Reddit reviews Sennheiser HD 380 PRO Headphones

While people are recommending headsets that come with the mic. I'm going to recommend something else. Get a high quality set of over the ear headphones. I'm talking something like the Audio Technica ATH-M50S, Audio Technica ATH-AD700, Sennheiser HD555/595 (The 595's are very similar to the 555's but sound better, there are links around that you can mod your 555's to become 595's), or Sennheiser HD380 Pro. And then attach a Zalman Mic to it.

I have a pair of HD595's and absolutely love them, I can wear them all day and not feel it. They are built like tanks and have amazing sound quality. With my Zalman mic, I not only have a headset that has much higher sound quality than any gaming headset, but I can also use it for VOIP.

I used to have a pair of Creative Fatal1ty MKii, but after picking up my Sennheiser's I can't go back to them. The comfort and sound quality is literally night and day.

Although slightly out of your price range, the two companies make extremely high quality audio equipment. If you look through their offerings you'll definitely find a pair of headphones that will fit your budget. If you watch Amazon you can find that they cut prices dramatically from time to time, I picked up my 595's for around $150, and now they're almost $250.

Bose isn't bad, but it's very overpriced for the quality you get.

I swear by the Sennheiser HD 380s that I keep at work. The ear cups go around your ear rather than on top of it, which means they do a better job of blocking out sound and are much more comfortable for long periods of time. Even though it's pricey ($150), it's still half the price of Bose.

The Beyerdynamic DT770 is also a good option. I have DT990s at home but you wouldn't want open headphones in an office environment - it'd let too much office noise in, and your coworkers will hate you because your music will leak out. You want the 32 ohm version of these unless you also want to buy a headphone amp like this one.

I didn't realize I was obliged to provide a suggestion. Here you go:

Sennheiser HD 380 PRO

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7B

Hi Zeos,

Which combination would you recommend?

Headphones:

• Beyerdynamic DT770 PRO 80 ohm (discount, compared to the 250ohm version. Also highly comfortable, according to the reviews)
  
  
• Sennheiser HD280 pro (your older recommendation)
  
  
• Sennheiser HD380 pro (a straight upgrade to HD280s?)
  
  DAC/AMP:
  
  
• Behringer UCA202
  
  
• FiiO E10
  
  I will use the setup at work, hence isolation and comfort are important. Nevertheless I'm not competent enough to decide myself if there's enough power for 80ohm headphones from each DAC/AMP
  
  Thanks!

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-380-Pro-Collapsible-Professional/dp/B001UE6I0G/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1393680688&sr=8-10&keywords=sennheiser+HD

See how these suite your taste they're decent saving and would give you a lot of financial leeway.

Sennheiser HD380 Pros are about $200 used, but I recently got a refurbished pair from this dealer for about $100 and I absolutely love them.

I use http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Collapsible-Headphones-380-Pro/dp/B001UE6I0G

Great noise canceling/balance between hearing your drums and music

They're solid for general usage too

I know you said under $100, but I've never known anyone to regret spending that little bit extra on a set of cans (except people who bought Beats™). Assuming you're going to be using them for mixing work as well as leisurely listening, I can highly recommend [Sennheiser's HD 380s] (http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-380-Pro-Collapsible-Professional/dp/B001UE6I0G). There are very few other products in your price range that compare.

When you have a little extra scrilla on hand, I also recommend picking up one of these so you can boost the output level to the 380s. The power, clarity, and control offered by this combination is an amazing value.

I'm not Canadian but since I'm bored I found these

Sennheiser HD 380

Sennheiser HD 280

Shure SE215 (Just bough a pair of the clear ones not 2 hours ago :D)

Those are all the ones I could find without posting ones that have already been posted in their own thread by other users. Hope it was helpful anyways

I'm really enjoying the Sennheiser Game Zero, it's the same headset as the Sennheiser HD 380 Pro that I was using before, but with a built in boom microphone. Excellent noise deadening, I can barely hear the "real world" with the headset on, it's great.

What's your priority; sound quality or isolation? In that budget range you're going to have to sacrifice one for the other in most cases.

The Sennheiser HD-380 pro has good overall sound quality but you'd be relying on passive sound isolation, not active cancelling. For the 5 seconds I could stand it, I noticed no crackling or clipping at any point in the range on a max volume ipod playing a trance track. They're fairly neutral, so you'd need to use some sort of EQ if you want to color the sound (unless you just like them as is like many do.) Additionally, they're built like fucking tanks; the frame, cups, and cable have survived 2+ years of heavy abuse on my set, with the only casualty being that the caps with the L and R label have fallen off.

If isolation trumps sound you may do well to look into the bose QC20i. The sound is nothing to get excited about (bass gets super muddy at high volume and i've experienced some crackling in the mids/highs when pushing them hard,) but they are comfortable as hell (and some audiologists can make custom molded tips for them if you can talk the insurance guys into it.) The active noise cancellation on these is about the best I've heard. I'd have never given them a try if my audiologist hadn't suggested looking into active cancelling due to some work-related hearing loss. Additionally, they pair well with iphones and apple notebooks, as the volume controls and inline mic are functional on both. They're about $100 outside your listed budget, so I wouldn't recommend just grabbing these without trying them, but they may be worth extra saving. (On a side note, I just had the noise cancellation crap out on my first pair, but luckily bose's customer service is better than their sound and they replaced them no questions asked without a receipt.)

Edit: One of my work buddies swears by the Sennheiser MM-450-X, but I've only listened to them for maybe 5 minutes and never in a 70+ decibel environment so I can't say much other than they sound decent enough. They absolutely shatter your budgetary requirements though.

I have a pair of those Senns and I really like them. They are my first pair of real headphones, so take my advice with a grain of salt, though. I listen to a wide variety of music from jazz to metal to electronic to hip hop. I decided on buying the Sennheisers because of their flat, neutral sound, outstanding customer service reputation, and the desire for closed, over-ear headphones.

I bought mine through Amazon refurbished for $108 (shipping included), instead of the MSRP of $200. Here is the link to the seller.

Sennheiser hd380 pro. So good I bought a second pair when I broke my first one (my fault). I'm a huge drum and bass fan, I can feel good recommending you those cans. The bass goes deep and rumbles like a mother, but it's well balanced as well.

Great comfort. Lightweight which is great for traveling. Used them all through college taking the bus to class, or flying home to visit family. The cable is a little large and heavy, but that didn't bother me.

And it's exactly your price. I bought them at full retail of $200 in 2010 at a Guitar Center and they are worth every penny even at that price.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001UE6I0G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493418247&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=hd380+pro&dpPl=1&dpID=41Do3oiI0ZL&ref=plSrch

Are these available for you? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001UE6I0G/

you might want to look into them.

FALSE!
got a pair sennheiser pc 350 http://www.amazon.de/Sennheiser-PC-350-Premium-ohrumschlie%C3%9Fend/dp/B0012XFDWO

and a pair of sennheiser pc 380 hd http://www.amazon.de/Sennheiser-HD-380-Pro-Kopfh%C3%B6rer/dp/B001UE6I0G

the hd380 pro are so much better, its not comparable

Sennheiser HD 380's are great. They fold flat, have a great comfy design, and are well balanced. They sound amazing from my laptop. I have to boost the bass when playing from an iPod, but my iPod will drive them well. Very distinct sounding mids and highs, and great sub-bass that isn't overpowered.

The price on amazon is 145, but will vary from day to day:

only downside is the coiled cable which limits portability. I found a decent way to replace the cable and can tell you what you can get to replace it for cheap if you are interested

i have a pair of Sennheiser HD 380 Pros and I cannot recommend them enough.

$99 Sennheiser HD 598's. List price is 315 but you can almost always get them for about 250. 216 right now.

If you're looking to use them in an office/travel environment the open-back design on the HD 598's are not ideal. The Sennheiser HD-380's are available at $115 so far today (200 list, 150 normal, 115 on Friday) - closed back (less sound leakage), more conservative styling, and near universal praise.

So I wasn't sure either, so here's the pathway that I took:

1. I first bought this pair of wireless Bluetooth headphones because I wanted something on-the-go, and it was "decently noise isolating". They broke pretty quickly, but were never comfortable (which is a big factor) after 4-5 hours, and were not the best in terms of noise isolation or in terms of sound quality.
   
   
2. After they finally kicked the bucket, I bought this pair of headphones, which apparently DJs use at clubs and whatnot. While they were comfortable, I found that my ears would sweat in them (because they were closed binaural, so not noise cancelling, but still really hard to "breathe" in, if that makes sense). Sound quality was decent, but I really wanted something better.
   
   Then I ended up with the Bose headphones.
   
   I gotta say though, it was the best $300 I've ever invested in myself. If I had to recommend any/ headphones for a loud work environment, it'd be those ones. I put them on and I'm in another world -- no other set of cans I've tried before these has come close in terms of noise cancellation.
   
   I did a lot of research for myself though, you might not want to spend that much if you have a smaller budget. My budget stopped mattering after I spent $200 on the HD 380 Pro and realized it was only a "decent" pair of headphones. :\

Sennheiser HD380 PRO e non te ne pentirai. Sono fantastiche, le tieni ore senza rendertene conto

Without a doubt Sennheiser HD 380 Pro

https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-380-PRO-Headphones/dp/B001UE6I0G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466890254&sr=8-1&keywords=sennheiser+hd+380

I've owned Audio Technica ATH M50s, and the 380 Pro's are much better.

I recommend either Sennheiser HD 380 Pro or Sennheiser HD 280 Pro.

I like the 380's over the 280's and I have worn both extensively. On the 280's the main drawback is the tightness of band on the ears; after extended use is can hurt taking them off. The tightness does come with some benefit though; it almost creates a vacuum environment that block outsides sound from leaking in... almost noise cancelling. The 380's have a lighter grip and a lighter construction overall. They do not weigh down on my head as much nor grip as strong as the 280's. Of course, that means sound from the outside does leak in a bit, especially at low volumes, but little can be heard once the volume is turned up. I can wear the 380s for hours, and feel so comfortable I have barely feel them on.

You're probably going to need a microphone as well; I like to stick with the Zalman clip on. I attach it directly to the headphone cord and works great!

As a side note, both of these headphones will need to be burned in to really notice the quality. I work with the 380's for music production and music listening as well. They are really versatile headphones.

$150 https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-380-PRO-Headphones/dp/B001UE6I0G

Sennheiser HD 380 PRO are excellent at $125 on Amazon, or the older model (slightly less excellent but still very good) is the Sennheiser HD280 PRO which Amazon is selling at $78.

They're both studio quality headphones which provide a flat response suitable for mixing (although I'm sure you know it's no substitute for mixing with decent monitors in a treated room). If you just want something to listen to your music and you're not too worried about an accurate frequency response then something cheaper will do fine.

Sennheiser and AKG are the two brands that I would personally recommend.

Budget $120

Source Nexus 7, ASUS Z77 Extreme4 Motherboard, PS4

Requirements for Isolation I don't mind being able to hear my surroundings a bit, I'd like very little sound leakage though. Isolation isn't a deal breaker unless the isolation is particularly bad for a closed headphone.

Preferred Type of Headphone Over-ear closed

Preferred tonal balance Never owned a good pair of headphones so I can't say based on experience, but from what I read I think neurtal/articulate/imaging/accurate/nice soundstage headphones would be best.

Past Headphones Best headphones I've owned have been super cheap ones. Best thing I've owned sound wise is a Turtle Beach PX22 Headset ($60)

Preferred Music I'm mostly using these for gaming/watching videos/listening to podcasts, I don't have a specific music I listen to, but the first real thing I plan to do with these headphones is playing Dragon Age: Inquisition, [here] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQDs5P42MNg) is the main theme for that, I like this kind of music atm.

Location USA

Headphones I Narrowed Down To - Feel free to recommend something else though

Sennheiser HD 380 Pro $114.99

[NVX Audio XPT100] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0093PVTPS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3QWSZ44N8P3XH) $79.99

Audio Technica ATH-A700X $99.99 -

[KAM HP1] (http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAM-HP1-Reference-Headphones-for-Recording-Studio-Audiophiles-B-Stock-/221620705687?pt=US_DJ_Monitoring_Headphones&hash=item33999f9997) $81.44 Not much info on these, basing this consideration solely off [this] (http://www.head-fi.org/t/648810/review-kam-hp1-an-unknown-headphone-that-rivals-the-hm5) review

Sennheiser HD 518s, geared for more electronic music, far better than Beats, Open Ear for beautiful sound

~$70

Sennheiser HD 558s, balanced all around, improvement over the 518s but less geared for electronic music. Open ear

~$100

Sennheiser 598s, practically similar to the 558, just further improved for more accurate sound reproduction

~$150

Sennheiser HD 380 PRO, closed back, extremely good sound reproduction

~$100

Audio-Technica M50x, closed back, one of the most popular Audiophile headphones on the market

~$150

2 Closed Back, 3 Open Back. As you can see, I strongly prefer open for the much cleaner and natural sound, but closed back is still an option.

I mean, if your looking for, "audio tuned to only emphasize the very highs and the very lows", then yeah, maybe beats are for you, however, that doesn't make them of higher quality at all, they are literally doing the opposite of what you would want in a headphone, it's just that you would apparently prefer it. If you had a headphone that was completely flat, then you could hear the exact amount of bass the artist was intending. For example, I have Dual-Subs in the back of my car inside a ported box. If I listen to a deadmau5 song on those with the bass settings tuned way up, I'll get an overpowering bass that basically shakes the car and drowns out the rest of the music. However, when I go home and listen to the song on say my HD518s, I'll get to listen to the song as a whole, and the bass is represented exactly at the level it should be for the song, where you can feel it, you can hear it, but it doesn't drown out the rest of the song.

Budget - $80-130

Source - PC soundcard

Requirements for Isolation - No real requirement but some isolation could be nice.

Preferred Type of Headphone - Over-ear

Preferred tonal balance - I guess neutralish but I also like good bass that isn't overpowering.

Past headphones - Various low-ends, really nothing to mention.

Preferred Music - Mostly electronic(Aphex Twin and such), but all kinds really.

So pretty much I'm between choosing this and this. What's the consensus on those two? I'm also open to other suggestions.

Edit: just saw the price on the HD 558, so now I'm considering that as well.

Edit 2: At this point I don't really know what to get, so I'm just open to any suggestions.

You'll find the cheaper headsets compensate by squeezing your head instead of forming appropriately to it. This is even more common in the full ear headsets, who have to be able to withstand you moving about.

The point being, it's not the rubbery ears that's giving you headaches, it's the build quality. I know what you're thinking, Bose have fantastic drivers for sound, but ergonomically they fall flat on their face.

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Few Options

• Sennheiser HD380's (Rubbery Ears, No Mic) - Far and away the best quality you can buy for your buck. You'll notice they are sloped, which fit more naturally with how your ears are anatomically attached to your head. 3.5mm with a 1/4" adapter. My personal favorites. Amazon 99$ - 50% Off
  
  
• Sennheiser PC141 (Behind the Head, Mic) - Great headset for an entry level price range. You won't hear the CT's jumping up and down while switching weapons from around the corner, but it'll get the job done. Amazon 35$ - 30% Off
  
  
• Sennheiser G4ME ONE (Cloth Ears, Mic) - Slanted styling for anatomically correct fit, just like the HD380's. You should be noticing a brand trend by now. Also the ear foam is a cloth covering, not rubber. This reduces sweating, makes them more breathable, and also doesn't give you that sealed pressure chamber affect. This helps reduce headaches, and improves long time wear. Amazon 195$ - 30% Off White or Black
  
  *****
  
  Hopefully this gives you a few options. I would again really emphasize that when it comes to headphones and people with sensitive facial zones/heads (I'm in this group), Sennheiser and other quality companies cannot be beat.

Let me reply in detail in a couple hours. Got a couple things to take care of.

A side note: live drums is probably your most limiting factor when it comes to starting recording. It involves the most amount of microphones and, thus, the most amount of money to get started on.

Edit:
So, on a $500 budget I would definitely prioritize getting:

1. a USB interface: both the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and the PreSonus AudioBox 22VSL are fine choices.
   
   2)a DAW: the PreSonus interfaces usually come with StudioOne, which is a fine entry-level DAW that shows much promise. Otherwise, since you're on a budget I would recommend Reaper, which is only $60 and has decent functionality.
   
   
2. a decent pair of headphones for tracking/mixing: since your cap is $500, getting monitors for your setup is out of the question. A personal favorite of mine is the Audio-Technica ATH-M50, while others prefer the Sennheiser HD380 or the Grado SR80i.
   
   After you've got these, you can DI that guitar or bass right into your interface and start recording. If you have a decent amplifier for either of those, I would suggest looking into getting a microphone to actually plug into that interface (can't beat the old standby SM57 for guitar amps in terms of bang for your buck).
   
   When it comes to doing drum tracking, microphones would be out of the question for your price range. So, a sequencer/sampler would be an ok alternative... perhaps EZdrummer?
   
   Well, that's all I have for now. If you have any more questions just let me know.

You can get HD380s for that price. Which are superior to ANY of the beats headphones.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-HD-380-Pro-Collapsible/dp/B001UE6I0G/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1477839725&sr=1-6&keywords=sennheiser

But if you want good looking go to the headphones subreddit and they'll suggest something.

If you're looking for a small [vertical] laptop bag I highly recommend the Tom Bihn Ristretto. It's just big enough for my needs and forced me to downsize just the right amount. Here's what I carry in it every day:

• 13" Macbook Air
  
• Sennheiser HD 380 Pro Headphone
  
• 1 pair sunglasses
  
• 1 pair eyeglasses
  
• 1 Macbook charger
  
• 1 Leatherman Core
  
• 1 Lockpick set
  
• 1 bicycle tire patch kit
  
• Several USB cables and misc. dongles.

The USB requirement removes a lot of headphones from consideration. There are a lot of 1/8 inch headphones that will fit your needs.

Have you considered buying a UCA 202 DAC and then plugging traditional headphones into it?

There are a ton of options then.

Sennhesier

Grado

ATH option 1

ATH Option 2

If you insist on USB, I would punt and choose a Turtle Beach of some sort. The tiny little USB DAC could compromise audio quality.

I scored the Sennheiser HD380 for $149 at amazon, I'd say it's pretty flat and good isolation too.

and 380 for 77 - though showing out of stock... http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001UE6I0G/ref=psdc_4222329031_t1_B000065BPB

I'm partial to the HD380 pros, but check out this guide for lots of information. Also /r/headphones has a daily purchase advice thread.

There is currently an Amazon lightning deal for Sennheiser 380 pro for $99. I tried to submit it, but I messed up the title and it is not letting me post again.

I'm looking at Amazon's flash deals today, and the Sennheiser HD 380 and 280 are 55% off. I'm wondering if there's much of a difference between the two quality-wise and whether it'd be worth getting the 380 for $12 more.

Then there's the ultra cheap Sony MDRMA300 which I'd obviously assume is nowhere near as nice as the Sennheisers, but would I really be able to hear that much of a difference? I've never had nice headphones before, so without knowing the pleasures of top quality sounds, maybe I'd be okay with the cheap Sony?

On the other hand, would the Sony die so quickly that having the replace it would mean it'd be more economic to just get the Sennheisers and not have to replace them for like 10+ years?

Thanks.

> ... how do you get the best possible quality out of a set of PC headphones for gaming and streaming services like Netflix? Say you had a budget of $200. Do you spend it all on headphones? Is a sound card important here? Is a headphone amp? I'm interested in how each of these work with a PC specifically.

That's a good question. For under $200 for an entire setup you're likely not going to need a separate amp. Most headphones in this price range will be low impedance, so they won't need much power anyway. Depending on your PC you might have a decent onboard DAC on your motherboard. If you built your PC and the motherboard cost over $50 your sound should be quite good, so I wouldn't recommend eating into the budget of your headphones. However, if you feel like you get any background noise from your headphone ports or want something with slightly better sound, you could get a fairly cheap DAC/amp like this one. (Keep in mind this will take away from the budget of your headphones). If you do buy a DAC, make sure it has some kind of built in headphone amp or that it doesn't require extra amplification.

For $200 this is what I would recommend buying for movies/tv, music and gaming:

• Option 1: 200 bucks on a single pair of headphones; that's it. If you feel like your motherboard has decent sound, then put all of the money into what will make the biggest difference; the cans on your ears. Spend as much as you can on a good pair that fits your tastes in sound characteristics. For a closed headphone you have lots of choices, too many to list or recommend. For open cans the AKG Q701 is fantastic for detail and sound stage and is under $200 currently.
  
  
• Option 2: If you don't like the quality of sound coming from your motherboard (static, noise or low dynamic range) you could spend around $50-$100 on a fairly good DAC/amp and then spend $150-$100 on a quality pair of headphones. If you want closed cans, I would look at the ATH-M50 series or Sennheiser HD-380s which are on a fantastic sale. (I own the 380s, they are phenomenal for that price). If you want open headphones the Fidelio L1s are crazy cheap right now.
  
  Personally, I wouldn't buy an internal PCI sound card for a few reasons. For one, they are in close proximity to high voltage/amperage components which can introduce EMI and noise into the signal. Also many internal sound cards aren't as good for the money as an external DAC/amp and they often have really iffy driver support and need updates. External setups usually don't need to be touched and are pretty much universally compatible since it's just USB or optically connected. The biggest benefit of an external DAC/amp is the portability and ability to easily use it on another computer, laptop, phone or other device.

Location - Slovenia

Budget - < 150€

Source - Laptop, Desktop, Phone - Samsunbg s7(would be nice but not so important)

Requirements for Isolation - I need some isolation, prefered a lot but not that critical. I will use them at home and at school on my laptop.

Preferred Type of Headphone - full-sized

Preferred tonal balance - Maybe netural or a little V/U shaped.

Past headphones - CANYON - CHR-HS07N. They are dying. This will be my first Hifi headphhones.

Preferred Music - Currently I lsiten to a lot of electro, rock, metal but I listen to all geners.

What would you like to improve on from your set-up - Better sound quality. For gaming, music, movies and MAYBE light video editing(not imporant)

I did some research and here some of the ones I was looking into:

-Audio Technica ATH-M40x (heard that M50x kinda suck and are only good if you're doing exclusively monitoring)
https://www.amazon.de/gp/offer-listing/B00HVLUR54/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

-Shure SRH 440
https://www.amazon.de/Shure-Professioneller-geschlossener-%C3%9Cbertragungsbereich-Audiowiedergabe/dp/B002DP1FTU/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1492159140&sr=8-5&keywords=shure

-Shure SHR 840
https://www.amazon.de/Shure-SRH840-E-Professioneller-geschlossener-austauschbares/dp/B002DP8IEK/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1492159174&sr=1-1&keywords=shure+840

-Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
https://www.amazon.de/Sennheiser-HD-380-Pro-Kopfh%C3%B6rer/dp/B001UE6I0G/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

-BRAINWAVZ HM5 <--- £79.50
https://www.amazon.co.uk/BRAINWAVZ-HM5-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B006MA9XXM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1492160677&sr=1-1&keywords=NVX+XPT100

-Soundmagic HP150 £79.99 <--- sale
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Headphones-Earphones/Soundmagic-HP150-SoundMAGIC-Closed-Back-Replaceable-Cable/B00NF5SF3Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492273177&sr=8-1&keywords=SoundMagic+HP150

-Sony MDR-100AAP £84.99 <--- sale
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-MDR-100AAP-Resolution-Overhead-Headphones/dp/B014R2VSUM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492275181&sr=8-1&keywords=Sony+MDR+100+AAP

-AKG 553 (used for 110 € from US)


edit: had bad formating

https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-380-PRO-Headphones/dp/B001UE6I0G

maybe this bundle?

It has the sennheiser HD 380 and a decent microphone

Its 200$

I wear glasses and find circumaural headsets to be extremely comfortable to (literally) wear all day. I personally use:

• Sens HD 380 Pro
  
• Steel Series Sibera v2
  
  

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-380-PRO-Headphones/dp/B001UE6I0G

Audio Technica M50x

Sennheiser 380 Pro

Beyerdynamic DT 770

I'd go with the latter myself but it's 3 good pair of headphones that will last you a while.

You can also consider these modified T50RP:

http://www.zmfheadphones.com/order-the-zmf/zmf-master-model

http://mrspeakers.com/product/mad-dog-leather-alpha-pads-comfort-strap/

These are my daily work drivers. I've had them for over five years (coming up on six) and the only issues they have are purely cosmetic. They're a little uncomfortable at first and can get kinda hot during long listening sessions but that's to be expected with closed back headphones with great isolation.

The only caveat is they may need some extra power (likely a low end portable headphone amp, nothing too over the top) depending on your source. I use my laptop at work so I never have any issues but I've tried to use them on my phone before and my phone's output power just isn't enough to drive them properly.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
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CPU | Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor | $289.99 @ Micro Center
CPU Cooler | be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler | $89.90 @ Newegg
Motherboard | ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $102.98 @ Newegg
Memory | Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory | $61.99 @ Amazon
Storage | Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $149.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $71.99 @ Newegg
Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI) | $599.99 @ Amazon
Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI) | $599.99 @ Amazon
Case | Fractal Design Define S ATX Mid Tower Case | $79.99 @ NCIX US
Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA P2 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $109.99 @ NCIX US
Monitor | LG 27MC67-B 60Hz 27.0" Monitor | $449.99 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $2618.79
| Mail-in rebates | -$20.00
| Total | $2598.79
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No need to spend 3000$ when this build will do the job for 500$ less. Also don't go for an internal sound card like suggested in the other builds, better to go for an external DAC/AMP combo. this will give you the best possible sound quality for your music production without spending over 1000$ combine them with a good set of studio monitor headsets and it will give you crystal clear sound reproduction, ideal for producing music.

A friend of mine who is a music producer himself swears by these headphones as having a good neutral accurate sound representation, which is what you will want for music production.

As for the computer itself:

i7 4790k allows for overclocking, heavy gaming and streaming with ease.

2x 980ti will let you play games at 4K 60fps high to ultra settings.

16GB of RAM should be more than enough, and you can always add another 16GB for a total of 32.

500GB SSD and a 2TB HDD like you asked.

the cooler is super quiet and allows for cool temps even when overclocked.

fractal design define S is a great quiet case that isn't too expensive. offers lots of room for all your parts, cable management, and whatever else. I went with the closed version, but there is a windowed version as well if you prefer.

PSU is fully modular to make cale management easier and has platinum efficiency, which meas less power consumption, less heat output, and less noise.

Monitor is a nice IPS 60Hz 4k panel, and it's fairly cheap for a 4K monitor.

If you have any more questions, let me know.

It's not really a closed back equivalent of the HD 600 afaik but the HM5 is a pretty solid neutral closed back headphone. Between my other pairs (and the broken HM5 headband which was entirely my fault) I don't use it as much because I heavily prefer open headphones but I still like them and they seem to be pretty well regarded in general. They're also on sale right now, no idea for how long.

There's also the HD 380 Pro though I don't have any personal experience with them so I can't say much about them. There also doens't seem to be a lot of talk about them here but they have pretty solid reviews everywhere that sells them and, worst case scenario, a lot of vendors have a 30 day refund system.

Help! Comfortable Closed Back Headphone Needed.

• Budget - £150 (approx $215)
  
• Source - Laptop / Desktop computer with headphone amp.
  
• Requirements for Isolation - Good isolation. Using mostly at home, so don't mind a bit of leak.
  
• Will you be using these headphones in public - No.
  
• Preferred Type of Headphone - Closed Back, Over Ear.
  
• Preferred Tonal Balance - Good, neutral, wide sound. I don't mind a bit of emphasis on the low and high ends, as long as they are well controlled and not muddy. I actually quite liked the bassiness of the ATH-M50x, but a bit more control would be nice.
  
• Past Headphones - Sennheiser HD 215 - very comfortable and they do sound good but looking for an upgrade.
  
• AKG K72 - don't sound too bad for the price, a bit muffled and lacking clarity. Like the design and very comfortable.
  
• AKG K550 - sounded amazing but I had a significant problem with comfort. After about 30 mins use, a real burning pain starts to slowly grow right at the crown of my head where the top of the headband rests. An hour in and it's pretty unbearable. As a result, they sat in my cupboard, unused for two years. I tried using them again a couple of weeks ago, but had the same issue, so I've been forced to sell them.
  
• Audio Technica ATH-M50x - I would say that in terms of sound, these were definitely a bit of a downgrade. The overall sound is just a lot more muddied and coloured, and the soundstage is nowhere near as good as the K550s. They are a bit more comfortable, but not by much. I can only really use them for about 2 hours before I am in considerable pain from the headband. I think I will be returning these and trying to find something more comfortable.
  
• Preferred Music - Listen to a bit of everything. Primarily EDM, Pop, Rock, Alternative, Classical.
  
• What would you like to improve on from your set-up - Comfortable! For long periods. I think I might be better off with lighter headphones, since the pain is always due to pressure at the top of my head.
  -Good, neutral, wide sound. I don't mind a bit of emphasis on the low and high ends, as long as they are well controlled and not muddy.
  
  With this is mind, a couple of candidates so far:
  
  
• Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 Ohm - from what I've heard, supposed to be pretty comfortable. Link: [DT770] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyerdynamic-DT770-Pro-Headphones-Ohm/dp/B0016MNAAI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1463390210&sr=1-1&keywords=dt770)
  
• Sennheiser HD 380 Pro - again, supposed to be pretty comfortable and quite light. Not sure these are much of an upgrade in terms of sound. Link: HD 380
  
• AKG K271 Mk II - Lightweight and have a similar headband design to a pair of AKG K72 I have, which are really comfy. Link: [K271] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/AKG-K271-MKII-Circumaural-Headphones/dp/B0016MOC28/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1463389006&sr=1-3&keywords=akg+closed)
  
  What would you recommend out of these 3? Any better alternatives in my price range?
  
  If anyone can offer any advice or help, it would be much appreciated. Thanks.
  

What is the verdict on these?

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-380-Pro-Collapsible-Professional/dp/B001UE6I0G/ref=sr_1_15?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1323933911&sr=1-15

I agree with the comments about Sennheiser. The Sennheiser HD 380s are a good choice if you want to use them in noisy environments, as they are closed back:
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-380-Pro-Collapsible-Professional/dp/B001UE6I0G/ref=sr_1_13?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1397436198&sr=1-13&keywords=sennheiser+HD555

I ended up with a quality Seinnheiser from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-380-Pro-Collapsible-Professional/dp/B001UE6I0G/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1397249479&sr=1-3&keywords=sennheiser+headphones)
And use a USB mic that came with the Xbox version of Rock Band on a shock mount.. I think they're made my logitech, but for a time every singing/music/plastic instrument game bundled them with mic's, so I have a plethora of unused ones.. and I don't mind the unidirectional USB mic's as long as someone can hear me.. It works when I do podcasts for friends or recording small snippets.

As for the Turtle Beach incident, NewEgg refunded the cost of the headset and I picked up:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104847
As replacement for my son who wanted the other ones for mine craft.. And something that worked with all the other systems. Since they're ONLY USB, they can plug right into the 360, PS3, or PC/Mac and not worry about config besides initial mumble controls.



Sorry, I think I over-answered your question...

Budget - $100 - $200

Source - iMac, Mid 2011

Requirements for Isolation - A good amount of isolation. I'm at work and my boss has SONOS speakers. One in the kitchen, one by the sales people, and one a good 10-15 feet from me. The music he puts on isn't that loud, but with the shitty iLuv earbuds I bought from an airport a while ago just to listen to music on the plane because I forgot mine at home, it barely does anything. Sometimes people are also on conference calls and I just want to be able to drown them out and concentrate on my work. I have to read constantly and I want to understand what I am reading by not being distracted by my boss' terrible Chill station and people talking in the background.

Will you be using these Headphones in Public? - Not at all.

Preferred Type of Headphone - Full-sized or IEM, whichever provide better noise isolation.

Preferred tonal balance - Overall balanced I guess. I have a decent pair of headphones at home so I am not really looking for amazing quality or anything. Mainly noise isolation.

Past headphones - Didn't hate past headphones just trying to get new ones for a different purpose.

Preferred Music -

What would you like to improve on from your set-up - Just noise isolation.

I've looked up a couple of full-sized headphones and these seem pretty good from what I have seen.

https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-380-PRO-Headphones/dp/B001UE6I0G


https://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-DT-770-M-80-Headphone-Monitoring-Isolation/dp/B000F4KWQI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

HD 380pro has similar design and is closed

Keep in mind that these function differently than an open headphone. The 380pro has bigger bass than the HD598.

General tip on headphones, if it looks flashy and hip, it's probably a piece of shit. Get some good Seinheisers, no flashy cool appearance, no pizzaz, all the money goes into the components. 3 years ago I picked up a pair of HD380's for around $170 retail. I use them everyday, incredible quality and detail. But they don't exactly make any fashion statements, unless its cool to appear like you're wearing some large flat black ear muffs.

Avoid the HD 598 like the plague.

I suggest the [Sennheiser HD 380 Pro] (http://www.amazon.ca/Sennheiser-380-Pro-Collapsible-Professional/dp/B001UE6I0G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421564619&sr=8-1&keywords=Sennheiser+HD380). Removable cable.

In that price range I'd be partial to the Sennheiser HD380Pro

or

The Grado SR225i