headphones

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Here are a couple of links with info, ratings, reviews, etc.
http://www.head-fi.org/
http://headroom.headphone.com/layout.php

I personally use the AKG K240 Studio that I like a lot. They're semi-closed, very comfortable (even after extended wear), with quite neutral/balanced response across the entire frequency range.

If you need sealed headphones, which is what I would recommend for recording, I would get the Sennheiser HD 280.

Either headphones can be had for just under $100. There are many others in that price range and in the $50-$60 range, but I've found that sound quality, comfort, frequency response, etc. tends to drops quite rapidly in the lower-priced models. You can certainly spend more, but $99 should get you a really nice pair of cans that you'll be happy with for a long time.
 
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Make sure you try a pair of Beyer 250 cans; they are closed cans and work quite well in the home studio setting AND they have great sound.

Makes one want to mix using them but, as we ALL know, it doesn't work that way.

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One more thing if you're thinking of getting the HD-280's:
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/ will BEAT the lowest price you can find (inclusive of shipping cost), so you could save yourself another buck or so. I personally think their service is great, with fast shipping, tracking provided, etc.
 
The HD 280's are an excellent choice. The K240's will have much more problems with headphone bleed into the mic, plus their impedence is so high that you really have to crank the headphone premap to get a useable level. (I believe they are around 600 ohms, as compared to less than 100 ohms for the 280's).

A good alternative to the Sennheiser 280 is the Sony 7506 - also a closed design. Differences are the 280's are a little heavier and tend to fit more snugly (more tension) around the head, which can minimize bleed but make for less comfort during long sessions. The 7506's are a bit brighter, but the 280's have a bit more low end - whichever is better comes down to personal taste.

I do think the 280's are definitely more rugged in build quality, though. The soft plastic covering over the foam ear cup pads on the Sony tend to degenerate a little over the years, although they remain quite functional - they just get a little ugly.
 
littledog said:
The HD 280's are an excellent choice. The K240's will have much more problems with headphone bleed into the mic, plus their impedence is so high that you really have to crank the headphone premap to get a useable level. (I believe they are around 600 ohms, as compared to less than 100 ohms for the 280's).
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littledog, as you correctly mentioned, j0s1ah shouldn't really consider the AKG's if he's mainly going to use them to record (because of the bleed).

But regarding impedance, I was talking about AKG K240S earlier in this thread (i.e. K240 Studio, a newer model of the venerable K240) which have an impedance of 55 Ohm, and are very easy to drive.
 
at bhphoto they were 199.00 i got em at samash for 100. ty for the help
 
Glad you're all set for headphones, hope you'll enjoy them.

Just FYI, the $199 at bhphoto is the "list price". When you add an item to their "shopping cart" you get their actual price which is much lower, or you can e-mail them and they'll e-mail you back the actual price. It's worth keeping in mind for any future purchases you may be planning, as their prices are some of the lowest around, and their name not withstanding (bhphoto) they do have a huge pro audio department. :D
 
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