Comments on: headphone blahs http://fredart.com/wordpress/2006/06/14/headphone-blahs/ a less visible blog Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:08:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: sayt http://fredart.com/wordpress/2006/06/14/headphone-blahs/comment-page-1/#comment-3565 sayt Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:05:54 +0000 http://fredart.com/wordpress/?p=208#comment-3565 1)headphones aren't stuffed until an earbud isn't working or they've come apart 2)you're obsessed with headphones? i've gone through six sets in the last six months 1)headphones aren’t stuffed until an earbud isn’t working or they’ve come apart

2)you’re obsessed with headphones? i’ve gone through six sets in the last six months

]]> By: hikui7 http://fredart.com/wordpress/2006/06/14/headphone-blahs/comment-page-1/#comment-3564 hikui7 Fri, 23 Jun 2006 02:39:50 +0000 http://fredart.com/wordpress/?p=208#comment-3564 It's hard to find good headphones. The ones that are really portable (like the iPod ones... >.<) fall out of my ears all the time. I too need to buy new ones. And the right ear piece out of my big old school ones fell off... and is pretty much useless now. I have so much music on my iTunes, I have almost 2,000 songs. I haven't gone through them and rated them or put them into the folder things in a while... It's probably a good idea to go through that stuff once in a while. I don't think that iPods are worth the money that people pay. They're also stereotyped... to me anyway. XD It’s hard to find good headphones. The ones that are really portable (like the iPod ones… >.<) fall out of my ears all the time.
I too need to buy new ones. And the right ear piece out of my big old school ones fell off… and is pretty much useless now.
I have so much music on my iTunes, I have almost 2,000 songs. I haven’t gone through them and rated them or put them into the folder things in a while… It’s probably a good idea to go through that stuff once in a while.
I don’t think that iPods are worth the money that people pay. They’re also stereotyped… to me anyway. XD

]]> By: mainfr4me http://fredart.com/wordpress/2006/06/14/headphone-blahs/comment-page-1/#comment-3563 mainfr4me Thu, 22 Jun 2006 04:36:30 +0000 http://fredart.com/wordpress/?p=208#comment-3563 For your money, here's my suggestions: For over the ear style, non-noise canceling, I suggest the Sennheiser HD280's. I've used them as my monitoring headphones for a few years now when I mix live sound, and sound great when the house is pushing 100db+, and are have a great sound even when I'm recording. They have a tight bass, great high end, and are comfortable. A bit weighty, but fantastic sound, and a nice, long cord. Others to consider are Koss, such as the UR29's (what I use for when I travel). Best thing with Koss is their lifetime warrenty, which they have stuck to when I've needed repair (yea, never let your younger brother borrow your nice, new headphones on any sort of trip). For actual in-canal headphones, I do suggest Shure (not Sure) e2, e3 or e4 headphones. There really is no difference between the e3c and the e3, and likewise for the e4's. As with the e2's and up, you can use different size inserts to fit your ear. I do not suggest using the foam inserts. They tend to be less comfortable, leak a lot of low end, and eventually slide out of your ear. The rubber inserts are a little odd at first, but they make a better seal, last longer, and then give you a better low end response. If you really want to go all-out, I suggest going to Sennsaphonics and get a pair of molded ear pieces. Etymonic and Ultimate Ears are also good, but your best bet is to try them out if you can. Numbers and such can only tell you so much. Visit a Guitar Center possibly. To order them, go through a music vendor such as Full Compass or Musicians Friend, or direct if you can. For your money, here’s my suggestions:

For over the ear style, non-noise canceling, I suggest the Sennheiser HD280’s. I’ve used them as my monitoring headphones for a few years now when I mix live sound, and sound great when the house is pushing 100db+, and are have a great sound even when I’m recording. They have a tight bass, great high end, and are comfortable. A bit weighty, but fantastic sound, and a nice, long cord. Others to consider are Koss, such as the UR29’s (what I use for when I travel). Best thing with Koss is their lifetime warrenty, which they have stuck to when I’ve needed repair (yea, never let your younger brother borrow your nice, new headphones on any sort of trip).

For actual in-canal headphones, I do suggest Shure (not Sure) e2, e3 or e4 headphones. There really is no difference between the e3c and the e3, and likewise for the e4’s. As with the e2’s and up, you can use different size inserts to fit your ear. I do not suggest using the foam inserts. They tend to be less comfortable, leak a lot of low end, and eventually slide out of your ear. The rubber inserts are a little odd at first, but they make a better seal, last longer, and then give you a better low end response.

If you really want to go all-out, I suggest going to Sennsaphonics and get a pair of molded ear pieces.

Etymonic and Ultimate Ears are also good, but your best bet is to try them out if you can. Numbers and such can only tell you so much. Visit a Guitar Center possibly. To order them, go through a music vendor such as Full Compass or Musicians Friend, or direct if you can.

]]> By: Spott http://fredart.com/wordpress/2006/06/14/headphone-blahs/comment-page-1/#comment-3562 Spott Thu, 22 Jun 2006 01:11:34 +0000 http://fredart.com/wordpress/?p=208#comment-3562 I'm quite a bit of an audiophile, or an amateur audio producer, although i have a tattered shoestring of a budget. My fav phones are a pair of Sony MDR-A34L ultralights that i've had for about 5 years. They have a light headband, so your head (and not your ears) supports the weight, and they fold up to pocket size. You can get em at Sonystyle for $20. My only complaint is that the cord is only 4' long...it's a bit of a stretch from my computer chair to the Soundcraft Compact 10 mixer at my right side. What I'd really like to get is a pair of Sennheiser HD-280's, someday when I have nothing better to spend my money on... 8 -) Spott I’m quite a bit of an audiophile, or an amateur audio producer, although i have a tattered shoestring of a budget. My fav phones are a pair of Sony MDR-A34L ultralights that i’ve had for about 5 years. They have a light headband, so your head (and not your ears) supports the weight, and they fold up to pocket size. You can get em at Sonystyle for $20. My only complaint is that the cord is only 4′ long…it’s a bit of a stretch from my computer chair to the Soundcraft Compact 10 mixer at my right side.

What I’d really like to get is a pair of Sennheiser HD-280’s, someday when I have nothing better to spend my money on…

8 -)
Spott

]]> By: el Igore http://fredart.com/wordpress/2006/06/14/headphone-blahs/comment-page-1/#comment-3561 el Igore Wed, 21 Jun 2006 23:41:30 +0000 http://fredart.com/wordpress/?p=208#comment-3561 I use the 'PMX 40' from Sennheiser. They do a good job for me and the sound good too. Keep on! Dom I use the ‘PMX 40′ from Sennheiser. They do a good job for me and the sound good too.

Keep on!
Dom

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