Comments on: Headphone Recommendation http://ryanfeeley.com/2007/04/16/headphone-recommendation/ Give me something I can use. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:24:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: ryan http://ryanfeeley.com/2007/04/16/headphone-recommendation/#comment-201 ryan Mon, 14 May 2007 12:28:38 +0000 http://ryanfeeley.com/2007/04/16/headphone-recommendation/#comment-201 <p>Peter: a few weeks ago a friend of mine came over with his and did a comparison. I think we were both left with the impression that the e2c's were less muddy in the mid-range (especially with vocals) but in other aspects the cx300's had them beat.</p> Peter: a few weeks ago a friend of mine came over with his and did a comparison. I think we were both left with the impression that the e2c’s were less muddy in the mid-range (especially with vocals) but in other aspects the cx300’s had them beat.

]]> By: Peter http://ryanfeeley.com/2007/04/16/headphone-recommendation/#comment-198 Peter Mon, 14 May 2007 02:05:56 +0000 http://ryanfeeley.com/2007/04/16/headphone-recommendation/#comment-198 <p>For the same money ($80 - $100) you can pick up a pair of sure e2's, which in my opinion are FAR superior........</p> <p>http://www.shure.com/PersonalAudio/Products/Earphones/ESeries/us_pa_E2c_content</p> For the same money ($80 - $100) you can pick up a pair of sure e2’s, which in my opinion are FAR superior……..

http://www.shure.com/PersonalAudio/Products/Earphones/ESeries/us_pa_E2c_content

]]> By: Andrew White http://ryanfeeley.com/2007/04/16/headphone-recommendation/#comment-99 Andrew White Fri, 20 Apr 2007 11:15:36 +0000 http://ryanfeeley.com/2007/04/16/headphone-recommendation/#comment-99 <p>A quick fix for the Apple ear buds are the Senheisser MX 400s. They're buds as well, but for $25, they sound surprisingly good. The only problem is the cord is very short.</p> A quick fix for the Apple ear buds are the Senheisser MX 400s. They’re buds as well, but for $25, they sound surprisingly good. The only problem is the cord is very short.

]]> By: Geoff http://ryanfeeley.com/2007/04/16/headphone-recommendation/#comment-98 Geoff Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:19:09 +0000 http://ryanfeeley.com/2007/04/16/headphone-recommendation/#comment-98 <p>OK, believe it or not, I saw a woman on the street yesterday wearing the Panasonic cans, not the green ones mind you, but they didn't look so bad. So many people are wearing headphones around, you don't really notice anymore. After 2 weeks of continual listening, my apple ear buds are failing to grow on me. A radical change may be required here.</p> OK, believe it or not, I saw a woman on the street yesterday wearing the Panasonic cans, not the green ones mind you, but they didn’t look so bad. So many people are wearing headphones around, you don’t really notice anymore. After 2 weeks of continual listening, my apple ear buds are failing to grow on me. A radical change may be required here.

]]> By: Andrew White http://ryanfeeley.com/2007/04/16/headphone-recommendation/#comment-96 Andrew White Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:16:30 +0000 http://ryanfeeley.com/2007/04/16/headphone-recommendation/#comment-96 <p>Geoff: I refuse to feel silly. I LOVE 'EM. Audio Technica has a few circa-1970-styling over-the-ear cans, and I'd really like to get a set. I think I'm stuck in that man-boy phase.</p> <p>Ryan, the AKGs I mentioned are actually really durable except for the cord issue. The actual wire is really, really thick, so they're holding up very well. They're closed headphones, too, and make a good seal on the ear.</p> Geoff: I refuse to feel silly. I LOVE ‘EM. Audio Technica has a few circa-1970-styling over-the-ear cans, and I’d really like to get a set. I think I’m stuck in that man-boy phase.

Ryan, the AKGs I mentioned are actually really durable except for the cord issue. The actual wire is really, really thick, so they’re holding up very well. They’re closed headphones, too, and make a good seal on the ear.

]]> By: ryan http://ryanfeeley.com/2007/04/16/headphone-recommendation/#comment-92 ryan Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:15:15 +0000 http://ryanfeeley.com/2007/04/16/headphone-recommendation/#comment-92 <p>Aside from sound quality, city/work headphones IMHO need the following:</p> <ul> <li>Durability. Need to be able to survive as backpack cargo. My Grados died this way. The CX300 have an unbelievable 3 year warranty.</li> <li>Isolation. Won't disturb colleagues.</li> <li>Easy to get out. Canalphones can't can't pop out quickly enough.</li> <li>Comfort.</li> </ul> Aside from sound quality, city/work headphones IMHO need the following:

  • Durability. Need to be able to survive as backpack cargo. My Grados died this way. The CX300 have an unbelievable 3 year warranty.
  • Isolation. Won’t disturb colleagues.
  • Easy to get out. Canalphones can’t can’t pop out quickly enough.
  • Comfort.
]]> By: Geoff http://ryanfeeley.com/2007/04/16/headphone-recommendation/#comment-91 Geoff Tue, 17 Apr 2007 10:25:08 +0000 http://ryanfeeley.com/2007/04/16/headphone-recommendation/#comment-91 <p>I was only kidding about the green ones :O) though they do make quite a statement. If I were serious I would follow Ryan's recommendation and look into those Sennheisers. At work, for years I have had these decent <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_MDR_G42LP_headphones/4505-6468_7-31219622.html" rel="nofollow">all purpose phones</a> and I quite like them.</p> I was only kidding about the green ones :O) though they do make quite a statement. If I were serious I would follow Ryan’s recommendation and look into those Sennheisers. At work, for years I have had these decent all purpose phones and I quite like them.

]]> By: Andrew White http://ryanfeeley.com/2007/04/16/headphone-recommendation/#comment-90 Andrew White Tue, 17 Apr 2007 04:06:20 +0000 http://ryanfeeley.com/2007/04/16/headphone-recommendation/#comment-90 <p>Geoff, those look awesome. Are you buying them from somewhere in Toronto?</p> <p>I have a pair of <a href="http://www.headphone.com/guide/by-application/our-10-best-headphones/akg-k-26-p.php" rel="nofollow">AKG K 26 Ps</a> my wife gave me for Christmas '05. They sound amazing, but the cord gives at the plug. Mine are wrapped in electrical wire like every other set I've seen.</p> <p>I wish Grado made a good closed-can in the price range of the SR60 or SR80.</p> Geoff, those look awesome. Are you buying them from somewhere in Toronto?

I have a pair of AKG K 26 Ps my wife gave me for Christmas ‘05. They sound amazing, but the cord gives at the plug. Mine are wrapped in electrical wire like every other set I’ve seen.

I wish Grado made a good closed-can in the price range of the SR60 or SR80.

]]> By: Geoff http://ryanfeeley.com/2007/04/16/headphone-recommendation/#comment-89 Geoff Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:53:07 +0000 http://ryanfeeley.com/2007/04/16/headphone-recommendation/#comment-89 <p>I just bought my first iPod... don't laugh... and yes, the sound quality is somewhat underwhelming.</p> <p>I was thinking about buying these beauties - http://www.turntablelab.com/dj_equipment/0/0/17437.html?view=closeup</p> I just bought my first iPod… don’t laugh… and yes, the sound quality is somewhat underwhelming.

I was thinking about buying these beauties - http://www.turntablelab.com/dj_equipment/0/0/17437.html?view=closeup

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