so I'll probably go back there again soon, maybe for a pair of closed cans next... Haha

 

Congrats! So did you get the DT880 +Crossroads Edge bundle? That's really quite a good buy

[piguren 0]

Yeah, it was really off-budget... But I had some spare cash in the bank, so i couldn't resist! Haha...

 

Yup, it was the dt880+crossroads amp bundle. Thought the dt880 alone was $450 at first, from the price guide... But i guess jaben really does sell it cheap...

[Pikachu 0]

DT880 is a closed can if im not wrong, never tried them before, hows the base and soundstage?

[piguren 0]

Actually, they're open cans.

 

Soundstage wise its pretty wide, but I haven't had the chance to compare with most of the other brands. Bass wise, Sennheiser cans are definitely stronger, but the DT880 has a very clear and crisp bass, which is good for genres like jazz and acoustic music, imo. All in all I'm pretty happy with it, but I'm probably going to get a HD650 next cause I would love a stronger bass. More holes in my pocket haha

[sghound 0]

I'm probably going to get a HD650 next cause I would love a stronger bass. More holes in my pocket haha

 

in this case, i'll suggest u save a few bucks and get the Denon D2000, with bass details that'll trounce the senn, and surprisingly wide soundstage for a closed can. try it, i'll bet it'll put a wide smile on yer face.