omega0684
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| posted on 16/5/10 at 06:55 PM |
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O/T: Any Audio Geeks Out there?
i have been looking for a decent set of headphones for a while now. Since i know diddly sqot about audio etc, im after some advice
THESE have been recommended by a friend and they seem to have some
raving reviews but i don't know if they are worth the price
All advice welcome
[Edited on 16/5/10 by omega0684]
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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eznfrank
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| posted on 16/5/10 at 06:58 PM |
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I'm no audio geek but I have tested a pair of these and they were pretty much the best headphones I'd ever used.
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zilspeed
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| posted on 16/5/10 at 07:05 PM |
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They're only good if you like the sound and comfort from them.
I have a pair of sennheisers which I'm quite keen on, but I would never make recommendations as sound is so subjective.
My ears are used to live sound after years of playing in bands, so I suspect my tastes are a good deal coarser than an audiophile.
Try stuff out, see if you like the sound / comfort / price, then buy them.
My idea of good and yours are likely to be different.
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dhutch
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| posted on 16/5/10 at 07:15 PM |
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Cannt comment on them, although i do agree it does in part depend on the listener. Sennheisers are fast becoming an industry bench mark.
If it where me, assuming you cant easily audition them before buying i would just buy them, try them on carefully, and if you dont like them resell
them through ebay and try somthing else. You could even buy more than one pair and audition them against each other in your own home.
Daniel (not really an audiophile, but a liker of good sounding equipment non the less)
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ashg
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| posted on 16/5/10 at 07:18 PM |
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forget them
if you want to do it properly you want a pair of ETYMOTIC ER-4.
they are a huge leap forward if you are really into your sq.
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tomprescott
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| posted on 16/5/10 at 07:34 PM |
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Sennheiser are generally pretty good, but if I had to pick I'd choose between some very high end Sony's or a piar of AKG's.
A bird in the hand....
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iank
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| posted on 16/5/10 at 07:42 PM |
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Also depends on the music you listen to, the 'best' headphones will all be different for classical, pop, dance and death metal.
Take your favourite CD's to a decent shop that will allow you to audition them with something close in price/type to your hi-fi. Then buy them
from there even if they cost a few quid more - too many people get advice from decent shops and then buy from the cheapest internet place they can
find, but that will just kill the decent shop that cares about it's customers and leave you relying on trial & error/random internet blogger
for you next purchase.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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blakep82
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| posted on 16/5/10 at 08:48 PM |
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depends what you want them for?
home use, or out in the gym, walking down the street?
home use, i think the most awesome 'studio headphones' are they bayer dynamic ones, forget what the model numer is though
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dhutch
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| posted on 16/5/10 at 10:11 PM |
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We use Etymotic selective ear plugs at work (sound/lighting tech at students union) and although i cant vouch for there earphones the plugs are about
the most comfortable ive worn long term. Not a sony fan tho. If only for a personal reason of company image, rather than based soley on there product
range.
quote:
Originally posted by iank... Then buy them from there even if they cost a few quid more
YEs, and this for sure.
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Hellfire
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| posted on 16/5/10 at 11:36 PM |
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I've tried some of those - I listen to varying types of music from D&B to Classical Piano and the Dre's are absolutely awesome.
Steve
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hicost blade
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| posted on 16/5/10 at 11:50 PM |
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Sennheiser HD25's are the industry standard throughout the world and I have never experienced anything better, if that helps.........
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ChrisW
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| posted on 17/5/10 at 08:27 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by hicost blade
Sennheiser HD25's are the industry standard throughout the world and I have never experienced anything better, if that helps.........
My sentiments exactly.
Mine are looking a bit tatty now tho, really should find some service parts for them 
Chris
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Jasper
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 11:16 AM |
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The Gadget Show reviewed noise cancelling headphones last night, the Sennheiser did not come out well, can't remember what came out top, check
their web site.
Sennheiser do both high end professional gear (I used to always use their mics and headphones in TV news filming years ago) and cheap domestic stuff
which is not so good, obviously! So don't just go on the name.
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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hicost blade
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 12:13 PM |
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HD25 are not noise cancelling, they are closed-back purpose-designed, professional monitoring headphones offering high attenuation of background
noise. Capable of handling very high sound pressure levels and of extremely robust construction, these headphones perform exceptionally well in
high-noise environments, e.g. ENG, sound reinforcement, studio monitoring and audio equipment testing. The capsule is rotatable for one-ear listening.
Ideal monitoring headphones for cameramen and DJs.
Better in my eyes than noise cancelling, everyone who trys them can't beleive the range from the very top right down to the almost inaudiable
bass (frequency responce) including someone who had just bought a pair of Bose noise cancelling crap for £250......
Why don't the BBC use these 'noise cancelling" headphones??
I don't trust consumer shows like gadget show, who is that gobby little **** going to choose if he gets a few sweetners....
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Jasper
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 12:16 PM |
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HD25 aren't noise cancelling - but the ones Omega originally pointed to on Amzon where, hence that's what he might be after
BTW - is that Andy C in your pic above???
[Edited on 18/5/10 by Jasper]
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 01:10 PM |
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Iirc noise cancelling means they pick up the background sounds and give them back to you out of phase... I think over long periods it would have no
effect as far as the hairs in your ears are concerned
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hicost blade
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 04:46 PM |
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Noise cancelling headphones cancel the lower frequencies and rely on the attenuation of the headphone cups and pad to cancel the higher frequencies
In my opinion the noise cancelling headphones have the BS factor and the HD25 are renowned for their 'noise cancelling' without any
electronic BS, hence my recommendation
And yes that is THE Executioner DJ Andy C (my favourite DJ) and the other bloke is John Motson (not my favourite commentator)
Maybe should have used pic this for the commentator example (another prime example of money no object, only the best will do situation):
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