Headphones? Buying some for album. What do you reccomend.

[dungbeetle]

Seems like lots of people on the boards have expressed there desire to enjoy the first listiens on headphones?  Just wondering if anyone has a good brand of headphones to enjoy chinese democracy!!  Probably buy them with the album sunday. 

[santacruzbot]

Bose, if you've got at least $350 to drop.

[w.axl.rose]

i got the bose earbuds. they cost 100 dollars but you can get them for half price or cheaper at amazon. i got mine for 40$

[dungbeetle]

I haven't exactly been freaked out about bose.  They seem overrated.  Any cheaper brands? I am no into ear buds either.

[elmir]

Sennheiser make very good earphones....i've been using those for years...

[mcmurray]

Sennheiser HD580, HD600 or HD650, with the latter being the most expensive.  They will sound leaps and bounds better than Bose anything.  Or, if you don't mind them being on the uncomfortable side, have a look at Grado 'phones, they're renowned for their bright nature which is perfect for Rock.  The Sennheisers are a little bit laid back but the detail is very good.

Bear in mind that standard PC audio is very bad quality unless you have a decent sound card.  You would want to look at a USB Dac and Headphone amplifier.  This one is a DAC and headphone amp in one and would complete the setup: http://www.headphone.com/products/headphone-amps/the-mobile-line/headroom-total-bithead.php

For something cheaper I'd recommend Etymotic ER-6i earbuds, they're freaking awesome.

[Where is Hassan Nasrallah ?]

a good album will sound good on an old cassette player.
i'm ripping Cd on a K7.

[wells]

I never thought I would go with Shure, but as a treat to myself because of ChiDem coming out I have just bought myself Shure SE530 and oh boy are they amazing (and expensive)... I am really surprised Shure can make such good headphones! All the models sounded great in the comparision with others, from SE 1xx, SE2xx, SE320 (the most optimal ratio of price vs quality) and SE 420 to SE530.

Or I also liked the sound of Denon C751 and C551 ...

Also be sure to read this:

http://www.burninwave.com/

Hope this helps...

v. ..

[St_Jimmyuk]

Sennheiser make very good earphones....i've been using those for years...

agreed

[Moonlight J]

I have a $50 Koss set, and I'm sure they'll do the trick!

[kyon]

I love my Sennheiser HD 555 headphones, great value.

[mcmurray]

a good album will sound good on an old cassette player.
i'm ripping Cd on a K7.

Umm no it wont.

[TomFriend]

I love my Sennheiser HD 555 headphones, great value.

Same here - Sennheiser's the way to go.

[Gunner80]

Bose, if you've got at least $350 to drop.

Bose are overrated crap! Buy sennheiser if you want great cans.

[Chief]

i just got some long overdue new ones.. Grado SR80, about 100 bucks with free shipping.

great stuff, i will post again when i hear some stuff with it. but these are high quality for sure!  i heard the 60s before and they are really really nice!


website:

http://www.gradolabs.com/frameset_main.htm

[Chief]

ok, those Grados are pretty Sick!!!! love them!
highly recommended!!