SQ Headphones

[CL1CKCLACK 5,000+ posts]

hey putting together cheap clean sounding system and was wondering how a memphis 500 watt amp and a kicker cvx would sound

bout like me after a large mexican meal

 

[brodeisel 10+ year member]

i like my triton head set but it is made for computer but they make a jack to use it on xbox. it has a removable mic and 5.0 surround sound that sounds really clean to me.

 

[Linkz 10+ year member]

Audio Technica makes some great studio grade headphones. I have owned a pair of ath-a700's for about a year now. They have only sounded better with age. They are full sized headphones with great bass and dynamics. I hear things with these that I do not hear listening to anything else. In fact I cannot listen to tool in the car anymore because it doesn't sound right to me.

They are a little tight starting out. But, as you use them they loosen up and of times I forget they are even on my head. I can easily wear them 5+ hours at a time. If you want good bass make sure you get the standard ones. The dynamics are said to be weaker in that area. Also, I used the close back version which somewhat dampens the noise of the listening environment.

They cost about $105 at amazon.

 

[surreal 10+ year member]

Dont listen to anyone here except the dude who reccomended Audio Technica. Them, sennheiser, etc.. Those are real headphones. Dont get anything with a mic, its 99% a gimmick and theyll be crap.

Hope you have a good sound card //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Checkout headfi

 

[wone 10+ year member]

i have a pair of bose headphones and some beats by dre too

pm me for a great price

 

[E-Rock 10+ year member]

I own a pair of Audio Technica ATH-AD700's. They are extremely comfortable and have excellent soundstage. My buddy had a pair of Sennheiser's that were comparable but had a little more bass and weren't as comfortable. I would also recommend checking out some Grado's as well.

Do not fall for the Dre Beats hype. They are just a fashion statement. The ones that cost like $300 when they first came out sounded no better than the AT's that I own.

If I ever get some more spare cash, my next set of headphones will be Denon D-5000's with some upgrades and whatever awesome amp I can find. Just be sure that your music files are of good quality and if on the PC have a good sound card. I have an HT-Omega in my comp.

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

I have always preferred Sennheiser.

I was just eyeing up a set a few days ago, need to see if I can afford them first.

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

I was just eyeing up a set a few days ago, need to see if I can afford them first.

HD280's are only like $80ish and they sound great

 

[Vossy 10+ year member]

+1 on the Image Ones, I bought em last week. Sound excellent

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

i have a pair of bose headphones and some beats by dre toopm me for a great price

I'll pass thanks.

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

Anyone have experience with the Audio Technica M50's? They go for about $150 new which is a bit more than I am willing to be spending but they definitely look nice.

As for a sound card, would this work well? Never bought a hi-fi sound card before, I'm just using a cheap one right now for 5.1 support

Newegg.com - HT | OMEGA STRIKER 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card

Alternatively they have a nicer version but its twice as expensive. I'm sure I would notice a difference to some degree but is it really worth double the price?

Newegg.com - HT | OMEGA CLARO 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz PCI Interface Sound Card

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

^^^

 

[Bassin Buick]

I am partial to my sansui SS-60's. LOL

 

[Dirtrider4eva 10+ year member]

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i own these. have for about two years. love them. but them up against my buddies dre beats, my bass sounded better, his highs were a bit nicer.

overall ,i love them for the money.

owned a pair of the bose in ear, two pairs, both of the times the wires sorted out in the jack, f'em.

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

Hmm was moving around my comp and noticed the motherboard has a built in optical output...im curious as to how decent the signal is. Might pick up a optical to rca out or something and see how it sounds