EddM Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 I'm getting sick of my iPod headphones. They do the job and all, I use them with both my iPhone and my iMac (primarily the iMac), but I really love my music and I'm starting to miss the presence of certain frequencies. Anyway, can anyone offer any recommendations? Keeping in mind I primarily listen to music that is very heavy on the low end (specifically drum & bass, dubstep, breaks and hip-hop). Money is really no object. I don't mind forking out a lot for a pair as long as they're worth the premium. I have no preference over what type -- earbuds or around-ear, it's all the same to me (though I will be using them in public ). I had my eye on these v-Moda Vibe headphones as the technical specs read very well for what I'm after, but can anyone offer any alternatives? Or perhaps encouragement to buy these if you've used them? Thanks guys! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
U.C. Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.27 Belive me when I say they are amazing. Not for the price. They are amazing. I only listen to Dance/Trance, so the Bass makes a lot for me. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-725368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonald Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 This pair of headset will blow you away!!!!!!! http://www.steelseries.com/us/products/aud...and/information Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-725375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddM Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 This pair of headset will blow you away!!!!!!! http://www.steelseries.com/us/products/aud...and/information I had a hand in the marketing for the first generation of the Steelseries headphones and they are, while excellent for gaming, not headphones I would personally choose. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-725490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonald Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 So I am assuming that you got a free pair at least? lol Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-725529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam-_- Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I have a pair of senn hd555s which are pretty ace. theyre open pot though so no so good for on the go. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-725547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reemixx Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 The Vibes are rubbish. Don't buy those. Some good canalphones/in-ear monitors are probably what you're looking for. Check out some reviews for Ultimate Ears Super.Fi earphones. ie: Super.Fi3. They have a good balanced sound though, not bass-heavy. If you want something bass-heavy with little regard for anything else, I guess there's always the Sennheiser CX300's or UE Metro.Fi2 If you don't want/need isolation and earbuds are more your thing, I recommend the Yuin PK2 or PK1 depending on budget. If you like clip-on over-the-ear 'phones, the Koss KSC-75's are supposed to be pretty awesome for their price. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-725694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaporATX Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 There is no substitute: http://www.westone.com/content/8.html Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-726069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamsd Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Sennheiser HD202s or 555s. Or if you want portability, Koss Porta-Pros. All have really good bass. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-726117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubric Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I've heard from people that Senheisers are good. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-726274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superhai Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Sennheiser and Koss are ok, I have Sony in-ears and they have very clear sound and have bass as well. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-726352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddM Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 On the cumulative recommendations of people here and my friend in the music industry, I have decided on a pair of Koss MV1's as they may indeed replace the headphones attached to my mixer too. Thanks guys! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-726384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chest12 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I recommend the Sennheiser CX300 there amazing and small. I broke my last set by treading on the left headphone. I loved them they are comfortable once you get used to in-ears. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-726591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIC.delayed Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I got these brand new on Amazon for $65 at the time. Retail is $200. I love these to death: Sennheiser HD280 PRO Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-839094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aylamrin Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I have a pair of Sony in ear noise cancelling earphones. People say that Senn are good. But I think Shure or Grado are the best. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-840041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickhe Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 ep 630 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-840146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
or_astroman Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 No two pairs of ears are alike. Also everyone has different tastes as to what sounds good. Try these guys here. They have a good range of cans to select from plus they listen too and evaluate most of them so you have some Idea of what to expect. I've bought Grado SR-60s, Super Fi 3s, Sennhieser HD-485 and a couple headphone amps from them over the ears and I've never had anything less than a stellar experience. Great people and super fast shipping make it a great place. I just figured that this was easier than trying to justify one set over the other. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-852886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cremn Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Koss Portapros Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-854938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
3vj3 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I got these brand new on Amazon for $65 at the time. Retail is $200. I love these to death: Sennheiser HD280 PRO I agree with this guy. Most money I've ever spent on head phones ($100) but it was worth it. I love these. Plus you can replace parts if they get damaged or worn. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-858202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synaesthesia Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Yeah, headphone.com has awesome recommendations. The Sennheised PX-100's are very nice earphones. I love them to death. Great bass too. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-858486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbetts Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I have some white Sony in-ear headphones that I bought for $40, great quality, comfortable, hardly notice them actually. Good sound, good bass, good all around. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-858767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(MoC) Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 If I had the money to get headphones, this is what they would be: http://www.bose.com/controller?event=view_...eadphones_index Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-859895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulsion Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 i personally have these there not bad, they do carry a decent bottom end, little roll off on the high end but they do sound good, i'm personally looking into getting molded earbud monitors from either seinheiser or shure, prefferably wireless as well. that's gonna cost a pretty penny.. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-859938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakehn Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 V-Moda Bass Freq, you will love them. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-863426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSn1™ Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I just bought the Bose Supra/TriPort On-Ear earphones and they are amazing. Great sound quality, worth the money, they fit the 1st gen iPhone, believe me, the sound quality is very good! Highly recommended! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/101675-headphones-recommendations/#findComment-863480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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