Okay so I want some really nice professional headphones. I have done some research but I have no idea what some of the terms mean. Like what is the difference between mixing, tracking, and monitoring headphones? Also should I get studio headphones or audiophile headphones? I intend to use them for the soul purpose of listening to music and watching movies.

Hi everyone

I've got the AKG k240 headphones, which I love. After 1-2 years of using them, I noticed that its left side stops working.
I must shift around the wires on top to get the left side to work again. But as I slightly move, the left side goes off again >.>

I'm trying to do the best I can to monitor and mix my own stuff with a really low budget. I can't afford more than $200 right now, and I'm working in an untreated room. Through craigslist, I have the choice of a pair of Mackie MR5s or a pair of Sennheiser 598 headphones. They're the same price. Any recommendations?

Only have $200 to spend. This is all I have to work with so please just list ones you would think are the closest to natural sound.
Either I buy ATH M-50 headphones. They are $120 and said to be flat, natural sounding.

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB interface
Analog Output Impedence is 10 ohms

New to all of this, so I am wondering if I could use these headphones without the need of a seperate headphone amp.

These headphones are the ones I have researched and am trying to decide which one to get for best flat, neutral sound in my price range.

HI,

The Setup:
I am using a laptop for my DAW/Sound output to my Headphone distribution amp. The laptop output is a headphone output not a line-out output. My Headphone amp has a 1/4 stereo direct input and the laptop has a 1/8 output. I use a 1/8 to 1/8 cable with a 1/8 to 1/4 stereo to stereo adapter.

I need to buy a new pair of monitoring headphones and was just wondering what people on here use for live sound monitoring?

Some of the specifications I am looking for are closed back, encapsulating the ear completely, comfortable headband, single lead from one side and neutral response.

Pretty self explanatory, i want to buy some over the ear headphones for recording. Someone i know recommended Sennheiser but i just want to explore all my options. I dont mind going up to 100$ or so, but what are the biggest differences between something like 50 and 100? I dont want something that enhances the sound too much cause i want to really hear what I'm mixing.

Hi, I just registered and figured I'd jump in with a tech question. I hope to learn a lot from all of you and maybe even be able to contribute at some point howdy

Hello there, I just recent bought some new equipment hoping to start recording vocals at home!
I went to my local music store, the clerk there helped me out with selecting some equipment based on my budget and requirements.

I run a desptop with Windows Seven installed ( i also have a laptop with vista installed).