looking for good headphones
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 50 posts since 7 Jul, 2014
I don't want to use speakers to mixing/mastering my musics just because i don't like speakers.
I'm planning to buy a good headphones for producing, not dj ing.
i want something that is cheap but has good quality. So any suggestions?
(i want something that is available in Amazon because i'm prime member )
I'm planning to buy a good headphones for producing, not dj ing.
i want something that is cheap but has good quality. So any suggestions?
(i want something that is available in Amazon because i'm prime member )
- KVRian
- 541 posts since 15 Jun, 2011 from Betwixt or between
OK, well.. if you're the only person that's going to listen to your "musics", then feel free to never use speakers;
if you ever hope or plan on more than one person at a time listening to your work, than use speakers.
Yes, it's possible to only mix on headphones, and yes, there are speaker simulators to use with headphones,
but usually headphone-only mixes sound wrong on everything but headphones. "Too much bass" is the most
common complaint by casual listeners.
Now that I've gotten that out of my system, get some Shure SRH440s. Good quality, flat EQ response, and easy on the wallet.
if you ever hope or plan on more than one person at a time listening to your work, than use speakers.
Yes, it's possible to only mix on headphones, and yes, there are speaker simulators to use with headphones,
but usually headphone-only mixes sound wrong on everything but headphones. "Too much bass" is the most
common complaint by casual listeners.
Now that I've gotten that out of my system, get some Shure SRH440s. Good quality, flat EQ response, and easy on the wallet.
Music can no longer soothe the worried thoughts of monarchs; it can only tell you when it's time to buy margarine or copulate. -xoxos
Discontinue use if rash or irritation develops.
Discontinue use if rash or irritation develops.
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- KVRAF
- 8414 posts since 4 Jul, 2012 from Alesia
Well if your not gonna spend money on monitors but are willing to invest in super good quality headphones I would pick this.
http://www.audeze.com/products/headphones/lcd-x
People will probably say "OMG too expensive!" but I think these are more than worth the price.
Good read about using headphones and such...
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jan07/a ... phones.htm
http://www.audeze.com/products/headphones/lcd-x
People will probably say "OMG too expensive!" but I think these are more than worth the price.
Good read about using headphones and such...
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jan07/a ... phones.htm
- KVRAF
- 9802 posts since 18 Aug, 2007 from NYC
Talk about gearporn.V0RT3X wrote:Well if your not gonna spend money on monitors but are willing to invest in super good quality headphones I would pick this.
http://www.audeze.com/products/headphones/lcd-x
People will probably say "OMG too expensive!" but I think these are more than worth the price.
Not loving the price, but damn good marketing (can't say more than that because I haven't tried them).
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- KVRAF
- 8414 posts since 4 Jul, 2012 from Alesia
elxsound wrote:Talk about gearporn.V0RT3X wrote:Well if your not gonna spend money on monitors but are willing to invest in super good quality headphones I would pick this.
http://www.audeze.com/products/headphones/lcd-x
People will probably say "OMG too expensive!" but I think these are more than worth the price.
Not loving the price, but damn good marketing (can't say more than that because I haven't tried them).
Decent review if your interested.
http://headmania.org/2013/11/08/audeze-lcd-x-review/
*Edit* oops forgot the link. Fixed now.
Last edited by V0RT3X on Fri Jul 18, 2014 6:22 am, edited 1 time in total.
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- KVRAF
- 8414 posts since 4 Jul, 2012 from Alesia
I'm super interested in how the LCD-X would sound on one of these.
http://www.prismsound.com/music_recordi ... a_home.php
http://www.prismsound.com/music_recordi ... a_home.php
- KVRAF
- 9802 posts since 18 Aug, 2007 from NYC
Too much of a love fest. I would need to try them for myself before I can become a believer. I honestly hate online reviews for headphones because the reviews are absolutely all over the place.V0RT3X wrote:elxsound wrote:Talk about gearporn.V0RT3X wrote:Well if your not gonna spend money on monitors but are willing to invest in super good quality headphones I would pick this.
http://www.audeze.com/products/headphones/lcd-x
People will probably say "OMG too expensive!" but I think these are more than worth the price.
Not loving the price, but damn good marketing (can't say more than that because I haven't tried them).
Decent review if your interested.
http://headmania.org/2013/11/08/audeze-lcd-x-review/
*Edit* oops forgot the link. Fixed now.
Still, I'm definitely interested, but just have to find a place to try them.
- KVRAF
- 9802 posts since 18 Aug, 2007 from NYC
And nice review here: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/nov12/a ... review.htmV0RT3X wrote:I'm super interested in how the LCD-X would sound on one of these.
http://www.prismsound.com/music_recordi ... a_home.php
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- KVRAF
- 8414 posts since 4 Jul, 2012 from Alesia
You can also look for cheap headphones over here if your interested http://www.head-fi.org/f/109/for-sale-t ... ack-forums
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- KVRAF
- 1906 posts since 15 Oct, 2008 from Germany
Lol, KVR at it's best: "I need a cheap, but good quality car" - "Check out the Bugatti Veyron, it's awesome"
I have a pair of AKG 240mkII that I like, just to give you an alternative in the same price range as the Shure SRH440.
I have a pair of AKG 240mkII that I like, just to give you an alternative in the same price range as the Shure SRH440.
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- KVRian
- 540 posts since 7 Jul, 2004 from Skopje
Obviously you have to try what you can if you live near to a decent shop, but another one for the 'reasonably priced' list is Beyer Dynamic DT 770 Pro.
http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-770- ... B0006NL5SM
Out of all the headphones I tried at my music shop these were easily my favourite. Great sound, nice and comfortable and keep your head warm in winter.
http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-770- ... B0006NL5SM
Out of all the headphones I tried at my music shop these were easily my favourite. Great sound, nice and comfortable and keep your head warm in winter.
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- KVRAF
- 1906 posts since 15 Oct, 2008 from Germany
Personally, I'd prefer open-back headphones for mixing (and closed-back headphones for tracking), but that's also personal preference I guess.
- KVRAF
- 25459 posts since 3 Feb, 2005 from in the wilds
Cheap, Good Quality, Comfortable for many hours... AKG K240 $69
http://www.amazon.com/AKG-240-Semi-Open ... s=akg+k240
http://www.amazon.com/AKG-240-Semi-Open ... s=akg+k240
- KVRAF
- 5805 posts since 8 May, 2008 from ssssskipping ......... I left you there
I don't know if this is cheap for you but it is the best bang for the buck
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SRH940-Prof ... ure+SRH940
or cheaper version
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SRH840-Prof ... 007&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SRH940-Prof ... ure+SRH940
or cheaper version
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SRH840-Prof ... 007&sr=1-1
"A pig that doesn't fly is just a pig."
- KVRist
- 186 posts since 5 Jul, 2011 from Houston Metro, Texas, USA
In my very humble experience and opinion, I use the following inexpensive headphones along with monitor simulation software:
KRK Systems KNS-8400 - Retail price: US$120-$150
http://www.krksys.com/krk-headphones/kns-8400.html
My favorite headphones I use for tracking, mixing and mastering.
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro - Retail price: US$80-$100
http://en-us.sennheiser.com/professiona ... hd-280-pro
My second favorite headphones I use for tracking, mixing and mastering.
Sennheiser HD 201 - Retail price: US$25-$30
http://en-us.sennheiser.com/over-ear-headphones-hd-201
I use these headphones for general purpose tracking, playback and listening (but not for mixing or mastering).
Toneboosters TB Isone - Retail price: US$20
http://www.toneboosters.com/tb-isone/
This is the monitor simulation plugin software I use.
Focusrite VRM Box - Retail price: US$100
http://us.focusrite.com/usb-audio-interfaces/vrm-box
For monitor simulation, I've also used this hardware/software combo but it was a bit complicated for me to set up and get it working properly in my DAW (Reaper), so I sold it.
If you're mixing and mastering with headphones only, I strongly suggest that you test your final masters extensively in both stereo and mono for different playback environments before release, such as: boomboxes, car and home audio systems, MP3 players and various other mobile devices, etc. Also, ask family and friends to test the MP3s and CDs and provide you feedback.
Best of luck with your search and I hope you find what you're looking for.
KRK Systems KNS-8400 - Retail price: US$120-$150
http://www.krksys.com/krk-headphones/kns-8400.html
My favorite headphones I use for tracking, mixing and mastering.
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro - Retail price: US$80-$100
http://en-us.sennheiser.com/professiona ... hd-280-pro
My second favorite headphones I use for tracking, mixing and mastering.
Sennheiser HD 201 - Retail price: US$25-$30
http://en-us.sennheiser.com/over-ear-headphones-hd-201
I use these headphones for general purpose tracking, playback and listening (but not for mixing or mastering).
Toneboosters TB Isone - Retail price: US$20
http://www.toneboosters.com/tb-isone/
This is the monitor simulation plugin software I use.
Focusrite VRM Box - Retail price: US$100
http://us.focusrite.com/usb-audio-interfaces/vrm-box
For monitor simulation, I've also used this hardware/software combo but it was a bit complicated for me to set up and get it working properly in my DAW (Reaper), so I sold it.
If you're mixing and mastering with headphones only, I strongly suggest that you test your final masters extensively in both stereo and mono for different playback environments before release, such as: boomboxes, car and home audio systems, MP3 players and various other mobile devices, etc. Also, ask family and friends to test the MP3s and CDs and provide you feedback.
Best of luck with your search and I hope you find what you're looking for.
Last edited by RLSguitar on Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:21 pm, edited 1 time in total.