quality headphones

_MetalHead_ · Apr 15, 2012

Jmoroh said:
I have a pair of the Jaybird SB2's and I have to say they work fantastic. I can be a good 50 feet away from my E4GT before they start to stutter and the media controls work great. They have a built in mic which works great during calls. They also are great for running or any other kind of workout.

I also use Koss Porta Pro's which are the best headphones I have ever listened to and you can get them for 30 bucks on amazon. They look quite cool and everyone I've ever showed them to are amazed by the sound quality. The provide the best bass I've ever heard out of non over-the-ear headphones.

Porta Pros are awesome, awesome headphones. It's ridiculous that they offer such great sound quality for such a low price. Highly recommended.

I really feel bad for the people that waste their money on Beats and Bose when they could get better sound for a fraction of the price. I have a pair of AKG k240s that I paid $100 for that sound infinitely better than the highest end Bose and Beats sets that cost 3-4 times as much. Of course those are open-back circumaural cans but that's besides the point. There are plenty closed supra-aural cans like most Beats that are infinitely better. Heck, my B+W P5s that at $300 are even cheaper than some Beats and they blow them out of the water, not to mention the materials and build quality are second to none. You people are paying for a brand and nothing more. Quit wasting your money on crap that you think is good because everyone else has them and do a little research- if you think Beats sound good, you'd be blown away with the sound quality of some real headphones from AKG, Audio Technica, Grado, Beyerdynamic, Shure, etc...

beezar · Apr 16, 2012

nabbed said:
"Bose quality"?

Are you serious?
Did you not know that "bose" meant "anally raped" in east coast dialect?

Maybe he likes being anally raped. Don't judge...

Fendulon · Apr 16, 2012

I use a pair of Klipsch S4 and I absolutely LOVE them.

itsallsubliminal · Apr 17, 2012

beezar said:
Maybe he likes being anally raped. Don't judge...

BA-HA! Its cool man, i get the Bose IE2's for $50, i'd say thats worth it

nsxla · Apr 17, 2012

Bose headphones are rubbish, I vote for sennheiser.

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BryanTheLion · Apr 17, 2012

Got me some sennheiser (sp?) Hd555

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ravizzle · Apr 17, 2012

I really love grado headphones. They are good for the price. Only flaw is they have a pass through design so everyone around you can hear when the volume is up.

I also got some beats studios for really cheap so i rock those at school since they have closed ear design so i don't disturb ppl in the library, plus they look pretty awesome. I wouldn't pay full price for beats, but if u can get em cheap the folding design and awesome looks make em worth it.

Sent from my Galaxy S2

_MetalHead_ · Apr 17, 2012

ravizzle said:
I really love grado headphones. They are good for the price. Only flaw is they have a pass through design so everyone around you can hear when the volume is up.

I also got some beats studios for really cheap so i rock those at school since they have closed ear design so i don't disturb ppl in the library, plus they look pretty awesome. I wouldn't pay full price for beats, but if u can get em cheap the folding design and awesome looks make em worth it.

Sent from my Galaxy S2

That "pass through" design is far from a flaw. Open back headphones are designed for at home use, and allow the cans to have a far more expansive soundstage than closed back designs. I'm sure you've noticed that the Grados sound more like hearing the music live compared to the Beats which would give a much narrower, in your head type of sound.

bryanh85 · Apr 17, 2012

I just picked up some Motorola S305's from amazon. They're stereo bluetooth headphones. For $37.50, I can not complain! They retail for $99.99 so they're currently around 62% off! They're really comfortable. As for the wear and tear, it's too soon to tell. I wore them around the house and to the gym a couple of times and so far, so good.

http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-S305...kaging/dp/B002BH3I9U/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

darktranquility18 · Apr 17, 2012

Studying music tech in college, I've gotten a chance to test out many headphones and no matter what I always come back to my Audio-Technica ATH-M50. They are closed back headphones. Completely destroy beats studios at half the price. My honest opinion is that it is a one time purchase that you will not be disappointed with. There have been nothing but good reviews for these cans.

kawaski47 · Apr 18, 2012

I'm perfectly happy with my 15 dollar skullcandies. They have been through the wash and still work great. I don't listen to music much so they suit my needs

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rykeish · Apr 18, 2012

LG Bluetooth Headphones

I just got the LG HBS-700 bluetooth headphones, and I absolutely love 'em.

Swyzzlestickz · Apr 20, 2012

Earbuds to avoid

I was looking through the posts to see if i could find something worth while. I am a person who buys loads of headphones to see what will give me the best sound. I have had Skullcandy earbuds excellent bass with not so hot mids and highs sometimes it sounds muddy with no complaints from me. I have had ibeats with great mids and highs and even bass and the iBeats died on me in under a year of use. I recently bought a set of Monster Ncredible N-nergy...........what a huge mistake, these things are freaking awful! Super high, highs and no bass. I did the suggested and played them for 12 hours on medium volume(headfi forums gave this info) and they don't sound a bit better at all. I would suggest avoiding these at all cost.

I will be trying Klipsh s4a's and MEelectronics mp somethings.

blackte4 · Apr 20, 2012

I got me some Sol Republic for $99... The best headphones i own. Gave my beat by dr dre to my lil brother...

kc_exactly · Apr 21, 2012

Just a piece of advice. Don't but the Klipsch Android headphones. Their app doesn't work with our phone so you headset controls won't work as advertised. Plus, i bought a set and the speaker was blown on one side. Google that and your will see others with similar complaints.

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Swyzzlestickz · Apr 21, 2012

Klipsch

I bought the Klipsch ear buds and so far so good, The sound is balanced and tight. I am still looking to get a set of Shure SE215 ear buds just can seem to find an actual brick and mortar store to buy them at in the event I don't like them.

kc_exactly · Apr 21, 2012

Well, I just got an awesome deal on some earbuds. Target is changing out there headphones and had some on clearance. I did have time to research any so I bought 2(had to take my son to a bday party).

Anyways, they had Skullcandy "The Fix" marked down to 35 bucks. They had Skullcandy "50/50" marked at 12 dollars. That is crazy cheap for both.

You might check the Target near you.

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Swyzzlestickz · Apr 26, 2012

I am going to go look to see if the target near me has those ear buds and stock up. My kids are ear bud killers and skull candy has a lifetime warranty. I have many sets I haven't sent in yet. Also, the Klipsch S4a buds are stupendous! I'll never use another monster ear bud. I still would love to track down a pair of Shure buds though. Anyone have any experience with them?

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Swyzzlestickz · Apr 27, 2012

_MetalHead_ said:
All their IEMs have detachable cables now, pretty awesome I think. And you gotta watch out, they are sound isolating, not canceling. There is no active noise cancellation circuit to crap out the sound, yet are far better at blocking outside noise than any active set.

I have the E5C (dual driver) and the SE530 (triple driver) IEMs, but have tested pretty much all of them. Even their current cheapest one, the SE215, kicks all types of ass at only $100.

On a semi side note, I just got the Bowers + Wilkins P5s for my birthday and they're amazing cans for their purpose. The memory foam and sheep's leather ear pads feel like a big breasted woman's booby pressed up against your ear. Very definition of luxury.

Where did you find them? How awesome are the 215? I have been trying to find a store that stocks them so in the event I like my Klispch more I can walk back in and return them instead of paying shipping to do it.

_MetalHead_ · Apr 29, 2012

Swyzzlestickz said:
Where did you find them? How awesome are the 215? I have been trying to find a store that stocks them so in the event I like my Klispch more I can walk back in and return them instead of paying shipping to do it.

The 215s are a great set of buds, especially for only $100. If you can spring for the 315s, I would go that route but if you can only afford $100, you can't go wrong with the 215s. I have heard the Klipsch S4 and they just can't compare to the 215s. Shure basically created the market for IEMs and still make some of the best out there, and they only keep getting better. I am a huge fan, my next pair of IEMs will certainly be Shures. The only brick and mortar store that I can think of that would carry them would be Guitar Center. I know Best Buy used to carry some Shures but I'm not sure if they do anymore.

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