Studio headphones

one way needle · February 2007

Yo, I'm looking into getting a decent pair of headphones for recording purposes & also just playing my amp through at night. Can anyone make any recommend anything? Quality is more important than how much money I can save! Cheers

420 · February 2007

one way needle wrote:

Yo, I'm looking into getting a decent pair of headphones for recording purposes & also just playing my amp through at night. Can anyone make any recommend anything? Quality is more important than how much money I can save! Cheers

Sony Pro MDR-7506 - Cheap Studio Quality. I have seen many Studios with these phones in them instead of the $500+ headsets. Excellent quality for the loot.

moho · February 2007

Beyer dynamic dt-150s

samquigley · February 2007

I'd go with the Beyer DT-250 over most anything else. They can sound a little dull until you get used to them, since their response is very flat and there's a slight roll-off in the very top end but, by the end of a long session your ears won't be nearly as fatigued as they would be with most headphones. My only complaint is that the cans are a little shallow for my sticky-outy ears.

enharmonic · February 2007

AKG 240's. They're accurate, and you can wear them for hours without fatigue...very comfortable cans.

as always, watch the volume with headphones

harrisonmerwin · February 2007

remember that a good set of studio monitors is required for good mixed, when mixing/mastering you should never depend on just a headphone mix.

ianvomsaal · February 2007

It really depends on if you want open-back or closed back headphones.
Do you need sound isolation for mixing (closed back), or do you like to hear everything else in the room (open back)???
Here are a few good headphones (if price doesn't matter).

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/AudioTechnica-ATHAD2000-Open-Air-Dynamic-Headphones?sku=244512

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/AudioTechnica-ATHW1000-Headphones?sku=244507

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Sennheiser-HD-650-OpenAir-Pro-Headphones?sku=242416

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ultrasone-Closed-PROline-750-Circumaural-Headphone?sku=240533

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/AKG-K-601-Reference-Class-Stereo-Headphone?sku=241546

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Beyerdynamic-DT-990-PRO-Open-Studio-Headphones-250-Ohms?sku=272026

Cheers . . .

- Ian C.T. vom Saal

one way needle · February 2007

Cool thanks a lot guys!

Pacomc79 · February 2007

make sure what ever you get....you go for accuracy. It's a pain in the butt if you do the mixing or recording on bass heavy headphones because it effects how you set everything up.

samquigley · February 2007

Before you buy anything, have a thorough look at this site:

http://headphones.com.au

Probably the most comprehensive run-downs on all the better headphones going around.

Dirty Mosquito · February 2007

Hey guys, I am also in the market for a new set of studio headphones. I don't want to spend more than $200. What do you guys think of these?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Beyerdynamic-DT-770-Pro80-Closed-Studio-Headphones?sku=272025

A friend of mine had these and they sound great and are very comfortable, but I am worried that they may have too much bass. I don't tend on using them for final mixes, but for close mic recording. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

PS, I currently own these: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Sony-Pro-MDR7506-Headphones?sku=271056

ianvomsaal · February 2007

If you're using any headphones during recording, you'll probably want a closed back headphone. You typically don't want any ambient noise in the booth/room that the microphones will pick up - open back phones allow some noise to escape the headphone, which depending on how loud you have them, the microphone can pick that up.
Both of those headphones are closed back, and if you're only using the headphones for reference why bother spending $200 when you already have a pair that'll do the job. The Beyerdynamic does have a great frequency response, but again as you said, you're not using them for final mixdown.
Cheers . . .

- Ian C.T. vom Saal

Dirty Mosquito · February 2007

ianvomsaal wrote:

If you're using any headphones during recording, you'll probably want a closed back headphone. You typically don't want any ambient noise in the booth/room that the microphones will pick up - open back phones allow some noise to escape the headphone, which depending on how loud you have them, the microphone can pick that up.
Both of those headphones are closed back, and if you're only using the headphones for reference why bother spending $200 when you already have a pair that'll do the job. The Beyerdynamic does have a great frequency response, but again as you said, you're not using them for final mixdown.
Cheers . . .

- Ian C.T. vom Saal

Thanks. I appreciate your insight.

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