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ProfessorWolf
so does anyone have any suggestions for a good wired (detachable cable) pair of headphones for listening on phone/computer/cassette walkman price range is $200
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Re: OT: are Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones worth my money new
Posted by: Irix ()
Date: March 15, 2021 23:15
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ProfessorWolf
so does anyone have any suggestions for a good wired (detachable cable) pair of headphones for listening on phone/computer/cassette walkman price range is $200
Maybe: Grado SR80e or Sennheiser HD 560S or AKG K702 ?
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Re: OT: are Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones worth my money new
Posted by: TravelinMan ()
Date: March 16, 2021 16:39
I've had a pair for years and the pads wore out and I'm getting black bits everywhere. Need to replace the pads. They're a good pair of on-the-go headphones otherwise. They are closed so you can listen to music or record with them. They are comfortable as well.
I have Sennheiser HD's for work. They are much better for reference purposes like mixing and mastering.
Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 2021-03-16 16:40 by TravelinMan.
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ProfessorWolf
also i've read that the ath-m40x maybe better for just personal listening can anyone attest to that
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Big Al
Perhaps it’s just me, but I’d have imagined a professional musician wold use a professional pair of studio headphones when recording. These are very much a mid-price set. I suppose Keith is the type who wouldn’t particularly care. Besides, it’s the expensive, vintage guitars that count!
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Re: OT: are Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones worth my money new
Posted by: Irix ()
Date: March 17, 2021 11:25
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ProfessorWolf
also i've read that the ath-m40x maybe better for just personal listening can anyone attest to that
If you don't mind Audio-Technica then have a look at the closed-back model ATH-MSR7 which is on the same quality/price level as the open-back Sennheiser HD 560S
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ProfessorWolf
the sennheiser would be good but the impedence is to high for my use
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TravelinMan
The Sennheiser HD650's are exceptional, and it's not even their top of the line for HD's.
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Re: OT: are Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones worth my money new
Posted by: Irix ()
Date: March 18, 2021 13:50
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ProfessorWolf
the sennheiser would be good but the impedence is to high for my use
Sennheiser HD 560S - a reliable review of a HiFi-Magazine said twice: "Impedance 120 ohms, efficiency 110 dB - suitable for almost any mobile and stationary device. The headphones are just as compatible a playing partner for mobile devices and computers as they are for serious hi-fi equipment." Ranking was 80 out of 100%.
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Re: OT: are Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones worth my money new
Posted by: Irix ()
Date: March 18, 2021 18:10
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TravelinMan
The Sennheiser HD650's are exceptional, and it's not even their top of the line for HD's.
Yep, but they're $500 (HD660S) and the considered price range in this thread is $200.
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TravelinMan
The Sennheiser HD650's are exceptional, and it's not even their top of the line for HD's.
Yep, but they're $500 (HD660S) and the considered price range in this thread is $200.
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Big Al
Perhaps it’s just me, but I’d have imagined a professional musician wold use a professional pair of studio headphones when recording. These are very much a mid-price set. I suppose Keith is the type who wouldn’t particularly care. Besides, it’s the expensive, vintage guitars that count!