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Headphones for 5670... which to get??? Audiophiles, apply within!

post #1 of 15
7/31/03 at 3:02pm
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Yeah, the little speakers kinda suck on the 5670. I could get my spare 2.0 Harman Kardon speakers which PWN big time!!! (All wussy Creative Labs 400 watt 6.1 THX sound systems get biatched by them!!!) but that would mean having another powersupply to lug around since the speakers need that.

Now, I tried using regular headphones (Sony over the ear ones, simple but good for CD player Model: MDRQ33) but I cannot control the volume with them and so in Half Life and BF1942 I hear the sound at MAX power which hurts.

I need to get a pair of headphones with the volume controls, right? Someone here recommended this pair because they are cheap yet quite good in his opinion:

http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...5Fid=33%2D1162

It has in-line vol. control, is lightweight, and has goldplated plugs (which is a plus). So, are these ok, I mean they are RadioShack brand.... so... is that bad?

Doggonit.out.

I am gonna get a 56XX!!!


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post #2 of 15
7/31/03 at 4:48pm
Those look pretty flimsy if you ask me.

I'd say at least Sony brand, or Sennheisers better yet. Any pair of studio headphones from a reasonable brand should be good.


I use a cheap pair of Koss UR-15s. Don't ask me why I've stuck with them though, they suck.
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post #3 of 15
7/31/03 at 7:31pm
I like my Sennheiser px 200's because they have great sound and are very portable (they fold up small and fit into a nifty case) They run about $50. There are some even nicer ones if you don't mind bigger headphones. Look for some deals on amazon.com I know they had some.
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post #4 of 15
8/1/03 at 2:11am
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Originally posted by Pyrosburn
I like my Sennheiser px 200's because they have great sound and are very portable (they fold up small and fit into a nifty case) They run about $50. There are some even nicer ones if you don't mind bigger headphones. Look for some deals on amazon.com I know they had some.
How is the bass on those? Any good? Can it go up pretty loud without distorting?
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post #5 of 15
8/1/03 at 3:45am
this is the headset that I have:Link

I have had it for over 10 months, with no problems, still in mint condition, and i use it everyday about 10 hours. However, if you sit on it. you will brake it i found that out the hard way

-Jcc2k4
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post #6 of 15
8/4/03 at 10:21pm
I love music so i use the MDR-V700 headphones from Sony. They are real nice.. and sound nice too.

Before I bought these headphones I used to constantly replace my headphones. I've owned these headphones for over two years now. The leather has gotten a little hard and the 'Sony' letters are rubbing off but the sound is still awsome.

My advice would be to stay away from crappy headphones. The msrp for these headphones are $150. But if you look i know you can find'em for atleast $100.

Check out this site.

http://www.pssl.com/bsearchresults.t...8174159&max=10

My friend had the technics phones, they're pretty sweet.
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post #7 of 15
8/5/03 at 1:27pm
There are headphones for different applications. For example if you were into music or video production you would not want a phones that were meant for musical entertainment. They would be considered "colored" and voiced for bass. Pros want headphones that are transparent and give an unbiased sound for mixing and post production.
So I guess what I am saying is make sure you get headphones that will suit your purpose. You could pay $200 for headphones and be expecting kickass bass and be sorely disappointed if they were meant for monitoring.
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post #8 of 15
8/7/03 at 1:15pm
get the Koss PortaPro..you will not believe the bass on those tiny headphone..
they do not have any volume control so i use the one that came with my panasonic cd player's headset a long time ago..its pretty cool: you just plug the dvice between your headphone and the input
plz chck out the koss and don t be afraid of their tiny size..
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post #9 of 15
8/7/03 at 2:41pm
Radio Shack has a very inexpensive in-line stereo volume control.It's a foot-long cord with a variable volume control. It was designed for runners, because the cord extends the headphones to the player and has the volume control in the middle. The runner can have the player on their waist and easily get to the volume control on the cord. I think it costs about $10.
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post #10 of 15
8/8/03 at 5:02am
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Originally posted by MarkM
You could pay $200 for headphones and be expecting kickass bass and be sorely disappointed if they were meant for monitoring.
Excellent point. Try out the headphones if you can. I believe 'Good Guys' has headphones out that you can try out. I personally am looking to purchase another pair and will definately be going for the TECHNICS RP-DJ-1200. I've tried them on and they are a little bit more comfortable for my ears than my current ones. I'd stay away from cheap headphones . You get what you pay for.
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post #11 of 15
8/10/03 at 7:32pm
Sennheiser HD-600 without a doubt. The BEST headphones you will ever hear. Team that up with an echo indigo card, and you've got a killer mobile solution.
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post #12 of 15
8/11/03 at 4:52pm

DVD Headphones

What are the best headphone around 100 dollars for DVD playback? I travel on planes and in cars and I need something that will kill some of the outside noise and play a clear crisp sound. Thanks.

Brandon
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post #13 of 15
8/13/03 at 2:24am
Grado SR-60's. The most widely recommended headphone out there, it's a great pair of headphones. Unmatched quality for the price (roughly 60-70) equaling headphones 4 or 5 times greater in cost. They have received awards from Hi-Fi magazine (Best Buy), Stereophile magazine (product of the year), and you'll pretty much hear nothing but good reviews about this pair of headphones, they're excellent.
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post #14 of 15
8/14/03 at 1:42am
I have the 8887 and my headphones include the Sennheiser PX200, Sennheiser HD600, and the Grado 125. I also have the Echo Indigo card.
The PX200 is the best if you are interested in portability but it doesn’t sound as good as my other two head phones. However, the other two are too big and cumbersome to travel. I get the best sound from the Grado 125. The HD600 really needs a good dedicated headphone amp. I didn’t think my Echo Indigo card adequately drive the HD600. I don’t think you have to worry about volume problem with the Grado 125. I don’t even bother to use the Echo card with the Grado. I just plug it into the headphone jack on the 8887 and adjust the volume with the volume control panel. I am just amazed every time I use the Grado with my 8887, from DVDs, CDs, MP3s, movie trailers off the internet, internet radio, to news clips.
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post #15 of 15
8/14/03 at 4:48pm
Thanks
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