So I've found a couple of headphones I like, now lets have the community help me narrow it down.

-Audio-Technica ATH M50
-Sennheiser RS 160
-AKG K271 MKII
-AKG K240 MKII
-AKG K 272 HD

Or you know, post some more

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Go for the Technica or Sennheiser.

12 years ago
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I'm far from an expert, but based on my very limited experience I'm inclined to agree with this. I've got a slightly cheaper set of AKG headphones that sound good but have not stood up well to even very gentle usage.

12 years ago
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Get the M50

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^this

12 years ago
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These but if you must go with one from your list then I'd go with sennheiser

12 years ago
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i always pick up $20 ones from walmart cuz that is all i can afford. Current ones have lasted 3 1/2 years.

12 years ago
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Me too, I got this one right now and it's awesome.

12 years ago
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Beats or turtle beaches :)

12 years ago
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Beats is just a fashion thing, horrible stuff.

12 years ago
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I've got a pair of beats and I don't really wear it when I'm out.

Listening to music with them is just great, have no problem with it.

12 years ago
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Turtle Beaches are quite fragile from what i've heard

12 years ago
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Definitely. Decided to try a pair out and they didn't even make it past 3 months.

12 years ago
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DEFENATLLY AKG K 272 HD !

I have ever had better headphones then this one

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AKG K240 MKII or Audio-Technica ATH M50 is what I would go for, all great headphones/brands though...

12 years ago
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I have had the creative fatality USB headset, worked great, lasted me 3? years. Rocking Logitech G35s. I love them, they were on sale when I got them. They currently are on sale again, $95USD, not sure what that translates to your currency though :X Guess it's 77 euros.

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-7-1-Channel-Surround-Sound-Headset/dp/B001O5CCQK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344910871&sr=8-1&keywords=logitech+g35

12 years ago
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I use Arctic Sound P531 and they sound great, specially for their price.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826186002

12 years ago
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from those, I think I'd say go with the ATs
I'm no expert, but here's my reasoning:
A quick perusal of head-fi.org forum threads (my go-to spot for headphone research) seems to indicate too many niggling issues with the wirelessness of the Senns.

For the K271: fuck coiled cables. Personal preference -- I just hate those.
[edit] seems I didn't look at the Amazon pic long enough -- apparently it comes with both types! [/edit]

For the K240, I'm not sure if you know what open/closed/semi-open mean. Closed-back headphones try to keep all the noise from escaping. For people around you, they're the most "polite" headphones. Open headphones don't do that. As a result, open headphones also often have a better EQ balance, and are more likely to annoy everyone around you who doesn't want to hear what you're listening to. Semi-open is somewhere in between. They're closed-ish, but plenty of sound leaks out so you can't really call them closed.

For the 272s, I've already disqualified two AKGs, why not DQ another and make my/your decision easier?! :D :P

Also, I own some Audio Technicas and enjoy them. If I bought another pair, I'd go with a different brand simply for the variety, not because of anything I don't like about my ATs. (Mine are ATH-A900LTDs, if you're curious.) Mine have extra padding and rigidness and are fairly comfortable for long periods of time (hours upon hours), but are also a bit bulky. I can't speak for the comfort of the M50s you list, but they are probably much more portable (looks like they fold up nice), which is also better for DJ-style only-listening-with-one-ear (which can be more helpful than you might think, at least when doing music things even if not DJ music things).

I also have two pairs of AKG mics that I like well enough for their relatively low cost, so I have no hate for AKG if you go that route.
If they weren't wireless, I might go with the Senns -- they have a generally good rep too.

THANK YOU FOR NOT LISTING BEATS!!! :)

[edit] Also, if you can check if whichever has a 1/4"-1/8" screw-on adapter (like so) -- that was a nice little feature to have on my AT's jack. [/edit]

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Just to add to your very helpful post:

The ATH-M50:

  • has the screw-on adapter

  • is comfortable for small/medium heads (I remember a reviewer complaining about how 'tight' the headphones were to his big head). I find them to fit me perfectly [my head circumference (from forehead): 55cm]

  • is a closed-back headphone; so you'll probably hear your heartbeat while wearing them (you won't after a while that you use it).

  • requires you to perform a "burn in" procedure in order to maximize the quality of its future sound. In other words either let the headphones play white noise/pink noise/your favorite music for a few hours at a normal volume level and everything should be fine.

The last point is necessary for any quality headphone, in order to "unstiffen" the brand new membranes.


Hope this helps

12 years ago
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Senheiser, thats all I have to say :)

12 years ago
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turtle beaches

12 years ago
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Meh, threw my Px21's away and got myself a Sennheiser PC 360.

Works like a charm.

12 years ago
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I don't understand why people love turtle beach so much, i got a pair or x31s for my xbox and they were terrible. They are overpriced pieces of junk, had nothing but problems with mine.

12 years ago
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replaced p11's, now have px21's they have broken twice whilst in warrenty now have 1 month warrenty on my current pair, if these break im never buying turtle beach again

12 years ago
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The ATH-M50s!

12 years ago
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Pick your headphones? Any? These

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You should really go for the Sennheiser Pc 360 it's the best gaming headset.

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You should go with ATH M50 or AKG K272. AKG K272 are far superior to M50 but they're really hard to drive, unless you already own a good amplifier you should probably go with M50.

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SennHeiser HD 203 :)

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Sony XB700, half price, same good :P

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I would buy the Akg 271 MK II. They have a great cost/performance ratio , a separate cable and different earpolster.

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Closed 12 years ago by SuperFluffyKitty.