Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

Beezy

macrumors regular
Feb 12, 2011
248
0
473c9da0-c4b5-2a23.jpg


AKG K-702 and vintage AKG K-240 Sextette.
 

TMRaven

macrumors 68020
Nov 5, 2009
2,099
1
Those are earbuds. Kinda impossible to tell what they are because they're in his ear rather than over them.
 

Mic-Yo

macrumors newbie
Jul 3, 2011
13
0
My new purchased

Wireless Bluetooth Headset
Cool and soft!~
:D
 

Attachments

  • QQ?????.png
    QQ?????.png
    22.7 KB · Views: 3,238

schwilj

macrumors member
Nov 15, 2005
30
5
Any input on Shure over/on ear headphones?
I'm looking for a good headset that is not super expensive, but also sounds great (who isn't though... :cool:)

I'm looking at these models:
Shure SRH440
Shure SRH240
Klipsch Image ONE Premium


I had some UrbanEars Plattans that were OK, but they hurt my ears after 20-30 minutes or so
 

cdcastillo

macrumors 68000
Dec 22, 2007
1,714
2,672
The cesspit of civilization
I've had these beauties for about 18 months now. Still great sounding, really comfortable and light (for the bulk, that is).Image

I really don't like the red accents, but otherwise, they are great.

And just 2 weeks after posting this, the cable broke where it goes into the cans. I've got a pair of HD448 to replace them, at least while I get a place to get another cable. The only thing I don't like about them is the closed design.
 

mac&cheesey

macrumors 6502
Dec 21, 2008
294
6
Those are earbuds. Kinda impossible to tell what they are because they're in his ear rather than over them.

The buds have a unique piece on the outside that I thought may be familiar to someone more knowledgable than myself. Tough to tell, sure, but impossible, I don't think so.

Thanks for looking and trying at least. I appreciate it.

m&c
 

idreamstudios

macrumors member
Mar 1, 2011
63
1
Shure Headphones...

Any input on Shure over/on ear headphones?
I'm looking for a good headset that is not super expensive, but also sounds great (who isn't though... :cool:)

I'm looking at these models:
Shure SRH440
Shure SRH240
Klipsch Image ONE Premium


I had some UrbanEars Plattans that were OK, but they hurt my ears after 20-30 minutes or so

The new line of Shure headphones are VERY good! Nextdoor to excellent! Was going to get me the SRH440's but went for the SRH240's instead....a decision I regret today....smh. The SRH240's sound great but the cord is RIDICULOUSLY TOO SHORT! Not only is it too short but it's also very THIN and delicate....night and day to it's $99 cousin the SRH440's which have a very durable Left-Side single only cord and is of a good length. Plan on getting the SRH440's still though....
I also use the Sennheiser HD280 Pro's....excellent cans at around $99 at most places...industry standard cans they are.
Hope my comments were helpful....:apple:
 

Attachments

  • IMG_1093sm.jpg
    IMG_1093sm.jpg
    460 KB · Views: 104
  • IMG_1091sm.jpg
    IMG_1091sm.jpg
    473.5 KB · Views: 104
  • IMG_1084sm.jpg
    IMG_1084sm.jpg
    507.5 KB · Views: 107

SchneiderMan

macrumors G3
May 25, 2008
8,332
202
^ If you think the 240 are great, then you haven't tried good headphones yet. You should have at least went with the 440.
 

-y0-

macrumors 6502
Jan 28, 2011
283
0
I'm addicted to earphones...
Vsonic GR07
 

Attachments

  • photo.JPG
    photo.JPG
    583 KB · Views: 96

28Fiend

macrumors member
Apr 29, 2009
98
1
5280
I was wondering what everybody's thoughts were for a high end pair of in-ear headphones. I'm really looking for something that cancels noise, comfortable, gym worthy.

Are the custom audiophile types worth the money?

People seem to talk alot about UE, Etymotic, Shure. Others here and there. I just want to make sure if I dump the money they'll last and live up to the price. I've read reviews that would disagree with some of the options out there.

Personal thoughts?
 

Bwa

macrumors 6502
Jun 20, 2007
301
18
Boston & San Jose
I was wondering what everybody's thoughts were for a high end pair of in-ear headphones. I'm really looking for something that cancels noise, comfortable, gym worthy.

Are the custom audiophile types worth the money?

People seem to talk alot about UE, Etymotic, Shure. Others here and there. I just want to make sure if I dump the money they'll last and live up to the price. I've read reviews that would disagree with some of the options out there.

Personal thoughts?

My 2c is that if you're buying for gym use, you want something good but not something too expensive:

1. You might damage them or lose them.

2. You're probably more focused on reps, heart rate, calories than intently listening to music in a gym situation.

I use the Apple in-ear phones ($80) quite a bit (subway, working out, airplane terminals) even though my high end rig costs more than a laptop.
 

RThom

macrumors newbie
Jul 2, 2011
27
0
I'm using a set of Grado RS-1s and a set of AKG K701s; HeadRoom Ultra Micro Amp and HeadRoom Micro DAC, separate Astrodyne power supply for each.

The Grados are great for in-your-face rock; I like the AKGs for symphonic music: it's got a great, wide "soundstage" ...
 

skinniezinho

macrumors 65816
Jan 1, 2009
1,101
95
Portugal
I'm using a set of Grado RS-1s and a set of AKG K701s; HeadRoom Ultra Micro Amp and HeadRoom Micro DAC, separate Astrodyne power supply for each.

The Grados are great for in-your-face rock; I like the AKGs for symphonic music: it's got a great, wide "soundstage" ...

And where are the pics of those beauties?:)
 
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.