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I really like my Sennheiser HD-598 piano headphones that I purchased after hearing so many good things about them here. I am now looking to get a second pair of headphones to listen to music (piano and other things) on my computer. For those of you who use software pianos, what headphones do you use?
I would like the headphones to be full size (around ears), closed, very comfortable and have a 3.5mm plug without adapter. The ones I have on my short list at the moment are:
Sennheiser HD-280 Pro $100
ATH M50S $125
Sennheiser HD-380 Pro $140
Shure SRH840 $190
Any other models I should consider? What recommendations do you have for headphones with 3.5mm plugs?
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The AKG K551 is an award-winning pair that fulfils all your criteria - and it has really excellent sound.
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.....just out of curiosity, but don't virtually all headphones (great and humble) come with dual 3.5/ 6.3mm plugs these days - certainly my most recent ones (Sennheiser 215) do
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Bennevis Thanks for the suggestion. I will look into the AKG K551 headphones too.
Toddy - Indeed. Most (all?) headphones come with either 3.5mm or 6.5mm plugs and an adapter to the other size. However, I don't want to use an adapter in this case. I want a 3.5mm plug on the headphones. The reason is is that I find that a 6.5mm plug with an adapter to 3.5mm is too heavy for the jack on my computer. I could use a short extension cord to relieve the stress on the jack but I rather go with a set that has a 3.5mm plug in the first place.
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Ah, ok. The thing is, the adapter on my Sennheisers is made so that the large jack literally unscrews from the inner 3.5mm jack, leaving the smaller, light weight plug unhindered by adapters. I actually use this frequently to switch between listening systems, and it works very well.
(I only wish the phones themselves were so robust, but for items sold as 'DJ phones' it has to be said they are very flimsy and the band joints, weak!)
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I just bougt HD 598 yesterday and it is really great. I bought Pianoteq one hour later - really great combo.
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I am using the Audio Technica ATM 50's- wonderful on the SP280 and krome- a little better than the HD280's which i also own
Does anyone use AKG K271mkii's or Sony MDR-7510's?
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I am using the Audio Technica ATM 50's- wonderful on the SP280 and krome- a little better than the HD280's which i also own
Does anyone use AKG K271mkii's or Sony MDR-7510's? Oh, that's a coincidence - I've just been window shopping for headphones to buy sometime in the future and I whittled down my search precisely to the ATH M50 headphones! Seem to be exactly what is needed for monitoring, eventually Apart from probably not being of real reference quality, my only qualm about my present phones Sennhieser HD215 is that they are simply not strong enough - part of the plastic band has already split, making them fatally weak unless I tape up the band. How would you rate the Audio Technica's in this respect?
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FWIW --
I still like my Senn HD-280 headphones.
And I'd point out that the OP is willing to spend upwards of $100 to avoid buying a plug-->wire-->jack adapter.
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Im very pleased with my Sennheiser HD380 Pro. I actually just bought a second pair recently. I have a set tethered to my ES7 at all times and now I keep the second set in my office at work for computer, iPad, and soon a second practice DP (I hope). I tried many others and kept going back to the HD380. They always sound best to "my" ears. Great headphones for the price. Full rich detailed sound. Impeccable on bass notes with the DP. Very clean and deep without boom or muddiness(I tend to like slightly bassier headphones and monitors). They really shine when I use them through my mixer. Handles so well and sounds immaculate. Bottom line: I find them more enjoyable than more expensive headphones I tried. Great sound and value. Sound fantastic with the ES7 as well as almost every DP I have plugged them into when demoing. ..and trust me, Ive tried many DPs reviews: http://www.head-fi.org/products/sennheiser-hd-380-pro-headphoneshttp://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-38...ef=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?showViewpoints=1
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I feel as though the separation on the Audio Technica's is fantastic. The sound field appears wider than the HD280 but note that I really enjoy my HD280's as well as they were the first pair of excellent headphones I ever purchased
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.....just out of curiosity, but don't virtually all headphones (great and humble) come with dual 3.5/ 6.3mm plugs these days - certainly my most recent ones (Sennheiser 215) do Well I think the big cans do. My Technics pair come with a 6.3mm but my over the ear Philips pair have the 3.5m plug.
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Im very pleased with my Sennheiser HD380 Pro. I actually just bought a second pair recently. I have a set tethered to my ES7 at all times and now I keep the second set in my office at work for computer, iPad, and soon a second practice DP (I hope). I tried many others and kept going back to the HD380. They always sound best to "my" ears. Great headphones for the price. Full rich detailed sound. Impeccable on bass notes with the DP. Very clean and deep without boom or muddiness(I tend to like slightly bassier headphones and monitors). They really shine when I use them through my mixer. Handles so well and sounds immaculate. Bottom line: I find them more enjoyable than more expensive headphones I tried. Great sound and value. Sound fantastic with the ES7 as well as almost every DP I have plugged them into when demoing. ..and trust me, Ive tried many DPs reviews: http://www.head-fi.org/products/sennheiser-hd-380-pro-headphoneshttp://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-38...ef=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?showViewpoints=1 I am considering these as well for my second pair- would you be able to compare them to the HD280's? I am also considering the 7510's due to the low impedence of 24 ohms.
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I really like my Sennheiser HD-598 piano headphones that I purchased after hearing so many good things about them here. I am now looking to get a second pair of headphones to listen to music (piano and other things) on my computer. For those of you who use software pianos, what headphones do you use?
I would like the headphones to be full size (around ears), closed, very comfortable and have a 3.5mm plug without adapter. The ones I have on my short list at the moment are:
Sennheiser HD-280 Pro $100
ATH M50S $125
Sennheiser HD-380 Pro $140
Shure SRH840 $190
Any other models I should consider? What recommendations do you have for headphones with 3.5mm plugs?
I have the ATH M50. Comparing it to my Sennheiser HD595 the Sennhieser has a much better soundstage and more detailed, pleasing sound. Still, the ATH is much better than typical cheapo headphones. The isolation is surprisingly good on it as well--great for a noisy office. On the downside I would not consider them all that comfy. They get hot quickly and they are a bit too small for my ears so they end up crushing them. The Sennheisers are much, much more comfortable...I could wear them all day unlike the M50s. If your ears are average or small the M50 might not be as uncomfortable as it is for me, but I don't think anyone will say it's as comfy as the Sennheisers.
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I am considering these as well for my second pair- would you be able to compare them to the HD280's?
I am also considering the 7510's due to the low impedence of 24 ohms.
Hi Possum - check this blog out. Very good review of HD380 compared to HD280: http://yklee118.blogspot.com/2012/04/sennheiser-hd380-professional-review.html
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Amaruk: Will you have a chance to try some headphones?
I found few stores with headphones available to try. And those stores that did had no phones I was interested in. I hope you have better luck.
That only leaves "reviews" filled with buzz words like "accurate", "controlled bass", "clear mids", "finely textured", "great sound stage" ... and other meaningless drivel.
All I ever wanted to do was to try, to listen, to compare. No chance of that. So my leap of faith was a $100 Beyerdynamic. I lucked out. These are good phones. But, as I said, it was pure luck.
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Great input here regarding the comfort level of various cans. To me that is very important! Keep it coming!!!
Charles Cohen - Yes. I just want to add that it is not that I want to avoid buying an adapter (I have some already) but rather, I need a second pair of cans first and foremost. I could get a pair with the 6.5mm plug and use the often included (free) adapter to 3.5 mm. But since the 6.5 mm plug is bulky to start with I prefer to have a pair with the right plug so no adapter is needed. One solution would be to buy a short extension cord that would relieve the stress on the computer jack as the 3.5mm/6.5mm adapter could then be resting on the table/floor.
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Does anyone use AKG K271mkii's or Sony MDR-7510's?
Yes, I was given a pair of AKG K271 Mk II when I bought my V-Piano, and they are excellent headphones, though I bought Grado SR325is after that, and find the sound of the latter more detailed and clearer with extended bass and trebles. But it isn't so comfortable to wear for long periods. It has a thick, heavy cable with 6.35mm plug, and I'd worry about using it with adaptor on my laptop. The K271 MkII comes with 3.5mm plug plus screw-on adaptor; the K551 just comes with 3.5mm plug because it's (apparently) designed for use with portable devices, though being a bulky around-ear closed design (like the K271 MkII), it's hardly portable. I find the K551's sound slightly superior to that of the K271 MkII, but not quite up to the far more expensive Grados.
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Mac - Yes, my local stores are a hit or miss too. But I know what you mean about the buzz words used to describe cans. I am hoping to gather some opinions here and then just pull the trigger on what seems to be the best for me. This thread already has some great comments.
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Using something like this or this will put your laptop's 3.5mm socket less at risk if you happen to yank the cable - all too easily done. One solution would be to buy a short extension cord that would relieve the stress on the computer jack as the 3.5mm/6.5mm adapter could then be resting on the table/floor. This is best. I made up my own longish lead using thin screened cable and neutrik connectors. Make sure to use the rt-angled 3.5mm stereo plug.
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