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Headphone Recommendations

Requesting input from all you headphone lovers out there. I have a friend whos looking to buy some good quality headphones. Around $250 new or used is his budget and would prefer to buy new. He needs a closed over the ear style, just cant stand buds. They will be used at work mostly listening through Media Slayer, therefore a very transparent top end wouldnt be needed. Headphones with good bass is what he would prefer, his music preferences reflect that. Lots of classic rock and alternative, Floyd, Tool, etc. He has no interest in an amp or DAC at this point(he wants to save his pennies for a two channel rig) so please keep that in mind with recommendations. Any suggestions or opinions would be appreciated. thanks in advance, Justin.
jlind325is
crazyspeakerbuyer
2 posts
 
Yes, the senns will deliver relaxed, non fatigueing hi's, but they are not the most robust. If that's important I'd guess the beyerdynamic dt250 or the sony 7506 i mentioned earlier. Both are tough as boots, have closed back designs and are very common in recording studios and radio stations etc.
Best of luck
Ben
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ghunter
164 posts
 
AKG K701's aren't that much more ($50) but are worth every penny. There are a number of reasons that this headphone is becoming the new cost-no-object reference for many people.
rgodin
85 posts
 
The Sennheiser HD-595 is close to your budget and I used these as a replacement for my 650's, which I thought were too boring. The HD-555 is also a less expensive second option.
oak3x
5 posts
 
AKG K701...one of the best headphones made today. Amazing clarity, soundstage and detail.

I own the K701's, Beyerdynamcics DT880 and Sennheiser HD600's...and the K701's are by far my favorites

Jerry (Garcia) lives through the K701's
cmk
397 posts
 
His requirements are:
a) closed cans
b) no amp = low impedence <100ohms
c) high resolution, good bass

There are only a few that qualify. Good ones would be the Beyer DT 770 (32ohm), Audio Technica ATH-A900 (32 ohm) and AKG K271 Studio (55ohm).

Each can has its own distinctive sonic signature, so its best that he try each out before deciding.
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