Headphone for Film & Music ~£150

[Jay_C]

Hi Guys,

i am planning on an upgrade.

I currently have Shure SRH440 Headphone and am thinking of upgrading

I use them music as well as movies when its to late to use my speakers. I find after long periods of use generally the length of a film they hurt the top of my head, i also find if i move slightly i can hear a creaking sound of the plastic moving.

I am really looking to keep the price between £100 - £150

Thanks

 

[afterlife2]

Quick question. Why not use your UE 5 Pro they are great for just about anything thrown at it. Coincidentally I found mine on Sunday in a bag, which got a bit wet and here I am ready to throw them out and guess what they are still great. They were in the case too. I guess no water got in the speaker holes. I'm burning them in cause I have not used them in years.
Here would be my choice. I love mine:
Amazon.com: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones with Coiled Cable: Musical Instruments

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

If anything I found ath-m50 the most overrated headphones ever. They are overly bassy and will probably good for you in you into that sort of music - aka mostly HipHop

I found that full-size open headphones are most comfortable for me for longer period. They deliver the best sound and only real issue with them they don't do good sound isolation = aka people around you could hear what you listening to if it's loud enough

Here are some highly recommended models:
Amazon.com: Sennheiser HD 600 Open Dynamic Hi-Fi Professional Stereo Headphones (Black): Electronics
Amazon.com: beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium 250 Ohm Headphone (Black/Silver): Electronics (you might want to get the 32ohm version, depends on your source. Desktop amp = 250ohm ok, mobile device - stick with 32)
Amazon.com: Audio-Technica ATH-AD900X Audiophile Open-Air Headphones: Electronics

Option b) or go with hybrid - Semi-Open - AKG K 240 MKII Semi-Open Circumaural Headphones at zZounds

 

[afterlife2]

If anything I found ath-m50 the most overrated headphones ever. They are overly bassy and will probably good for you in you into that sort of music - aka mostly HipHop

Well If you have a EQ on the source that will not be a problem. I don't like tons of bass, so I tone mine down on music to sound more realistic, but on HT well that's another thing. It deserves all the hype it gets IMHO.

 

[jcunwired]

The Sennheiser RS 170 wireless are my current favorites. Great sound, good range and not fatiguing to wear.

 

[Jay_C]

Quick question. Why not use your UE 5 Pro they are great for just about anything thrown at it. Coincidentally I found mine on Sunday in a bag, which got a bit wet and here I am ready to throw them out and guess what they are still great. They were in the case too. I guess no water got in the speaker holes. I'm burning them in cause I have not used them in years.
Here would be my choice. I love mine:
Amazon.com: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones with Coiled Cable: Musical Instruments

Yes you are right the the UE 5 Pro have great sound I just find that i have to adjust them now and again so i prefer Headphones for my AMP/HT and the Earphones for my iPod. I actually don't like the fit of my UE 5 Pro i don't get as good a seal as i did with my Shure Earphones.

I think the next earphone will be ones that support custom molding

 

[Jay_C]

The Sennheiser RS 170 wireless are my current favorites. Great sound, good range and not fatiguing to wear.

Ye there are a bit strange shape i guess if the sound is good that's not really and issue, id rather have better sound thank looks. i have an old WiFi router in the same room using the same frequency range, do you get any interference?

 

[jcunwired]

None at all. I have both 2.4G and 5G wireless networks. I don't begin to receiver breakup until I am 30 ft. or so from the base station, and coming back in range (or around a corner) quickly resolves.

I think the next earphone will be ones that support custom molding

Wouldn't that be nice! Now that I have my systems set up and enjoyed I seldom wear headphones anymore, even when I do I flash back to years of discomfort!