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Re: Headphones for Hackers

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Post by driverdan »

jellicle wrote: post #91

This is a bit of a spammy article but I'll throw in my two cents: I want a set of very durable earbuds with microphone. VERY DURABLE. I want the Toughbook of earbuds. I want the cord to look like an orange outdoor extension cord, as thick as my thumb. For some reason earbuds which get stuffed in my bag are always damaged within days, the wires are simply too flimsy. (Yes, I know everyone else has developed elaborate…

Look at the Sennheiser X i series: http://www.sennheiserusa.com/sport-headphones-earbuds-Sennhe...

I've been using the Sennheiser MX series earbuds for years. They're waterproof, durable, inexpensive, and have good sound quality for the price. Regular earbuds fall out of my ears and these are the only ones that stay in.

That said, I've been using the MX680i's for 4+ months and I'm disappointed compared to the MX85's I had before. The insert that holds them in your ears isn't nearly as good as the old style. I often have to adjust these and they fall out at times. The MX85 never fell out.

The mic and controls are good though. I use them for calls daily. The volume buttons don't work on Android devices but the play button does.

Re: Headphones for Hackers

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Post by 2muchcoffeeman »

dgallagher wrote: post #15

My $0.02. The Bose QuietComfort 15 (over-the-ear, closed, noise canceling) are fantastic to code with. With no audio playing, low bassy sounds are entirely cancelled out unless extremely loud. Highs are reduced in volume, but still come through. Add earplugs and the highs almost go away too. Lastly, turn on some music or pink noise and you're not going to hear a thing.

Bose needs more love.

I have a pair of their older on-ear model (replaced by the OE1). At the time, they were the most readily available pair of head phones where the main cable separated from the head phones. Most of my headphone failures over the years were from the stress at the device end of the cable. I have fixed this a few times but it's easier to get a replacement cable. So for the 199 I spent on the Bose, these are the best value for money head phones I have so far.

Also they are more portable than most head phones, pretty comfortable, and they use a single cable rather than a y-cable.

Re: Headphones for Hackers

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Post by Yaggo »

ghc wrote: post #6

I'm surprised to see Klipsch do so poorly. Their Image X10s are my favorite earbuds of all time, especially for classical.

Fully agree. X10s are so comfortable & tiny that they almost feel like an implant, without compromising sound quality or noise isolation. It's amazing how much bass such a miniature speaker can produce, when fitting properly.

Only disadvantage is that people don't realize you are wearing headphones and you don't hear them yelling at you.

Re: Headphones for Hackers

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Post by bwarp »

allertonm wrote: post #114
bwarp wrote: post #79

I've got a pair of Sennheiser HD-25 SP-II headphones (they are monitor headphones and spend a fair amount of time whacked into the front of a Korg Trinity). I paid 30 GBP for them in 2004. I've replaced the cable once for 20GBP after repeatedly running over it with a desk chair for 5 years and replaced the earpads once for about 10GBP. I would not swap them for anything. They run rings around headphones which are 5-1…

These are my choice for coding too, very good balance of sound isolation and quality. Very solidly made too. Hard to find in Hi-fi stores but music equipment places carry them (popular for monitoring & ENG work.) Not sure that they beat high-end phones though. I have some HD650s at home, and trust me, they are nicer to listen to (but being open, would annoy the hell out of my co-workers.)

My father has some HD650s and I found that they make my head too hot :(

Re: Headphones for Hackers

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Post by tricolon »

msutherl wrote: post #113
jamwt wrote: post #96

I've listened to Grados, various Sennheiser, etc.. and they're all fine. Good even. But there's just one thing I don't get about the "headphone scene". I've done various things as a musician over the last 15 years, and the cans you see EVERYWHERE are the Sony MDR-7506. Period. If it is good enough to mix and master, if it is good enough to monitor professional vocalists in the studio, it is good enough for you! These…

I'be done A/B with the Sony's and the Sens and I can attest that they sound very similar. I went with the Sony's. However, I must say that the sound is nowhere close to my Grados. If you want closed-back headphones with a nice balanced, transparent sound and good sound stage, you're going to have to spend much more than $100. After doing a lot of research, I can recommend the Beyerdynamic DT-770's with a decent headp…

The DT-880s are semi-open.

Re: Headphones for Hackers

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Post by msutherl »

tricolon wrote: post #135
msutherl wrote: post #113

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'be done A/B with the Sony's and the Sens and I can attest that they sound very similar. I went with the Sony's. However, I must say that the sound is nowhere close to my Grados. If you want closed-back headphones with a nice balanced, transparent sound and good sound stage, you're going to have to spend much more than $100. After doing a lot of research, I can recommend the Beyerdynamic DT-770's with a decent headp…

The DT-880s are semi-open.

Yikes, I meant the 770's!

Re: Headphones for Hackers

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Post by msutherl »

sciurus wrote: post #127
msutherl wrote: post #122

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The only difference is the magnet in the drivers as far as sound is concerned, but more importantly the 7506 has a 'pro' very long coiled cable while the V6 has a shorter, straight cable. From what I understand, the V600 is not in the same league, but you should check that at Head-Fi.

My V6 has a coiled cable; it looks like the one pictured at http://media.headphone.com/productphotos/large/0020550006_52...

Whoops, I guess I was just wrong about that. It was the only reason I bought the 7506 over the V6, but I guess I was misinformed somewhere along the line.

Re: Headphones for Hackers

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Post by sliverstorm »

jamwt wrote: post #96

I've listened to Grados, various Sennheiser, etc.. and they're all fine. Good even. But there's just one thing I don't get about the "headphone scene". I've done various things as a musician over the last 15 years, and the cans you see EVERYWHERE are the Sony MDR-7506. Period. If it is good enough to mix and master, if it is good enough to monitor professional vocalists in the studio, it is good enough for you! These…

I own the MDR-7506's and a pair of Senn. HD6xx. I agree, the MDR-7506's are very good, and they were my only 'phones for years. I also cannot find a measurable difference between the two pairs.

That said, after using both for months and months, I can tell you that I prefer the Senn.'s. The MDR's are good, and in good per dollar they certainly win. But, I find the Senn.'s more comfortable over long periods, and less fatiguing to my ears.

This is, I believe, because the open 'phones let my ears breath, and because the sound on the Senn.'s is clearer/crisper. I wind up turning the volume up more with the MDR's, subconsciously seeking the clarity of the Senn.'s, which is more fatiguing for my eardrums.

Re: Headphones for Hackers

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Post by [deleted] »

sliverstorm wrote: post #138
jamwt wrote: post #96

I've listened to Grados, various Sennheiser, etc.. and they're all fine. Good even. But there's just one thing I don't get about the "headphone scene". I've done various things as a musician over the last 15 years, and the cans you see EVERYWHERE are the Sony MDR-7506. Period. If it is good enough to mix and master, if it is good enough to monitor professional vocalists in the studio, it is good enough for you! These…

I own the MDR-7506's and a pair of Senn. HD6xx. I agree, the MDR-7506's are very good, and they were my only 'phones for years. I also cannot find a measurable difference between the two pairs. That said, after using both for months and months, I can tell you that I prefer the Senn.'s. The MDR's are good, and in good per dollar they certainly win. But, I find the Senn.'s more comfortable over long periods, and less f…

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Re: Headphones for Hackers

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Post by benjvi »

jellicle wrote: post #91

This is a bit of a spammy article but I'll throw in my two cents: I want a set of very durable earbuds with microphone. VERY DURABLE. I want the Toughbook of earbuds. I want the cord to look like an orange outdoor extension cord, as thick as my thumb. For some reason earbuds which get stuffed in my bag are always damaged within days, the wires are simply too flimsy. (Yes, I know everyone else has developed elaborate…

I just bought the V-Moda remix earbuds, in large part because they seemed to get good reviews for durability. I haven't had them long enough to make my own judgement though. Also, they have a LOT of bass, which I love.
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