Ideal headphones for everyday use?

Roob · 30th April 2010, 01:49

Hey all,

Just dropping another question which followed from my previous post about file formats for my library and MP3 players, and one user posted the comment that headphones/speakers are (more often than not) the fault behind the limited sound quality, in this case, from my iPod.

I go around A LOT in my day (university, train journey, etc.) and I currently use my Sennheiser HD438's, which are really good; I love the bass feedback from the headphones and think they are fantastic.

But I was wondering what you guys use and whether you could recommend me trying other headphones, which I'm hoping to find in the price range of $150-$250.

So, what headphones do you use?

fc*uk · 30th April 2010, 01:52

I personally use an older pair of Shure e2c's and m-audio IE-20 XB's.

Love the Shures and I am finding m-audio simply to be a quality brand for the price point.

Roob · 30th April 2010, 17:01

Thanks for that! I'll be sure to look them up, do you know if they still manufacture them?

Roob · 30th April 2010, 17:07

Thanks! I'll be sure to search for them around. Do you know if they still make them?

TobyBatterton · 30th April 2010, 20:04

http://www.headphone.com/selection-g...headphones.php

Here's a list of good headphones at different price ranges. I'm a big fan of Sennheisers myself. Been using my E-350's for about 3 years now. I'm noticing one of them is starting to crack a bit when listening to heavy base. Might be time to upgrade. My one complaint about these over-the-ear style phones is that when i'm active or when i wear them for a long time it makes my ears sweaty and my head hot.

TobyBatterton · 30th April 2010, 20:11

http://reviews.cnet.com/best-full-si...ent;contentNav

Theres another set of reviews on headphones. Use the navbar on the lefthand side to see different categories of headphones.

Looks like the Sennheiser HD series scores pretty well across the board. Also, i've never tried Grado's, but it seems they get good reviews. They look big though, not sure i'd like to lug something that huge around on my head all day.

GqSkrub · 1st May 2010, 10:41

Take a look at Ultimate Ear SuperFi 5's if that's your price range.

fc*uk · 1st May 2010, 12:53

Th Shure earphones are no longer made, but you can buy them for about $60 anymore. The M-Audio's are still around

Roob · 10th May 2010, 12:05

Wow, looks like I've got some research to do! (sorry for disappearing, have been busy with assignments and classes and such)

30th April 2010, 01:49	#1
Roob Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 85	Ideal headphones for everyday use? Hey all, Just dropping another question which followed from my previous post about file formats for my library and MP3 players, and one user posted the comment that headphones/speakers are (more often than not) the fault behind the limited sound quality, in this case, from my iPod. I go around A LOT in my day (university, train journey, etc.) and I currently use my Sennheiser HD438's, which are really good; I love the bass feedback from the headphones and think they are fantastic. But I was wondering what you guys use and whether you could recommend me trying other headphones, which I'm hoping to find in the price range of $150-$250. So, what headphones do you use?

30th April 2010, 01:52	#2
fcuk Moderator* Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Atlantic Beach Posts: 8,140	I personally use an older pair of Shure e2c's and m-audio IE-20 XB's. Love the Shures and I am finding m-audio simply to be a quality brand for the price point. Trancectro/electro-house/electro \| Are You Hard?

1st May 2010, 10:41	#7
GqSkrub Major Dude Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lancaster Pennsylvania Posts: 897	Take a look at Ultimate Ear SuperFi 5's if that's your price range. No sig here folks.

1st May 2010, 12:53	#8
fcuk Moderator* Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Atlantic Beach Posts: 8,140	Th Shure earphones are no longer made, but you can buy them for about $60 anymore. The M-Audio's are still around Trancectro/electro-house/electro \| Are You Hard?

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30th April 2010, 17:01	#3
Roob Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 85	Thanks for that! I'll be sure to look them up, do you know if they still manufacture them?

30th April 2010, 17:07	#4
Roob Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 85	Thanks! I'll be sure to search for them around. Do you know if they still make them?

30th April 2010, 20:04	#5
TobyBatterton Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3	http://www.headphone.com/selection-g...headphones.php Here's a list of good headphones at different price ranges. I'm a big fan of Sennheisers myself. Been using my E-350's for about 3 years now. I'm noticing one of them is starting to crack a bit when listening to heavy base. Might be time to upgrade. My one complaint about these over-the-ear style phones is that when i'm active or when i wear them for a long time it makes my ears sweaty and my head hot.

30th April 2010, 20:11	#6
TobyBatterton Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3	http://reviews.cnet.com/best-full-si...ent;contentNav Theres another set of reviews on headphones. Use the navbar on the lefthand side to see different categories of headphones. Looks like the Sennheiser HD series scores pretty well across the board. Also, i've never tried Grado's, but it seems they get good reviews. They look big though, not sure i'd like to lug something that huge around on my head all day.

10th May 2010, 12:05	#9
Roob Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 85	Wow, looks like I've got some research to do! (sorry for disappearing, have been busy with assignments and classes and such)