Need headphone recommendations.

[Jammeez]

It's been less than 24 hours that I've been researching headphones. I've only been computer-composing for 2 months, so I'm still using my Logitech headphones - the ones I bought for Skyping. Now that I'm thinking seriously about where my music is going, I need 'phones that tell me the truth about my mix.

Had an acquaintance suggest BeatsbyDre... looked for them online and then called around for some place I could get a demo. And then the sales associate gave me his opinion. (He also dabbles in computer-composing.)

Pretty sure I know what your opinions will be. Would still like to hear them. Also, being knew to the industry, this is the first I've heard of the 'conventional wisdom about mixing on headphones'. But it makes a lot of sense. Could someone briefly explain it? Is it like an unwritten rule of recording? Is there somewhere I can study up on stuff like that? (edit: I found another thread talking about the subject of mixing with headphones.)

I was advised to go Sennheiser...

[DarrenVocal]

It's been less than 24 hours that I've been researching headphones. I've only been computer-composing for 2 months, so I'm still using my Logitech headphones - the ones I bought for Skyping. Now that I'm thinking seriously about where my music is going, I need 'phones that tell me the truth about my mix.

Had an acquaintance suggest BeatsbyDre... looked for them online and then called around for some place I could get a demo. And then the sales associate gave me his opinion. (He also dabbles in computer-composing.)

Pretty sure I know what your opinions will be. Would still like to hear them. Also, being knew to the industry, this is the first I've heard of the 'conventional wisdom about mixing on headphones'. But it makes a lot of sense. Could someone briefly explain it? Is it like an unwritten rule of recording? Is there somewhere I can study up on stuff like that? (edit: I found another thread talking about the subject of mixing with headphones.)

I was advised to go Sennheiser...

In my opinion, Sennheiser beats "Beats" anyday. Beats' headphones are overpriced to me considering the technical specifications and all that. Many people on the forum would recommend you to get the Sennheiser HD280,just like how they recommended me. Have fun!

Cheers,
Darren

[Lt. Bob]

In my opinion, Sennheiser beats "Beats" anyday. Beats' headphones are overpriced to me considering the technical specifications and all that. Many people on the forum would recommend you to get the Sennheiser HD280,just like how they recommended me. Have fun!

Cheers,
Darren

reviews on the beats aren't very positive. They have a hyped bottom end and that's not what you want for studio work or evaluating mixes.

[Old Boy Tim]

''reviews on the beats aren't very positive. They have a hyped bottom end and that's not what you want for studio work or evaluating mixes''

Awful headphones and you are 110% right the worst cans you could buy for studio work.

I am a little odd thou as I use sennheiser HD25's..... i know they have quite a strong lowmid and maybe a tad to bright high end but for ears they feel right and work within my needs.
Again with all sound equipment IE speakers, headphones and what mic sounds better than A or B etc its what you like and what suits you that counts.

Just because i find the BEATS pretty poor some my love them and maybe completely disagree

[Bobbsy]

If you could guarantee that no one would ever listen on anything but headphones, that could make sense. Until then, "shooting for the mud" never really works out.

Frankly, for this to work it couldn't just be everyone listening on headphones--they'd all have to be on the SAME headphones considering the differences I hear on various ear buds and cans.

If you can get a good mix on decent monitors, it'll sound okay on pretty well any headphones. The opposite doesn't apply.

As for a choice of headphones, if it was me, I'd go with a set of Sennheiser HD280s. I find them comfortable over long sessions and that they provide a good, neutral sound.

A very close second for me would be the Grados that Massive Master mentioned. I've used them in the past and only replaced them because they were stolen--I was looking for another pair needing something that day and substituted the Sennheisers when I couldn't find the Grados in stock--and have now come to love the Sennheiser.

I'm not a personal fan of the Beyer Dynamics--I find them very hard to wear and a very coloured sound, but everyone is different.

I have a pair of Sony 7506s that I use for live work...they have enough level to be able to check a channel even in a loud room but they're not the most accurate or comfortable headset out there.