The Headphone Buyers Guide

coming up soon here. ...first draft ready

just wanted to commit myself.


but i want some pre-feedback from u guys..what wud u wanna see in the guide?


what do u think people mite wanna know about headphones?

 

Well, now that I saw this thread, it reminded me of how badly I wanted to get headphones so my audio doesn't sound like crap.

Are there any specific headphones that have good bass, etc.? (I don't know anything about headphones)

 

Hello Nocturnal.

First point:
Price ranges.

Sony EX85 are OK as you said - abviously, there are more expensive headphones around, but you'll need examples from different price ranges.
Say, up to 50 Dollars,
50 to 100 Dollars
100 to 150 Dollars
150 to 200 Dollars
and over 200 Dollars.

Then obviously there are "different types" of headphones "large" and "small" ones.

I suggest you focus on the easily portable kind, else it get's too much.

Also, suggest what you suggested to me - get a different ear bud for my Sony EX85 - may be cheaper for some people.

Plenty...

Emphasize the value of a decent soundcard - like an X-Fi Go - its a step in the right direction for better audio...

Possibly avoid headsets, it would open a can of worms.

Also, don't make it too technical.

I suppose I haven't narrowed down your field at all.... sorry.

 

best bang for the buck headphones

 

You'll possibly be looking at in-ear headphones liek the Sony EX range - but I have been informed that the earbuds aren't good - so you may not get an optimum performance.

There is obviously Sennheiser...

Nocturnal is your man for the job

 

headphone or headset? at any rate, here are some ideas:

-sound quality & clarity
-design (circumaural or supraaural)
-price
-weight/size
-portability (can the unit fold up? is a traveling case included?)
-appearance & design
-build quality
-control options (in-line volume control or similar?)
-special features (special bass amplifiers or similar? flashing lights? stuff like that)
-surround sound version (2.1? Virtual 5.1? Virtual 7.1? True 5.1? True 7.1?)
-connectivity options (3.5mm jack, USB, digital audio, whatever)

 

Hmm not too sure

Maybe some information on the diff. types of headphones there are first
--In ear
--earphones
--behind the neck
--full sized
And the pros and cons of each???

Also, you might want to suggest which type of headphones are most suited to different tasks, like gaming, music etc.

Also, maybe include some examples of good headphones in each class\category, like you did in your Gaming Mice Guide

Just some suggestions, hope they helped

Look forward to reading the completed guide

EDIT - Just saw all the other posts, sort of makes mine redundant

 

For me it would be great to see:

Pricing, hearing clarity, Fit & Style...Gotta have something comfy for those ears!

Also, showing all the types of headphones that are available, and a where to purchase for the best pricing!

Cin

 

Written with first-hand experience, instead of scouring Head-Fi for unconnected reviews would be nice. Let me know if you need any feedback.

 

Hi,

you could also talk a little about wireless heaphone options

I'm currently using one, and i like it.

 

well..head-fi reviews will be irrelevent here...they go over the head for most people who are not into the hobby.

 

Things I would like to see:

Isolation
Cord type
Headphone type
Acoustic seal
Headphone type
Headphone impedance

 

length of cord could be a possible thing too.
i know my turtle beaches have like an 8ft usb cord when i need it to be about 8 inches

also not sure if anyone said but multi-console ability
like turtle beaches can be used on xbox360 and a pc

 

Just to add another post:
I can second at least two comments.

I'll quite happily give my impressions with my EX85

Also: Cord length - that is an interesting issue - Sonys are 1,2m I think, some cables are 1,5m and some 2m... a too long cable is annoying, a toio short one too...

 

you should make two sections one for over the head and another for iem/in ear earphones

 

just do it by type:

iem/earphone/earbud
open headphone
closed headphone

 

Or you could do it something like this.

Note: This chart was not built by me, and in no way am I taking credit for it. It was build by DFKT over at www.anythingbutipod.com

 

That would be cool, too!

Im always debating on *over the head* or *in the ear's*, as to which one is the most comfy.

When I wear headhphones, I want lightweight as possible!~ Like they are not there, and all your hearing is the music...


Cin

 

Dont forget the differences between open back and closed back headphones.

 

Weight does matter, but its not the only factor in comfort, you have materials, clamping pressure, ear size and shape along with headphone size and shape. There are alot of factors.

 

I would love to get your personal recommandations about full-size headphones.

 

Please include a large gaming headphones section, something like your gaming mouse review. Also include audio cards... none seriuos gamer will use a good headphones without an audio card.