daniel Posted March 15, 2007 Posted March 15, 2007 i own some creative aurvana, i like them they sound good... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverfox Posted March 15, 2007 Posted March 15, 2007 Keep in mind that like all audio equipment, it'll take a little time for them to break in. But don't worry, they'll be amazing when you get to that stage agreed. and also with audio equipment, i advise to do what you do with photography equipment: stick with the brands that you know do it best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
traderonline Posted March 15, 2007 Posted March 15, 2007 I'm using an Altec Headset. sound quality is superb http://www.alteclansing.com/product_details.asp?pID=AHS615 i'd recommend you to buy a wireless headset. it is pretty comfortable and convenient. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverfox Posted March 15, 2007 Posted March 15, 2007 wireless headphones are well-known for reproducing inferior sound quality to their wired counterparts. plus, it involves more parts to go wrong - much more likely too at under $100 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemrboo Posted March 16, 2007 Posted March 16, 2007 I don't know much about headphones, but I would just like to give a friendly warning. Please don't play them *too* loud. Hearing damage is very real, and as far as I know [in this present time] once the damage is done, it's done It's just too easy to play at damaging levels with headphones. http://www.headwize.com/articles/hearing_art.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted March 16, 2007 Posted March 16, 2007 I don't know much about headphones, but I would just like to give a friendly warning. Please don't play them *too* loud. Hearing damage is very real, and as far as I know [in this present time] once the damage is done, it's done It's just too easy to play at damaging levels with headphones. http://www.headwize.com/articles/hearing_art.htm This is why sound-isolating/noise-canceling headphones are the best. I remember having to put the volume up quite high with the stock iPod headphones, but once I got my Shure earbuds, the volume is just barely above mute. I don't have to worry about outside noise drowning out my music, so I can listen to it without blasting it. I've always thought that those people who have their headphones up so high that I could hear it from 10 feet away were quite annoying. If I can hear it, you're playing it WAY too loud. Fortunately, karma is on my side. Eventually, those morons will go deaf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ecthlipsis Posted May 8, 2007 Posted May 8, 2007 This is why sound-isolating/noise-canceling headphones are the best. I remember having to put the volume up quite high with the stock iPod headphones, but once I got my Shure earbuds, the volume is just barely above mute. I don't have to worry about outside noise drowning out my music, so I can listen to it without blasting it. I've always thought that those people who have their headphones up so high that I could hear it from 10 feet away were quite annoying. If I can hear it, you're playing it WAY too loud. Fortunately, karma is on my side. Eventually, those morons will go deaf I used to be heavily into music production and I used some Sennheiser HD-280 pro's. The sound quality was truly incredible, and I could hear many things in the music that I never knew were there. In some professional CD's I even heard some VERY slight voices at the start of songs saying things. Keep in mind these are studio monitors, and thus the clarity of each sound is the point. I think I paid $130 for them... maybe less. Don't remember. Either way, worth every penny. They also block out a large amount of ambient sound. Of course, if you want something to take along with you and your iPod, I certainly would like to see you wearing this big sexy things =X P.S. to the guy wondering why people would spend more than $20 on headphones.... *shakes head*. I'd hate to be gaming on your uber Dell 2.1, 40watt speakers that I know you must have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardnrg Posted May 8, 2007 Posted May 8, 2007 i still have my Sennheiser HD280Pro's... right now i'm using my Koss PortaPro's... and on Thursday, finally, after over 2 weeks, i get my Westone UM2 in-ear monitors and Shure Triple-Flange Sleeves ($31.98)... the in-ear monitors were listed as $299, but i got them for $269 with a free case... then i had to pay import tax and fees $80... so $380.98 altogether, my most expensive headphone purchase to date Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ecthlipsis Posted May 9, 2007 Posted May 9, 2007 i still have my Sennheiser HD280Pro's... right now i'm using my Koss PortaPro's... and on Thursday, finally, after over 2 weeks, i get my Westone UM2 in-ear monitors and Shure Triple-Flange Sleeves ($31.98)... the in-ear monitors were listed as $299, but i got them for $269 with a free case... then i had to pay import tax and fees $80... so $380.98 altogether, my most expensive headphone purchase to date A fellow audiophile. A beautiful thing. Those 280's are great for the money, though, aren't they? Certainly aren't in-ear, though... Didn't read the topic correctly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted May 9, 2007 Posted May 9, 2007 I would love to shell out that kind of cash for a nice set of cans. But I guess my HD497s aren't that bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkadiy Posted May 24, 2007 Posted May 24, 2007 It's the same reason people spend ridiculous money on high end graphics cards.Sure you can play games on something cheaper, but when you something of a certain quality it becomes an all together more pleasurable experience. And if you consider that most people will spend a lot more time listening to music than playing games (I know I do), then it makes even more sense. TOTALLY different. Not all of us like having headphones so high that people 30-feet away can hear them and they still sound good. If you have it on a low, not super high sound it won't make that big of a difference. The difference kicks in once you get to the "loud" side of it....and I haven't seen to many great in-ear headhphone bass so... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewr05 Posted May 24, 2007 Posted May 24, 2007 TOTALLY different. Not all of us like having headphones so high that people 30-feet away can hear them and they still sound good. If you have it on a low, not super high sound it won't make that big of a difference. The difference kicks in once you get to the "loud" side of it....and I haven't seen to many great in-ear headhphone bass so... A good pair of headphones will sound bettor at low than a crappy pair of headphones at high volume... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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