Anyone have a really good pair of headphones?

**Nightfirecat** · 01-31-2008, 08:35 PM

I bought a pair of headphones for my mp3 player, but the jack for the headphones is screwed up (probably due to poor quality), and it takes 5 minutes for me to get the sound to play correctly...

I'm looking for a new pair... Cheap, decent quality (as in--doesn't suck), and doesn't wear out...

And btw: I mean headphones, not earbuds or on-ear headphones... I'll explain why later.

EDIT: Also, if it's sold online, could you link to it please? Thanks.

6 p01nt3d*st@r · 01-31-2008, 08:39 PM

I bought Jwin headphones for 2.99 and there probley the onley headphones I had for more that a couple weeks.

**Coolboyrulez0** · 01-31-2008, 08:42 PM

I still have a cheap headset for like 5 $.
Works perfect and yes I realize you said headphones

**Silver_Brian** · 01-31-2008, 10:06 PM

Talk to iPatch.

ShAiOnEi · 01-31-2008, 10:11 PM

Try the sony headphones at radio shack that have great stereo quality, only costs 20 bucks. They are on ear but still have that little fuzzy protector over it. I know you didn't want on ear but I am assuming the reason is because of no fuzzy protectors to support the deep bass and reduce pressure on ears. Anyways if you really want to find your preferred set just go out to radioshack and browse around.

**Kekeb** · 01-31-2008, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShAiOnEi

Lmfao, sony.

ShAiOnEi · 01-31-2008, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kekeb

Lmfao, sony.

Lmfao Sony a well known company that has been making high quality stereos since the beginning.

**Nightfirecat** · 01-31-2008, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShAiOnEi

I know you didn't want on ear but I am assuming the reason is because of no fuzzy protectors to support the deep bass and reduce pressure on ears.

Actually, no.

Reason was that I have a hearing loss (no joke), and I wear hearing aids, and I can't hear well unless I position headphones in a specific way, which I can only achieve if I am using a regular headset, as the microphones for the hearing aids are towards the top, not on the outside of the ear.

That was the reason. Reason I didn't post it in the OP was because I didn't have time due to annoying homework loads.

That's my reason....

So anyone know of a pair of good headphones THAT THEY HAVE USED that lasted a while?

**Starshot** · 02-1-2008, 06:26 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-NC6-N...VPY2QQ15786RG1

I've been using a pair of those for about two years now. Absolutely fantastic headphones.

JurseyRider734 · 02-1-2008, 07:58 PM

I had Sony MDR-V6s for about two years until I got my new Beyerdynamic headphones (which are amazing, but 150 dollars)

The MDRs are around 65 and are very comfortable and work well.

**PsYcHoZeRoSk8eR** · 02-1-2008, 09:37 PM

iPatch knows more about this stuff than you could ever dream. He also has good taste.

**Nightfirecat** · 02-2-2008, 10:52 AM

Thanks for all the replies.

**Artic_counter** · 02-2-2008, 11:17 AM

I recomend you some logitech premium, they are amazing

those are what I use and they are amazing

Logitech_Premium_Notebook_Headset.jpg

Psycho8137 · 02-4-2008, 02:36 PM

Mine simulate surround sound, and cost me only $30 at Best Buy. Granted, that was after I used the $55 worth of gift cards... I love 'em.

I wish I had a working laptop to use them with. :'(

pntballa18 · 02-4-2008, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightfirecat

Reason was that I have a hearing loss (no joke), and I wear hearing aids, and I can't hear well unless I position headphones in a specific way, which I can only achieve if I am using a regular headset, as the microphones for the hearing aids are towards the top, not on the outside of the ear.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightfirecat

I bought a pair of headphones for my mp3 player, but the jack for the headphones is screwed up (probably due to poor quality), and it takes 5 minutes for me to get the sound to play correctly...

maybe the headphones aren't the problem

Maid · 02-4-2008, 03:36 PM

Koss KSC75, are the best you can get if you want to go cheap. They pretty much beat a lot of 50 dollar phones easily and always gotten favorable reviews. I have been frequenting head-fi forums for over a year and I have 3 pairs of headphones and 2 amps with a DaC. So if you want to actually have something decent sounding instead of garbage, KSC75 are pretty much only choice for you atm.

Atm my favorite set is MUSICAL FIDELITY XCAN v3 amp paired with Sennheiser HD650 that's 700dollars for those 2.

lord_carbo · 02-4-2008, 04:46 PM

Sennheiser supposedly makes the best headphones for their price. Check them out.

**t-rogdor** · 02-4-2008, 05:21 PM

Skullcandy Lowriders:

1. They're $40 (which is kinda pricy, but not compared to bose)

2. They fold out in pretty much any direction (Up, In, Down, the earbuds swivel in and out, so it's pretty versatile)

3. for the price they are, the sound quality is AMAZING

4. They may be thin, but DAMN, are they durable

That is all

Problems · 02-4-2008, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t-rogdor

Skullcandy Lowriders:

1. They're $40 (which is kinda pricy, but not compared to bose)

2. They fold out in pretty much any direction (Up, In, Down, the earbuds swivel in and out, so it's pretty versatile)

3. for the price they are, the sound quality is AMAZING

4. They may be thin, but DAMN, are they durable

That is all

Exact opposite compared to my experiences (as far as 3&4). I've listened through the same exact ones, the sound quality is pretty bad and they do not last at all.

xinpig · 02-4-2008, 07:32 PM

i have a $10 pair of phillips headphones that still work after being stepped on and dropped in the snow

01-31-2008, 08:35 PM	#1
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ShAiOnEi FFR Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,109	Re: Anyone have a really good pair of headphones? Try the sony headphones at radio shack that have great stereo quality, only costs 20 bucks. They are on ear but still have that little fuzzy protector over it. I know you didn't want on ear but I am assuming the reason is because of no fuzzy protectors to support the deep bass and reduce pressure on ears. Anyways if you really want to find your preferred set just go out to radioshack and browse around. __________________ I love my son Auron Epic thread killer Last edited by ShAiOnEi; 01-31-2008 at 10:13 PM..

02-1-2008, 06:26 PM	#9
Starshot /DJS\ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lamar U Age: 33 Posts: 1,794	Re: Anyone have a really good pair of headphones? http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-NC6-N...VPY2QQ15786RG1 I've been using a pair of those for about two years now. Absolutely fantastic headphones. __________________

02-2-2008, 10:52 AM	#12
Nightfirecat ...back from the dead. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: no longer stalking jtehanonymous Age: 33 Posts: 3,213	Re: Anyone have a really good pair of headphones? Thanks for all the replies. __________________ [My Profile] \| [My Music] \| [Play FFR] \| [My Photobucket] \| [My DeviantArt] AAAs: 210 (186+7+17) Best AAAs: Vertex BETA, Fighting for Control, Nova Pulser Recent AAAs: {Firestorm}, Dazzling Destiny, Hellbeat v2p 2nd place in 3rd Official Tournament 1st place in Jugglin/Jteh's 1st Tournament

02-2-2008, 11:17 AM	#13
Artic_counter FFR Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In your anus. Right corner Age: 31 Posts: 1,002	Re: Anyone have a really good pair of headphones? I recomend you some logitech premium, they are amazing those are what I use and they are amazing Logitech_Premium_Notebook_Headset.jpg __________________

02-4-2008, 02:36 PM	#14
Psycho8137 FFR Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Gotham City Age: 35 Posts: 265	Re: Anyone have a really good pair of headphones? Mine simulate surround sound, and cost me only $30 at Best Buy. Granted, that was after I used the $55 worth of gift cards... I love 'em. I wish I had a working laptop to use them with. :'( __________________ ^^^ Tass

02-4-2008, 03:36 PM	#16
Maid FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 北海道　釧路 Posts: 643	Re: Anyone have a really good pair of headphones? Koss KSC75, are the best you can get if you want to go cheap. They pretty much beat a lot of 50 dollar phones easily and always gotten favorable reviews. I have been frequenting head-fi forums for over a year and I have 3 pairs of headphones and 2 amps with a DaC. So if you want to actually have something decent sounding instead of garbage, KSC75 are pretty much only choice for you atm. Atm my favorite set is MUSICAL FIDELITY XCAN v3 amp paired with Sennheiser HD650 that's 700dollars for those 2. __________________ 怒りの剣も嘆きの傷も　跡形もなく溶けて消えて散って逝っててああー

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lord_carbo FFR Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: fighting villains from afar, NJ Age: 32 Posts: 6,222	Re: Anyone have a really good pair of headphones? Sennheiser supposedly makes the best headphones for their price. Check them out. __________________ last.fm

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t-rogdor tane orb Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,685	Re: Anyone have a really good pair of headphones? Skullcandy Lowriders: 1. They're $40 (which is kinda pricy, but not compared to bose) 2. They fold out in pretty much any direction (Up, In, Down, the earbuds swivel in and out, so it's pretty versatile) 3. for the price they are, the sound quality is AMAZING 4. They may be thin, but DAMN, are they durable That is all

02-4-2008, 07:32 PM	#20
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