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    looking for headphones

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by inv4d3r, Sep 12, 2007.

  1. inv4d3r

    inv4d3r Newbie

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    Can someone recommend me some decent headphones, I can spend about 40-50 on them.
     
    inv4d3r, Sep 12, 2007
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  2. P_Schneider

    P_Schneider Notebook Consultant

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    For wired headphone I would look at the Sennheiser PX * line. I have 2 pair of the PX100's and love them. (one at work and one as a carry around) Great sound, titanium construction, foldable. The bummer is that they have wires. I have yet to find a decent set of wireless headphones.
     
    P_Schneider, Sep 12, 2007
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  3. lnknprkn

    lnknprkn Notebook Consultant

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    sennheiser 150 PC

    i had one, and it never blew out on me. i replaced it though, after i rolled over it with my chair T_T

    beautiful sound. nice 3D sound as well, and when i used it in CS, i could literally point at the wall and tell where they're coming from
     
    lnknprkn, Sep 12, 2007
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Headphones or a headset? Circumaural (around ear) or superaural (on ear)?

    Also if you could tell us what your primary use of them will be that would be most helpful.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Sep 12, 2007
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  5. whoissiohw

    whoissiohw Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sennheiser HD280

    Bose triport
     
    whoissiohw, Sep 19, 2007
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  6. Ichigo

    Ichigo Notebook Evangelist

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    Don't mention Bose, ever.
     
    Ichigo, Sep 19, 2007
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  7. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    Grado SR60, Shure E2c, Sennheisner PX100. Take your pick, but if you would help us limit the amount of choices like telling us which kind you want like Chad mentioned that would help out.
     
    Gintoki, Sep 19, 2007
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  8. Zachareasy

    Zachareasy Notebook Consultant

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    Bose headphones are amazing. Q3's
     
    Zachareasy, Sep 19, 2007
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  9. Woodgypsy

    Woodgypsy Notebook Evangelist

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    BOSE is the four-letter word for audiophiles. Few months ago, I had a chance to compare Bose headphones with other headphones in a nearby electronic store back home - for some reason, they had Bose isle between Sennheiser and Audio-Technica. And well, Bose Triport sounded terrible - it didn't compare with likes of Sen HD555 or ATH-AD700 at all (both are somewhat cheaper than Triport, mind you). Even much cheaper HD515 or ATH-AD400/A500 have much better sound than Triport. If anything, Triport sounded like these 20$ headphones- horrible mid and high, very loud but muddy Bass. So, no - please do yourself a favor and avoid Bose.
     
    Woodgypsy, Sep 20, 2007
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  10. Syndrome

    Syndrome Torque Matters

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    I've had the PX100's for a long time, still use them, and still very happy with them.
     
    Syndrome, Sep 20, 2007
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  11. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you are looking for in ears......Shure E2C and the Ultimate ears metro.fi2 and Super.fi3 are good choices.

    I got my super.fi 3 New from ebay for $60 :eek:
     
    Johnny T, Sep 20, 2007
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