KVR Audio

lou7 · Post by **lou7** » Thu Aug 27, 2020 4:56 am

AKG K240's have been a staple in studios for years. The MKII version is habasically the ame sound but comes with comfy cushion pads (I have both and prefer wearing the MKII's).

MJACau · Post by **MJACau** » Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:50 am

I second that AKG240 MKII are a staple, look a for deal on one.

Kameo · Post by **Kameo** » Thu Aug 27, 2020 9:03 am

Whatever headphone you get, I would like to vouch for Sonarworks' Reference 4 and Goodhertz's CanOpener Studio. While not %100 necessary, they definitely seem to help a lot with headphone mixing.

Passing Bye · Post by **Passing Bye** » Thu Aug 27, 2020 9:41 am

Junkyard Sam wrote: Thu Aug 27, 2020 4:35 am Sonarworks has a pretty negative review about the Sony MDR-7506, but they are very popular. Based on my research, they're probably on the low end of "professional" headphones, but people use them. Many swear by them.

Because they have boosted mid's and expose all the harshness from the go, like NS10's in some way, for pure listening pleasure they are really not that good choice, but for mixing they can be more than useful, if of course one can learn to appreciate the info and work in his favor from there, they are useful reference source, even if you have another great cans IMO.

Pacific05 · Post by **Pacific05** » Thu Aug 27, 2020 5:06 pm

Junkyard Sam wrote: Thu Aug 27, 2020 4:35 am Sonarworks has a pretty negative review about the Sony MDR-7506, but they are very popular. Based on my research, they're probably on the low end of "professional" headphones, but people use them. Many swear by them.

I'm one of those.
Maybe they're not the best pair of headphones around, but they are perfect enough to stay exactly in the middle of the balance: neither high nor low. Good for any kind of music and, above all, affordable.
That said, mixing with headphones is not so simple. I think it's a fair point to suggest Superlux HD 681.

Debutante · Post by **Debutante** » Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:41 pm

no doubt the 7506 from ssony. they ARE industry standard and have been for a reason. look for the litte red or blue bud anytime you see radio, podcast, recordists.... seen them on tv more than any other headphone

VELLTONE MUSIC · Post by **VELLTONE MUSIC** » Thu Aug 27, 2020 9:58 pm

Samson SR 950 - comparable with any 150 euro headphones.

simmo75 · Post by **simmo75** » Thu Aug 27, 2020 11:01 pm

If you’re mixing in them I would save some money up for Audeze LCD1’s. The headphones being suggested here are primarily for tracking.
If you really cannot save the money then get the M50x's.

Passing Bye · Post by **Passing Bye** » Fri Aug 28, 2020 5:17 am

M50’s are overhyped tracking cans too.

TrojakEW · Post by **TrojakEW** » Fri Aug 28, 2020 5:35 am

I have many heaphones and I also tested some more that I do not have. For best cheap cans there that can beat even higher priced cans are Superlux HD 682 Evo got them for 29 eur (ussual price is about 30 eur). They are far better then 681 and I even prefer them more then bayer 880 pro and also sen HD 600. They are cheap looking but very durable with great sound that can be even improved more with very very simple modding that is also very easy to reverse back. Also they comes with additional velour pads. Really they are great for this price. If I have test them before I will never buy any other headphones.
Chcek this video about durabilitty

excuse me please · Post by **excuse me please** » Fri Aug 28, 2020 5:41 am

I have to add that "mixing" now officially is called "snoeien."

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g96Ez8diRks

adl · Post by **adl** » Fri Aug 28, 2020 6:29 am

Ath-m40x are very linear and pretty cheap I think around 100€.
Just have a listen to eh here, they really soaub flat, which is needed for proper mixing. They are much flatter than the Ath-m50x. But you could also go with Ath-m50x and Sonarworks software to make em more linear.
Here you can listen to tracks through the Ath-m40x:

Passing Bye · Post by **Passing Bye** » Fri Aug 28, 2020 6:42 am

Thread is about cheapest ones, so it’s safe to say at this point, stop recommending 50+ bucks cans, thanks!

cthonophonic · Post by **cthonophonic** » Fri Aug 28, 2020 6:47 am

I found that the Superlux HD-668 had a very good sound for the price, but the cable attachment broke after about a year. The rubber cable housing cracked right where it entered the cans, and then it was only a matter of time until the wire got strained and the connection went out. Looking through some reviews, it sounds like this is the most common failure mode for Superlux headphones.

Anyway, now that I've got $100 to spend, I'm replacing them - either with the Sony MDR-7506 or the Audio Technica M40x. Leaning toward the Sony, as they seem to have a flatter response, but my old Audio Technicas (that the Superlux replaced) lasted a good 10 years, and I'm sure I'll be fine with a slight bass bump if they're as durable as the old ones.

Passing Bye · Post by **Passing Bye** » Fri Aug 28, 2020 6:54 am

cthonophonic wrote: Fri Aug 28, 2020 6:47 am I found that the Superlux HD-668 had a very good sound for the price, but the cable attachment broke after about a year. The rubber cable housing cracked right where it entered the cans, and then it was only a matter of time until the wire got strained and the connection went out. Looking through some reviews, it sounds like this is the most common failure mode for Superlux headphones.

Anyway, now that I've got $100 to spend, I'm replacing them - either with the Sony MDR-7506 or the Audio Technica M40x. Leaning toward the Sony, as they seem to have a flatter response, but my old Audio Technicas (that the Superlux replaced) lasted a good 10 years, and I'm sure I'll be fine with a slight bass bump if they're as durable as the old ones.

Again, this is thread about cheapest cans, so open new thread about your issue, don’t hijack this one!

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