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Particularly a set that ISN'T noise canceling. If I want noise
cancelling it's called a VOLUME CONTROL.

Any suggestions/recommendations welcome.

-ChrisCoaster

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-Particularly a set that ISN'T noise canceling. If I want noise
-cancelling it's called a VOLUME CONTROL.
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-Any suggestions/recommendations welcome.
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Sennheiser HD 280 Pro. Right around $100, comfortable, sound good,
and good passive attenuation (padded, around the ear design)

Steve
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Steve wrote:
In article om,
ChrisCoaster wrote:
-Particularly a set that ISN'T noise canceling. If I want noise
-cancelling it's called a VOLUME CONTROL.
-
-Any suggestions/recommendations welcome.
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--ChrisCoaster
-

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro. Right around $100, comfortable, sound good,
and good passive attenuation (padded, around the ear design)

Steve


Audio Technica AT-HA700

About 129.00 from JR Music World.

Mark Z.


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om,
ChrisCoaster wrote:
-Particularly a set that ISN'T noise canceling. If I
want noise
-cancelling it's called a VOLUME CONTROL.
-
-Any suggestions/recommendations welcome.
-
--ChrisCoaster
-

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro. Right around $100, comfortable,
sound good, and good passive attenuation (padded, around
the ear design)


I have a pair and I hate them, both the sound and the feel.

I'm a lot happier with the AudioTechnica ATHA700 headphones that I bought to
replace them.


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ChrisCoaster wrote:
: Particularly a set that ISN'T noise canceling. If I want noise
: cancelling it's called a VOLUME CONTROL.

: Any suggestions/recommendations welcome.

Grado headphones are well-regarded. I like my SR-60s, and in
your price range there's the SR-125.

They're an open design, which is good for audio quality, but lets
sound in and out, so they're for quietish environments.


-- Andy Barss


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On Jun 28, 10:16 am, Andrew Barss wrote:
wrote:

: Particularly a set that ISN'T noise canceling. If I want noise
: cancelling it's called a VOLUME CONTROL.

: Any suggestions/recommendations welcome.

Grado headphones are well-regarded. I like my SR-60s, and in
your price range there's the SR-125.

They're an open design, which is good for audio quality, but lets
sound in and out, so they're for quietish environments.

-- Andy Barss

___________________________

Thanks guys. Another couple o' headsets I see consistently mentioned
are Sony's MDR-V6 and the -V600(updated looks?). Anyone here
experience these phones, have any opinions on them?

-CC


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ChrisCoaster wrote:
On Jun 28, 10:16 am, Andrew Barss wrote:
wrote:

Particularly a set that ISN'T noise canceling. If I want noise
cancelling it's called a VOLUME CONTROL.


Any suggestions/recommendations welcome.


Grado headphones are well-regarded. I like my SR-60s, and in
your price range there's the SR-125.

They're an open design, which is good for audio quality, but lets
sound in and out, so they're for quietish environments.

-- Andy Barss

___________________________

Thanks guys. Another couple o' headsets I see consistently mentioned
are Sony's MDR-V6 and the -V600(updated looks?). Anyone here
experience these phones, have any opinions on them?

-CC


I bought the Audio Technica's to replace the Sony MDR-V600's. Blows them
away. The Sony's sound really honky after the AT's. The AT's are more
comfortable, too.

Mark Z.


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I bought the Audio Technica's to replace the Sony MDR-V600's. Blows them
away. The Sony's sound really honky after the AT's. The AT's are more
comfortable, too.

Mark Z.- Hide quoted text -

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Mark Z: I have access to an AV wholesaler catalog which routinely
chops $10-30 off retail on these things. Which Audio Technica 'phone
do you have?

The catalog sells ATH-M30, M40, M50 Pro, and the Studio K240 S, and
the K171, K271, and K701. Someone on here mentioned AT's HA700 - is
that an older model?

For everyone - I read a ton of reviews on various models of Grado -
consistently outstanding sound even from the two lower models: SR60 &
SR80(except from one reviewer who said the 80s had so much top they
weren't suitable for electric guitar!) BUT: Consistently
uncomfortable to wear for more than an hour or so either stationary or
walking.

-CC


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On Jun 29, 10:44 am, ChrisCoaster wrote:
I bought the Audio Technica's to replace the Sony MDR-V600's. Blows them
away. The Sony's sound really honky after the AT's. The AT's are more
comfortable, too.


Mark Z.- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -


Mark Z: I have access to an AV wholesaler catalog which routinely
chops $10-30 off retail on these things. Which Audio Technica 'phone
do you have?

The catalog sells ATH-M30, M40, M50 Pro, and the Studio K240 S, and
the K171, K271, and K701. Someone on here mentioned AT's HA700 - is
that an older model?

For everyone - I read a ton of reviews on various models of Grado -
consistently outstanding sound even from the two lower models: SR60 &
SR80(except from one reviewer who said the 80s had so much top they
weren't suitable for electric guitar!) BUT: Consistently
uncomfortable to wear for more than an hour or so either stationary or
walking.

-CC


I'm sorry! I really bushed up that list of Audio-Technica headgear:
The catalog features the ATH-M30, M40, and M50 Pro. For some reason
the listing on the page goes AT, AKG, AT, AKG!!

-CC

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ChrisCoaster wrote:
On Jun 29, 10:44 am, ChrisCoaster wrote:
I bought the Audio Technica's to replace the Sony MDR-V600's. Blows
them away. The Sony's sound really honky after the AT's. The AT's
are more comfortable, too.


Mark Z.- Hide quoted text -


- Show quoted text -


Mark Z: I have access to an AV wholesaler catalog which routinely
chops $10-30 off retail on these things. Which Audio Technica 'phone
do you have?

The catalog sells ATH-M30, M40, M50 Pro, and the Studio K240 S, and
the K171, K271, and K701. Someone on here mentioned AT's HA700 - is
that an older model?

For everyone - I read a ton of reviews on various models of Grado -
consistently outstanding sound even from the two lower models: SR60 &
SR80(except from one reviewer who said the 80s had so much top they
weren't suitable for electric guitar!) BUT: Consistently
uncomfortable to wear for more than an hour or so either stationary
or walking.

-CC


I'm sorry! I really bushed up that list of Audio-Technica headgear:
The catalog features the ATH-M30, M40, and M50 Pro. For some reason
the listing on the page goes AT, AKG, AT, AKG!!

-CC


I think the AT-HA700 is a current model.

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On Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:50:34 -0700, ChrisCoaster wrote:


Particularly a set that ISN'T noise canceling. If I want noise
cancelling it's called a VOLUME CONTROL.


Any suggestions/recommendations welcome.


-ChrisCoaster


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On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 06:41:10 +0000 (UTC), Steve wrote:


In article om,
ChrisCoaster wrote:
-Particularly a set that ISN'T noise canceling. If I want noise
-cancelling it's called a VOLUME CONTROL.
-
-Any suggestions/recommendations welcome.
-
--ChrisCoaster
-


Sennheiser HD 280 Pro. Right around $100, comfortable, sound good,
and good passive attenuation (padded, around the ear design)



I've been really disgusted with sennheiser possibly since when they moved
all their manufacturing to china. They now do the same **** that sony does
with running the magnet wire from the drivers through the cable all the way
to the plug. Probably saves them a whole four pennies per set of
headphones. It's a ****ing miracle when such wire lasts a whole 18 months
before breaking at the plug. It might be ok for $6 headphones, but it is
insanity on $100 phones.
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I'm sorry! I really bushed up that list of
Audio-Technica headgear: The catalog features the
ATH-M30, M40, and M50 Pro. For some reason the listing
on the page goes AT, AKG, AT, AKG!! -CC


I think the AT-HA700 is a current model.


It is, per the AT web site, and various retailers. However, AT doesn't class
it as being "pro audio", but rather consumer audio (the dreaded audiophile
word to be exact). It is probably not as robust as their pro models, and
certainly not as compact. They also look a bit like standard equipment on
your typical flying saucer. However, the flash is mostly really functional.


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On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:03:14 -0700, ChrisCoaster, during a pipe dream
babbled:


Thanks guys. Another couple o' headsets I see consistently mentioned are
Sony's MDR-V6 and the -V600(updated looks?). Anyone here experience these
phones, have any opinions on them?


I had the V600, didn't like them, and would recommend against them. Flimsy
and poor sound. However the Sony Studio series is far better. The 7506 and
7509 are very good. Much better sound and build quality. Since they are
designed for studio use parts are more available too.

I use a pair of Sony 7509 at work because they are a closed design, and I
can crank them up without the sound leaking out. For home I have a set of
Sennheiser 590's. I think that the Senns are more detailed at the top
end (or maybe they are just brighter), but they are also a more expensive
headphone.

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On 2007-07-01, eric wrote:
On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:03:14 -0700, ChrisCoaster, during a pipe dream
babbled:


Thanks guys. Another couple o' headsets I see consistently mentioned are
Sony's MDR-V6 and the -V600(updated looks?). Anyone here experience these
phones, have any opinions on them?


I had the V600, didn't like them, and would recommend against them. Flimsy
and poor sound. However the Sony Studio series is far better. The 7506 and
7509 are very good. Much better sound and build quality. Since they are
designed for studio use parts are more available too.

I use a pair of Sony 7509 at work because they are a closed design, and I
can crank them up without the sound leaking out. For home I have a set of
Sennheiser 590's. I think that the Senns are more detailed at the top
end (or maybe they are just brighter), but they are also a more expensive
headphone.

Have read that the v600 is degraded & quite different than the MDR-V6
which is the same as the 7506 (9?) without the higher price.`


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ChrisCoaster wrote:
: Particularly a set that ISN'T noise canceling. If I want noise
: cancelling it's called a VOLUME CONTROL.

Don't know if they're in your price range, but I really like
the Beyerdynamic headphones. The one I have is DT931. Just don't
use them for mastering, because they'll make even the worst mix
sound good Very comfortable too.

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: Particularly a set that ISN'T noise canceling. If I want noise
: cancelling it's called a VOLUME CONTROL.

Don't know if they're in your price range, but I really like
the Beyerdynamic headphones. The one I have is DT931. Just don't
use them for mastering, because they'll make even the worst mix
sound good Very comfortable too.

_________________

Well, here's the nutshell: Had a few days off from work for
Independence day. Unfortunately all the higher-end AV stores around
here have weird hours - off Mondays and Fridays or whatever. Didn't
get to audition a load of headphones save the Bose noise cancellers.
Problem is, noise cancelling or not - they still sound like headphones
- if you catch my drift.

So I was referred by my local Planet guy to a Harvey a town over where
they sell Sennies and "might" sell Grados. So I brought my hardware
in there and asked to audition the last HD-280 Pro. By hardware I
mean my 1997 JVC dual-cass/CD RC-QW200 boombox!

The first thing I noticed was that pressing the "Bass Boost" button
was now optional. The HD-280 has a Madison Square Garden bottom that
is solid but not intrusive. The midrange reveals vocals I previously
mis-heard. And to "top" things off there are cymbal rides, chimes,
and tamborines that I previously missed or were subconsciously aware
of, that are now definitely THERE! This top however is transparent
and present only when called for. These are NOT "boom & sizzle"
headphones!

Complaints? Just a slightly shorter than expected coiled cord;
nothing wrong with coils, Sennheiser - just add a yard or so onto the
length next time. Adding an extension did not diminish the listening
experience at all.

Secondly, the Sennies also reveal a lot of top end hiss on worn out
recordings and just how staticky FM really is! And the V - shaped
equalizer curve on some radio stations and other sources is annoyingly
apparent.

To sum up: At $99.99 at Harvey these phones strongly resemble my long
lost MDR-V6s, but with a slightly flatter response and more bottom and
top presence. Rock on, Sennheiser!

And thanks to all for your recommendations.

-CC




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[ Sennheiser HD-280]

-To sum up: At $99.99 at Harvey these phones strongly resemble my long
-lost MDR-V6s, but with a slightly flatter response and more bottom and
-top presence. Rock on, Sennheiser!
-
-And thanks to all for your recommendations.
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--CC
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One..of..us...One..of..us...One..of..us


I put mine on at work, and NOTHING bothers or annoys me.

Steve

 
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