Home Theater Forum  ›  Forums  ›  Home Theater Hardware  ›  Speakers and Subwoofers  ›  Good quality non-open headphones
Forum Nav More Forums | All New Posts | New Thread

Good quality non-open headphones

#1
Rating: 0
4/22/08 at 12:44pm
  • Joined: May 2004
  • Post Count: 97
Hey guys I'm looking to get a new pair of headphones. I've had the Grado SR-80s for a couple years and they've really broken down. I've been satisfied with them, but I'm looking for a new pair that doesn't have the open-air design but still sounds good. I don't like disturbing people when I listen to them on the road. Anyway, my price range is anywhere from $100-300 so any recommendations would be great.

Thanks
Eric
Export to Wiki
#2
Rating: 0
4/22/08 at 3:30pm
  • Joined: December 1998
  • Post Count: 2,953

Re: Good quality non-open headphones

I have a set of Beyerdynamic DT-250 closed 'phones that I have used at work on a daily basis for a number of years. Adjustable, and extremely comfortable.

Edit: Using the 80 ohm version, not the 250 ohm version...

beyerdynamic DT 250-80 @ HeadRoom - Right Between Your Ears

- Walter.

Fidelity to the source should always be the goal for Blu-ray releases.

Export to Wiki
#3
Rating: 0
4/22/08 at 8:17pm
  • Joined: November 2006
  • Post Count: 178

Re: Good quality non-open headphones

Hi Eric,

I have a pair of the Koss MV-1s and they really sound great. THey are comportable and built well. If you plug them into a receover that has a built in suround simulator, you will really be in for a treat. They can be had for less than $120 in most places.

Hope this helps

Pioneer VSX 94THX
JBL Studio L890s Up Front
JBL Studio LC2 at Center
JBL Studio L820s Surrounds
JBL Studio L820s RearsHSU VTF2-MK3 SubSony 46" XBR3 LCD

Export to Wiki
#4
Rating: 0
4/23/08 at 7:40pm
  • Joined: March 2008
  • Location: Central Illinois
  • Post Count: 14

Re: Good quality non-open headphones

For all day comfort I have the sennheiser hd-590's and really like them. They sound great and while benefiting from a headphone amp - do not require it to sound great.

Mains............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
Center...........Polk LSiC
Surrounds......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - Wood sides removed)
Subwoofers....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
Pre\Pro..........NAD T163 - Modded with LM4562 opamps Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)...

Export to Wiki
#5
Rating: 0
4/28/08 at 8:04pm
  • Joined: May 2006
  • Post Count: 501

Re: Good quality non-open headphones

these:
Sennheieser HD 280 Pro

i'm not sure they're my favorite ever but i certainly like 'em + think they're good value. i like them for home use, but they're a bit big for travel or commuting IMO.

HT: Marantz SR8000, PSB Alpha B fronts, Alpha C center, CSW Newton S200 surrounds, Martin Logan Dynamo Sub, Marantz DVD, Sony CRT TV

Stereos include vintage Sony receivers/amps into vintage AR and KEF speakers.

Export to Wiki
Forum Nav More Forums | All New Posts | New Thread