ricky Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I just moved into a new apartment with my girlfriend, but since she works at home and needs quiet/tends to watch tv shows I don't particularly want to subject myself to, I'm in the market for some fancy new headphones. Anyone have any recommendations? Does anyone even make headphones with the 6.35 mm plugs, or will I need to buy an adapter? And if I do, how do I avoid buying a shitty adapter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillhole Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Hell yea!! A lot of high end headphones are all ended with 6.35 (1/4") headphone plugs. I have a pair of Grado SR125i's which are terminated with the 1/4" plug. I have to use a adapter to go down from the 1/4 to 1/8 for use with my iPod though, but the standard plug on the headphones plugs straight into the big plug on my stereo though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesupervillain Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I really like my Shure SRH840's. They are easily the best headphones I've ever heard for under $200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjo09 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Beyerdynamic DT770's do me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebdeath Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Bose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subscript Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Senheisser Sennheiser HD-280 These babies are so clear you'll switch to flac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Bose can't go wrong there their quiet comfort headphones are incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkticon Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I have a pair of Senneheiser HD-595. They sound beautiful and feel great, even for extended periods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrecordx Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I use Beyerdynamic DT990. I can also recommend the AKG K 701 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exitenglish1208 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 i have some phillips noise cancelling, i like them a lot. they have the 3.5 mm jack though. not sure of the model but i'm pretty sure they're under $200 (they were a gift so i'm not sure) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbler108 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I have Sennheiser HD280's. They don't have very much low end. Not really good for metal, punk, or rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impact Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Bose can't go wrong there their quiet comfort headphones are incredible if you read a lot of audiophile websites, and look around for "good" headphones, it seems like tons of people despise bose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impact Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 get these: http://www.amazon.com/Koss-PortaPro-Head....969 213&sr=8-17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebdeath Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 can't go wrong there their quiet comfort headphones are incredible if you read a lot of audiophile websites, and look around for "good" headphones, it seems like tons of people despise bose they sound awesome to me. i also have a pair of senneheiser wireless headphones and they're great too. better bass with the bose though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjo09 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I just moved into a new apartment with my girlfriend, but since she works at home and needs quiet/tends to watch tv shows I don't particularly want to subject myself to, I'm in the market for some fancy new headphones. Anyone have any recommendations? Does anyone even make headphones with the 6.35 mm plugs, or will I need to buy an adapter? And if I do, how do I avoid buying a shitty adapter? First off whats your budget? they sound awesome to me. i also have a pair of senneheiser wireless headphones and they're great too. better bass with the bose though. I agree that Bose can sound great. The thing a lot of people don't like about them is that they boost the mids (particularly the low mids) to create a better aural experience. Many people don't like this though as they colour the sound too much and take away from the original recording. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricky Posted July 1, 2010 Author Share Posted July 1, 2010 I just moved into a new apartment with my girlfriend, but since she works at home and needs quiet/tends to watch tv shows I don't particularly want to subject myself to, I'm in the market for some fancy new headphones. Anyone have any recommendations? Does anyone even make headphones with the 6.35 mm plugs, or will I need to buy an adapter? And if I do, how do I avoid buying a shitty adapter? First off whats your budget? they sound awesome to me. i also have a pair of senneheiser wireless headphones and they're great too. better bass with the bose though. I agree that Bose can sound great. The thing a lot of people don't like about them is that they boost the mids (particularly the low mids) to create a better aural experience. Many people don't like this though as they colour the sound too much and take away from the original recording. Thanks for all the recommendations! I'm looking to spend $100-150 right now and maybe upgrading later. I haven't had a chance to check out all of the headphones people have suggested here yet, but I'm gonna get on that today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 For that budget I recommend what I use, Denon AH-D1000 though I don't know how much they would cost in your country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillhole Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Bose....LOL No highs, no lows, must be BOSE Buy Other Stereo Equipment I will say Bose does make good factory car stereos. Everything else is WAY overpriced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinch Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 ^This My vote goes to Sennheiser HD 555. They have a very specific sound signature though, so you'd have to listen to them beforehand to see if it suits you. But it's definitely the best pair of headphones I have heard in this price range. http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD555-HD-555-Audiophile-Headphones/dp/B0001FTVDQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1278065323&sr=8-1 Also in the price range, although closed back design: Audio Technica ATH M50S http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50S/dp/B001CKAY1C/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1278065248&sr=8-7 These are a bit over the budget, but well worth it: Beyerdynamic DT 990 http://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-990-P....8065218 &sr=8-2 Grado Prestige SR225i http://www.amazon.com/Grado-Prestige-Ser.... 8065189&sr=8-3 AKG K601 (the little brother of K701, but very close in sound character) http://www.amazon.com/AKG-Open-Back-Stud....0 65754&sr=1-14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest markovianprocess Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I just purchased the DT 990s based on some of the recommendations in this thread. Hope they are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjo09 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I'm sure you'll love them. every pir of Beyers I've tried have sounded awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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