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Searching for New Headphones
I am looking for some new headphones. I need them to be closed and will be using and iPod and cMoyBB to drive them. I listen mostly to Classic rock music. I would really like a good bass in addition to treble. Mids/Vocals are also really important to me. So Vocals and Bass are more important...- llamatimelord
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- sony-mdr-1r sennheiser-momentum akg-k-550
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Best closed back headphones for $600 or less without "Sharp" Treble
Title says it all :)- Profoundsoup
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- kenwood-kh-k1000 sennheiser-hd-380-pro-headphones creative-aurvana-live-headphones klipsch-mode-m40-mode-headphones-copper-black audio-technica-ath-esw9a bose-ae2-audio-headphones akg-k-550 sony-x-headphones-mdr-x10
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I need an amplifier?
Hello, I can't undestand if I need an amplifier for the Akg k550 and for Bayer dinamic dt770 pro 32ohm. There is much different between using and not using an amplifier? If I need one, which one? The Fiio E6? Thank you!- Pliskin170
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- beyerdynamic-dt770-pro-limited-edition-32-ohm akg-k-550
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First Pair of High-End Headphone Recommendation
Hello everyone, I'm looking for a pair of full-size headphones for recreational use. My budget is $300 max but I'm fine with cheaper. Genres of music I listen to: jazz, alternative rock, some rap. I'm playing the music from my phone exclusively but can consider an amp... I was considering...- gangstermal
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- sony-mdr-1r akg-k-550
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Present for a good musician friend. Result of much research..
I'm a musician and so is my good friend. I really want to get him some nice cans for his birthday that is coming up. I've done TONS of research, but won't get chance to try out many of my options. He likes all sorts of music and is a piano and trumpet player. His music tastes are...- amigomatt
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- krk-kns6400-studio-headphones akg-k-271-mk-ii creative-aurvana-live-headphones krk-kns8400-studio-headphones brainwavz-hm5-studio-monitor-headphones shure-srh-440-professional-studio-headphones akg-k-550
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Closed headphones for on a plane?
Love my Denon D2000 but just to large for walking around town abd on the plane. Anything else I could buy? Say around $300- jamieuk147
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- sony-mdr-7520-professional-headphones sony-mdr-1r bose-quietcomfort-15-acoustic-noise-cancelling-headphones sennheiser-hd-25-1-ii-professional-headphone denon-ahd2000-high-performance-over-ear-headphones akg-k-550
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Best headphones for mixing Metal & Rock music?
Alright, I've been on a sort of quest to find my ideal headphone the past few months, so far I have been largely unsuccessful. Currently, I own the following cans & associated issues: AKG K550 - Too difficult to get a good seal over my tall-ish ears & the sound varies too much if the seal...- silence2-38554
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- akg-k240-sextett akg-q701-premium-class-reference-headphones-quincy-jones-signature-line sony-pro-mdr-7506-headphones akg-k-550
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AKG K551 OR K550?
Hi All, Trying to decide between K551 or K550. If i go with K551, i'd choose White. K550 has only one color choice. Does K551 sound exactly same as K550? Did AKG took a fine sounding headphone like K550 and made it less of a headphone just so it will work with ipod/iphone? K551's...- maheeinfy
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- akg-k551 akg-k-550
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Another recommendation for a newbie.
Hey, Long time lurker, first time poster! A topic that has been covered hundreds of time, but please bare with me! I've decided that I want to take the plunge into mid/hifi headphone listening. I currently own a pair of Sennheiser IE6 and Sennheiser HD202, but recently I've been listening...- godriah24
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- beyerdynamic-dt-990-pro-headphones grado akg-k-702-headphones beyerdynamic-dt-880-premium-headphones grado-sr-80 grado-sr80i-headphones akg-k701-studio-headphones beyerdynamic-dt-770-stereo-headphones grado-sr125i-headphones grado-labs-sr80e akg-k-550
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Advice on tracing the hiss, please!
Hello there! I recently purchased the soundtrack of 'Frozen' in 24/48 (beautiful music, if you ask me) and on my speakers it sounded nice, but the trouble began when I listened to it with my AKG K550 on my way to work. I do like it a little bit on the loud side and imagine my frustration when...- rumlyne
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- ibasso-dx90-portable-digital-audio-player akg-k-550
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Can someone help me?
I can't deside between the AKG K 495NC, AKG K 550 AND Harman Kardon BT. Which one is the better choice for home and travel? And if someone tested these, which one has the better sound? I'am totally new with over/on ear headphones. Thanks- Mizwa
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- akg-k495-nc harman-kardon-bt akg-k-550
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closed headphones for gaming $450
Hi im on a search for a pair of headphones but i have yet not found any i like so far. I will use them 90% of the time for fps games so its very inportant that i can hear footsteps and so on.The other 10% i use it for music and mostly rock and metal. They really need to be closed becuase i...- Squrre
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- sennheiser-pc-360-headset-for-pro-gaming denon-ahd2000-high-performance-over-ear-headphones akg-k-550
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Looking for a neutral sounding closed-back circumaural - anything like Grado in sound quality?
Hey folks I'm trying to decide on a new set of 'phones for portable use (I have a Colorfly 3 mp3 player) My music taste is eclectic, covering most basses, but I am particularly fond of country and bluegrass music, so any headphone will have to excel at reproducing stripped back...- 2satta2
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- grado-sr60i-headphones grado-sr60-headphones akg-k495-nc akg-k551 memorex-dj100-ampgear-pro-series-thermoform-headphones akg-k-550
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Looking for Under $600 Over Ear Monitors
I'm the manager of an artist that goes by AntiMatterAudio. Him and I are going to get the same pair of Monitors. He makes Dubstep,Chillstep...Electronic Music, so we need them to be closed style and something that will let us hear High and Low Frequencies. We love to hear it loud and bassy but...- AntiMatterAudio
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- audio-technica-ath-m50-studio-monitor-headphones akg-k-550
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Has anyone modded the Grado G Cush pad?
With either a sock or something else? I prefer the G cush and was wondering if anyone has modded it to be more comfortable. I've seen sock mods with the stock 325is pads but none with the G cush- kskwerl
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- grado-sr-325i-prestige-series-headphones akg-k-550
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Ear and head coupling confusion
No, this is not a debate between circumaural and supra-aural. This is about how different brands conform to the head. So, I went into Best Buy yesterday to try on some cans. It was much to my surprise, and pleasure, that they had several high-performance pairs to demo: the Sennheiser HD...- BetaWolf
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- audio-technica-ath-a900x-art-monitor-headphones-japan-import akg-k-550
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Closed back headphones for Solo/RX MK3
I know there are loads of threads asking which headphone but........... I have a CLAS -db>ALO RX Mk3>Ipod Classic which I use mainly with my B & W P5's. I also have a pair of ACS T1 Lives which have gone back for adjustment a couple of times because I am not happy with sound - the soundstage is...- Musicdiddy
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What is the best headphone for me?
I'm just starting out as a Head-Fier and was wondering what headphones would suit me. Here's the lowdown: My listening devices: I will mainly be flipping between my iPod Touch 5th Generation and my computer, I have steady music collections on both. My preferred style of music...- theneedledrop
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- akg-k-550
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AudioTechnica ATH-M50 or AKG K550 for electronic?
I listen to a lot of electronic music (about 75%) but i'm not really a "basshead", I also listen to a songs from other genres, which headphones would suite me best? Also I can get both for roughly the same price at around £130 respectively.- kweku545
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- audio-technica-ath-m50-studio-monitor-headphones akg-k-550
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Need help deciding on a good set of closed-back phones below $300
Hi there! First post and happy to be joining the community (my poor wallet though, I don't think it will ever forgive me for the decision). I was wondering if I could get some help on deciding on a good set of closed headphones under $300. I would love to get some open ones to fully enjoy the...- laughs
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- soundmagic-hp150-premium-full-size-folding-headphones sennheiser-momentum fischer-audio-fa-003 shure-srh840 audio-technica-ath-m50x akg-k-550
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Best headphone under 300$? (my first thread :) )
Hey guys! Long time lurker here, and I finally decided to join head fi! I recently received a best buy gift card with 160$ (so unfortunately im kind of tethered to buying from best buy :/), but i also have some cash to throw down on top of it. And I thought what better way to spend it...- redzilla500
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- akg-k167-tiesto-closed-back-dj-studio-headphones sennheiser-hd-380-pro-headphones audio-technica-ath-a900x-art-monitor-headphones-japan-import akg-k-550 beyer-dynamic-dt-990-premium-32-ohm-headphones
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Closed headphones with neutral sound - advice needed
Hi! I'm looking for a new headphones; they should be closed and I would like neutral/balanced ones, just because I'm that kind of person :-) Also they should be comfortable enough to wear them for say 4-5 hours without significant discomfort (more is better). Price limit is $400. ...- skaurus
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- sennheiser-hd-380-pro-headphones schiit-magni beyerdynamic-dt-770-pro-closed-studio-headphones-250-ohms asus-xonar-essence-st-24-bit-192khz-pci-interface-audio-card ultrasone-pro-900 akg-k-550
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Best headphones under 250$
I want to talk about beats,why i shouldn't choose them...I m listening a lot dubstep,rock and hip-hop,especially dub.Anyway,i focus on powerful bass and sound quality...give me alternatives...how about audio teh ath-m50? or..the orhers under 250$..thanks!:)- Mexicanu15
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- audio-technica-ath-m50-studio-monitor-headphones audio-technica-ath-a900x-art-monitor-headphones-japan-import akg-k-550
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[ignore thread]
Hello everyone! I realise this has been answered a million times but there are just so many different opinions, some outdated, that I've decided to open up a new thread. As many others I'm looking for over ear headphones around 300$ -- i won't mind if they're cheaper as long as it...- Loqi-Fi
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- akg-k701-studio-headphones akg-k-550 denon-ahd2000-high-performance-over-ear-headphones
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Closed Headphones for Classical, Rock, and Jazz
Hi, as my title states, I am looking for some new closed headphones. I listen to about 40% Classic Rock, 40% Jazz, and 20% Classical. For these particular genres, in my opinion, good headphones would need to have: good detail and clarity/good sound stage. I also would like the headphone to be...- llamatimelord
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- shure-srh-940 akg-k551 akg-k-550
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