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Newbie needs cans rated to 5 HZ

post #1 of 7
5/27/05 at 3:38am
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Hey Gang,

I posted this in the main Headphones thread... but then realized it's not getting much traffic lately, and I'd like to purchase something soon.

Anyway, I'm WAY new to the whole upgraded headphones conversation, I've always used the 'stock' headphones with my CD player, mp3 player, watching DVDs and such... but I'm ready to upgrade now!

I've spent some time checking out the threads, and from what I've read I was going to start with some entry levels ones and then work my way up the line... like either the Grado 60's (or 80's) or the Senn HD 280's...

BUT I am listening to these sets of CD's that require my headphones to be able to handle a very low frequency, they need to be rated down to 5 HZ! These cans don't have that low a rating... I haven't done a ton or research, but the only ones I've found so far that go that low are the Sony MDR V600 & MDR V900 (don't know that the 900's are worth twice the price, especially since I'm just getting into the whole high-end headphones scene).

I'm suspecting some here will have an opinion: what do you suggest for someone just entering the experience of high end headphones, but needs something rated down to 5 HZ?

I'm comfortable spending between $100 & $150 (I'd go higher if I was convinced the money was well spent)...

Thanks for any suggestions and/or resources regarding this inquiry of mine!
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post #2 of 7
5/27/05 at 1:51pm
is it for resonant frequencies?

you know we can't hear below 20hz, and probably higher than that, effectively?

I don't see why you would sacrifice many other aspects of the headphones to get something that plays a tone you can't hear to begin with...
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post #3 of 7
5/27/05 at 4:02pm
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Originally Posted by jmmmmm
is it for resonant frequencies?

you know we can't hear below 20hz, and probably higher than that, effectively?

I don't see why you would sacrifice many other aspects of the headphones to get something that plays a tone you can't hear to begin with...
You are exactly correct. 20hz is the average you can hear down too. Even frequencies that low are practically inaudible. Because it takes so much more power to drive the low frequencies than high, a set that hits down to 35 hz that costs $100, will prob sound the same as a set that hits down to "5hz" that costs $200-$300. It's only when you spend really good money and get cans with amazing crossovers and amplification that you could even tell the difference in whatever other part of your body is vibrated.

Craiger, don't feel that having headphones that hit down to 5hz makes you a cooler person, or more of an audiophile. My cans hit to I believe 26hz, and I use those for professional recording and mastering. The reason it makes me think you are just trying to be in cool is the fact that you said you were listening to MP3's. Even MP3's as high as 256kpbs compression, WILL NOT produce anything lower than 40hz, even if they did, most MP3 players will not output anything that low.
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post #4 of 7
5/27/05 at 5:01pm
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Well actually, the reason I'm asking is because I am listening to a set of meditation CDs which require me to use headphones that go as low as 5 HZ (for the more advanced levels coming up)... I am aware that I won't be able to actually "hear" anything that low, but there are frequency waves that can be generated that low and are embedded in the more advanced levels of the CDs I'm listening to. The Sony's are rated as going that low and I haven't found any others yet that are, so I was hoping to get some advice on where to find others.

I appreciate any help in that direction.

Thanks,
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post #5 of 7
5/27/05 at 11:50pm
The Beyerdynamic DT770-80 has the lowest and most powerful sub-wooferlike yet realistic bass I've heard from headphones, and I've heard about all of them. Don't waste your time on the V600 or 900, they both sound waaaaay worse than their price merits. My honorable mention goes to the Sennheiser HD280 pro, their bass goes lower than they are rated for, and is extremely powerful in those lowest of lows.
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post #6 of 7
5/28/05 at 2:26pm
Hey iron_dreamer. Another head-fier wandered into the land of notebooks

craig - i personally wouldn't really worry about going down to 5hz, even if the cd says so. good luck though...
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post #7 of 7
6/3/05 at 7:03am
I have an old Pioneer SE-M370 I do not know whether they still produce them but they go to about 5Hz And as far as I remember were not very expensive
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