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warren0728
April 13th, 2006, 05:11 AM
I'm thinking about getting a set of headphones to practice late at night with out disturbing the family (and neighbors).

What type of headphones do you fretters use? All i have now are my ipod earphones....

ww

Spudman
April 13th, 2006, 08:04 AM
I use the Sony MDR-7506 studio professional headphones. They cost <$100 and I love them. You can find these in almost any commercial studio.
For cheap try the Behringer headphones.

duhvoodooman
April 13th, 2006, 09:37 AM
Check out the Sennheiser HD201 headphones! I've been reading some glowing reviews of their amazing performance for the money. For example:

HD201 Review @ Headphone.com (http://www.headphone.com/guide/by-manufacturer/sennheiser/sennheiser-hd-201.php)

And Sennheiser is certainly a highly respected name. I ordered a pair from Amazon for $18, and they count toward $25 free shipping, too. So order a book or CD with 'em, and you're there.

Sennheiser HD201 headphones @ Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007XJSQC/102-5895772-8876964?v=glance&n=172282)

warren0728
April 13th, 2006, 09:47 AM
Check out the Sennheiser HD201 headphones!
wow....those look great and like you said get great reviews. And for the price if i don't like them i can give them to my son!

And of course i can always find music to order to get it over $25 for free shipping!

I'm gonna go see what Ron has in stock (like to support the local guys) He'll probably have the behringers and some higher end stuff too. The nice is that i can try them there to make a decision!

ww

Tim
April 13th, 2006, 02:40 PM
Warren - I bought a pair at GC for $39.00 and they work fine. My ears can't tell the difference in frequencies any more. I also use them at night to watch my ever-growing DVD library. I bought a 12-foot extension so the headsets reach the recliner for that comfortable TV watching position. I also use them for computer CD playing and Audacity recording.

warren0728
April 13th, 2006, 03:00 PM
which ones tim....the Sennheiser HD201?

ww

Justaguyin_nc
April 13th, 2006, 03:16 PM
I use the Sony MDR-7506 studio professional headphones. They cost <$100 and I love them. You can find these in almost any commercial studio.
For cheap try the Behringer headphones.

I have the same.. ditto...they are awesome... guy at work turned me onto them about a year ago... comfy and sound great!

Tim
April 13th, 2006, 05:50 PM
AKG K-44 Stereo headset. Enclosed of course.

tot_Ou_tard
April 15th, 2006, 04:57 PM
Check out the Sennheiser HD201 headphones! I've been reading some glowing reviews of their amazing performance for the money. For example:

HD201 Review @ Headphone.com (http://www.headphone.com/guide/by-manufacturer/sennheiser/sennheiser-hd-201.php)

Sennheiser HD201 headphones @ Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007XJSQC/102-5895772-8876964?v=glance&n=172282)
Yeah they're good cheap cans. BTW, that site that Vood' mentions is Headroom. An excellent company. Buy them from them if you can. Another good inexpensive set are the Grado SR-60's

SR60 Review @ Headphone.com (http://www.headphone.com/guide/by-budget/40-80/grado-sr-60.php)

By the way, if you ever get gas for a good headphone amp (tube or otherwise). Look no further:
Yow! (http://www.headphone.com/products/headphone-amps/the-max-line/headroom-max-balanced-amp.php)

Quadruple Yow!!! (http://www.headphone.com/products/headphone-amps/other-headphone-amps/earyoshino-v20.php)

tot_Ou_tard
April 15th, 2006, 05:01 PM
Quadruple Yow!!! (http://www.headphone.com/products/headphone-amps/other-headphone-amps/earyoshino-v20.php)
I don't want to spoil the surprise, but *please* *please* take a peek at that Quadruple Yow link!!!! :eek:

BTW, here is the home of the Yow.

Where the headphone Yow dwells! (http://www.ear-yoshino.com/products.htm)

duhvoodooman
April 15th, 2006, 05:15 PM
BTW, here is the home of the Yow.

Where the headphone Yow dwells! (http://www.ear-yoshino.com/products.htm)
As I often like to say, "For those with more dollars than sense." :D

tot_Ou_tard
April 15th, 2006, 05:22 PM
I don't want to spoil the surprise, but *please* *please* take a peek at that Quadruple Yow link!!!! :eek:

BTW, here is the home of the Yow.

Where the headphone Yow dwells! (http://www.ear-yoshino.com/products.htm)
It's bedroom (http://www.ear-yoshino.com/productdetails.asp?page=1&id=1)

tot_Ou_tard
April 15th, 2006, 05:23 PM
As I often like to say, "For those with more dollars than sense." :D
Good gig, if you can get it.

Sorry for the hijack, but it's a good reminder as to what out of control GAS looks like.

warren0728
April 15th, 2006, 05:23 PM
yeah but they have a great deal on cable.

"We can do a 10-foot length of balanced cable for the HD580/ HD600 / HD650 series for $275.00 or a 20-foot length for $375.00 USD."

ww

tot_Ou_tard
April 15th, 2006, 05:26 PM
yeah but they have a great deal on cable.

"We can do a 10-foot length of balanced cable for the HD580/ HD600 / HD650 series for $275.00 or a 20-foot length for $375.00 USD."

ww
They (Headroom) aren't only about unreasonable gas prices, they do have good, accurate, & enthusiatic reviews about low priced headphones (ie "cans").

I actually pity the poor soul who has one of those quadruple Yows and a crate full of NOS 12AX7's. He'll never get to listen to his precious symphony with all the swapping. (I think this one in the 8th position sounds a tad too dark.....)

Spudman
April 15th, 2006, 08:21 PM
I wonder if you can get one of those for free by filling out an online questionaire? You know, like the free I Pod's and guitars. I mean, surely you would want another one to go with the one you already have so that you can run in stereo!

Robert
May 10th, 2006, 08:40 PM
I use Sennheiser HD 280 Pro. They shut out surrounding sounds effectively. Great sound in them.