Headphone recommendations...? - Blu-ray Forum

CrazyFool · 12-02-2008, 10:48 AM

As an apartment dweller who works nights I find myself in the position of watching movies on my days off late at night... many times around 3AM or later. (I guess that would actually be 'earlier' not 'later'. Oh well.)

So, I am forced to resort to headphones. I bought a pair of Bose Around-Ear headphones at Best Buy last week for $125 and I find them to be so, so. I'd say they are really worth more like $60 bucks. Better than nothing but definitely better than what I had been using.

I have two questions for you audio experts:

1) What headphones do you recommend for home theater? Note: I cannot really justify spending more than maybe $300 tops right now but am open to higher end suggestions that I might consider at a later date.

2) Do you lose any audio quality when you plug a pair of headphones into the headphone jack of your HDTV? Is that really the best way to plug headphones into your home theater system?

Thanks!

CF

nezff · 12-02-2008, 01:29 PM

sennheiser or grado labs

bassbone57 · 12-02-2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nezff

sennheiser or grado labs

I'll agree with both of those. The Monster Beats aren't too bad either.

-K

Blu Man · 12-02-2008, 01:44 PM

Skullcandy Skullcrushers. They have an incredible amount of bass and overall they sound amazing. And they only cost 70 bucks!

Al Bundy · 12-02-2008, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassbone57

The Monster Beats aren't too bad either.

-K

+1 My friend has a pair cuz he lives in an apartment as well. Awesome headfones if your willing to spend the money.

Al Bundy · 12-02-2008, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan54

Skullcandy Skullcrushers. They have an incredible amount of bass and overall they sound amazing. And they only cost 70 bucks!

I had a pair of Skullcandy, I think they are horrible. Also r u looking for buds or the full out headgear?

Blu Man · 12-02-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Timhortons

I had a pair of Skullcandy, I think they are horrible. Also r u looking for buds or the full out headgear?

What!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????? Do you have the SkullCrushers!? They are amazing!!

Al Bundy · 12-02-2008, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan54

What!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????? Do you have the SkullCrushers!? They are amazing!!

The pair i had didnt do to much for me, but my bro swears by them. I guess personal pref.

TheZoof · 12-02-2008, 02:19 PM

Siennheiser are great. I am thinking of picking up some of the 350 model noise proof ones.

They are pricey though!!!

coolmilo · 12-02-2008, 02:45 PM

I recommend that you check out head-fi.org. You will find a ton of information at that site. I have Sennheiser 650 and I give them a big thumbs up.

I also recommend Audio-Technica ATH-W1000 Headphones (http://www.audiocubes.com/category/H...adphones.html).

I can't say which I prefer more (Sennheiser or Audio-Technica).

I recommend a good headphone amp and cables too.

Cables: http://www.aloaudio.com/

Amp: Http://www.headphone.com or http://www.raysamuelsaudio.com/.

Good Luck.

Cinema Jaguar · 12-02-2008, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassbone57

I'll agree with both of those. The Monster Beats aren't too bad either.

-K

I also agree with seenheiser and grado but add akg too.

These are a bit more money but improved headphones,est prices:

A) grado SR-80 $95.00/Grado Statement GS-1000 $995.00/Grado SR-125 $150.00 stereophile magazine recommended headphones and Grado SR-60 $69.00.

B)Sennheiser PXC 350 noise canceling folding headphones $249.00.

C) Akg K701's $399.00. another stereophile recommended component.

BRu-LAy · 12-02-2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cinema Jaguar

I also agree with seenheiser and grado but add akg too.

These are a bit more money but improved headphones,est prices:

A) grado SR-80 $95.00/Grado Statement GS-1000 $995.00/Grado SR-125 $150.00 stereophile magazine recommended headphones and Grado SR-60 $69.00.

B)Sennheiser PXC 350 noise canceling folding headphones $249.00.

C) Akg K701's $399.00. another stereophile recommended component.

+1

The holy trinity of headphones IMO: Grado, Sennheiser, AKG

PSB_Paradigm_HSU · 12-02-2008, 04:32 PM

Go with sennheiser! I have the ~ $100 HD 280 pros and like them more than my friends 300 bose headphones.

At around $100 you must look at the HD 280 Pro. I think I saw them for $80 somewhere.

Chris Schempp · 12-02-2008, 05:58 PM

Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro's.

For HT they rock because of their awesome bass response.

12-02-2008, 10:48 AM	#1
CrazyFool Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:10	Headphone recommendations...? As an apartment dweller who works nights I find myself in the position of watching movies on my days off late at night... many times around 3AM or later. (I guess that would actually be 'earlier' not 'later'. Oh well.) So, I am forced to resort to headphones. I bought a pair of Bose Around-Ear headphones at Best Buy last week for $125 and I find them to be so, so. I'd say they are really worth more like $60 bucks. Better than nothing but definitely better than what I had been using. I have two questions for you audio experts: 1) What headphones do you recommend for home theater? Note: I cannot really justify spending more than maybe $300 tops right now but am open to higher end suggestions that I might consider at a later date. 2) Do you lose any audio quality when you plug a pair of headphones into the headphone jack of your HDTV? Is that really the best way to plug headphones into your home theater system? Thanks! CF

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12-02-2008, 01:29 PM	#2
nezff Banned Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Louisiana Home Theater Gallery:36 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:5	sennheiser or grado labs

12-02-2008, 01:44 PM	#4
Blu Man Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:United States Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:1	Skullcandy Skullcrushers. They have an incredible amount of bass and overall they sound amazing. And they only cost 70 bucks!

12-02-2008, 02:19 PM	#9
TheZoof Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ottawa,Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:850 Blu-ray collection:1636 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:2	Siennheiser are great. I am thinking of picking up some of the 350 model noise proof ones. They are pricey though!!!

12-02-2008, 02:45 PM	#10
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	I recommend that you check out head-fi.org. You will find a ton of information at that site. I have Sennheiser 650 and I give them a big thumbs up. I also recommend Audio-Technica ATH-W1000 Headphones (http://www.audiocubes.com/category/H...adphones.html). I can't say which I prefer more (Sennheiser or Audio-Technica). I recommend a good headphone amp and cables too. Cables: http://www.aloaudio.com/ Amp: Http://www.headphone.com or http://www.raysamuelsaudio.com/. Good Luck.

12-02-2008, 04:32 PM	#13
PSB_Paradigm_HSU Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:VA Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:23	Go with sennheiser! I have the ~ $100 HD 280 pros and like them more than my friends 300 bose headphones. At around $100 you must look at the HD 280 Pro. I think I saw them for $80 somewhere.

12-02-2008, 05:58 PM	#14
Chris Schempp Member Member since:Jul 2008	Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro's. For HT they rock because of their awesome bass response.

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