M manfro11 Audiophyte Dec 15, 2020 5 0 1 35 Dec 15, 2020 #1 Hi guys, I'm writing to you looking for help because I have to give my father a special gift. He has been playing the guitar for years and has long been looking for a pair of "serious" headphones to mix his songs (rock-blues-jazz) in the amateur station that he has built over the years here at home. His needs: - must be open / half open - they must have a low impedance, which allows them to be used without an amp - they must not be wireless - the budget must not exceed 600$ Thank you for your kind attention and I hope for your help, as Christmas is near! EDIT: I just saw that Audeze produced the LCD-1, which match all the requirements I have listed. Also, unlike many other brands, Audeze stuff is made in the USA, not China. What do you think of these headphones? Last edited: Dec 18, 2020
Hi guys, I'm writing to you looking for help because I have to give my father a special gift. He has been playing the guitar for years and has long been looking for a pair of "serious" headphones to mix his songs (rock-blues-jazz) in the amateur station that he has built over the years here at home. His needs: - must be open / half open - they must have a low impedance, which allows them to be used without an amp - they must not be wireless - the budget must not exceed 600$ Thank you for your kind attention and I hope for your help, as Christmas is near! EDIT: I just saw that Audeze produced the LCD-1, which match all the requirements I have listed. Also, unlike many other brands, Audeze stuff is made in the USA, not China. What do you think of these headphones?
mazersteven Audioholic Warlord Mar 23, 2005 9,051 0 113 Florida Dec 15, 2020 #2 manfro11 said: Hi guys, I'm writing to you looking for help because I have to give my father a special gift. He has been playing the guitar for years and has long been looking for a pair of "serious" headphones to mix his songs (rock-blues-jazz) in the amateur station that he has built over the years here at home. Click to expand... Based on this statement I recommend these Sony MDR-7506 MDR-7506 Professional Headphones - Sony Pro Discover the Sony MDR-7506 Professional Stereo Headphones. Find out more. pro.sony
manfro11 said: Hi guys, I'm writing to you looking for help because I have to give my father a special gift. He has been playing the guitar for years and has long been looking for a pair of "serious" headphones to mix his songs (rock-blues-jazz) in the amateur station that he has built over the years here at home. Click to expand... Based on this statement I recommend these Sony MDR-7506 MDR-7506 Professional Headphones - Sony Pro Discover the Sony MDR-7506 Professional Stereo Headphones. Find out more. pro.sony
M manfro11 Audiophyte Dec 15, 2020 5 0 1 35 Dec 15, 2020 #3 Hi @mazersteven , first of all thanks for your quick reply! Those Sony are very good, I've seen many videos in which many guys speak really well about them, but I was looking for something more expensive and qualitatively better
Hi @mazersteven , first of all thanks for your quick reply! Those Sony are very good, I've seen many videos in which many guys speak really well about them, but I was looking for something more expensive and qualitatively better
mazersteven Audioholic Warlord Mar 23, 2005 9,051 0 113 Florida Dec 15, 2020 #4 manfro11 said: but I was looking for something more expensive and qualitatively better Click to expand... You can spend more money if you think that'll give you better sound quality that would all be placebo effect. I also recommend these based on the fact you were not looking for closed headphones Sennheiser HD-650 Sennheiser HD 650 Sennheiser's over-ear HD 650 headphones offer optimum stereo sound for your home entertainment. Discover all its features now!“ en-us.sennheiser.com
manfro11 said: but I was looking for something more expensive and qualitatively better Click to expand... You can spend more money if you think that'll give you better sound quality that would all be placebo effect. I also recommend these based on the fact you were not looking for closed headphones Sennheiser HD-650 Sennheiser HD 650 Sennheiser's over-ear HD 650 headphones offer optimum stereo sound for your home entertainment. Discover all its features now!“ en-us.sennheiser.com
M manfro11 Audiophyte Dec 15, 2020 5 0 1 35 Dec 15, 2020 #5 mazersteven said: Sennheiser HD-650 Click to expand... these have an impedance of 600 ohms, the amp would necessarily be needed and him don't want it.
mazersteven said: Sennheiser HD-650 Click to expand... these have an impedance of 600 ohms, the amp would necessarily be needed and him don't want it.
mazersteven Audioholic Warlord Mar 23, 2005 9,051 0 113 Florida Dec 15, 2020 #6 manfro11 said: these have an impedance of 600 ohms, the amp would necessarily be needed and him don't want it. Click to expand... I run mine off a receiver no amp. But even so based on your budget you still could get a Amp and still be under budget
manfro11 said: these have an impedance of 600 ohms, the amp would necessarily be needed and him don't want it. Click to expand... I run mine off a receiver no amp. But even so based on your budget you still could get a Amp and still be under budget
mazersteven Audioholic Warlord Mar 23, 2005 9,051 0 113 Florida Dec 15, 2020 #7 AKG K701 (another great set of cans) K701 | Reference class premium headphones The K701 delivers a truly dramatic sound that places every musician at his or her correct location with pinpoint accuracy. This kind of agility and spaciousness in addition to brilliant highs and velvety, punchy bass is simply miraculous. www.akg.com
AKG K701 (another great set of cans) K701 | Reference class premium headphones The K701 delivers a truly dramatic sound that places every musician at his or her correct location with pinpoint accuracy. This kind of agility and spaciousness in addition to brilliant highs and velvety, punchy bass is simply miraculous. www.akg.com
BoredSysAdmin Audioholic Slumlord Aug 21, 2007 15,616 0 113 New Joisey Dec 15, 2020 #8 Sennheiser - Yes. HD - Yes. 6 series - Yes (800 is way too expensive). 650 - No. Get HD-600 - much more neutral model. You have to step-up to $699 HiFiMan Ananda before you get much better headphones. Sennheiser HD 600 Review The Sennheiser HD 600 are open-back, over-ear headphones for audiophiles or those who need an analytical listening tool. Originally released in 1997, they underw... www.rtings.com for HD-650: https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-650 Reactions: tyhjaarpa
Sennheiser - Yes. HD - Yes. 6 series - Yes (800 is way too expensive). 650 - No. Get HD-600 - much more neutral model. You have to step-up to $699 HiFiMan Ananda before you get much better headphones. Sennheiser HD 600 Review The Sennheiser HD 600 are open-back, over-ear headphones for audiophiles or those who need an analytical listening tool. Originally released in 1997, they underw... www.rtings.com for HD-650: https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-650
BoredSysAdmin Audioholic Slumlord Aug 21, 2007 15,616 0 113 New Joisey Dec 15, 2020 #9 mazersteven said: AKG K701 (another great set of cans) K701 | Reference class premium headphones The K701 delivers a truly dramatic sound that places every musician at his or her correct location with pinpoint accuracy. This kind of agility and spaciousness in addition to brilliant highs and velvety, punchy bass is simply miraculous. www.akg.com Click to expand... I own HD-600 and AKG K712-Pro (Austria) - between these two HD-600 hands down is much better.
mazersteven said: AKG K701 (another great set of cans) K701 | Reference class premium headphones The K701 delivers a truly dramatic sound that places every musician at his or her correct location with pinpoint accuracy. This kind of agility and spaciousness in addition to brilliant highs and velvety, punchy bass is simply miraculous. www.akg.com Click to expand... I own HD-600 and AKG K712-Pro (Austria) - between these two HD-600 hands down is much better.
mazersteven Audioholic Warlord Mar 23, 2005 9,051 0 113 Florida Dec 15, 2020 #11 Headphone Reviews and Discussion - Head-Fi.org www.head-fi.org
BoredSysAdmin Audioholic Slumlord Aug 21, 2007 15,616 0 113 New Joisey Dec 16, 2020 #12 manfro11 said: What about HIFIMAN SUNDARA? Click to expand... seems like another very solid choice: HiFiMan Sundara 2018 Review The HiFiMan Sundara 2018 are great-sounding and comfortable critical listening headphones. They're better-built and more durable than HE-400i and deliver a sound... www.rtings.com If I to take a gamble, I'd try the Sundaram, but if gambling isn't your thing you'd love the sound of HD-600. I got my on deep sale at $250. I'd set a price alert on Keepa for look for at least $299 or less
manfro11 said: What about HIFIMAN SUNDARA? Click to expand... seems like another very solid choice: HiFiMan Sundara 2018 Review The HiFiMan Sundara 2018 are great-sounding and comfortable critical listening headphones. They're better-built and more durable than HE-400i and deliver a sound... www.rtings.com If I to take a gamble, I'd try the Sundaram, but if gambling isn't your thing you'd love the sound of HD-600. I got my on deep sale at $250. I'd set a price alert on Keepa for look for at least $299 or less
M manfro11 Audiophyte Dec 15, 2020 5 0 1 35 Dec 18, 2020 #13 Guys, I just saw that Audeze produced the LCD-1, which match all the requirements I have listed. Also, unlike many other brands, Audeze stuff is made in the USA, not China. What do you think of these headphones? (I edited the original thread, in line with my latest research).
Guys, I just saw that Audeze produced the LCD-1, which match all the requirements I have listed. Also, unlike many other brands, Audeze stuff is made in the USA, not China. What do you think of these headphones? (I edited the original thread, in line with my latest research).
