New Headphone purchase

To this date I've only been using the really bad headphones that comes with a computer for free and stuff like a really low end $20 logitech. I've been looking into getting some good headphones as this pair can't even produce a sound anymore unless I hold the volume dial in my hand and tilt it to the perfect angle...just horrible, so it's time for a replacement. I've been looking into the AKG701 and it seems really nice, but I want your opinions on this as I do like clarity and I also heard Sennheiser's are top of the line as well. To be honest I'm pretty clueless about this so thanks in advance for your help.

Can you be more specific about what you're looking for? What do you plan on using it for? Do you care if the sound leaks at all? Are you a basshead? Do you have a preference when it comes to earbuds or over-the-ear headphones? Does portability matter? What's your budget? The more information you provide, the better off we can be in assisting you. Not to dis Gamespot, but there are a couple of headphone-specific websites out there with larger communities to assist you with this inquiry.

Need 2 pieces of info:

Budget

Uses (PC gaming, console gaming, music, films etc)

Can you be more specific about what you're looking for? What do you plan on using it for? Do you care if the sound leaks at all? Are you a basshead? Do you have a preference when it comes to earbuds or over-the-ear headphones? Does portability matter? What's your budget? The more information you provide, the better off we can be in assisting you. Not to dis Gamespot, but there are a couple of headphone-specific websites out there with larger communities to assist you with this inquiry.

kraychik

[QUOTE="kraychik"]

Can you be more specific about what you're looking for? What do you plan on using it for? Do you care if the sound leaks at all? Are you a basshead? Do you have a preference when it comes to earbuds or over-the-ear headphones? Does portability matter? What's your budget? The more information you provide, the better off we can be in assisting you. Not to dis Gamespot, but there are a couple of headphone-specific websites out there with larger communities to assist you with this inquiry.

josephl64

Go for the K550 its a closed headphone with good isolation and is easily driven even by portable devices and has great sound quality.

http://www.amazon.com/AKG-K550-Closed-Back-Reference-Headphones/dp/B006IBILRO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339550976&sr=8-1

Get the Beyer DT990 32 Ohms as im guessing you dont have an amp. They are one of the most comfy headphones and have great sound.http://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-990-Premium-32-Headphones/dp/B0024NK344/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1339557821&sr=8-5&keywords=Beyer+dt990

They produce great bass for an open headphone and have great soundstage.

Get the Beyer DT990 32 Ohms as im guessing you dont have an amp. They are one of the most comfy headphones and have great sound.http://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-990-Premium-32-Headphones/dp/B0024NK344/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1339557821&sr=8-5&keywords=Beyer+dt990

They produce great bass for an open headphone and have great soundstage.

Wolfetan

thanks for the help :)

[QUOTE="Wolfetan"]

Get the Beyer DT990 32 Ohms as im guessing you dont have an amp. They are one of the most comfy headphones and have great sound.http://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-990-Premium-32-Headphones/dp/B0024NK344/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1339557821&sr=8-5&keywords=Beyer+dt990

They produce great bass for an open headphone and have great soundstage.

Bozanimal

[QUOTE="Wolfetan"]

Get the Beyer DT990 32 Ohms as im guessing you dont have an amp. They are one of the most comfy headphones and have great sound.http://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-990-Premium-32-Headphones/dp/B0024NK344/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1339557821&sr=8-5&keywords=Beyer+dt990

They produce great bass for an open headphone and have great soundstage.

Bozanimal

so between the earlier suggested K550 and the suggested DT770, which one do you think would be the better fit?

so between the earlier suggested K550 and the suggested DT770, which one do you think would be the better fit?

josephl64

I do use comfort as a deciding factor as well, so I've made up my mind and thanks to everyone who helped me out

Nothing against closed back headphones, but you may want to consider splitting your budget for some IEMs (for on the go) and a pair open back headphones (for at home use). In open back headphones the soundstage will be larger than a closed back and can have a rather neutral sound signature while a closed back might have a little more emphasis on bass notes.

For example, $328 (or less) you can get you:

IEM: HiFiMAN RE-0 ($79.00)or Klipsch S4 ($69.96)

Open Back: HiFiMAN HE-300 ($249.00) or AKG Q701 ($239.99)

If you are a huge fan bass then discard these recommendations, a closed back headphone might be better for you.

Nothing against closed back headphones, but you may want to consider splitting your budget for some IEMs (for on the go) and a pair open back headphones (for at home use). In open back headphones the soundstage will be larger than a closed back and can have a rather neutral sound signature while a closed back might have a little more emphasis on bass notes.

For example, $328 (or less) you can get you:

IEM: HiFiMAN RE-0 ($79.00)or Klipsch S4 ($69.96)

Open Back: HiFiMAN HE-300 ($249.00) or AKG Q701 ($239.99)

If you are a huge fan bass then discard these recommendations, a closed back headphone might be better for you.

NVIDIATI

Good advice. Although I am a fan of closed-headphones as I prefer the sound AND the elimination of sound-leak.kraychik

Iems are amazing at iso and better than my closeds. I rode the bus & train with them before and cannot hear a peep from anything.