Headphones?

[bball09124 10+ year member]

I've been looking for some headphones for myself for a while now, pretty much narrowed it down to the Sennheiser HD280 Pro or the Grado SR80. My friend has some of the Sen's, I like them, but they really dont get loud enough for me. I'd rather not spend money on a headphone amp, but if i must then i guess i will. Anybody have experience with these headphones or have any other recommendations in the ~$100 range? Mainly going to be used for movies on the computer and ipod type listening.

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[SQBubble 10+ year member]

have an sen hd555 and they got deep bass and is clear, get loud also but its heard alot around you, so in the bus or outside it aint too practical, but for home use its very nice sq and gets loud enough.

 

[joetama 5,000+ posts]

I've been looking for some headphones for myself for a while now, pretty much narrowed it down to the Sennheiser HD280 Pro or the Grado SR80. My friend has some of the Sen's, I like them, but they really dont get loud enough for me. I'd rather not spend money on a headphone amp, but if i must then i guess i will. Anybody have experience with these headphones or have any other recommendations in the ~$100 range? Mainly going to be used for movies on the computer and ipod type listening.

First off the Grado SR80 and the Sennheiser HD280 are COMPLETELY different style headphones.

The Sennheiser is used for "can mix". Meaning they are designed for studio or live sound mixing. Most places won't tell you this but when they came out that is what they were designed for. This will tend to give them a dry sometimes not even musical sound, but very precise and accurate.

The Grado is meant to be an audiophile headphone, but a cheap one at that. I have listened to them a coupe of times, but I prefer my Sennheiser HD580 and my Sony MDR-V6/MDR-7506. The higher end Sennheisers are the "audiophile" grade while the Sony's are my mix cans.

To be honest if you are just goign to use your iPod as a source don't go too extreme. Also, you have to realize that different size and style headphones have different impedances.

For Example:

Grado SR80 32 Ohm 98dB Sensitivity

Sennheiser HD280 64 Ohms 102dB Sensitivity

Sennheiser MX500 32 Ohms 119dB Sensitivity

Sennheiser HD600 300 Ohms

Shure SE110 27 Ohms 113dB Sensitivity.

Usually the smaller the headphone the lower the impedance. Grado is the only brand that has a typical "small" headphone impedance. However, they are not as sensitive as the smaller headphones. To be 100% honest, the only headphones I have ever liked listening to right off of my iPod are the Sennheiser MX500 and my MDR-V6 cans.

To be honest, the best thing for you to do is to find a dealer that has Grado and go listen to them.

 

[docutech 10+ year member]

Glad you are being "honest" //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[J31Rob 5,000+ posts]

teh british ear = winnar.

 

[Tonyguy 10+ year member]

First off the Grado SR80 and the Sennheiser HD280 are COMPLETELY different style headphones.
The Sennheiser is used for "can mix". Meaning they are designed for studio or live sound mixing. Most places won't tell you this but when they came out that is what they were designed for. This will tend to give them a dry sometimes not even musical sound, but very precise and accurate.

The Grado is meant to be an audiophile headphone, but a cheap one at that. I have listened to them a coupe of times, but I prefer my Sennheiser HD580 and my Sony MDR-V6/MDR-7506. The higher end Sennheisers are the "audiophile" grade while the Sony's are my mix cans.

To be honest if you are just goign to use your iPod as a source don't go too extreme. Also, you have to realize that different size and style headphones have different impedances.

For Example:

Grado SR80 32 Ohm 98dB Sensitivity

Sennheiser HD280 64 Ohms 102dB Sensitivity

Sennheiser MX500 32 Ohms 119dB Sensitivity

Sennheiser HD600 300 Ohms

Shure SE110 27 Ohms 113dB Sensitivity.

Usually the smaller the headphone the lower the impedance. Grado is the only brand that has a typical "small" headphone impedance. However, they are not as sensitive as the smaller headphones. To be 100% honest, the only headphones I have ever liked listening to right off of my iPod are the Sennheiser MX500 and my MDR-V6 cans.

To be honest, the best thing for you to do is to find a dealer that has Grado and go listen to them.

Nice knowledge man!

 

[joetama 5,000+ posts]

Glad you are being "honest" //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

I usually lie... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif

 

[bball09124 10+ year member]

ok, from your recommendation, and a little more of my own research, the Sony MDR-V6 would be my best bet?

i listened to all the headphones they had at a bose store, they all sounded decent, but i didnt really pay too much attention to model numbers and such because there was no way i was spending $500 on some headphones. checked out grado's website, couldnt find any link to where they had dealers.

 

[joetama 5,000+ posts]

Find yourself a Sony store and listen to those V6 before you buy them... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

They can be a bit harsh...

 

[bball09124 10+ year member]

Find yourself a Sony store and listen to those V6 before you buy them... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif
They can be a bit harsh...

will do, thanks for your help

 

[joetama 5,000+ posts]

Oh don't buy them at the Sony Store either...

Unless you like anal ****... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

 

[~Magick_Man~ 10+ year member]

I love my Senn HD595's

Best headphones I have ever used.

Although they replaced a $20 set of sony cans so I guess that doesn't say much.

They don't get loud enough off my Zune but from my HT reciever they get plenty loud.

And sound like teh *** while doing it.

Although at the $180 I paid for my set they might be out of your price range.

~Magick_Man~