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Kilroy
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I personally use Pioneer HDJ-1000's, but they probably have features that will be meaningless for you like the ear swivels.
I am sure there are some crazy 300 dollar plus super headphones out there, but a really good set of DJ headphones will tend to get you pretty good sound at a reasonable cost.
headphone.com is a good source for headphone reviews. I used to have a pair of Grados, but I'm not sure I would recommend them anymore, as they fell apart and then the sound cut out entirely on one side.
I really feel that you start to hit diminishing returns once you're spending in the hundred plus range for headphones, but hey, that's true of everything, right?
I recommend:
One thing I like about earbuds is that no one can hear if I'm blasting Common Bieber or Handel, and in some places I need to keep things quiet-like.
I also loooove my 595s however they're open ear so they do have limitations. At home though, it's the way to go.
On the road I have some Shure earbuds I think they're http://store.shure.com/store/shure/en_US/pd/productID.121026300 these.
I like the earbuds a lot and cut the grass without even hearing the mower!
If you were walking down the street and somebody was walking past you, they would probably get some idea as to what you were listening to unless there was a lot of traffic noise. If you are listening in a room that is otherwise quiet, somebody in the same room would definitely hear a decent amount of sound, but if they were in the next room over they probably would not hear much.
the earpieces are soft and lay flat against the ear, so it doesn't make that uncomfortable suction or tightness like most other sets.
Closed headphones will be pretty much inaudible when they're on your head. Open headphones will annoy everyone in a neighboring cubicle.
Thanks for the recommendations, guys!
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The SR80s were the ones that I had that fell apart. If the SR80i cup is the "donut" shape that I'm thinking of, I can confirm that they are awesome. I replaced the stock ones on mine after I found the SR80i ones on sale somewhere and the change was incredible.
Is it just more durable or is the comfort better as well?
Don't know about durability, it was a lot more comfortable, though.
Are you SURE price is not an issue?
Really, REALLY sure?
These
http://www.sennheiser.ca/live/senn/produit/en/1003/14
and a portable amp, e.g.
http://www.headphone.com/headphone-amps/headroom-portable-micro-amp.php
There's a thread on them at head-fi.org, so check there as well.
I've had these on my SR80s for over a year - totally worth the $10
http://dxcstore.com/grados-cusion.aspx
sennheiser is also quality as others have said.
I'm a HUGE fan of the head-fi.org forums. strongly suggest if you have any interest in this area.
Would anyone else suggest these?
Or should I go with Sennheiser HD series?
Basically looking to replace my logitek speakers here.
Just the foam pieces right? The SR225i are a nice step up from the SR80 and will run you about 150-200. But if price really isn't an issue there are better/waymore expensive ones.
I really don't even like the idea of spending so much on the 555s...
Because I've never spent more than 30 bucks on headphones, or more than 80 on speakers.
SR60 Grado's are great if you are on a budget, as I was 4 years ago. I like them so much that I don't even have the desire to replace them.
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I'm a long way from an audiophile, I like my music loud and clear with heaps of bass. But the difference between a good cheap set of headphones and a really nice $200 set of headphones will melt your face off.
Everything is so much better. Not just the sound, which will make all your music sound much more nuanced, clearer and 'cleaner', with a much wider range and more 'warmth' than before, but the plug is solid and will last for decades, the cord is so much nicer, the cups are orders of magnitude nicer, the strap is more comfortable...
My personal vote would be for the best set of Sennheisers you can afford.
I've had mine for about 5 years now, they're awesome. Removable cord (in case you ruin it), audio is crisp, bass is good. My Girlfriend also got a set of the Mark 2s and she loves them and has owned them for about a year now.
She bought hers for about $160 CAD (before inflation happened, I think they are at about $190 now)
My wife got me the 555s for christmas one year, and I really love them. They're far more comfortable than the in-ears and they give the music a bit of space. I don't know if I could seriously go back to listening to music on normal headphones anymore (outside of when I'm exercising, since I don't want to get those things all sweaty and nasty).
AKG K701 Studio headphones
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=akg+k701&cid=2730622183721002426&ei=0CKETKLNJZPijASrrISvBg&sa=title&ved=0CAcQ8wIwADgA#p
Otherwise, go with a pair of Sennheisers, as they're the next best (and extremely comfortable) in my opinion.
e: Just realized you want headphones for portable purposes. Don't go with the K701s.
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I have heard VERY good things about these.
After starting with a pair of Sennheiser HD280's ($100 at Amazon at the time), which are *GREAT* closed headphones that I still love; I ended up getting three pairs of 555's and 650's. The Senn's are just so much more comfortable, that alone makes them worth it.
All the Sennheisers have been great, while I've found the Grado's great at first but disappointing over time.