Wednesday, June 11, 2014

best pair of inexpensive headphones?




therabidli


I'm looking for a good quality pair of relatively inexpensive headphones. I want ear bud ones. Something that will stay in my ear good even while running.

I've gone through 2 pairs of the 16.99 skullcandy ones from walmart. I heard skullcandy was good and for 16.99 the sound quality was great but twice now one or both of the earbuds have developed a faulty connection. I thought about maybe getting the slighty more expensive skullcandy earbuds but Idk? I don't know what the difference is. Any other ideas?



Answer
look i believe that electronics are just like cars! the more expensive they are the more durable they become!

nevertheless it still depends on your usage! sometimes things are not that important and not worth to pay much for them! therefore, you know yourself better

For example, i always go jogging and walking everyday with my ipod! there for i bought a pair of expensive Bose Headphones 3 yrs ago and they are still perfect. However, for my laptop sometimes i talk over the phone with my parents (oversees) through skype .... but this lasts for a few minutes and happens every three to four months .... so i bought a pair of cheap headphones from China Town not even worth $10 ... even less!

i hope you got my point!

best studio headphones?




Mark


I live in a tiny apartment and no longer have the luxury of my former studio, so . . . I am in need of some SERIOUSLY accurate studio headphones to do premixing on. I still have my studio monitors and use them once the mix is close, but I have to get most of the work done quietly. I have tried several Sony, Sennheisers and a couple others, most in the $100 to $200 range that just don't cut it. The closest I have found, in my opinion, are the Sennheiser HD 202's which are relatively inexpensive but fairly accurate when reproduced on my rockets/sub. I also use Alesis monitors to double check sound - and again, the HD 202's are close. What do you think would be the best, preferably not $500+. I have worked in world class studios, The Plant, Featherstone, etc, so if you have not real studio experience, I still want to hear your input, but am really seeking info from studio folk. THANKS!


Answer
Hey, Mark

There are a wide selection of headphones available on the market at the moment, 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 fairly decent headphones that will be perfect for somebody that is just planning to listen to music on their iPod or computer, and are not full fledged audiophiles. In the medium price range ($50-150), you will get a good selection of amazing quality headphones that would be perfect for nearly everyone that is not involved with music professionally. The sound quality of these headphones are going to be suberb, should cancel out nearly all background noise, and will be of a quality craftmanship that is going to last for a very long time. On the more expensive end of things ($150 and up), you are going to find professional quality headphones. For the normal person this is going to be complete overkill as they provide a quality of sound that is amazing, but is usually only sought after by professionals that are working on their own music (or the type of people who make sure their house is hooked up with the best speaker systems on the market).

Depending on the amount you are willing to spend, my top five choices (from cheapest to most expensive) would 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 looking for a low-priced set of quality headphones.

Sennheiser RS120

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

These are very affordable for wireless headphones. They feature an open-ear system and a strong bass response. Since they are wireless, you don't even have to be in the same room as what is transmitting the sound, giving you ultimate flexibility while listening to music. Very lightweight and a high quality. I have this set for using around my home.

Sennheiser HD280 Professional

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

These are well into the midrange of quality headphones. These ones are corded, but provides much better sound quality than the RS120. They provide up to 32 dB attenuation of outside noise, so you don't 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 in the high-end of the spectrum of headphones. They are very comfortable and can produce a top-notched sound quality. If you are looking for something that is "in-style" and provides you with some of the best sounds that you can find at this price range, then these are the headphones for you.

Bose Quietcomfort 15

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

I use these when I am playing live venues. They are some of the best headphones you can buy at the moment, are very comfortable when 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 for the best money can buy, then these are the headphones for you.

The most important thing while choosing the headphones, is the consider what you will be using them for and don't over estimate how much quality you actually need. If you are looking for something to use on the bus or just while you're hanging out, listening to music, you probably don't need top of the line Bose. Good luck, Mark, and I hope you find the perfect set!




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