Headphones

[Cornelius]

I'm looking for a set of h/p any recommendations?

[nigel_williams]

Depends what you're using them for and your budget. Recent favourite are Sennheiser 580s which were once £200 but can be got for £60-£80 over the last few months

Cheaper still, Beyer Dynamic 231s for about £35-£40 as recommended by What Hi-Fi. I've got a pair of these for my portable player and they're great.

[Cornelius]

Originally posted by nigel_williams
Depends what you're using them for and your budget. Recent favourite are Sennheiser 580s which were once £200 but can be got for £60-£80 over the last few months

Cheaper still, Beyer Dynamic 231s for about £35-£40 as recommended by What Hi-Fi. I've got a pair of these for my portable player and they're great.

Their for occasional use so I can watch films, listen to music late at night without disturbing the rest of my household. I would like a good quality pair 'audiophile' as they say but I don't want to pay a lot. Sennheiser I understand are a good make, where are they available at that price?

[Cornelius]

I've noticed in the bargain forum someones posted some Sennheiser 495's, Maplins are doing them for £35. How do these compare to the 580, is it worth spending the extra? Is there an appreciable difference in the sound?

[nigel_williams]

I think it was empiredirect.co.uk

Not sure if they still have them as I think Sennheiser have discontinued them. ED do the 495s for £29.99 but I've not heard them so I can't really comment.

I can recommend the Beyers £31.98 but I've not heard the newer "Galactic" version of these.

Do you have a local Hi-Fi shop?

[Radiohead]

Originally posted by nigel_williams
Depends what you're using them for and your budget. Recent favourite are Sennheiser 580s which were once £200 but can be got for £60-£80 over the last few months

Cheaper still, Beyer Dynamic 231s for about £35-£40 as recommended by What Hi-Fi. I've got a pair of these for my portable player and they're great.

Oh good taste

I run a pair of 580's for serious listening and they are superb - Richers and many others are asking for these at £60, as Nigel says, and if this is within budget, then give them a listen.

I also have a pair of DT231's, as does Nigel, and they are blinding with a PC or portable (as I use them for).

I wasn't that keen on the 495's myself, and wouldn't hesitate in getting the 580's instead - but you need to listen yourself....

Having said that, the 580's are getting thin on the ground now

:(

[TinTin]

I was after a pair of S580's but couldn't find them anywhere. I opted for S570's instead which I find are OK. I tried the 495's but thought they sounded a bit lighter than the 570's which had a bit more bass. I paid £75 quid for the 570's and use them with my hifi.

It is agood idea to try some out

[watkid]

Beyer DT 100's are the dogs danglies. Mine cost £150 about 10 years ago. Yes they do still make them, they are the white/grey ones you see in recording studio's. By the way, mine still perform wonderfully after all this time.:clap:

[Cornelius]

Thanks everyone there's plenty to think about there. My budgets £90 max. I'm going to try some hifi shops at the weekend but wanted to get some ideas from here.

I know absolutely nothing about h/p so wanted to be armed with some knowledge before going to audition a pair. It's nice to know that the same brands keep being mentioned so at least I won't have to try dozens and dozens.

[brock_landers]

See if you can find a pair of sennheiser HD 25sps, the perennial djs favourite, they are extremely light and comfortable and i believe, have better frequency response than the 570/80, 495s listed above[could be wrong....]. Try them out of course, as well as the rest, but at about £80 are excellent value. should be available in any Dj type shop and hifi shops nationwide.

Cheers, Brock.

[Mozza]

Cornelius, if your budget is £90 then why not just add another tenner and get the Sennheiser HD600s from Richer Sounds. You will never need to buy another pair of headphones ever again.

[Cornelius]

Well after trying out 8 different pairs of headphones today and yesterday I finally opted for a pair of Sennheiser HD580 a snip at £60.

Mozza thanks about the tip re HD600's I gave them a go and although I thought they sounded better than the 580's I decided to stick with the 580's which sound absolutely great. They 're light and comfortable to wear, I've been listening to them all evening and the sound has improved quite a bit over the 6 hours as I've worn them in. I really happy with them.

Thanks to everyone and for all your advice. :clap:

[Radiohead]

Originally posted by Cornelius
Well after trying out 8 different pairs of headphones today and yesterday I finally opted for a pair of Sennheiser HD580 a snip at £60.

Mozza thanks about the tip re HD600's I gave them a go and although I thought they sounded better than the 580's I decided to stick with the 580's which sound absolutely great. They 're light and comfortable to wear, I've been listening to them all evening and the sound has improved quite a bit over the 6 hours as I've worn them in. I really happy with them.

Thanks to everyone and for all your advice. :clap:

Top choice mate

You won't regret the purchase!

[JonW]

Cornelius, could you please tell where you got your HD580's for £60?

Also can anyone tell me what the difference is between the HD580 and the HD590? Has the 590 superceded the 580?

Cheers :) .