Good Headphones?

A question about : Good Headphones?

hi everyone,

I recently started producing Dubstep on my laptop using Ableton live and skullcandy headphones. I was looking at some Sennheiser HD 205-II's but I am open to any suggestions for any better sound quality headphones. Need a deeper range in the bass to create synths!

thanks

Best answers:

• I am no expert on headphones but have had a few pairs of Sennheisers and would highly recommend them. In fact I bought my first pair as a short term replacement to some faulty Bose ones, and I've never gone back.
  If you want some expert knowledge, give your local Richer Sounds a call. Their staff really know their stuff, and there's no pressure to buy. Last time we went in they persuaded my Dad to spend half what he was going to, because the lower priced model better suited his needs. There aren't many retailers that would do that!
• Maybe too late, but the Beyerdynamic DT770 headphones are good for production work. They don't have the bass boost that "music listening" headphones often do, but this is better if you're producing. If you produce with headphones that emphasise bass, you may be tempted to mix your music bass light to compensate. A proper set of studio monitoring headphones such as the DT770s will have a much more even frequency response, and not bias your production.
  You can buy 80ohm and 250ohm versions.
  https://www.gak.co.uk/en/beyerdynamic...FSFItAodW1EX1A
  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyerdynamic.../dp/B0016MNAAI
• I love sennheiser headphones.
  I have bought two pairs already,Have a check for it.
• you cant go wrong with sennheiser, bayer dynamic or grado. Personally, ive used all 3 for various things from easy listening, DJing and studio work...wouldn't touch anything else
• I have a pair of Sony in ears and they're brilliant - great for really bassy tunes and they cancel out most background noise
• Headphones like any other Audio item are limited only by how much you want to spend and how you will use them.
  Their are some really great in ear head phones such as Etymotic and Shure and these are great on the move but not the best if you are just listening at home . Large can headphones by Sennheiser , Beyer and Grado will all offer their own sound and comfort and this is a personal preference that only you can make.
  If you want the very best headphones for really critical listening (such as when recording or mixing music) then you need the very best headphones and I would currently say these are made by Stax . These are very large headphones and they use an electrostatic panel to generate the sound but they are really neutral in balance and they enable you to hear everything that is going on in the mix. Main draw back is they start at about Ј500 for the basic and energiser unit and from there you can spend up to Ј5000 . Over the top for most people but they can be essential for Studio use.
• I'm not really up on headphones either but 12 months ago I won some v-moda crossfade LP headphones & gave them to my husband. He swears by them & doesn't mind keeping them on as he says they don't sweat your ears like others.
  V-MODA Crossfade LP 2 Headphone (Black)
  Ј165 online
  Developed over the span of four years in collaboration with some of the world's top musicians, DJs and producers, the Crossfade LP delivers epic sound with a distinct design composed of luxurious fabrics and lightweight metals. Features: Impedance: 32 Ohms Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 30 kHz Speaker Driver: patent pending 50mm Dual-Diaphragm High-Definition Driver Cables: Kevlar reinforced, 69" stereo audio cable and 36" remote/mic cable Plug: 45 degree, 24k gold-plated 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo plug Adapter: 3.5mm (1/8") to " adapter included Weight: 280g
• Surely the best thing to do is to go along to a store and listen to a selection. Any decent store will let you do this.
  Recommendations are fine, but would you really buy something just because someone else liked it? Get along there and listen to as many pairs as you can. Ideally take along your own CD so you're familiar with the music that you're listening to.
• Having used AudioTechnica ATH M40fs cans for many years, I can recommend them as decent budget studio monitors. Comfy enough for long sessions, nice flat response, and excellent bass extension. If your budget can stretch to them, look at the ATH M50 model as well.
• RHA - made in Glasgow. Not too well known though, but i love mine.
  Link
• koss4 Pro4aa for me originals of course not those new copies
  i did some testing for seinheiser in the 70's when they were doing their open type headphones they were really good but i still like the full spectrum and they w ere bass low
  still a hi fi nut but stuck in the 70's and anyone who tells you speakers dont get better as they are used knows nothing