Headphone recommendation

[Mcseiam]

I will be moving into a townhouse that will negate me using my Klipsch 5.1's and I need a good set of headphones to use with my laptop

They will mostly be used for movies (DVD's) and some MP3 audio - no gaming

I want something that will sound great and they can cost up to $110 - I have no brand loyalty so recommend anything as long as they are comfortable (open ear or closed doesnt matter)

Also, I see people discussing headphone power requirements and would rather not use an external amp, if you can get me 5Hz to 40,000Hz with no amp in that price range (kidding as I know that costs quite a bit) then let me know

Thanks in advance ;)

Mcseiam
Super Mod

[Mister X]

IMHO The best way to make an educated decision on headphones is to find a local shop that will allow you to audition them and go make up your own mind which ones are best for you. :D
That way you are not walking into the store expecting brand A to sound better then brand B.
Once you have done that come back and ask us for opinions.

Given the requirements you outlined above....... I would suggest you try:
The Grado SR80's,
The Grado SR125's,
The Sennheiser HD515s
The Sennheiser HD555's
The Sennheiser HD580's
The AKG K401's
The AKG K501's
The Audio Technica ATH A900's
and on an on.....
Note, that some of the cans listed above will require an amp to reach their full potential. ;)

[zachary80]

IMHO The best way to make an educated decision on headphones is to find a local shop that will allow you to audition them and go make up your own mind which ones are best for you. :D
That way you are not walking into the store expecting brand A to sound better then brand B.
Once you have done that come back and ask us for opinions.

Given the requirements you outlined above....... I would suggest you try:
The Grado SR80's,
The Grado SR125's,
The Sennheiser HD515s
The Sennheiser HD555's
The Sennheiser HD580's
The AKG K401's
The AKG K501's
The Audio Technica ATH A900's
and on an on.....
Note, that some of the cans listed above will require an amp to reach their full potential. ;)

Hey mister, did you even read the post? He said up to $110 and unamped. :D Of course, there is always used....

Mcseiam, are you just going to be using the integrated audio?

[Mister X]

Hey mister, did you even read the post?

Always. ;)


He said up to $110 and unamped. :D
I covered that price range.
The Grado SR80's,

Hmm. I see your point now.

Also note that the idea was to AUDITION these cans.....
Wait.
The last person that followed that advise ended up buying some overpriced Sony's.
Time to rethink that strategy. :p
And we all know about the whole unamped thing so I left it be.

[saturnine2]

Always. ;)
I covered that price range.

HD580s for under $110? :confused: Plus they need an amp to truely show their greatness. I guess they are ok unamped though. I dont mean to doubt you, you are the king of the Audio forum, just questioning :D

[Mcseiam]

I appreciate the advise and plan to check some out but understand that I am no audiophile, I will be using the integrated audio on the i9100


I am a videophile yes but audio? I just want something that sounds good and will allow me to enjoy my 4-5 movies a day that I watch

I will be in film school and need something good :)


Thanks again and I will look around my area for some places I can try these out

I am scared that some of you can rattle these off so quickly - isnt it odd what people know sometimes when they have a hobby? :D

[Luthorcrow]

If you are listening in school how quiet do you have to be when listening? You might need to consider closed rather than open units.

I am no audiophile but I picked up a pair of Grado 125 and let's just say the kick the shit out of my old Sony MDR-V600s. I am not going back to closed units.

[OTL]

Alessandro MS-1. They're an SR80/SR125 hybrid that's been tuned for linearity for $99 shipped anywhere in the world. Can't go wrong with these.

[BO(V)BZ]

Mcseiam,

Do you have any preference for a type of sound, like in speakers? For instance, Grado's are generally bright, with an emphasis on treble, so they sound like they are right in your face, while Sennheiser's sound more 'even.' That's just my experience with the two lines. I've not heard any highend Grado's [just the SR60's and 80's] while I've heard the 570s, 580s and 650s, but I've heard that same characteristic covers the whole line.

[Mcseiam]

I have no real preference for a type of sound other than to say I want the sound "accurate" which is not much help to you really.

If I had to choose between bright and even I would choose even any day as the seem more accurate to me, at least in terms of speakers. I want somethng with a fairly broad soundstage which is difficult given the proximity and number of the audio sources but I know that some sets do a better job of this than others.


As for how loud I can be, open headphones are fine - I just need something quieter than my Klipsch 5.1's ;)

[Luthorcrow]

Alessandro MS-1 are 99.00. I would vote for them. I doubt that you will do better.

[mustang_steve]

I just bought a set of Shure E2C from the local Fry's for $100, and man are tehy nice...that is if in-ear phones are your thing.

Superb sound, easy to carry with you, and excellent noise suppression. I do reccomend using the foam pads though...at least for me all three sizes of the rubber pads were too big for my ear canals...but I'm a freak...apparently a 4ft 8 chick at work has larger ear canals than me :( For some folks, the plastic ones work..shure also offers some optional silicone pads you can buy from them. The plastic and silicone pads don't need to be replaced, just cleaned...the foam pads are usable for a month or so, then need swapped out...earwax makes them not compress right.

I've been running mypair off of the headphone out form my soundstorm motherboard, and my Onkyo GXD-90 speakers. I do know my T-40 thinkpad's docking station does NOT play well with these though...the sound is incredibly crappy...I don't know how the laptop itself was, since I didn't have time to get it off the docking station (locked down)....but that was due to me screwing with my phones at work instead of doing...well...work :p

[james__bean]

I'd try the MS-1's or maybe the Audio Technica ATH-A500's.

[BO(V)BZ]

If you are interested in even, I'd look more at Sennheiser phones. The Grado's are a bit boosted in the high frequency, or so it seemed to me at least. I'm not familiar at all with the other suggestions people have posted, but I've heard good stuff about Shures, though those are canalphones, which might not be very comfortable for you.

[Treyshadow]

Another suggestion for the Audio technica's

I would suggest the following
Audio-Technica ATH-A55
Audio-Technica ATH-A500

These are closed phones, so no one will bother you (unless they are in your field of view)

Otherwise the
Audio-Technica ATH-AD5

These are open air versions of the A55's. You lose some bass (audio technica's are known for the bass) and you gain some spatial advantages.

[mustang_steve]

The entire grado SR series has a bit of treble boost, but it wasnt near as bad as Sony's, and was actually rather listenable for the price, especially if you like movies or rock music.

Now, the grado reference series are nothing short of incredible....but your paying well over $400 to get into that line...

As far as the Shures...the design is not for everyone, but if you can use it without problem, they are very good....rather neutral sound, works well with every type of music I put through it...and I listen to everything from country, metal, rap, jazz, blues, big band, techno...basically anything...and it sounded great on it all.

But, all makers have their duds...so be sure to listen around if possible.

If you really want cheap, Sony EX-71 is a nice canalphone as well, and is only $40-50. Or you can get a Koss Portapro, those have been around for decades, and are still considered a very strong entry level audiophile headphone.

Once you get up around $100, that is where you start seeing the stuff that will impress you.

[eattofuholmes]

<drool> sony 700s </drool>

[E4g1e]

<drool> sony 700s </drool>
<WTF> BLEH! </WTF> :mad:
I never cared much for any of the Sony MDR-VFLOP series. They sound boomy without going very deep, and they provide little if any actual treble (high frequency) response. Moreover, that severely overbloated upper bass and lower midrange response tends to completely muddy the entire sound from those headphones. You'd need an extremely fancy parametric EQ just to even use those headphones for music listening.

[Treyshadow]

I never cared much for any of the Sony MDR-VFLOP series. They sound boomy without going very deep, and they provide little if any actual treble (high frequency) response. Moreover, that severely overbloated upper bass and lower midrange response tends to completely muddy the entire sound from those headphones. You'd need an extremely fancy parametric EQ just to even use those headphones for music listening.

Here Here, those sony's have a large if not extreme bass hum around 60 Hz. They are very muddy in lower end voices as compared to most if not all of the cans mentioned above.

I would say no to that pair of headphones in a second.

[E4g1e]

Here Here, those sony's have a large if not extreme bass hum around 60 Hz. They are very muddy in lower end voices as compared to most if not all of the cans mentioned above.

I would say no to that pair of headphones in a second.
Not only that, but everything between 60Hz and 1kHz is overboosted on those MDR-VFLOPDJ's.

[Mister X]

Wow that sick thread thing realy DOES work. :p

[Mcseiam]

Wow that sick thread thing realy DOES work. :p


I was like "where the heck did my thread go?" and so I searched for it...... heh, sticky?


It's cool though... I need the advice :)

[Mister X]

Get the Concorde cans. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5711085925&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT) :D

Seriously....Concorde thing or not that is a pretty good price for those cans. :)

[XLShadow]

no Beyerdynamic?

wow, that is a good price Mister X

[KevC]

no Beyerdynamic?

Nothing decent <110bux.

I'd look at Sennheiser HD497s. Those seem to be the most popular among gamers and audiophile beginners. :)

Sounds good unamped, sounds even better amped!

Either that or the Alessandros. I love the sound of the Grados, so I can only imagine the Alessandros sound even better.

But really... get your arse into the nearest place you can try headphones. At the very least, try Sennheisers and Grados. You should be able to tell the difference. As stated before, depends what you want. Bright, upfront and maybe even fatiguing would be the Grados. Perfect sound, IMHO. Just a lil unforgiving though. Good for rock and stuff like that with bright up and downs:) You're right up there with the band while listening to these.

Sennheisers on the other hand have a more relaxed soundstage. More like a symphony hall. Mellower, though still excellent sound reproduction. More open soundstage.

Some can't listen to Grados with rock for more than an hour.... too bright. It's up to you though, bright your favorite CD and ask them to play it! They're for your ears, so let your ears decide :)

(BTW: I dislike closed cans. I mean, they have their uses. But I don't like how they change the sound so much...)

[Catuela]

I bought a set of these a fedw months ago.
http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite/productdetail.asp?transid=005180

And I love them. For the price I paid, got em for 69.00 they are outstanding..granted they say they are designed for modern music. I've watched hundreds of movies with them on and cant complain at all. Big thing for me is the comfort they have given me wearing them long periods. First pair of headphones that doesn't give me a headache after a few hours.

[BO(V)BZ]

Comfort is definitely one thing that is very important if you plan to use your headphones a lot. I myself prefer circumaural phones, as I don't like supraaural ones smashing my ears flat.

[MooCow]

My brother bought a pair of DJ headphones (for real DJ use), the Sennheiser HD 25-1. How do these compare to the ones recommended? (Like the 470's or whatever and up)

I'm liking these right now, the bass is a lot louder and clearer than my current headphones, some crappy $30 set of SONY's MDR-V100's.

[Blananar]

Would anyone recommend these Radio Shack Headphones to me? (http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F007%5F003%5F004%5F000&product%5Fid=33%2D1182) I like the looks, and they look like a good deal, although they are generic, and I don't know if I should. If not, would anyone recommend some cans with a max price tag of $70 for me? Here's a few stats that would help in finding some for me...

Music Preference :: Hard Core Punk, Hard Rock, Alternative
I am a... :: Gamer, Beginning/n00bie audiophile...
I also would like the cans to be full-sized.

EDIT :: I'm raising my price limit to $110, and thinking about these... (http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite/productdetail.asp?transid=004588)

Is that a good idea?

[E4g1e]

Would anyone recommend these Radio Shack Headphones to me? (http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F007%5F003%5F004%5F000&product%5Fid=33%2D1182) I like the looks, and they look like a good deal, although they are generic, and I don't know if I should. If not, would anyone recommend some cans with a max price tag of $70 for me? Here's a few stats that would help in finding some for me...

Music Preference :: Hard Core Punk, Hard Rock, Alternative
I am a... :: Gamer, Beginning/n00bie audiophile...
I also would like the cans to be full-sized.
Oh, those RadioShack headphones are exactly the same headphones as the Koss UR-40's, sold at Best Buy for $40 regular price (on sale this week for $38). Thus, RadioShack almost always charges you more money for the same headphones with a different name on them.

[Mister X]

Those Radio Sack cans are very overpriced.
You can find much better cans for a lot less money.
Check out the Sennheiser HD497s and or Grado RS80s

[MooCow]

Radio Shack fucking sucks shit. They are the equivelent of going to a mom and pop computer shop just to get like a 1.44MB 3.5'' floppy drive or IDE cables.

Anyways, anyone ever listen to the HD 25-1's, and how they compare to the 470's 550's and stuff?

[Night0wl]

Since there was no linkage, I went to find it on my own, and whlie I was at it I figured I would share with you. Though I couldn't find a direct link for the audiotechnica's.

The Grado SR80's, http://www.gradolabs.com/product_pages/sr80.htm
The Grado SR125's, http://www.gradolabs.com/product_pages/sr125.htm
The Sennheiser HD515's, http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm_eng.nsf/root/05341
The Sennheiser HD555's, http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm_eng.nsf/root/05342
The Sennheiser HD580(-1?)'s, http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm_eng.nsf/root/products_headphones_hi-fi-wired_04195
The AKG K401's, http://www.akg.com/products/powerslave,nodeid,1,mynodeid,173,id,337,pid,337,_language,EN .html
The AKG K501's, http://www.akg.com/products/powerslave,mynodeid,186,id,255,pid,255,_language,EN.html

So, Mister-X, want to share some knowledge on headphone amps? :) Maybe list a few, cheap modles?

[compslckr]

i just got a pair of sennheiser hd497 from ecost.com for $34

i tried them for the first time today, and they are really amazing!

i would recomend them to anyone, they are really comfortable, have awesome sound, and they are pretty cheap!

[Blananar]

HD-497's for $34?!?!?! I've gotta get that!!! That's an awesome deal, and I was thinking of getting them for $60 @ www.headphone.com ...

[compslckr]

i went back to see if they still have that deal, but it looks like the hd497s were removed from their site.

they have them for $45.87 here http://store.yahoo.com/lgdsuperstore/hd497.html

i found the deal at ecost through froogle.com www.froogle.com (http://www.froogle.com) you may want to try looking there and sorting it from lowest to highest price, sometimes you can get soem awesome deals that way

[Staples]

This thread is quite useful. I was wondering the same thing. The Sennheiser 497 seem to be the most recommended. I currently use the Senn PX-200 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000089GN4/qid=1091421790/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1_etk-electronics/103-4532072-7711023?v=glance&s=electronics&n=172282) (yeah, the small ones). These things produce really great sound but does anyone think the 497s would be worth spending $50 or will I just get more or less what I am getting right now? With almost 100% of the attention focused on big headphones, I wouldn't be surprised if no one has even compared the two.

[Luthorcrow]

Since there was no linkage...Though I couldn't find a direct link for the audiotechnica's.

It took a little bit of digging but here it is ...

ATH-900 (http://www.audio-technica.com.sg/ath-a900.html)

Personally, I would think of those listed the Grado and the ATH-900 was be the best unamped choices. I have a pair of AKG-501s, love'em but they need an amp.

[strid3r]

It took a little bit of digging but here it is ...

ATH-900 (http://www.audio-technica.com.sg/ath-a900.html)

Personally, I would think of those listed the Grado and the ATH-900 was be the best unamped choices. I have a pair of AKG-501s, love'em but they need an amp.

The new Beyerdynamic cans (DT440, DT660, DT860) are easy to drive as well. I know the OP said a $110 limit, but I think they would be a good contender with the A900s at the price range. I have the DT440s and they are very nice cans. You can get em for $155 at Meier-Audio:

http://home.t-online.de/home/meier-audio/

[Des Flurane]

Sorry to hijack the thread but anyone have any insight into a gaming set of cans, ie with mic. Less than $100US.
Thanks,
Des.

[mustang_steve]

just get a good set of phones, and a separate mic.

I bought an adhesive "stick on monitor" type mic, the one that doesnt have the retarded little stick on it, and stuck it to a stick-on type cell phone belt clip. I just clip it to my shirt when playing games, works great. It's far superior to the Plantronics .90s.

[Catuela]

Sorry to hijack the thread but anyone have any insight into a gaming set of cans, ie with mic. Less than $100US.
Thanks,
Des.

http://www.alteclansing.com/product_details.asp?pID=AHS502

sound is clear and they are comfortable. Use mine on teamspeak and Skype. they sound good, but not so good that I don't switch to my senn's when watching a movie

[Mexicorn]

I'm also very interested in the ATH-a500s, though I think you guys have realized they're kinda hard to find. So far only audiocubes carriest them internationally, since I think they're really only popular in japan. Here's a link:

http://www.audiocubes.com/product_info.php?cPath=23_36&products_id=319&osCsid=19f1015e75bd0cd7fbd5688b1265c5f5

these worth it for unamped (though maybe an amp in the future) out of my soundcard out, laptop out, or iHP-120 out? Mostly will be fore movies/games/lots o' electronica

[KevC]

Sorry to hijack the thread but anyone have any insight into a gaming set of cans, ie with mic. Less than $100US.
Thanks,
Des.

Sennheiser HD497s :D

[gepetto]

will the 3.5mm connector on some of the phones plug into a computer sound card fine ?
also are the kinyo 5.1 headphones anygood for someone that is looking in the $50 price range for gaming cans ?

[Treyshadow]

Mini jacks are generally referred to as 1/8 inch or 3.5mm jacks

The Audiotechnicas are really good sounding cans. Esprecially the art and ATH series.

I have several higher-end cans to include Sennheiser HD600's, HD580's, Beyerdynamic DT770's, and Audio Technica ATH-W100.

I will take the Audiotechnica's 9 out of 10 times. the other time I would take the 580's.

My roommate has a pair of Audio Technica ATH-AD7 and he loves them. I think they sound as good as the 580's with a bit more bass.

The ATH-500's must sound pretty good. The ATH-AD7's are easy to drive as they have a really low impedence. The 500's should be about the same. Right now they are driven by a Turtle Beach Santa Cruz

[philodox]

The Sennheiser HD580's
The AKG K501's
The Audio Technica ATH A900'sthese are great choices, but I doubt you could find them for under $110... maybe used on the AKG K501's, but even used for under $110 is doubtfull for the other two

I would say that for unamped listening the AKG K240 Studio is a good choice... it likes an amp as does nearly any headphone, but it can live without one ;)

[Gaiden133]

Anyone have a recommendation for a set of closed cans w/ mic?

[Clear]

Yeah, I'd recommend the HD-497s with a separate clip-on microphone, at least that's what i use, I just clip the microphone onto the headphones cord, so I slide on my headphones and I'm ready to go.

Here is an interesting question, anyone got suggestions about where to get a quality microphone to use with separate headphones?

I have mine, but I'm sure some other people could use that information.

[Gaiden133]

Yeah, I'd recommend the HD-497s with a separate clip-on microphone, at least that's what i use, I just clip the microphone onto the headphones cord, so I slide on my headphones and I'm ready to go.

Here is an interesting question, anyone got suggestions about where to get a quality microphone to use with separate headphones?

I have mine, but I'm sure some other people could use that information.

Was just going to ask about a good recommendation for a clip-on mic :)

[Des Flurane]

Thanks for all the replies.
More info I guess, am unable to demo cans, mail order only, so....
Sennheiser HD497,500,515,555.
Grado SR80,125.
More budget available! Used for computer audio (Audigy2) music and gaming.
Thanks,
Des.

[BO(V)BZ]

A clip-on mic would definitely be a good thing for me too. No way I'm not going to be using my HD650's for gaming =]

[saturnine2]

Since this is a recommendation thread, what do you guys think about the AKG K 1000? I'm looking to upgrade within a year or so, and I dont have a store anywhere near me that I can try headphones out. My max budget for the cans will be $700. :D I know the K1000s are power hogs, requiring at least 7w, so I will definately need a better amp.

[mustang_steve]

Any tube-type mic should work for clip-on use. I have one from an oldschool Dell Desktop from work, it was one of those types you stick to the side of the monitor. I took it home, and stuck it to one of those Sprint-PCS stick-on belt clips for their cell phones....voila..ghetto clip-on mic, and the thing is crystal clear...all the folks on my ventrilo server are jealous :D

[Ub312g0d654]

Im just vouching for Sennheiser hd-500's, I got a set yesterday after auditioning the 497's and some others as well which I cant really remember. I chose the 500's because they do have more bass,some say too much,and they just sounded much cleaner overall. Needless to say I am very very happy with the purchase.

And dont forget that you have to burn-in new headphones before you can get their full potential.

[FLECOM]

Since this is a recommendation thread, what do you guys think about the AKG K 1000? I'm looking to upgrade within a year or so, and I dont have a store anywhere near me that I can try headphones out. My max budget for the cans will be $700. :D I know the K1000s are power hogs, requiring at least 7w, so I will definately need a better amp.


the guys @ headphone.com sure seem to like them, dunno... but definately these are not headphones, they are like head-mounted speakers lol...

[BO(V)BZ]

Saturnine,

What sort of amp are you thinking of for those cans? Or do those come with an amp, like Stax or Orpheus cans?

[saturnine2]

Saturnine,

What sort of amp are you thinking of for those cans? Or do those come with an amp, like Stax or Orpheus cans?
Sadly, they do not come with an amp. Headphone.com recommends the Grace Design 901, but I really dont want to spend over 1k for just an amp. Any suggestions?

[BO(V)BZ]

Well, I don't really have any recommendations at all, I don't know of too many amps that'll drive those things. Take a look around head-fi, ask them.. I'm sure they know better than I =] Also, take a look on audiogon, last time I checked there were several sets of Stax cans, including amps, for around 700ish [I think] Might not be AKG1000's, but they are also very expensive, esoteric headphones :D

[philodox]

I've heard lots of people drive their K1000's with power amps...

[saturnine2]

last time I checked there were several sets of Stax cans, including amps, for around 700ish [I think] Might not be AKG1000's, but they are also very expensive, esoteric headphones :D
I'll scour head-fi tonight for info. I have heard Stax (4040?) headphones in the past, and wasnt very impressed. They just didnt have the bass response I crave, but the highs and mids were absolutely perfect! :D I heard the K1000s have tight, clean but also loud bass when driven properly. Too bad there's no place in NC to try out high end headphones. :(

[BO(V)BZ]

Fair enough, not every product is for every person. I haven't heard either, so I have no idea what they might sound like =]

[philodox]

I have heard Stax (4040?) headphones in the past, and wasnt very impressed. They just didnt have the bass response I crave, but the highs and mids were absolutely perfect!get omega 2s then :p

but seriously, thats what they will say at head-fi... I've heard the 4040's myself and rather liked them, but I have heard others complain about the bass. Usually the response is get Omega II's as they have a better low end.

They are a little bit more expensive though :eek:

...especially when you start getting into custom made electrostatic tube amps. :rolleyes:

EDIT: even though I'm making fun a bit here... it is my dream system :D

[Mister X]

it is my dream system :D
Replace the stock amp with a Blue Hawaii and you have my dream system..... only cause the Orpheus cans (even the Baby o's) are next to impossible to find for a reasonable price. :(
In the mean time I will have to settle for some HD650s and a PPA. (http://www.members.aol.com/x86inside/ppa/34/HPIM1952.JPG)

[philodox]

Replace the stock amp with a Blue Hawaii and you have my dream system.....yeah, thats what I meant by......especially when you start getting into custom made electrostatic tube amps.I havent heard the Omega II's yet, but I can imagine :eek: only cause the Orpheus cans (even the Baby o's) are next to impossible to find for a reasonable price. :(Have you heard the HE90's or HE60's? Do they sound better than the Stax?

[Mister X]

yeah, thats what I meant by...
Yea I know what you meant.... lol


Have you heard the HE90's or HE60's? Do they sound better than the Stax?
The 60's and the 90's with their stock amps and the Stax with it's stock amp and I favored the Sennheisers cause they had slightly better balance. But you know how auditions go, 5 minutes is hardly enough time to form a good opinion on something.


Edit: BTW those are very nice boards. :D
DId you figure out what case you are gonna use for the Dynahi yet?

[philodox]

Edit: BTW those are very nice boards. :D
DId you figure out what case you are gonna use for the Dynahi yet?I know, the boards are amazing looking... I am not at the level where I can populate them yet :o [ie. level zero :p ]

But when I do eventually get around to it - after doing some other projects first - I think I will get a found-item type caseing solution.. like an old radio from a flea market or something ;)

[clarkkent333]

Don't know if this is a hijack or not? If it is Im really sorry to the OP.

Does anyone know of a good quality wireless headphone? Preferably in the under $100 range.

Also, anyone know anything about this model of sony phones SON MDRV600? A friend of mine is upgrading and would sell them to me for a good price.

[E4g1e]

Don't know if this is a hijack or not? If it is Im really sorry to the OP.

Does anyone know of a good quality wireless headphone? Preferably in the under $100 range.

Also, anyone know anything about this model of sony phones SON MDRV600? A friend of mine is upgrading and would sell them to me for a good price.
There are no decent wireless headphones under $100, IMHO. Also, that Sony MDR-V600 is downright awful, at any price.

[philodox]

pretty much all wireless headphones are bad... out of curiosity, why wireless?

oh and eagle is right about the sony's... stay away from those... there is a reason your friend is upgrading :D

[clarkkent333]

pretty much all wireless headphones are bad... out of curiosity, why wireless?

oh and eagle is right about the sony's... stay away from those... there is a reason your friend is upgrading :D

Well Im looking for 2 sets. Upstairs is for a den so a cord isn't a big deal but downstairs is running smack dab across the middle of the 15ft living room, lengthwise. I figured that wireless were crap but thought if there was something close it might be worth the conveneince of not having to trip on a cord.

[Mister X]

I think anyone that uses cans echoes the sentiment about the cord.
Till you try wireless cans..... then you get over it.
I have got to the point now that I don't even notice the cord anymore.
Well, Cept for when I trip over it. :D

[Luthorcrow]

Ya, I bought my wife a pair of Sony cordless before I knew any better. You could stick your head on the base and it still pop, cracked and shrieked static in your ear. It was enough to cure me.

The cord never bothers me until the cat comes for a visit in which case it becomes an unoffered toy and a problem. On the other hand the wife does aerobics with her SR-125s so I got her a 20 foot extension. Looks like a whip when not in use. :eek: