First Pair of Headphones

[swayofpendulums]

Wasn't sure where to put this so I apologize before hand if this is in the wrong area.

So I'm in the market for a pair of headphones to buy. I'm relatively new to home recording and I am definitely on a budget. I am looking for reference headphones for home recording and music listening on the side. I was looking at a few headphones but I'm getting mixed reviews from the basic user comments that i've been reading so I was hoping you guys have some more info on these that I've been looking at and maybe have some other recommendations.
the ones i had been looking at were:

AKG k141 Studio

Sennheiser HD280 pro

My price range is anything below $200 CAD.

thanks,

Joe

 

[Elton Bear]

I bet I'll get ripped up for saying this, but I bought a set of headphones for £6.99 at my local store and they do fine for tracking, listening, and mixing reference against my speakers, don't let names and big prices fool you into thinking they're that much better

Having said that, obviously you pay a higher price for a higher quality, so if you've got the cash to burn you'd be better off with the higher end.

 

[drossfile]

Sony MDR-7506 are $100, and while i certainly haven't tried every headphone out there, i've yet to hear a better pair until you get into the $200+ range (beyerdynamic makes some great ones for $260).

the sony cans have remarkable bass response, clarity and overall detail. best cans in the price range imo.

 

[swayofpendulums]

great, thanks alot.

 

[Chrispy]

May I add the Sennheiser HD25 to your list to consider. I got a pair a few months ago (cost about £97), they sound sweet as. I use them for all sorts, broadcast, recording and general listening.

 

[89gtsleeper]

Yeah, the beyer dynamics DT770 are amazing for 200 bucks IMHO.