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    Over the head Headphones under 40$

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Ulags, Dec 30, 2010.

  1. Ulags

    Ulags Notebook Consultant

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    Guys am in need of headphones with best sound quality and good bass.. Currently am set on jvc HA-RX700.. Is it a good choice?
     
    Ulags, Dec 30, 2010
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    trvelbug Notebook Prophet

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    Check out koss portapros.
    Could be the best 28 usd youve ever spent
     
    trvelbug, Dec 30, 2010
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  3. Ulags

    Ulags Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah reviews are good for the portapros but i dont like their design.. ;-(
     
    Ulags, Dec 30, 2010
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    At least they are comfortable. Besides the occasional hair pinching. :p
     
    namaiki, Dec 31, 2010
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  5. Abula

    Abula Puro Chapin

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  6. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    The HA-RX700 is an awesome set for that price range. I was given that recommendation by the folks at Head-Fi when I asked them pretty much the exact same question, and and they claim it sounds like a much more expensive set. I've never had the luxury of using expensive headphones, but suffice it to say that the RX700 is an awesome headphone.
     
    Mastershroom, Dec 31, 2010
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  7. Ulags

    Ulags Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks guys.. When i searched about these cans, i saw two mods for it... Should i apply those mods for a better quality? And wats the burn in time for this headphone?
     
    Ulags, Jan 1, 2011
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  8. s2odin

    s2odin Merrica!

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    Mods are up to you.
    JVC HA-RX700 Mods - Head-Fi.org Community

    And burn-in is something some people believe in, some people don't. Usually just play music at normal volume overnight and they are considered "burnt in".
    http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread...tion-thread-only-unmodded-observations-please

    Looks like these might benefit from being burned in.
     
    s2odin, Jan 1, 2011
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  9. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    From what I've read, 100 hours of play is ideal for burn-in. I couldn't tell you whether it's right or wrong, but I did it anyway just to be sure. Plug them into a radio or some other source of constant sound, and let it go. I left mine playing for 3 days, or about 72 hours, and I've probably used them at least that much more since I started listening with them.
     
    Mastershroom, Jan 1, 2011
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    flipfire, Jan 1, 2011
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