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digitalnicotine

digitalnicotine

macrumors 65816
Jan 11, 2008
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USA
jsf8x said:
I'm looking for a new pair of head phones. What do you guys recommend as the best headphones I can get? My budget is around $100. Comfort is big for me. Thanks in advance
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I highly recommend the Shure 440's. I own a pair, and it's my favorite out of about 10 headsets, even though it was a few hundred dollars cheaper than my most expensive pair.

They don't require an amp with an iPod or Zune, and the sound is very clear without a lot of artificial bass. If you've got the means, test them out in store to make sure they feel comfortable to you. I prefer over the ears when comfort is a concern. Good luck! :)
 
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Theclamshell

macrumors 68030
Mar 2, 2009
2,741
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I have a bunch of mediocre headphones i bought from Marshall's but they get the job done and sound good to me.
 

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thegoldenmackid

thegoldenmackid

macrumors 604
Dec 29, 2006
7,770
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dallas, texas
digitalnicotine said:
I highly recommend the Shure 440's. I own a pair, and it's my favorite out of about 10 headsets, even though it was a few hundred dollars cheaper than my most expensive pair.

They don't require an amp with an iPod or Zune, and the sound is very clear without a lot of artificial bass. If you've got the means, test them out in store to make sure they feel comfortable to you. I prefer over the ears when comfort is a concern. Good luck! :)
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Agreed. My thoughts.
 
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Gatteau

macrumors 6502a
May 23, 2009
611
3
Italy
peapody said:
New set up - the shures I had already, but I wanted to get a little player to go with it and my new pelican case. WHAT A WONDERFUL COMBO. The clip+ has a warm sound signature, the shures analytical and crisp...perfect mesh of two worlds.
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Off-topic question, but what camera do you use?
 
mkjj

mkjj

macrumors 6502a
Jun 2, 2003
807
21
Liverpool
Our essential travelling companions.
 

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peapody

peapody

macrumors 68040
Oct 7, 2007
3,176
142
San Francisco, CA
Gatteau said:
I had a look at your flickr. Amazing photos. Can't believe it's done with a point-and-shoot.
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Thanks! Those photos are really nothing though lol..the camera is very good.

These are one of my favorite headphones, the yuin pk1. Why take pics of some generic looking buds? They retail for $159 :eek:

The most amazing jaw dropping sound signature. Robust! They need to be amped to really flourish though because their are 150ohms. :eek:

 
Patriks7

Patriks7

macrumors 65816
Oct 26, 2008
1,421
626
Vienna
I currently use these:
Bose QC15
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and also have these:
Bose on ear
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and a bunch of Apple headphones that came with my iPods and iPhones.

I am planning on trying some in ear headphones. Most likely gonna try Ultimate Ears (still undecided on which). Suggestions?
 
mattyuk

mattyuk

macrumors 6502
Nov 3, 2009
339
1
Cumbria
These are for just watching TV/films on computer or in bed. After some really good earphones...
 

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EllisU

macrumors newbie
Jan 15, 2011
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TheOnlyJon said:
What amp is that behind? Looks like an iBasso Cobra? Slick headphones though. I'm curious as to how the two extra drivers sound compared to the UE 18 Pro's. :)
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The amp in the background is a Ray Samuels P-51 mustang. I have had a few of Ray's amps and all have been dreams. As to pairing the amp with the JH 16s, I can't say with a straight face there is any real benefit. The 16s are incredibly sensitive and sound marvelous straight from the iphone. However, I own many other headphones and some - especially dynamic driver types - clearly need the amp to reach potential.

So, in short, the primary reason to own an external amp with JH16s is to balance out the background of any picture you take to post on message boards!
 
peapody

peapody

macrumors 68040
Oct 7, 2007
3,176
142
San Francisco, CA
EllisU said:
The amp in the background is a Ray Samuels P-51 mustang. I have had a few of Ray's amps and all have been dreams. As to pairing the amp with the JH 16s, I can't say with a straight face there is any real benefit. The 16s are incredibly sensitive and sound marvelous straight from the iphone. However, I own many other headphones and some - especially dynamic driver types - clearly need the amp to reach potential.

So, in short, the primary reason to own an external amp with JH16s is to balance out the background of any picture you take to post on message boards!
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Nice reply! There are a lot of people who amp IEMS, just for the sake of having an amp. I was guilty of that for some time, but have found that amping IEMS can really degrade the listening experience due to the already sensitive nature of IEMS. But since that is a ray samuels amp, I am pretty sure you knew that already. I'd agree that some headphones need it to really flourish though.
 
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