Akg k-55 headphones...

[rynomig]

i bought these before i had an interest in recording and was wondering if they would be of any use during any part of the recording process?...or must i buy better ones?...they have good low-end sound when listening to cds.

 

[kid klash]

I believe they're "closed ear" cans, so they should be fine for tracking...

 

[johnnymegabyte]

i bought these before i had an interest in recording and was wondering if they would be of any use during any part of the recording process?...or must i buy better ones?...they have good low-end sound when listening to cds.

I bought the K-66, a few bucks more, because the K-55, did have too much bottom end, in a "loudness button" way.
The K-66 were cleaner sounding all-around, and with the K-55 boom in the bottom-end, I couldn't hear other frequencies as clear. Basically, the bass dominates.

If bass boom is your thing, then go with the K-55 for listening
If you want a headphone for monitoring, then go with the K-66

This is only based on the price range of under $50 US
If you want a better headphone and have $200+, then go for the AKG 240 or Sennheiser HD 280 or higher models

 

[Treeline]

If you have them, use them! At some point you'll pick up something else, too. Don't ditch 'em, they'll come in handy.

I have a set of K66 that deliver really good bang for the buck and are comfortable. And I picked up two sets from Harvey that are cheap and good for tracking. Not as comfortable as the K66 but 1/3 the cost. Everything like this has its place - and it's in the studio, not half under the bureau in my daughter's room! (Sorry - I just had a little parental moment. Won't happen again) (unless her room isn't picked up by the time I get home tonight) (well, maybe. She knows I'm a soft touch. Got me wrapped around her little finger) (But didn't I ask her to do those dishes yesterday? How is it that they magically appeared again in the sink before we even used them again?) (insert teenage rolling eyes emoticon here).