Studio Monitor Headphones Suggestions?

Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 5:37 pm

Hay guys,

Got any tips for a good pair of monitor headphones for under $80? I'm looking for a pair that has no frequency exaggeration at all. It's really got to be an even tuned, flat sound. Not that I don't want them to sound GOOD or anything, but I need to make any equalizer adjustments on my computer, and not automatically through the headset. So if i can get an excellent sound outta the headphones, then it would sound even better with stereo and surround sound systems that do have exaggerated frequencies.

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Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:44 am

The best cans I have for EQ are Senn HD280pro - but they're a little flat on the high end and lack bass.

If I need to work with headphones, I check the top end with Grados and the low end with Future Sonics EM3s. Can's aren't the last word - it all needs to be confirmed in the monitors.

Working with headphones is not the answer - and $80 is not enough.

Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 5:55 pm

I suggest you the Sony MDR 7506, they can cost a little more but are the way to go.

dona
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Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:08 pm

I can't stand sony cans. So bright they hurt.

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:38 am

I'm not a big fan of Sonys either. I agree with zem on the Senn HD280s though. I think they'll work fine for what you're trying to do. But a flat frequency response in headphones can't be found in that price range.

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:59 am

AlTheBear wrote:

I'm not a big fan of Sonys either. I agree with zem on the Senn HD280s though. I think they'll work fine for what you're trying to do. But a flat frequency response in headphones can't be found in that price range.

I didn't hate my 7506 headphones, but I am more pleased with my
AKG 240S headphones.

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 1:15 am

What are "cans?"

Studio headphones?

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 5:23 am

HaGa11aZ wrote:

What are "cans?"

It's just slang for headphones.

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:52 pm

Another vote for the HD 280 Pro. You can find them for $99 which is way worth the extra $20. I think they are way accurate and I would feel fine doing a mix with them as long as I got to check them with my studio monitors later. Mine are just a hair bright above the 6k range but that is the only complaint I have about them. These headphone have helped me catch excessive lows below 45 hz that I couldn't hear on my ASP8's. Save up the extra $20. It's worth it.

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:27 pm

awesome guyz, thanx a lot!

Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 4:15 pm

I use these, and they sound really well balanced.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/AudioTechnica-ATHM40fs-Precision-Studiophones-?sku=270553

For the price, it's really hard to beat.

Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 7:55 pm

Hi, I think you should know that every set of ears is different. We all have different resonance peaks due the physical size of ear cavities. So when you put on a set of headphones it may work for you but not me. Also it’s really hard to judge depth in a recording with headphones. They tend to make the stereo image appear wider than it is.

Check out this site for more info.
http://www.linkwitzlab.com/reference_earphones.htm
This guy is the best possible source for what you want.
Best of luck

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 10:53 am

Those Senn 280 sound good, but I can't stand them on my head.... very uncomfortable, IMHO.

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