Sennheiser suggestion

entropyentropy Yah-Der-Hey (Wisconsin)
edited August 2004 in Hardware
What's the best set to get? I'd like to spend as little as possible, but still have some awesome sounding headphones. These will mostly like be JUST for my computer, and I'll get a cheapo set for my discman. I have a habit of ruining headhones within weeks...although the kind that slide around your ear last much, much longer for me. So, any kind of headphones I should specifically be looking for from Sennheiser (or any brand, I just know they're really good) for just basically sitting here? I like lots of bass, in case there's a specific kind to avoid that has tinny/hollow sound...

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  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited August 2004
    If you destroy headphones in weeks, maybe Sennheiser isn't for you.
  • entropyentropy Yah-Der-Hey (Wisconsin)
    edited August 2004
    Thrax? Did you read my post, and/or understand it? I said I'd get another pair for travelling. It's very hard to ruin headphones while staying within a 3-foot area. So, be helpful, or don't post please...
  • qparadoxqparadox Vancouver, BC
    edited August 2004
    Generally Sennheiser headphones aren't really bassy, they're designed for a more even frequency response and you won't get any kickin bass unless you mess around with the equalizer. The one exception to this is probably the PX100 which are a great set of travelling headphones. They can be had for $35, fold up into a convenient plastic case and have great overall response along with kickin bass for their size. As for what you want for your computer ... well that really depends what you're looking for. I've got PC150's, 155's HD570's and HD280's all of which I like, what are you looking for in a headphone besides bass and what's you're intended use on the computer?
  • entropyentropy Yah-Der-Hey (Wisconsin)
    edited August 2004
    Basically what I'm looking for is anything that sounds excellent, but can pump out the bass when told to. Main intended use is music (which I love heavy bass with), the occasional movie, and some games. These are mainly for at night when my parents are asleep, otherwise I have a stereo system. I might bring them to one of the few lan parties there are around here, too, but they won't get constant use.
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited August 2004
    entropy wrote:
    Thrax? Did you read my post, and/or understand it? I said I'd get another pair for travelling. It's very hard to ruin headphones while staying within a 3-foot area. So, be helpful, or don't post please...

    No, your post wasn't clear to me.

    Let me show you why:
    What's the best set to get? I'd like to spend as little as possible, but still have some awesome sounding headphones. These will mostly like be JUST for my computer, and I'll get a cheapo set for my discman. I have a habit of ruining headhones within weeks...although the kind that slide around your ear last much, much longer for me. So, any kind of headphones I should specifically be looking for from Sennheiser (or any brand, I just know they're really good) for just basically sitting here? I like lots of bass, in case there's a specific kind to avoid that has tinny/hollow sound...

    You said you had a habit of ruining headphones, but you didn't clearly state what kind (I'm sorry I attempted to make a distinction). I don't see how headphones can get ruined when they're on your head all the time, so that was perhaps a mistake in my judgement. Whatever.

    Nevertheless, you simply did not clearly illustrate your needs (For me) in your post.

    I don't have 4,323 posts because I'm fond of clicking around like an asshat and posting junk threads and worthless responces. That sort of crap pisses me off, so I'll ask you politely to never accuse me of it again.

    I meant what I said, and it was a result of your phrasing not clearing up in my head as something I can post a helpful response to. I made the comment because sennheiser is expensive, and rightfully so as they're some of the finest headphones in the world (I own HD-580s).. And my misinterpretation of what kind of headphones you break lead me to the suggestion that maybe you shouldn't be buying headphones if you have a habit of destroying them.

    Is that a little more clear?
  • entropyentropy Yah-Der-Hey (Wisconsin)
    edited August 2004
    Yes, it is. But, I did say that I would get a pair to use for my discman. The reason for this is I take my discman to school every day of the year, and up until halfway through this year, that would mean cramming them in my backpack 3 times a day (before, bus there, bus back) which is hard on them. That's why. I guess I didn't say that, and I guess I didn't really think i needed to. Misunderstanding on both our parts. Anyway, DO you have a suggestion for a decent set that can crank out bass if need be, or a suggestion for any other brand headphones (this is for any/everyone to respond to, too)
  • qparadoxqparadox Vancouver, BC
    edited August 2004
    I'm not of what you consider cranking out bass, but any of the HD open circumaural headphones above the HD570 will sound very nice. For your bus trips I really recommend the PX100's. You get good sound, punchy bass and they fold up into this tiny case similar in size to a sunglass case. If you're looking for a closed circumaural design (to not disturb nearby people) I love my HD-280's for at work. Just putting them on makes background noise nearly inaudible and with music on softly I'd never know if anyone was talking nearby.

    http://headroom.headphone.com/layout.php?topicID=3&subTopicID=26

    Is a great resource some basic headphone info and short reviews which you can then use to target your buying selection. I'd also recommend googling for anything you look into as headroom is a little biased as they also sell what they review.
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited August 2004
    I find my HD-580s (~$180) can simulate VERY good bass. Certainly it doesn't sound as heavy as a real subwoofer, but it isn't something to scoff at either.

    Avoid the HD-570 Symphony, as their name implies what they're good at: Reproduction of symphonic tones. Guitars, bass, they sound pretty crappy on the 570s.

    I don't have experience with other Sennheiser goods.
  • entropyentropy Yah-Der-Hey (Wisconsin)
    edited August 2004
    I've been thinking about the 280 pros or the 212 pros...Not sure which yet. And for the bus I think i'll end up getting a cheap, but decent pair of koss earpad things.
  • qparadoxqparadox Vancouver, BC
    edited August 2004
    Don't expect the 280 pros to be very bassy. I love mine but they're not bass boomers by any means. They make nice clean bass when used for listening to rock (I use them at work only). I find the 570's do bass quite well but I only use em when listening to classical stuff off my receiver and that's a very different type of bass from rock so yeah Thrax is probably right on that one.|

    Basically you really need to find a store that'll let you bring in a CD and try these headphones out. You can't really tell if they have the right coloration for your listening style without actually listening to them. Frequency response curves are wonderful ... but they don't tell the whole story.
  • entropyentropy Yah-Der-Hey (Wisconsin)
    edited August 2004
    Well, see, the 280/212 pros would be for on my computer mostly. So then I have the option of turning up the bass. Unless you're saying they just can't handle lots bass? Or are they just not so great at bass by default? I prolly should look into the store thing, though, that's a good idea. Oh, and they don't need to be 'boomers', but I always find that if you tweak up the bass a ways, mids at medium-low and put the treble ~halfway between the bass and mid range, you get a much, much fuller sound. So they won't need to be massively bassy. I don't listen to any [c]rap. Mostly rock/punk/ska/emo/classic rock, if that helps any.
  • TexTex Dallas/Ft. Worth
    edited August 2004
    Speakers and headphones are such a personal choice that other peoples choices are rough guidelines generaly and a in store test where you can switch from one to another and listen to the same passage of music (preferably YOUR music) is really the only answer here. You can't buy an item of this sort by using another persons taste. Sorta buying underwear based on what me or thrax suggests. its just to personal for that. You can buy it on the web but only after testing it in store first hand with YOUR OWN cd or music. As even that variance can change the selection.

    Sorry to butt in when I am not making a suggestion better then the above recomendations.

    Tex
  • entropyentropy Yah-Der-Hey (Wisconsin)
    edited August 2004
    That's ok, but that's basically all i was looking for here. I didn't know anything at all about Sennheiser's, and now I know plenty, so it was what I needed :thumbsup:
  • edcentricedcentric near Milwaukee, Wisconsin Icrontian
    edited August 2004
    If you want a closed headphone with serious bass look at Koss. Try the Pro4A (I know, they look dorky) or the A130 or R100.
    These are big with great isolation and solid sound. The Sen's will have better full spectrum response with very clean sound.
  • iceberqiceberq
    edited August 2004
    You might like the HD212 Pros- I use them myself with my computer and they work great for listening to music and gaming. While I'm no audiophile, imo, these headphones have great audio quality and don't cost too much. They work well on portable players too, because of low impedance.

    Another plus is that they use a closed ear cup design, so at night, less noise leaks out.


    For portable music, such as your mp3 player, try the Sony EX-71 earplugs, me and all my friend use them here in Hong Kong, 'cuz they're full of bass and isolate outside noise without costing too much :)
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