[Bbugs]

Where should I buy a700's?

 

[charli3]

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Where should I buy a700's?

They are on stock at Amazon. ($111 bucks)

 

[Bbugs]

Okay, sorry for the necro, but I didn't want to start a new thread.
 
What I need in the headphones:
 
~Isolation.  Not Noisecancelling, but closed back.
 
~Good sound.  I listen to everything from pop, to country, to even screamo.  I'm very varied!
 
~Price range of up to $200
 
~Portability.  This is the biggest factor.  I will be using them with my iPhone 4, as well as some regular mp3 players.
 
~I need them to be able to sound good without an amp.  I will not be using an amp for the time being.t
 
Thank you in advance!  I am getting headphones for my birthday, and I want to enter the audiophile community the right way.  I have looked at ATH-M50, ATH-A700, and a few others.  I just dont know what to get.

 

[roma101]

Does it matter if they're on-ear? The HD-25's are good with any genre and they isolate well (due to the clamp force and good seal). Some people complain that they're not so comfortable, but I have no complaints.
 
The M50's are great but might be a little too bulky for portable use. But that's subjective. 

 

[stephancho]

Fischer FA-003 seems to be popular neutral-ish headphones drivable enough without an amp, provides the closed back design and according to forums about it it is comfortable and relatively portable.

 

[Bbugs]

Yes, I really prefer over the ear headphones. Thank you both for the suggestions and advice. Any more is very welcome. I will be checking out those headphones by the way.

 

[Bbugs]

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[desktophifi]

If portability is important, have you considered Iem's? 

 

[Bbugs]

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If portability is important, have you considered Iem's? 

Yes, but in the end, they hurt my ears too much.  When I say portable, I mean I will be taking them out of my house.  Mostly on buses and cars. So not entirely "Portable"

 

[roma101]

Do a search on the phiaton ms 400. From what I hear they sound great and isolate very well. They also look very comfy and light weight making them very portable.

 

[Bbugs]

They look pretty sexy, and most of the reviews are good.  The wire is very thin though.  I will definetly keep these in mind.  Any more suggestions? So far, I've looked at the ATH-A700, ATH-M50, Phiaton MS 400,  and the Fischer FA-003

 

[wotts]

I have the ATH-A700s and have been quite happy with them. As for portability, I guess that depends on what you are willing to carry. They are rather large, but isloate well and I don't mind wearing them for extended periods.

 

[Bbugs]

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I have the ATH-A700s and have been quite happy with them. As for portability, I guess that depends on what you are willing to carry. They are rather large, but isloate well and I don't mind wearing them for extended periods.

I heard their soundstage is one of the best for the price.  What's your take on it?  

 

[smedley]

  Koss Pro DJ100's . Awsome sound at a reasonable price , around $80 from Best Buy .   Comes with Koss lifetime warranty which they will replace even if you sit on them and break them.  They are chrystal clear on acoustic music.  I will say I have not tried them on a mp3 player , I strictly use these on my Onkyo stereo receiver  and they sound  amazing.   Someone did mention they might need a amp for use on a mp3 player . 

 

[Bbugs]

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  Koss Pro DJ100's . Awsome sound at a reasonable price , around $80 from Best Buy .   Comes with Koss lifetime warranty which they will replace even if you sit on them and break them.

Haha, that's an awesome warranty.