Makaveli Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 If your on a tight budget, the Sennheiser HD-497s can't be beat for the price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch Employees Trey Cannon Posted October 18, 2004 Klipsch Employees Share Posted October 18, 2004 La Scala's very close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spreadphred Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I have a set of Sennheiser HD555. Though arguably not 'audiophile' quality, a good value with tremendous sound. They are a so-called open ear design so realize that others around you will hear the bleed through. Above all else, extremely comfortable to wear! The cup seal is suede in nature and minimizes prespiration around the periphery. I would describe the sound as 'warm'. On the earbud front, I have a set of Etymotic ER-6s. For places where I don't want to advertise that I'm wearing headphones or simply need the compactness, they're amazingly good for such a small package. Be prepared that in exchange for their noise blocking properties, they're like wearing foam ear plugs, as in the 'I'm running a chainsaw' sense. Simply put, they can be uncomfortable in the long haul. Still, quite amazing for such a small package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I have a pair of AKG-K 701s and LOVE them. They are the best I've ever put on my head. They really need a separate amplifier, though. In fact, I'd suggest good amp regardless of which phones you end up with. I'm using mine with a BenchMark DAC-1's built-in headphone amp. http://www.akg.com/personal/K_701,pcatid,4,pid,1,_psmand,1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spreadphred Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I've always wanted to acquire a headphone amp, but never understood the extreme cost. I have this 15 year old Onkyo 2-channel stereo amplifier that I RCA-jack my I-pod into and then plug the headphones into the headphone port of the amp. The sound is way better than just that coming out of the I-pod though likely not better than a purpose built headphone amplifier. It's more of the 'Red Green' show approach, but no duct tape is required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted January 15, 2009 Moderators Share Posted January 15, 2009 Spreadphred, do you realize you answered a thread 5 years old. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Spreadphred, do you realize you answered a thread 5 years old. In that case, disregard what I said... [:#] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spreadphred Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I didn't realize that actually....I wasn't trying to be a know-it-all per say. It just got me thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted January 15, 2009 Moderators Share Posted January 15, 2009 I didn't think you were trying to be a know it all, but i thought you didn't realize how old that thread was, it happens alot when you search . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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