BBD_123 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I'm still using ancient Sennheiser HD 565s and I know I have to stop. The Rokits are giving me the yellow eye, every day. I know I have to act. I know that I need studio headphones. I know that this is a first world problem. But even so, it needs sorting :D Suggestions welcome... Let's say to around the £250 / $350 USD mark, although just roughly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunedinDragon Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I'm VERY happy with my Beyerdynamic dt770 Pro 80 ohm headsets at the very reasonable price of around $150 street price. They compare well sound wise to my Yamaha HS7 studio speakers and I can wear them for hours and not be bothered by them. This is my second pair so they've been my headphone of choice for many years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkornell Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Lots of threads on that topic. But a few options get regularly mentioned. AKG, Sony, Sennheiser seem popular. As do Beyerdynamic, which is what I have - a set each of DT-770s and DT-990s, together coming in under your price ceiling. If I had to pick from the two, it'd be the DT-990s. Slightly more accurate reproduction of sound coming through a good quality PA system, probably due to their open backs. The DT-770s might be slightly better in a studio environment, slightly more nuanced sound presentation. And by slightly, I mean very slightly. Both are great choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Sennheiser HD 600! I like 'em better than the 650's and they're smooth and true. But if you're on a tight budget, then Audio-Technica ATH-M40X's will do. [chorus] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jos_K Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I've tried Beyers and they were way too bassy for me. I own AKG K271's and 240's but my favorites for guitar are by far Shure SRH940. They look a bit plastic, but they sound amazing for guitar. Very nice and detailed mids. And they're closed, so minimal leakage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradlake Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Another nice BeyerDynamic choice is the Amiron...very comfy and accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBD_123 Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 Thanks everyone. Very helpful indeed. Sorry if this is a rather well-worn topic btw :). BeyerDynamic DT 770 Pro 80Ω seems to be getting the most love so far, to no great surprise. I'm still mulling this over, but it's a strong contender. Once again, thanks for your suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehzim Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Audio Technica's ATH-M50x are excellent, don't require any additional amplification and are around $150 US (sometimes you can get them for as low as $100). I use them with my Helix. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalton_louzada Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I'm VERY happy with my Beyerdynamic dt770 Pro 80 ohm headsets at the very reasonable price of around $150 street price. They compare well sound wise to my Yamaha HS7 studio speakers and I can wear them for hours and not be bothered by them. This is my second pair so they've been my headphone of choice for many years now. I have also one of these and it sounds great with Helix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicLaw Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Sony MDR-V6 and BeyerDynamic DT-770 Pro 250 Ohm version are what I use here. Each sounds outstanding with the Helix. Both are over the ear and provide some degree of isolation as they are each closed back designs. Make sure you take into consideration the type of material you are monitoring, recording, mixing, mastering, etc. YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBD_123 Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 Again, thanks for the additional suggestions. After further reading and thought, I've opted for the BeyerDynamic DT 770 Pro 80Ω on the basis of its popularity with forum members and several detailed and positive reviews (eg. here), plus its closed back design (I want to keep noise leakage to a minimum). Hopefully that's me sorted for headphones for the time being. Now we can go back to speculating about what's in the 2.50 firmware update... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepwave Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Hi there, my suggestion especially for bass players : the Sennheiser HD8-DJ !! Closed, very clear, solid construction, and has some BASS, if you want ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredRex Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I have a pair of Senny HD380 that are great...but also love the Beyerdyanmics DT770 (80ohm) cans I have. Either work fine with the Helix and not expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachdanan0121 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 If you want accuracy I recommend open back for better reproduction of low end, and better soundstage. I would also recommend fairly flat response. For your price AKG K702. If you can spring the extra then go for the AKG K712 ( the orange ones ) as they are a step up. For the price you would be hard pressed to find better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verne-Bunsen Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Another happy Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro 80ohm user here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datacommando Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I have several sets of cans around the studio but the Audio Technica ATH-M50x usually get my vote. Also a tip for anyone on a tight budget, I bought some semi open Superlux HD668B which I found to be truly astonishing and extremely inexpensive - check them out! https://www.amazon.com/Superlux-HD668B-Dynamic-Semi-Open-Headphones/dp/B003JOETX8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseroys Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Why not the 250 ohm? Would the Beyerdynamic 770 250 ohm work better? I have the Akg k240 and don’t think they work well either. Kinda harsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicLaw Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I have to amend my previous post from early last year. Having subsequently added a pair of Sennheiser HD650 (open back) last summer to my headphones roster, I have been using these far more often and distinctly prefer them to the BeyerDynamic DT770. I find the HD650 far less fatiguing sonically and more comfortable than the DT700. Both are exceptional, howere, I give the edge to the Sennehiser. At the recent Winter NAMM Show, the brand new Neumann NDH20 (closed back) absolutely blew me away! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisnich Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I'm currently using the AKG K240 MKII Semi-Open Studio headphones. They are accurate sounding and not exaggerated. I have no issues making a tone from a studio set up and making it sound good for a live setup with these babies! I also tried the ATH-M40x's, they sounded great, but very exaggerated and had issues creating tones from one setup to the other! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBD_123 Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 7 hours ago, MusicLaw said: I have to amend my previous post from early last year. Having subsequently added a pair of Sennheiser HD650 (open back) last summer to my headphones roster, I have been using these far more often and distinctly prefer them to the BeyerDynamic DT770. I find the HD650 far less fatiguing sonically and more comfortable than the DT700. Both are exceptional, howere, I give the edge to the Sennehiser. At the recent Winter NAMM Show, the brand new Neumann NDH20 (closed back) absolutely blew me away! By coincidence, I tried the HD650s out before Christmas - only for an hour or so - but I would agree with you. Being open backed, they are indeed a bit less ear-tiring for guitar work, and they are very comfortable. They do suffer from the rather flimsy Sennheiser cable problem - I got through several of those over the years as the cable to jack join does not withstand sudden jerks - but I think sonically, they are the winner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkieboy Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Long time Sennheiser HD600 user here. Brilliant cans - I've had mine nearly 20 years. Regardless of preference, a replaceable cable is IMO essential on any serious purchase. I think I'm on my third set of cables for my 600s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicLaw Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 BeyerDynamic DT770 cables are also replaceable. Albeit not as easily as the plug in method as are with the HD650/HD600. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBD_123 Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 Indeed they are, although the cable is a hell of a lot more robust than the Sennheiser. I have yet to destroy one, and I am good a destroying headphone cables. You can run the casters of an office chair over the BD cable and it laughs at the pain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.