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    Headphone recommendation

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Kaze No Tamashii, Aug 14, 2016.

  1. Kaze No Tamashii

    Kaze No Tamashii Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello guys (and girls), currently looking for new headphones so I need your advice. I made a thread like this before and could dig through that for some recommendation but still wonder if there's anything new on the market.

    So in my old thread, I was advised to buy the Takstar HI 2050 by octiceps. It has very good sound but one thing I don't like is it's quite heavy. Been using it for 7 months but my neck still hurts after 1 or 2 hours (maybe I need some neck workout :D). And it's not quite comfortable when wearing glasses. Although after I switched to another glass frame, it became more comfortable so not sure if it was because of my frame or the headphone.

    Anyhow, please advise me for 2 headphones:

    - Under $50: The lower, the better. It needs not excellent sound quality, just decently durable and comfortable. I'm more concerned with its durability and comfortableness. Just a decent one for the price, probably ~$30.

    - Under $100: I use it for music, movies, and games. Under ~$70 would be great.

    //I found 1 Takstar on Amazon and its price was $150, triple what it had been when I bought it :eek:. And no free shipping :confused:.
     
  2. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    Under $50 = Monoprice 108323

    Under $100 = Sony MDR7506

    I own a lot of headphones, as it's my hobby. Current selection: Fischer Audio FA-011, OPPO PM-3, NAD Viso HP50, Sennheiser Momentum 1.0.
     
  3. Kaze No Tamashii

    Kaze No Tamashii Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks for the suggestion. The Monoprice one seems to be not very comfortable. Took a look at the Sennheiser of the same price, same issue. Is that the case for headphone of this price range?

    How does this Sennheiser compare to the Sony MDR7506? I prefer the look of the Sennheiser.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042A68R8/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1EJVA81XTOFAF
     
  4. Jarhead

    Jarhead 恋の♡アカサタナ

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    I have those Monoprice headphones as my travel headset (I keep my Sennheiser at home/work). It''s actually pretty decent comfort-wise, with the only possible issue being that the ears can get warm after extended use (though that could be because I live in SC and usually use these outside?).

    For as cheap as they are, I think they're a good deal. Or, last time I checked my Sennheiser HD 429's price has dropped to under $50 on Amazon; those are more comfortable.
     
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  5. Kaze No Tamashii

    Kaze No Tamashii Notebook Evangelist

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    nice, thanks for the suggestion. I will consider that Sennheiser as well :D.
     
  6. Kaze No Tamashii

    Kaze No Tamashii Notebook Evangelist

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    is wireless headphone any good? Around ~$50
     
  7. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    I just ordered some Manufacturer refurbished "Sony BTN200 Bluetooth Wireless Headphones" for £28 instead of the new price of £59, the have a 40hr battery life and they come with a 12month warranty, they have NFC so you just touch your phone and they automatically connect.

    I bought an old Sony Walkman A826 with bluetooth, but i cannot find a white silicone protector for it, the only place is in the US, the protector is like $8 with free shipping in the US but the shipping is like $16 to the UK :(

    John.
     
    Last edited: Aug 28, 2016
  8. mishkasm

    mishkasm Notebook Consultant

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    Just got the Sennheiser Urbanite XL. Love them. Comfortable, great sound, and have a microphone if I need to make a Skype call. Worth the ~$100 IMHO.