Can all headphones handle HIGH Volume levels?


Question....I LOVE listening to my music (Rock, Blues, & Jazz) at fairly LOUD listening levels. Am I at risk of damaging my "cans"? Currently I have the Grado 225s.
Also, I'm a BASS freak! I get somewhat frustrated that my headphones do not deliver....any suggestions on other brands that might be better suited for my tastes?
Thanks for the input!
snap309

Showing 2 responses by shadorne

The Sennheiser Pro HD 25-1-II are a great choice - extremely dynamic and can play at 120 db SPL. However, beware that you may find other headphones sound lifeless once you have tried them.
Snap309,

I gave you a good headphone. Dr Dre Beats are crap if you want good audio quality.

Being a bass freak you will be able to hear bass player very clearly and cleanly with the pro Seinnheiser. They are used by sportscasters as well as DJ as well sound crews at concerts. The cup reduces external sounds by 17 dB so you can hear details without turning it up to crazy levels. If you like crazy levels then the Sennheiser pro 25 go to 120 dB...that is not quite as loud as standing beside a jet plane but it is about as loud as one can stand and will cause hearing damage if played continuously at these levels for more than half n hour.

Since they work at rock concerts then I think you'll find they work for you. The sound is accurate right the way up to these ridiculous levels - so you get balanced sound that pros use to make adjustments to the mix.