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Hi, I've been researching for the past few days for some headphones to replace my uncomfortably unbearable Sennheiser 280s. I've come up with a pretty good build, but please tell me what you think.
>Shure SRH440s
>Velour Pads
>Headband upgrade
>e6 amp for portable use with Galaxy S II. Someone on a certain anonymous image board said that he uses one with his 440s, so I thought I'd mention it.
Shure SRH440s from Amazon for $90:
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SRH440-Professional-Studio-Headphones/dp/B002DP1FTU/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1356947242&sr=1-1&keywords=srh+440
Shure SRH940 velour pads from Amazon for $30:
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-HPAEC940-Replacement-Velour-Headphones/dp/B005OM06RG/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1356947577&sr=1-3&keywords=srh940
Fiio E6 Headphone Amplifier for $27:
http://www.amazon.com/Fiio-E6-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B005HJWWW8/ref=lh_ni_t
Headband replacement for $9:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00862522A/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A1O44Z2C3OZAM9
I'm not sure if I need the amp for portable use or not. Also, I'm worried that the SRH440s will have an uncomfortable fit for me. The length from my left ear hole, over the top of my head, and to my right ear hole measures at 14".
Anyways. What I'm looking for:
>covers around my ears completely
>tight grip
>light
>Bass isn't too important for me. Just a little bit of... BOP to it. I guess. I don't know what it's called.
>Clear mids and highs
>good sound stage
I play video games on my PC and listen to mostly electronic music. Music is a higher priority than gaming. Also, on my 280s, the highs feel like they're piercing my ears sometimes. It gets very very annoying and almost painful. But sometimes I think it's just the nature of the recording.
My budget is ~$100-150
>Shure SRH440s
>Velour Pads
>Headband upgrade
>e6 amp for portable use with Galaxy S II. Someone on a certain anonymous image board said that he uses one with his 440s, so I thought I'd mention it.
Shure SRH440s from Amazon for $90:
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SRH440-Professional-Studio-Headphones/dp/B002DP1FTU/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1356947242&sr=1-1&keywords=srh+440
Shure SRH940 velour pads from Amazon for $30:
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-HPAEC940-Replacement-Velour-Headphones/dp/B005OM06RG/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1356947577&sr=1-3&keywords=srh940
Fiio E6 Headphone Amplifier for $27:
http://www.amazon.com/Fiio-E6-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B005HJWWW8/ref=lh_ni_t
Headband replacement for $9:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00862522A/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A1O44Z2C3OZAM9
I'm not sure if I need the amp for portable use or not. Also, I'm worried that the SRH440s will have an uncomfortable fit for me. The length from my left ear hole, over the top of my head, and to my right ear hole measures at 14".
Anyways. What I'm looking for:
>covers around my ears completely
>tight grip
>light
>Bass isn't too important for me. Just a little bit of... BOP to it. I guess. I don't know what it's called.
>Clear mids and highs
>good sound stage
I play video games on my PC and listen to mostly electronic music. Music is a higher priority than gaming. Also, on my 280s, the highs feel like they're piercing my ears sometimes. It gets very very annoying and almost painful. But sometimes I think it's just the nature of the recording.
My budget is ~$100-150