I'm looking at getting a set of closed headphones for mixing, probably tracking as well, but the main thing is a flat response, good noise exclusion and obviously great clear sound. The Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 250ohm seems like my best alternative so far, but to give me some more options I thought I'd ask what else might fit the category. Especially as I've been reading the DT770s have strong bass which makes me wonder how flat they really are.
So suggest away. But closed cans only please.
Which CLOSED headphones do you use?
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- KVRAF
- 5266 posts since 16 May, 2002 from Brisbane , Australia
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- KVRAF
- 20928 posts since 22 Nov, 2000 from Southern California
The Shure SRH840's and SRH440's are excellent and well worth checking out. Personally, I use Sony V900's but they don't block external sound as much (which I personally prefer) as Shure's, Beyer's, or Sennheiser's.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 5266 posts since 16 May, 2002 from Brisbane , Australia
Do you stock any of those? I noticed no Beyers in your shop. I might buy locally but am curious about shipping costs.
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- KVRAF
- 4265 posts since 21 Oct, 2001 from my bolthole in the south pacific
Sennheiser HD280 pro are closed cans and claim 30dBs or so of suppression of environmental sound - quite useful for anyone playing a loud instrument and wanting some ear protection while monitoring.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 5266 posts since 16 May, 2002 from Brisbane , Australia
egbert wrote:Sennheiser HD280 pro are closed cans and claim 30dBs or so of suppression
That's pretty good. I think the Beyers do about 18. I think availability will be a consideration here, but I'll check those out, and try not to hold the Senn HD515s against them.Intel Core i7 8700K, 16gb, Windows 10 Pro, Focusrite Scarlet 6i6
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- KVRAF
- 4908 posts since 10 Aug, 2004 from Colorado Springs
Disclaimer: I work for Westone Laboratories, makers of the finest in-ear monitors money can buy (my slightly skewed opinion).
I say give in-ear monitors a try. Very good isolation (this is difficult to report objectively for each individual user, as the isolation is dependent upon each user's ear anatomy/sealing of the in-ear monitor to that unique anatomy, but I've had my custom 3-way in ear monitors tested on me in a REAT like test and mine provide me generally 25 dB isolation across the spectrum).
A couple of big benefits of these type of monitors are:
1. Isolation
2. Portability, discreet use not only at home but anywhere you want to track/mix. Try wearing any of the aforementioned closed-back circumaural cans onto a bus, or into any business without getting weird looks from the passengers/customers.
Now, you probably haven't heard of our company because we've mainly supported live touring acts over the years, but I use my in-ears all of the time to track and mix. Really nice to help 'hear what the mic hears' due to the isolation, when I'm tracking acoustic instruments. I liked the company so much I pursued and secured a job with them.
Westone has been in business making mainly custom-fit earpieces for hearing aids for the past 50 years. The past 20 years we've been making in-ear monitors of various designs. I believe Van Halen was the first customer back in the day when in-ear monitors were mainly just a dream of a few folks/companies. For you kids that might not know who VH are, we also have Death Cab For Cutie, 39 Seconds to Mars, etc. Current Artist List (yeah you know lots of these artists): http://www.westone.com/music/artist-list
And the products they use: http://www.westone.com/music
Give 'em a spin - you'll like what you hear.
I say give in-ear monitors a try. Very good isolation (this is difficult to report objectively for each individual user, as the isolation is dependent upon each user's ear anatomy/sealing of the in-ear monitor to that unique anatomy, but I've had my custom 3-way in ear monitors tested on me in a REAT like test and mine provide me generally 25 dB isolation across the spectrum).
A couple of big benefits of these type of monitors are:
1. Isolation
2. Portability, discreet use not only at home but anywhere you want to track/mix. Try wearing any of the aforementioned closed-back circumaural cans onto a bus, or into any business without getting weird looks from the passengers/customers.
Now, you probably haven't heard of our company because we've mainly supported live touring acts over the years, but I use my in-ears all of the time to track and mix. Really nice to help 'hear what the mic hears' due to the isolation, when I'm tracking acoustic instruments. I liked the company so much I pursued and secured a job with them.
Westone has been in business making mainly custom-fit earpieces for hearing aids for the past 50 years. The past 20 years we've been making in-ear monitors of various designs. I believe Van Halen was the first customer back in the day when in-ear monitors were mainly just a dream of a few folks/companies. For you kids that might not know who VH are, we also have Death Cab For Cutie, 39 Seconds to Mars, etc. Current Artist List (yeah you know lots of these artists): http://www.westone.com/music/artist-list
And the products they use: http://www.westone.com/music
Give 'em a spin - you'll like what you hear.
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- KVRAF
- 42529 posts since 21 Dec, 2005
I have the 770's (and they are great) but I also have the Audio technica athm50's which I now use more.morelia wrote:I'm looking at getting a set of closed headphones for mixing, probably tracking as well, but the main thing is a flat response, good noise exclusion and obviously great clear sound. The Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 250ohm seems like my best alternative so far, but to give me some more options I thought I'd ask what else might fit the category. Especially as I've been reading the DT770s have strong bass which makes me wonder how flat they really are.
So suggest away. But closed cans only please.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 5266 posts since 16 May, 2002 from Brisbane , Australia
I don't intend to wear them out so public perception is not an issue. Do you have any particular models, or links to recommend?rockstar_not wrote:I say give in-ear monitors a try.....
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 5266 posts since 16 May, 2002 from Brisbane , Australia
And the ATs are closed? What do you think of the bass in the 770s. From what I read it seems likely the bass could be overpowering.hibidy wrote:I have the 770's (and they are great) but I also have the Audio technica athm50's which I now use more.
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- KVRAF
- 42529 posts since 21 Dec, 2005
I don't find the bass overpowering. I do find that it is tighter and more focused in the AT's. Yes, they are closed but TBH they don't fit all the way around your ears, the 770's do.
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- KVRAF
- 4265 posts since 21 Oct, 2001 from my bolthole in the south pacific
I see people using these sorts of things in TV studios. Is there a wireless system for these? I would really like a super low latency wireless version of these things - preferably digital but not at the expense of a lot of latency.rockstar_not wrote: And the products they use: http://www.westone.com/music
Give 'em a spin - you'll like what you hear.
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- KVRian
- 1174 posts since 29 Apr, 2008
I have the Sennheiser 280's, definitely good for blocking out noise, you have to tap me on the shoulder to get my attention when they're on. But I AB'd them against some others and they don't necessarily have the best soundstage. A little too sterile, clinical. Which may be fine for some uses, but some of the other headphones had more natural sounding space. Also their appearance is no good for wearing on the street (although I know you mentioned that's not a concern.)Sennheiser HD280 pro are closed cans and claim 30dBs or so of suppression of environmental sound - quite useful for anyone playing a loud instrument and wanting some ear protection while monitoring.
I've noticed the ATH-M50's get great reviews all around. Plus they look good and can be driven by an mp3 player. I'm going to check out them out this weekend since I just noticed a price drop on them $115.99 (US) here:hibidy wrote:...I also have the Audio technica athm50's which I now use more.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/4 ... tudio.html
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- KVRAF
- 4798 posts since 14 Jun, 2004 from USA
Sony 7506 (or the newer 7509? models) are pretty nice for all the purposes above.
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- KVRAF
- 20928 posts since 22 Nov, 2000 from Southern California
How do the Shure's compare to yours? Which of yours is the best? I use the Shure E4's and love them for general listening but my Sony V900's have more natural sounding bass with deeper extension.rockstar_not wrote:Disclaimer: I work for Westone Laboratories, makers of the finest in-ear monitors money can buy (my slightly skewed opinion).
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- KVRAF
- 20928 posts since 22 Nov, 2000 from Southern California
That's surprising to hear! Would you mind giving an in-depth comparison?hibidy wrote:I have the 770's (and they are great) but I also have the Audio technica athm50's which I now use more.