Good and Best Headphone Info: 2014

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Trying to replace headphone plug?

falken231

The wire comming from my headphones have 3 wires different colors (gold, blue, red)

The new plug im using only has 2 wires (gold and red)

I tried putting red to red and gold to gold.. no sound. I tried just about every combination and nothing. any help?

Answer
You need a stereo plug for your headphones.
The plug your trying to use is only mono!

how to use headphones with an amp with no headphones plug?

Q. Can it be done? I play guitar late into the night and don't want to disturb others.
I want to buy the Vox AC4TV amp and it has no headphone jack.

Answer
Sorry but that model does not have the ability to plug in a pair of headphones to listen.
One option you have is to go ahead and purchase the Vox AC4TV amp for when you want to be heard without headphones. Then also purchase a VOX Headphone Amp for private listening.
Check out the VOX Headphone Amps at http://www.voxamps.com/us/amplug/

A second possible option is to visit http://www.amptone.com/under20wamps.htm to find another low power amp that has a headphone jack. Search that page for the word "headphone".

Good luck.

I want to buy sennheisers HD 800's?

Michael

After saving money for several months, i have the money to buy sennheiser's HD 800's. The only problem is i dont really know anything about this stuff, i love listening to music, i do it while studying and doing homework and writing. I want a good experience, but i was reading on some places that i might need to buy an amp(?). I also need to buy an adapter i think because my laptop onlly has a 3.5mm jack. I really dont know what im getting myself into if i buy these cuz i might not even have the other required things to truly enjoy them. Can anyone provide me some insight?

Answer
Yes, many high-end headphones do need a separate amplifier for portable/small audio device in order to produce a fuller, richer sound. The best option would be to ask from a store that sells Sennheisers, the experts should know whether you need an amp for this particular Sennheiser model.

sennheiser hd 800 headphones ? i'm thinking of buying it. But, is it worth 1500$s ?

Tyler

any suggestions or any better options ?

Answer
Well, it's depend on how serious you are in listening to music.

In general, the more money you spend on a pair of headphones, the more you experience the law of diminishing returns. A handsome-sounding AKG K701 will impress most people with their command of classical, while a good Grado rocks as well as any phone out there. But each headphone has its unique sound, and limitations. That's why many dedicated headphone users like keeping at least two different models to complement different musical spectra.

The Senn HD800 comes the closest to my experience at producing a sound that would satisfy a variety of tastes - in one headphone. The sound complements classical and jazz, but renders rock and electronica with surprising authority. I listen to a variety of music in a single listening session, so the HD800 is also extremely convenient. Although somewhat hefty, they're well-padded and have a velvety comfortability. Even in hot weather, these phones are cool and easy to wear; unlike some phones, these provide a pleasing sound without the use of an amplifier (though a good amp will make most decent setups even better.) It's hallmark clarity is bolstered by its sound: anchored by a full bass, crystalline highs, and a midrange that has definition without being too forward.

Amazon: Sennheiser HD800 http://amzn.to/fXASV1

Nook HD+ or Kindle Fire HD?!?

Q. I'm only looking to spend around $200.00 total! I can't seem to choose between Nook or Kindle!
I need:
Books/Audio Books
Magazines
internet
music
Movies/TV shows

I don't know much about computers, but I love to read! Also is it cheaper to buy one of these and then buy books for them. Or is it cheaper to just buy plain old books!
I also like audio books! Which one has them which one doesn't! Better quality/ battery life!

Easy points! Please no rude comments! =]

Also do headphones come with either one?

Answer
Kindle Fire HD would be preferable.
- It has over 100k audio books,
- Front facing HD camera
- Amazon has better prices when it comes to books
- Services on Amazon like, free cloud storage and prime membership
- 16Gb space

Review on Kindle Fire HD vs Nook HD:
http://www.amazon.com/forum/kindle/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&cdForum=Fx1D7SY3BVSESG&cdThread=Tx2FJU0YL31XLLN&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&tag=adkisd-20

Bestselling model for Kindle Fire:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0083PWAPW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0083PWAPW&linkCode=as2&tag=adkisp-20

can the amazon kindle 3 read books to you?

Sarah Sabe

can you plug headphones into the amazon kindle and listen to the book or do you just read?

Answer
Yes, Kindle 3 will read to you. This feature is known as "text-to-speech."

All ereaders that support text-to-speech are listed at HowToDecide's Quick Decide Guide for ereaders:

http://www.howtodecide.com/ereader/#~tf.display-type=y&tts.yes=y
.

Monday, June 23, 2014

where can i get consumer reports noise cancellation headphones?

Denise

which noise cancellation headphones does consumer reports recommend

Answer
noise cancellation headphones
Source(s):
http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=noise%20cancellation%20headphones&linkCode=ur2&tag=cell001p-20&url=search-alias%3Daps

Headphones help....?

360 pwnz

I need good headphones that i can buy in canada...

1) Good base
2) Good Sound quality
3) I like the volume to go up pretty high
4) headphones that dont go around your head the other ones that you get with your i pod..
5) Lime green and white..

What Should I get?
where should i get them from?
they should be reasonably cheap around 20 - 30 bucks
base has to be awsome

Answer
I don't know about the "lime green and white" bit, but Consumer Reports listed the Panasonic RP-HC55 insert headphones as a best buy - very good sound, excellent outside noise reduction. The U.S. list price is $60, so the Canadian list price would be about $75. The only other one in their short list would be the Koss QZ77, with good sound and excellent noise reduction, also an insert. Price $50 USD, about $63 CAD.

A word of warning - don't play any headphones or speakers too loud, or you risk permanent hearing damage. And once it's gone, you can never get it back.

what are the best headphones to workout in?

Candy S

the ear bud kinds kind of hurt my ears so do you know of good over ear ones?

Answer
Hey, Candy S

There is a wide range of headphones available on the market currently, and for the most part, the quality of the sound and craftmanship will depend on the price that you are willing to spend. On the lower price range (less than $50), you will be able to find some no too shabby headphones that will be suitable for somebody who is just planning to listen to music on their iPod or computer, and are not full fledged audiophiles. Once you get to the medium price range ($50-150), you will get a good selection of very high quality headphones that are going to be suitable for nearly everyone who is not involved with music professionally. The quality of these headphones are going to be suberb, should cancel out almost all background noise, and will be of a quality craftmanship that will last for a very long time. On the expensive end of things ($150 and up), you are going to get into professional quality headphones. For the normal person this will be a bit too much as they provide a quality of sound that is amazing, but is generally only sought after by professionals that are working on their own music (or the kinds of consumers who make sure their house is hooked up with the best speaker systems on the market).

Depending on how much you are willing to spend, my top five recommendations (from cheapest to most expensive) would have to be:

Sennheiser HD 202 II Professional

http://headphones.respectablereviews.com/sennheiser-hd-202-ii-professional/

This model provides good insulation against background noise and has a solid bass range and response time. Perfect for somebody wanting a cheap set of quality headphones.

Sennheiser RS120

http://headphones.respectablereviews.com/sennheiser-rs120/

These are quite affordable for wireless headphones. They feature an open-ear system with a strong bass response. Because they're wireless, you don't even have to be in the same room as the device that is transmitting the sound, giving you ultimate range while listening to music. Very lightweight and a high quality. I have this set for use around my house.

Sennheiser HD280 Professional

http://headphones.respectablereviews.com/sennheiser-hd-280-pro/

These are well into the midrange quality headphones. This set is corded, but provides much better sound quality than the RS120. They can provide up to 32 dB attenuation of outside noise, so you do not have to worry about much from background noise, even in somewhat noisy environments.

Beats by Dr. Dre Solo HD

http://headphones.respectablereviews.com/beats-by-dr-dre-solo-hd/

These are on the high-end spectrum of headphones. They are quite comfortable and can produce an amazing sound quality. If you're looking for something that is "in-style" and provides you with some of the best sounds that you can find at this price range, these are the headphones for you.

Bose Quietcomfort 15

http://headphones.respectablereviews.com/bose-quietcomfort-15/

I use this set when I am playing live shows. They are some of the best headphones you can get at the moment, are very comfortable while wearing for many hours at a time (even in hot, sweaty clubs), block out almost all background noise and provide nearly unmatched sound quality. For somebody looking for professional quality headphones, or with a big budget wanting to get the best money can buy, these are the headphones for you.

Overall, the most important thing while choosing the headphones, is the consider what you will be using them for and do not over estimate how much headphone-power you will need. If you're looking for something to use on the ride to work or just while you're hanging out, listening to music, you probably do not need top of the line Bose. Good luck, Candy S, and I hope you find the perfect set!

Best over the ear headphones to workout?

Claudio

So I was thinking in buying beats studio or executive but I saw a lot of bad reviews online so nevermind that but I really want headphones to lift weight and jog in. I'm sick of my ear buds. Anyone know good quality headphones other than beats by dre?

Answer
There is a new Bose workout line. Bose is probably one of the best headphone companies.

What brand of headphones are good in sound quality and under $80?

Nick

Answer
Hi Nick. For $80 you can get some pretty good headphones from Sennheiser, Grado, Shure, Koss etc.

Personally I'd recommend the Grado SR60i. Fantastic sound, and $1 less than your $80 limit You can read an entertaining review from Stereophile magazine here: http://www.stereophile.com/headphones/532

For reviews of other headphones, check out http://www.head-fi.org

What are sum good headphones under $80?

Q. Need help picking one

Answer
good sound
good bass
good clarity
nice cosmetic look, trendy and fashionable
high quality
plenty of styles to select from and all under $80 bucks.
hope it helps:
http://www.gadgetronx.com/products.php?cat=3

Blackberry Bold 9700 calling issues.?

The

Im having issues with the sound. Whenever i call people at the top it would have the headphone logo and then the speaker logo , so its like the sound is pausing so i cant hear anything, Its as if im putting in my headphones then plugging it back in repeatedly. But im not. So i can barely hear anything cause its always pausing.. It does this while im on pandora, talking on the phone, and when people are calling me... Anyone can help?! .

Answer
My mom has that phone. Her's did that too. They made her go to the AT&T store to get it fixed, but instead they gave her a new one. It took 1 hour to figure out whtt was wrong with it though. :)
Hope this helped.

Blackberry Or Iphone?

NaNaNiii

Answer
Well it depends.

I've owned both (well there's so many models of the Blackberry so I think you will need to specify which model you're looking to buy over the iPhone) and have to say the iPhone is the better one indeed but I prefer Blackberry phones when it comes to texting, emailing, and IM since they keyboard is just so small yet so awesome. Also the Blackberry requires the Blackberry Data Plan which lets you use their Blackberry Servers (Either Internet or Enterprise) so you can get your email as soon as they are sent, and you can access their services like the Blackberry App World and Blackberry Messenger. Playing music on the Blackberry is as good as on the iPhone but without the nice Cover Flow or drag and scroll interface (the Storm and Storm 2 does have that but it's not as good as the iPhone's). Most recent BB's have a standard headphone jack (I've never tried out the old BB's like the Curve 8330 though) and I can assure you that every Blackberry from the Curve 8520 and up have a standard headphone jack (so you can use your favorite headphones). Playing videos on a Blackberry is just great especially on the Curve 8900, Bold 9000, and Bold 9700. Most recent BB's can record videos and take pictures and some have Flash capability. The Blackberry also has a App Store called the App World and you can get various games, tools, productivity apps, and all from there. There's around 1,000 apps available and they're pretty good.

The iPhone in the other hand has a capacitive multi-touch screen which in short means it only responds to human touch (it detects touch by thermal energy) and supports using multiple fingers at once so you can try out features like pinch and zoom or play two-player games like in Tap Tap Revenge. It uses the iPhone OS which is just simply amazing. There's a lock screen, the home screen where you can scroll to every pages of apps you have, and then there's the features. The iPhone makes everything more fun to do. The iPod app lets you listen to music and it also features Cover Flow so when you turn the phone sideways it goes into Cover Flow. But sometimes Cover Flow is annoying (when your lying down in bed or something). You can surf the internet on the iPhone with Safari and it's really the best browser on the mobile market. It doesn't support Flash though but it's still the best one out there when combined with the iPhone. You can download apps and there's over 140,000 to choose from including games, apps, productivity tools, etc. The recent 3G and 3GS models have a built-in GPS and the 3GS has a built-in Compass. The 2G and 3G cannot record videos but if you buy a app from the App Store it will record videos (iVideoCamera or Qik Video). The 3GS can record video natively and has a 3 Megapixel camera (vs 2MP on 3G and 2G). All models have Bluetooth. The 3G and 3GS are nice to hold in the hand the 2G is great to hold to but it's just too straight. It has a volume rocker, a ringer switch, a Sleep button, and a Home Button for convenience. Also when calling it has a proximity sensor which detects when you hold up your iPhone close to your face and turns off the screen so you don't accidentally touch it while on a call. It also has a accelerometer which detects what position it's held (The BB Storm and Storm 2 also have this).

My opinions are I'd go with the iPhone over the Blackberry any day but only Blackberry I would choose over the iPhone is the Blackberry Bold 9700 which is such an amazing phone.

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what is on your christmas list?

Lavella M

My mom ask me the another day what is on my christmas list all i said a Blackberry Pearl and she said keep dreaming

Answer
skull candy headphones
i never ask for much at christmas

Headphone Newbie! Help..please?

Blondie

Alrighty, so I have this odd obsession with getting some great headphones for my ipod/mac. I have bought countless earphones and I like them all very much but i lose them SO quick :( So, I would like some nice headphones. I was on the Apple site and these are my choices

Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Canceling Headphones (Black) http://store.apple.com/us/product/TR616LL/A?mco=MTQ4NTI2NTQ

V-MODA Crossfade LP Headphones
http://store.apple.com/us/product/H1016LL/A?mco=MTgwOTQxMjg

AKG K 181 DJ headphones
http://store.apple.com/us/product/TV971VC/A?mco=MTQ2NzU5NDU

BoseÂ® On-Ear Headphones
http://store.apple.com/us/product/TV266VC/A?mco=MTQyNDY0MTg

and MAYBE beats by dre solo IF they someone can convince me they are actually good...

If you have any one the ones listed above, please tell me if you like them! Which do you think i should get? I'm kind of leaning towards the Sony MDR-NC500D ones because they are 150 $$ off and $250. 300 is my limit so please let me know which one you think is the best :)
I will probably get NO answers but i might as well try...

Answer
I would stay away from the noise canceling headphones. They tend to sizzle when idle. It's even possible to hear that sizzle with quieter music playing.

Bose headphones sound good, but tend to be slightly overpriced and have iffy durability. On the plus side, they're amazingly comfortable. I like the Around-ear model better than the On-ear ones though.

The AKGs sound nice, but might snag longer hair because they fold. I don't know about the V-Modas in your list.

I didn't like the beats solo too much. They sound sorta broken to me. There's a sizzling sound (like static) when there's no audio being sent to it, and its bass overpowers everything else, so many songs sound strangely muffled. It's only good for rap.

I can't really recommend the V-Modas on your list because I don't have any experience with them. So I'm going to suggest the AKG K181 DJs. But also consider the Audio-Technica ATH-M50. They have great bass and highs, they're durable and should run about $150.

What's the best set of wireless headphones available?

Dalton

I'm really sick of cords in general, just wondering what some of the best performing and most reliable sets of wireless headphones are. Price doesn't really matter, I got money in the bank (lololololol), I'd prefer something that isn't too huge and has REALLY high quality sound.

Thanks in advance!

Answer
Like the two other people wrote:

Sennheiser RS 180

This over-the-ear model from Sennheiser, which includes KLEER uncompressed digital wireless technology, provides very good sound quality. Overall, these headphones have a neutral character, with a slightly pronounced upper bass that has good impact and definition. Midrange is mostly smooth, but is a little etched and lacks fine detail. Treble is smooth and fairly detailed, but upper treble is recessed. Dynamics were decent, and the sound was slightly closed in. These headphones are generally comfortable, and were lightweight for their type, with only light pressure around ears. The velour ear pads might feel hot after prolonged use. We found it difficult to adjust the volume when wearing the headphones. The included wireless transmitter can work with up to four separate headsets. The headphones also come with an AC adapter with international outlet adapters, a detachable mini-plug-to-mini-plug cord for connecting the transmitter to an audio source, a miniplug-to-1/4-inch adapter, and miniplug-to-stereo-male-RCA "Y" adapter.

What's the best wireless headphone I should get?

Law

I recently acquired a 3rd shift job. I live with 4 other people who work during the day. I get home between 2am - 5am every morning. I'm not ready to go to bed right away. I just got a new video game I'd like to enjoy and I listen to lots of stuff on my computer, and I'm tired of trying to be quiet while everyone is asleep. If you have knowledge or experience on wireless headphones please share your story. I'd like to be able to plug it in to the sound system we have when I play on the PS3, (probably the bigger jack), and then be able to switch to the headphone jack on my computer. Right now, I'm kind of looking at the Sennheiser RS 170 Digital Wireless Headphone with Dynamic Bass and Surround Sound (currently in my amazon cart: http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-RS-170-Wireless-Headphone/dp/B002TLT10I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=ASH1H6YCFH4EF&s=merchant-items&qid=1301125149&sr=1-1 ) Is this good? Is this too much? I think $300 is the maximum I would go.

I don't want something cheap that will give me poor sound quality. Basically, I want to be able to listen to my stuff at volume levels I wish I could listen to without headphones, but with great sound quality, bass, and whatnot.

Answer
Since you already discovered the Sennheisers, there's not much more to add. Best wireless audio quality today is provided by the KLEER system.

But since you're asking for opinions, let me add my .02$: I see no sense in going wireless if you want to stick with the huge cans. If you want to go wireless, go for some sort of portable headphones. Ok, A2DP is not as good as KLEER, but still quite decent - and the MX W1 look very tempting, but a bit above your budget (or mine, for that matter :-((( ).

Sunday, June 22, 2014

headphones?

ever so sh

what are the best looking and best preforming headphones please and thanks.

Answer
You should get some JVC Gumys, they're awesome, they have a Gold-Plated plug for good corrosion resistance & good conductivity, Neodymium magnets for good bass & clear treble, & a rubbery coating over their plastic body, & they're small & light-weight too. These are some of the best Non-Noise Isolation headphones I've ever heard & they look cool too. I wear mine for hours on end & they never even bug me, they're only like $10 @ Walmart & @ Walmart's online store. The only downsides I've seen to them is that they're a little delicate & they can't put out as much bass as I'd expected, but the bass they do put out sounds really good. They're available in lots of colors too.

Or, if you wanna get some really high-end but still affordable headphones, you should get some Sony Fontopias, they also have a Gold-Plated plug for good corrosion resistance & good conductivity, Neodymium magnets for good bass & clear treble, & they're small & light-weight too. They also have an Oxygen-Free Copper Cable, or OFC Cable for short, which helps with High Signal Transmission & Low Cable Noise. They're Noise Isolation headphones, so they block out around 90% of the noise around you, so all you hear is your music. These headphones are some of the best Noise Isolation headphones I've ever heard, & they also look cool too. They cost around $40 @ Walmart, but only around $25 @ Walmart's online store, & they come with a little case to put them in & small/medium/large earpads so you can find the right pads for your ears, the earpads are made of silicon, so they're comfortable, & washable when removed from the headphone. When you're wearing them, & something taps the cable, you can here the tapping in the headphones, which some people consider a downside, but all Noise Isolation headphones do that, & once you've gotten used to wearing the headphones, you won't even realize the tapping, remember the tapping only happens when something touches the cable, & you really only ear it if you have them in but don't have music playing, if you have music playing, you won't hear the tapping @ all. They're also available in lots of colors too.

Wow this is a long answer, I guess I should stop, sorry I got carried away, hope I helped!

I added links to the headphones below so you can check them out.

Any good under Â£15 in ear headphones?? 10 points?

So far I've got the JVC - hate the fact the noise isolation, on the train everyone can hear it its annoying and I like to listen to music loud.
I've bought the noontec zoro - very good sound quality to listen to at home, but again the noise isolation is annoying.

Is there any in ear headphones which cost under Â£15 which has a very good sound quality, is very comftable and blocks out music going out side???

Answer
You really aren't going to get any quality headphones with good sound quality and perfect sound isolation for that price. Buds do better than cover circumaural headphones but the sound quality wont be as good. Given I don't know what JVC headphones you're referring too, then although slightly over your budget the JVC S160 and JVC HAFx1x are decent.

For that price, you may as well get any cheap pair of earbuds, there isn't going to be any distinguishable difference. You may wish to try eBay though for a cheap pair of Skullcandy buds under Â£15.

What are some good headphones under $40.?

Alden

I am looking for good headphones under $40 that I can use with my Itouch.

Answer
Anything skullcandy. They make BA over-the-ear headphones. I got mine from Target, but now I think you can only get them from the skullcandy website

Are these the best headphones I could buy for under $40?

Shawn

Taking alot of time looking for some of the best headphones I can get for under $40 and I saw these http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sennheiser-HD-202-II-Headphones/24193716#rr and they looked pretty decent and really loving the 2 year warranty sense my headphones tend to break alot for no reason.. I hear Sennheiser is a good brand so is this the best set I could buy for under $40, or does anyone else have any better suggestions?
Or maybe these http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sennheiser-Entry-Level-Hi-Fi-Headphones/10965919? I noticed they were the same brand, but im guessing their an older version maybe?

Answer
Any Sennheiser is of very good quality indeed, though, as a rule of thumb, the higher the HD number, the better the sound quality in general. And yes, many high-end headphones do need a separate amplifier for small portable audio device such as MP3 players.

Good Alternative headphone to Beats?

Justin

Need to buy a good pair of full ear covering headphones. I know Beats sell good, but i'm positive they're not worth the price. I'm sure someone has other headphones that work just as well and cost a fraction of the price.

Looking to use them mostly in libraries while studying and doing school work so something that doesn't leak much would be best! Will take all opinions into consideration, thanks!

Answer
You are 100% correct about Beats (and Bose and Skullcandy). The quality doesn't justify the price.
The most popular (good) consumer style headphone is the Ath-M50. Also consider MDR-V6, HD201, or SRH-440.
I will point out that open back headphones generally sound better, but they leak worse than the Titanic which you said you don't want.
I only mentioned a few options; for more look to the links below.

Beats- headphones, any ideas?

JH.

overall for performance, feel, look, price, everything, solo hd or studio, if i was to get studio id have them customized, i dont want anything like big massive dj headphones, i just want some decent headphones

Answer
I have the Beats Tour In-Ear headphones and they are great! I bought them new for $60 from eBay and they have a great bass. I actually like them better than my brother's over-the-ear $250 professional Beats pair. The reason I think the in-ear ones are nice is because they little go IN your ear, which helps block out sound, as well as makes them able to blast that music directly at your ear. The over-the-ear beats just sit over your ear. They are nice, but I think the in-ear ones are better, and cheaper.

Also, they are very easy to carry around, compared to the bigger set. Hope I have helped.

best headphones under 150 US dollars?

Carl Guman

I will be using it it through an iPod tough 4g if that matters. I will be using it in a bus built for 60 people with 100 PEOPLE IN IT, so good noise canceling is a must. I will be listining to mostly heavy metal such as Iron Maiden (not newer stuff) but I will playing more than just metal such as jazz and country, so the bass is not an issue. If its possible I like the looks of Beats by Dr. Dre and the Souls. Thanks so much.

Answer
Looks up sennheiser. They make some badass headphones. And Beats suck tbh. The sounds quality is rubbish. 60 dollor headphones from anyother brand out play them.

What headphones should I buy?!?

Austin

I want to buy a pair of headphones for my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, but I don't know which ones to get! I've heard that Scullcandy headphones only look good, so I decided to look elsewere. I found some Sennheiser headphones that look good but I don't know. Here they are:
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-229-Black-Headphones/dp/B0065VKOQ8/ref=dp_ob_title_ce/192-1036662-5766114
They look OK to me. But does anyone have any other suggestions? I wanna stay under 100 dollars, have good bass, sound quality, style, etc.
Pleeaase answer, really need help here, Thanks!

Answer
all skull candy arent bad there are 2 skull candy headphones under $100 i have the uprock, thier pretty good in quality but sometimes they do get uncomfortable and they arent they strongest in the world. id suggest the $60 skull candy thier really good on comfort and are made for bass along with great quality!
hope i helped!

Saturday, June 21, 2014

how to block out headphone sounds when recording music?

Q. like when i am listening to the beat, how do i block that but i wanna record my vocals?

Answer
Different headphones might help, ones that fully cover your ears and maybe have a little better isolation. You can turn the mix down so the headphones are a little quieter. You could step away from the mic a little or turn the gain down. You will have to sing louder, though. You could use a noise gate.

Most, or all of this might be unnecessary, though. It's not uncommon to have a little headphone bleed on the track. The level is usually low enough, though, that it doesn't hurt the final mix.

I'm pretty amateurish at this, but I do have a small home studio. You can usually hear the background music if you solo the vocal tracks (I like a fairly loud mix in the headphones to help me stay on pitch) but the end product still comes out fine.

Why do singers wear headphones when recording a song?

If they wear headphones (playing the background music of the song they are singing), wouldn't it be bad for them because if they wear the headphones, they cannot hear themselves singing.

Why? Please help! Thanks alot!

Answer
The main purpose of headphones is to avoid having the microphone they are singing into pickup the background track. Typically you want very clean tracks without any bleed int them. Each singer can hear their own voice plus the backing track in their headphones.
Most studios also provide a small mixer that allows the singer to adjust how loud they hear each instrument and their own voice in the headphones.

Some singers, like Bjork, prefer not to use headphones at all and instead actually sing while listening to the mix over the studio monitors

Senheiser hd 595 vs Bose ae2?

Cedar

I want to get a good pair of headphones for Christmas, and this will be my first pair of expensive headphones. My budget is around $150. I will be listening through my iPhone 4, with no amp. I was thinking about these two headphones, and I am leaning toward the senheiser. Other recommendations welcome. I mostly listen to hip hop or rap. Also what about the beats by dre

Answer
the senheiser is better, but when you want quality music, the audio file is actually more important, if you listen to music through one of these headphones, you can't get full performance with normal mp3 files, I recommend lossless wav music file formats, those are like 5 times the size of a mp3 file, but the quality you get it worth it. To get wav files, you need to rip it from the original cd's

Can an ipod touch 5g handle 250 ohms?

Daniel

Im looking to buy the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium which comes in 32, 250 and 600ohms. I'll be mostly listening to Deep House music with these headphones so I'm looking for good bass and treble, and I like lots of volume. I know the ipod works fine with the 32ohm headphones and very loud, but I wanted to know if the 250ohm ones will make a big difference in volume or other sound characteristics. They arn't cheap headphones and I really want to be sure if the 250ohm will be load enough.

Answer
I don't think you fully understand impedance and "load" when it comes to audio.
Yes , Ipods and Iphones and almost ALL MP3 players are 32 ohms , so are the headphones sold at retailers. There is a reason.............The audio amp inside the Ipod is wanting to see a specific impedance or "load".
If I plug in some headphones that are 20 ohms then the amplifier will see it as less resistance and will work harder , heat up and eventually fail.
Same on the opposite of a higher impedance ..............Like 250 ohms ! Man , that amp will be fried in about 5 hours of usage !

Think of charging a battery ..........You have a battery charger that is 6 volt and you want to charge a 12volt car battery - won't work, charger gets hot and starts a fire !

The 250 ohm headphones may work for a day or two but then you will be here asking why no sound comes out of my Ipod !

hi i have a headphone question?

kfcdx204

i want to get some new headphones but i am wondering what are Nz and Hz because the headphones i want to get have 16 Nz-20z Hz is that good? also which kind of headphone is better, the one with 16Nz-20z Hz or a one with 10Hz-23kHz

Answer
I've been in electronics all my life and have never heard the term "Nz". I suspect the company that uses those units is trying to obfuscate their frequency response using terms that nobody can relate to.

Therefore, I recommend you look for reputable manufacturers who use REAL electronic units like "Hz" which stands for "Hertz" formerly "CPS" (cycles per second) and changed out of respect for Heinrich Hertz, who did pioneering study into electromagnetic waves.

Yes, headphones that respond from 10 Hz to 23 KHz should be very good, assuming they mean that they're reasonably flat across that range, and not down 20 dB at the end points.

can you retune your headphones if there a few month old?

Gregory Ja

Hi live in nz and i got some headphone can i retune them if there a few month old or so

Answer
You meant return? Not retune like technically re-tune.

The shops do not like used headphones.

guitar amp headphones?

Matt

i need yo buy a set of headphones for my guitar amp, so i don't piss off the whole street with noise in the midle of the night.
id prefer an over the ear type, relatively cheap, that also has decent sound quality, can anyone help me out?

(also needs to have the right input for the amp)

Answer
The headphones' plugs come in only two dimensions and most headphones are sold with an adapter or you can get one for like $1.50. Sennheiser manufactures pretty cheap (vicinity of $30 or even less) yet decent quality headphones you can use, any online store has them, as does any Radio Shack. Here's an example:
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=HD+201&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&safe=on&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=4610582344989906908&ei=9qmeS5XUL4yCsgOyw_x9&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CBcQ8wIwAg#ps-sellers

Headphones for amp?

baseballpl

What kind of headphones should I get for my amp so that I don't keep my parents awake at night? I don't care about price cause they'll be the ones paying for them.

Answer
They should be at your closest music store or if not go here:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/headphones
I went through the same thing with my parents.

Friday, June 20, 2014

Can I wear headphones and listen to music at work?

I work at a relatively casual office floor of about ten people. It's great, but I stress about the small things I don't want to get wrong. Most of us frequently get out of our offices to pick up a file or book or ask questions, etc., which I do, but when I'm in my cubicle-room, I prefer to listen to my iPod on my headphones as it helps me focus, particularly when the work is more database-related (and especially if I'm sleepy, as it wakes me up). No one has commented or responded to it, as I'm alert enough to see if someone is coming into my cubicle to ask me something, but I want to know if it can be seen as rude or awkward, as though I'm self-isolating myself (which it's not, honestly!).

If it is, can I play music on my PC at super low volume instead? Would that be better?

Thanks in advance! :)

Answer
Does anyone else work with headphones on? This could be a sensitive issue, and it would be best to ask your supervisor if working with headphones would be okay as it helps your concentration and accuracy. But if they seem off about it, don't do it and find some other way to stay away. Listening through your pc speakers at low volume is probably preferable.

what are the best headphones for listening to classical music on?

MrAwesome

between and of the beats by dr. dre or sony, or any really high end.. money is not a consideration.
thanks

Answer
If you want good headphones, don't even consider Beats...

You should be looking into some Sennheisers, AKGs, or even Audio Technicas.

You should really give a price range... I could suggest to you a pair of $1,500 sennheisers...

But more realistically, look into Sennheiser's HD 558 headphones. They're around $250, but they're better than every pair of Beats headphones combined. If you want to listen to detailed music like classical, you'll need a real pair of headphones. Not the pimp crap that all the kids today are buying.

Sennheiser's HD650 headphones are also great, but they jump to a little over $600 a pair.

AKG makes some great headphones, in fact, any pair of their high-end headphones would be great.

Any of these brands would work out well...

Sennheiser
Shure
AKG
Audio Technica
Denon
beyerdynamic
Ultrasone

Good luck!

Uncomfortable Headphones?

I have these amazing new high quality bass headphones! The model of them are JVC STERIO HEADPHONES HA-RX300. There is one problem; The part of the headphones that rests on my head to keep them up is rally hard and uncomfortable! Could you help me by telling me a simple if not free then cost effective way to make it more comfortable in a way?
To All the future answers, the part of the headphone i am talking about is not the part around your ear. The headphones i am talking about are the full headset ones connected by a plastic bar to keep them up, Is there such thing as a pad for it or some kind?

Answer
Get a piece of open-cell foam and use some sort of tape to hold it to the headband.

If you want to get more intricately involved, you could make a fabric
or leather cover with a zipper so the pad could be removed easily.

Headphones Don't Work?

Anna

the earphones I have are ihip zipper earphones that I got. they broke because no sound comes out, and pretty sure the problem is the headphone jack. but I don't know how to fix it. so could you tell me what I need to fix it, where I can get those things, and how to actually fix it? thanks for reading and answering my question.

Answer
just buy a new pair. these headphones are $13 on amazon, which tells me that they are poorly made, cheap headphones so they will probably break a lot

Thursday, June 19, 2014

What are the best noise cancelling, DJ style headphones under £40?

Mysty

I want a pair of headphones that block surrounding noise out as well as isolate what I'm listening to, as I'd like to travel with them. I want a sturdy pair of headphones that won't break. I've looked at the DJ style headphones but I'm not really sure what headphones or manufacturers are best to go for.

They also need to have a good bass.

Answer
For under 40 you have pretty slim pickings I hate to say it. But I guess you could go for SkullCandy HESH or Skull Crushers. They sound great and the might be a little more than 40, but this are the best in that price range.

Cheers!

What are some good headphones under $40?

Nelson Man

Answer
Earbuds: sennheiser cx 400-ii - My favorite, bass is amazing because it's got the perfect balance of feeling vs sound

Headphones: check Sennheisers, Shure and Denon offer a wide range of headphones at good prices

Skullcandy headphones (lowrider pink) or The Sims 3 PC video game?

Q. which one should i choose?! help??

Answer
SkullCandy are very bad quality, grab the SIms 3 there is so much you can do in that game.

Video Game Chair?

arsenalrox

Anyone know of any good ones that are Xbox 360 compatible?

Answer
Pyramat is meant to be really good.
You can buy it online at http://www.pyramats.co.uk/ but it's out of stock for now (Christmas loved it) - according to the website it will be back in stock on Jan 18 though

There are two models sold in the UK

PM200 - Â£149
Features
â¢ 3 â Full Range ARX Speakers
â¢ 5.5â Powersub Subwoofer
â¢ iPod / MP3 / PSP Input and Holster
â¢ RCA Audio Inputs
â¢ Headphone Jack
â¢ Volume and Bass Controls
â¢ RCA Multiplayer Audio Outputs
â¢ Folds for Storage
Specifications:
â¢ Max Power Per channel: 30w subwoofer, 12w Speakers x2
â¢ RMS: Subwoofer 20w, Speakers 8w x2
â¢ Signal-to-noise ratio: 80dB
â¢ Frequency response range: Subwoofer 40Hz â 220Hz
â¢ Frequency response range: Speakers 220Hz â 20000Hz
â¢ Cross-over frequency: 60HZ
â¢ Dimensions: 24â x 18â x 7â
â¢ Weight: 38lbs

S2000 - Â£135

Features:

* Compatible with: XBox, XBox360, PS2, PS3, PSP, Game Cube, Nintendo DS, TV, VCR, DVD, iPod and MP3 players
* 5.5 inch Powersub subwoofer giving 30 watts of bass
* Audio Response Technology - ARX personal surround sound works with all game consoles, and audio devices
* iPod/MP3 Docking Station
* Headphone Jack - Turn the sound up as loud as you like and don't disturb anybody
* Volume and Bass Controls
* RCA Multi-player Audio Outputs
* Folds for Storage
* Create your own arcade by connecting up to 8 units

X Rocker is a good cheaper alternative - Â£90

* Features a built-in subwoofer with two 3inch ear-level headrest stereo speakers featuring AFMâ¢ (audio frequency modulation) audio technology for sound enhancement.
* Compatible with PS1, PS2, PS3, PSP, Xbox, Xbox 360, Game Cube, Nintendo DS, PC, TV, DVD players, VCRs, iPODs, MP3 players and other audio and visual devices with RCA connectivity or adaptability.
* Complete with universal storage pocket for audio players and Y-adaptor to fit most MP3 players and portable CD players.
* Up to 8 chairs can be connected (games/audio system allowing) for the ultimate multi-player gaming experience.
* Easy to switch from game to music mode by changing the sound source.
* Folds away for easy storage, secured with locking pin and plate when open and in use.
* Suitable for ages 15 years and over and only suitable for indoor use.
* Size (H)81, (W)54.5, (D)94cm, weight 17.25kg.
* Size folded (H)69, (W)54.5, (D)76cm.

Specification:
* Headphone jack, RCA audio input, RCA multi-player audio output and side control panel with on/off switch and separate speaker and bass controls.
* Supplied with 2 x 2m RCA twin cables, 2 M to M connectors, adaptor for iPOD/MP3 players, transformer power supply with plug, instruction manual and registration card.
* AC 10v/1.2a power supply supplied.
* 2 x 2w and 4w RMS (THD=10%)
* Subwoofer signal to noise ratio >50dB
* Satellite speakers signal to noise ration >60dB
* Subwoofer and speakers frequency response rate 50Hz - 15kHz.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6171397.htm

Both xbox 360 compatible

Anyone know about these headphones?!??!?

Madeline

I really want stylish but good sound quality headphones, but I don't want them to be a lot of money. I went on ifrogz.com and they had these headphones called CS40 headphones. Anyone heard of them? The reviews say they're good, but obviously the website would only put the good reviews up. They look really cute but I want the sound to be good. And they are only $40. Is there a reason they are only $40 and is that reason because they aren't good sound quality. Help.

Answer
Look on a different website for reviews:)
type it into google or something!
Hope this helps:)
oh! and if not, SONY sell good, high quality, stylish headphones for the same price range as the ones you're asking about:)

Headphones or earphones?

Joshua Cha

I have a pair of those earphones that are "hanging" around your ears...But the thing is I don't like the fact that the noise is pretty loud...What I want to know is are headphones better at noise isolation? I want to listen to music but I don't want any "outside" sound to get in the way...How good is the isolation?

Answer
Earphonesolutions.com is a trusted source of earphones and headphones. The Earphone Solutions website tests and rates every earphone available on the site so you'll be getting reviews from the experts.
Also try shopping around at electronic stores such as Best Buy, Target, etc.

Headphones working as a mic?

proft209

its crazy im recording and at the same time so are the headphones, so when i record with music on my editing program it sounds choppy distorted and just plain nasty, everythings pluggged into where its supposed to be ive troubleshooted, tried different headphones, even called technical support PLEASE SOMEONE HELP!

Answer
Headphones and microphones are essentially the same thing in different directions. You'll have better luck for headphones to work as a microphone than to have a microphone reproducing sound. Perhaps you have the headphone and microphone in the wrong jacks. Try unplugging the microphone and putting the headphone into the jack where you just unplugged the microphone. If you can hear something through the phones without the microphone hooked up, then you may have the jacks wired wrong, or you may have mixed them up. Your microphone could become distorted if you plug it in to where your headphones are to be which is why I suggested leaving that unplugged. Other wise there may be some software or other issue that would need more information to help.

professional headphones with mic?

mermaidfai

does anybody know where I can buy a headphone with a microphone connected to it that is based on singing and recording your voices. cauz i want to record my voice and put it on youtube or some website. By the way it would be cool if there aren't any crackle sound while i'm singing. Thankx

Answer
You can buy this professional headphone with microphone called Sennheiser HMD280 pro at bhphotovideo.com

from B&H:

The Sennheiser HMD280-PRO professional communications headset is equipped with high-isolation, studio quality headphones and a highly directional dynamic microphone, attached to an adjustable boom, optimized for clarity of speech in high-noise location environments.

Key Features:

â¢ Dual-sided professional, circumaural, closed-back communications headset with noise-compensating, highly directional boom microphone

â¢ High-isolation headphones with studio quality frequency reproduction and optimized ambient noise attenuation for high-noise location environments

â¢ Adjustable, swiveling boom for microphone with left or right side placement option, frequency response optimized for speech clarity

â¢ Comfortable, replaceable earpads and adjustable headband

â¢ Unterminated replaceable coiled cable

I have that headphone but without the microphone.

Headphones play sound but no vocals!?

Spooky~<3

Ok, well I've had these Panasonic headphones for a little over a year now..
and in the past few days I've noticed that you can barely hear the vocals and some of the lead guitar, yet still have sound blowing out of both headphones. I've also noticed that if i hold the part that plugs into the ipod and move it around a bit I can hear the sound clearly again.
Is there anything I can do to fix this permanently?
Because i personally don't want to shell out another $60 in headphones, and I've essentially grown really fond of my current set..

so..is there anything I can do?

Answer
try som electrical contact cleaner or white spirits to clean the plug and socket dont use a cotton bud in the female socket on the ipod. plug in and out a few times with the male fitting wet this might clean the contacts

Broken Skullcandy headphones?

Hitogee Ha

They're not completely broken, I can hear the background music, but the vocals sound far away and the echo. I was wondering if this is common and/or fixable. Anything helps, thank-you.

Answer
All skull candy headphones come with a lifetime warranty. just go here http://www.skullcandy.com/warranty and submit your claim. As long as you know when you bought your headphones you should be fine to return them for the same price you bought them. Lemme warn you it does take awhile, but it is worth the new pair of headphones. You also might want to try plugging them in somewhere else, it could possibly be your music player headphone jack that could be broken.

How do I connect headphones to my Xbox 360?

Mort

Everyone always says that they can hear little things so much better if they use headphones instead of their TV speakers while playing video games. I have a few questions: What kind of headphones are the best if I don't have a ton of money? How do I connect them to my TV or Xbox or whatever? What do I do so that I can hear my gameplay through them? Please help! Thanks!!!!!!

Answer
Well you dont really have much of a choice...If you really want the ultimate experience there are these headphones by turtle beach that you hook up to your controller and TV or xbox (I believe thats how it works) and also allows for communication on xbox live. They are supposed to be really excellent for hearing the little things and Ive only heard good things about them. In fact the only negative thing ive heard is that the headphones are so loud that sometimes its hard to hear your friends talk during games.

how to use headphones with tv and xbox 360?

Scotty

i want to be able to listen my xbox through headphones when my dads sleeping..my tv doesnt have a headphone jack and only one set of yellow and white (it doesnt even have red!) rca jacks (which my xbox is plugged into) what can i do to get sound through headphones..and dont tell me to buy a turtle beach or anyother headset like that because i cant afford it!

Answer
Basically what turtle beach comes with is a set of audio couplers, allowing you to plug into your xbox. SO the tools you need to do this will not cost you even HALF the price as a pair of the beautiful and costly turtle beach headsets.

Here is my recomendation to a sure fire set up.
Materials:
Standard A/V cable (one end headphone jack size, other end will have yellow, red and white. yellow is not needed)
Head set coupler (small little contraption that has two headset inputs on both sides)
and audio couplers (same concept as the headset couplers, but sized for the xbox audio plugs. the red and white)

All of this is available at radioshack, and is quite inexpensive. Just have that written down if you dont know what it all is, and they will help you find it.

Now is the pluggin in, which is very easy. Just unplug the white and red, and using the audio couplers, grab your standard A/V cable, and plug the red into the red, and the white into the white. NOW take your headset coupler, and plug the cable you just attatched to your xbox, to the headset coupler.
Now its as simple as this. At the very end of this little mess of plugs, you have one large cable that as an input for a headset! just plug in any headphones that have an 8th inch plug (basic headset size) and your ready to go!

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

does anybody recomend specific headphones under $ 30?

midge man

preferably in ear or for sports or long lasting.

Answer
Skullcandy INK'D headphones - In-ear ear-bud, Binaural - Black. Are my favorite headphones. They fit perfectly in the ear and don't fall out. They are very comfortable and the sound is awesome. They are affordable at about $12-$20.

http://www.coolthings4life.com/index.php/review/product/list/id/13/

Best Headphones (Not Earphones) Under $30?

Nebulan23

Preferably ones with really good bass, and fit around the ear, not on it.

Answer
To be honest you want a good pair of Bose ones or Beats but if they are out of the price range and you can't wait to save then I would go for these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JVC-HA-M5X-Xtreme-Xplosives-Deep-Bass-Over-Ear-Stereo-DJ-Headphones-/400290962440?pt=UK_AudioVisualElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Headphones&hash=item5d33335c08

or

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-ZX300-MDR-Over-Ear-Fashionable-Monitor-Style-Headphones-White-RRP-39-99-/320800955441?pt=UK_AudioVisualElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Headphones&hash=item4ab13a1c31

Obviously these are on ebay.co.uk

Ear bud headphones vs Wrap around?

Q. What do you prefere:
Ear bud (iPod-like Headphones) or Wrap around headphones.

I recently got a new mp3 player, and the earphones are the bud type, and they will not stay in, to the point where I almost stepped on them. I figured, hey, these are junk, so I stole my sister's iPod headphones, and they were just as bad. They kept falling out constantly. I think my ears just suck.

What kind do you prefere?

Answer
I prefer the ear buds... only because they are so small and I can listen to my iPod surring school.... and the teachers dont even see them... lol But the wrap arounds are good also because they stay on. But i prefer ear buds

How would i WRAP headphones?

JabbaWocke

I bought these new headphones for my Sansa MP3 Player, and they are the Phillips one, that can hook on to your ears, but I do not know how to wrap them up neatly. Please help/

Answer
Just wrap the cord around the place where your ears go. simple

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

The best over/on ear headphones for under 150 dollars?

Brad

I need to know the best choice for the best sounding headphones on the market. And I don't want any of the dr dre crap anymore. I have been thinking of getting the audio Technica ATH M50s.... But if there is a better option out there please tell me. And if it helps, I listen to rap techno and some rock, so I am a bass lover. But seriously, I want the best sounding headphones out there!!!! (for under 150$ of course)

Answer
At least Sennheiser HD series have great models with affordable price. I personally like my HD518's (though HD598 is slightly better), but my HD201 and HD415 aren't bad either.

Best Headphones for 100-150 dollars

Lloyd Boni

sennheiser's or bose

Answer
Senn HD280 Pro

Bose color the sound WAY too much so you dont get that true sound that was made to be heard. They (bose) add a lot of bass to the audio.

The Grado Labs SR80 are good too but not good for long use, not enough padding. I use both the Senn and Grados and love them both.

Also the AKG K141 MKII set is a standard for studio use meaning they color the sound very little.

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