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What are some Headphones that look great and have really good sound quality and are better than beats by dre
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Not to be "that guy" but Beats by Dr. Dre are not really good quality phones. If you like their sound, then their price point should be around the $40-50 range. I don't know anyone who loves their Beats, but has also tried other "real" headphone brands. By real, I mean companies that pretty much ONLY make headphones. Like: Sennheiser, Audio Technica, AKG, Shure, Grado etc.
Personally, I love the ATH-M50 ($160.00)They are studio phones and are neutral sounding (meaning they are great for listening to all sorts of music and movies). They have a good soundstage and an appropriate amount of bass. The mids and highs are clear and distinct, and the bass is tight and punchy and there's plenty of it.
The Pro700mk2s ($180) are similar to the ATH-M50s in that it has great sound, but it has a ton of bass. If you love bass, it is a phenomenal set of phones. Unlike the Beats, the bass is accurate, tight and hefty. The mids aren't as clear as with the M50s, but that's what you get with an abundance of bass. Some people don't like the ear foam piece, but you can buy the earpiece from the ATH-M50 and use them on it.
The Grado Prestige SR80i ($90) is a phenomenal audiophile quality set of cans for around $90.00. Some people have complained of poor build quality as far as plastic goes. Just an fyi, some people are harder on their headphones than others. They are widely acclaimed headphones and work well.
Sennheiser has a great line of headphones. Sennheiser tends to have a darker (not as cheerily bright sounding as some other headphones) sound to them. They usually have great bass and decent mids and highs. The HD-280 Pros ($97) are good cans. Open eared cans are widely acclaimed by them, such as the HD558s ($180). I have used them and I love the sound from an open ear set of headphones.
I also have the Audio Technica AD700s ($100). They aren't for everyone. They have magnificent soundstage and not a lot of bass (which is a plus for me). They are super comfy and have wonderful mids and highs.
As far as looks go, well that's a personal choice. I do think the Beats have a cool look to them. But now everyone has them. Frankly, I find that if you really want great headphones, they have to be comfortable too. Headphones tend to have a look to them that is tried and true as being comfortable. Beats, in all reality, are not super comfortable. But they aren't the worst I've ever seen.
I'll put some links down below where you can read reviews and see the pricing. Also, you can see if they look good to you or not. But quality should really come first.
You could buy more expensive headphones that are cheaper than Beats, but some of them need a headphone amp to show any potential. The AKG 701/702 ($270) is probably the best I've ever heard under $500.00, but it needs a headphone amp to let its potential shine and isn't really a take along with you type of headphone.
Not to be "that guy" but Beats by Dr. Dre are not really good quality phones. If you like their sound, then their price point should be around the $40-50 range. I don't know anyone who loves their Beats, but has also tried other "real" headphone brands. By real, I mean companies that pretty much ONLY make headphones. Like: Sennheiser, Audio Technica, AKG, Shure, Grado etc.
Personally, I love the ATH-M50 ($160.00)They are studio phones and are neutral sounding (meaning they are great for listening to all sorts of music and movies). They have a good soundstage and an appropriate amount of bass. The mids and highs are clear and distinct, and the bass is tight and punchy and there's plenty of it.
The Pro700mk2s ($180) are similar to the ATH-M50s in that it has great sound, but it has a ton of bass. If you love bass, it is a phenomenal set of phones. Unlike the Beats, the bass is accurate, tight and hefty. The mids aren't as clear as with the M50s, but that's what you get with an abundance of bass. Some people don't like the ear foam piece, but you can buy the earpiece from the ATH-M50 and use them on it.
The Grado Prestige SR80i ($90) is a phenomenal audiophile quality set of cans for around $90.00. Some people have complained of poor build quality as far as plastic goes. Just an fyi, some people are harder on their headphones than others. They are widely acclaimed headphones and work well.
Sennheiser has a great line of headphones. Sennheiser tends to have a darker (not as cheerily bright sounding as some other headphones) sound to them. They usually have great bass and decent mids and highs. The HD-280 Pros ($97) are good cans. Open eared cans are widely acclaimed by them, such as the HD558s ($180). I have used them and I love the sound from an open ear set of headphones.
I also have the Audio Technica AD700s ($100). They aren't for everyone. They have magnificent soundstage and not a lot of bass (which is a plus for me). They are super comfy and have wonderful mids and highs.
As far as looks go, well that's a personal choice. I do think the Beats have a cool look to them. But now everyone has them. Frankly, I find that if you really want great headphones, they have to be comfortable too. Headphones tend to have a look to them that is tried and true as being comfortable. Beats, in all reality, are not super comfortable. But they aren't the worst I've ever seen.
I'll put some links down below where you can read reviews and see the pricing. Also, you can see if they look good to you or not. But quality should really come first.
You could buy more expensive headphones that are cheaper than Beats, but some of them need a headphone amp to show any potential. The AKG 701/702 ($270) is probably the best I've ever heard under $500.00, but it needs a headphone amp to let its potential shine and isn't really a take along with you type of headphone.
What is the best digital piano or keyboard for me?
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I just found out I have been accepted to boarding school, and I would like to continue to play piano (I have been playing for about eight years). I need a keyboard or digital piano that will fit well in a dorm room. It needs to have pedals,weighted keys, authentic sound and be under $1000. What type would be the best? (It doesn't have to have a lot of fancy features, just do what a normal piano can do)
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If you give up the weighted key option, and go for synth action, then take a look at the M-Audio 88. My husband has a gorgeous Steinway downstairs, but for the classical music weddings and other such gigs we play (certainly not concerts! Those have to be a really fine grand!) then we take this. It has two pedals (sustain and sostenuto!), weighs 17 pounds, and has decent piano sounds - not all the outer-space stuff you do not need. You can listen with headphones, or run it thru an amp. Please get a good stand - one with four good legs, not an X stand. Musicians Friend has one for around $85 that folds to a letter L, but opens into two Ys connected with a bar - very stable, and you can even put a shett of wood on it to make a table for extra guests. I bought one for my school - adjustable in almost every parameter, can hold a big mixer, etc. Aldo get an adjustable bench - you can get a 4-leg crankup (artist) bench for less than $100 - same place. Again, beats the X-leg bench. If you do not like the pedal that comes with it ( small, square, if I remember - we have a tons of extra things here) then get traditionally-shaped pedals. Place a conventional GOOD folding music stand in front, and get good lighting that clips on. You will be all set!
We own 5 electric keyboards and a fine Steinway squaretail A - and of course they cannot be compared - but for what they are,a decent electric keyboard beats a crappy acoustic piano.
If you give up the weighted key option, and go for synth action, then take a look at the M-Audio 88. My husband has a gorgeous Steinway downstairs, but for the classical music weddings and other such gigs we play (certainly not concerts! Those have to be a really fine grand!) then we take this. It has two pedals (sustain and sostenuto!), weighs 17 pounds, and has decent piano sounds - not all the outer-space stuff you do not need. You can listen with headphones, or run it thru an amp. Please get a good stand - one with four good legs, not an X stand. Musicians Friend has one for around $85 that folds to a letter L, but opens into two Ys connected with a bar - very stable, and you can even put a shett of wood on it to make a table for extra guests. I bought one for my school - adjustable in almost every parameter, can hold a big mixer, etc. Aldo get an adjustable bench - you can get a 4-leg crankup (artist) bench for less than $100 - same place. Again, beats the X-leg bench. If you do not like the pedal that comes with it ( small, square, if I remember - we have a tons of extra things here) then get traditionally-shaped pedals. Place a conventional GOOD folding music stand in front, and get good lighting that clips on. You will be all set!
We own 5 electric keyboards and a fine Steinway squaretail A - and of course they cannot be compared - but for what they are,a decent electric keyboard beats a crappy acoustic piano.
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