Headphones For £100-£200

[Deleted member 2457]

You could have a look at these http://www.gak.co.uk/en/beyerdynamic-dt-880-pro-semi-open-professional-studio-headphones-250-ohm/30063?gclid=CP3u1Kzdg74CFQcTwwod9ZUA4Q very well regarded headphones; check out the reviews, or these http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/recording-studio/detail.asp?stock=13040917392332&gclid=CLrwpvfdg74CFYrjwgodOVAAmQ

Both are excellent if you like an accurate headphone without the smiley frequency response you get with so many. I've listened to both but in the end I upped my budget and got the Sennheiser HD650. They are really good.

:cheers: Much appreciated!

 

[DIB]

I like this thread, as I'm looking at a pair of headphones for occasional home use and was thinking about a maximum budget of £100 for a decent pair. I used to have a pair of Grado SR80i's which were good but so leaky, you could hear them in the next room.

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[Deleted member 2457]

I like this thread, as I'm looking at a pair of headphones for occasional home use and was thinking about a maximum budget of £100 for a decent pair. I used to have a pair of Grado SR80i's which were good but so leaky, you could hear them in the next room.

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Yep, great thread. :cheers:

 

[Deleted member 2457]

I am going to put the headphones I purchase in my signature.

 

[Marsbardark]

I like this thread, as I'm looking at a pair of headphones for occasional home use and was thinking about a maximum budget of £100 for a decent pair. I used to have a pair of Grado SR80i's which were good but so leaky, you could hear them in the next room.

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Ah the joys of open backed headphones, wife quote "why did you buy headphones that don't work?" :wall:

 

[Superaintit]

Hi Gel,

I may be late to the party but I'd like to add what I've learned so far.

When I started with hifi as a student I didn't have much money or much room, so headphones it was then.

First started out with some sennheiser in ears, the the px100 you mentioned. After that I got more serious and after auditioning with Arcam cd 192 and headphone amp got me some sennheider HD650 plus Musical Fidelity V2 IIRC. Great headphones but only for at home listening as there are open-backed and leak sound as hell. (probably just as loud outside as inside as its open...) They sound smooth and musical, but a bit dark compared to grado.

The Senneheiser HD650 also really needed a headphone; going without it would result in a lifeless sound that could be bettered by more sensitive headphones at half the price. Something to consider when you play straight from an iphone or something like that.

Which brings me to my next upgrade and finest so far: klipsch X10 in ears. Simply beautiful with an ipod or iphone as source. Easy to drive, detailed, natural and very close fitting. You won't hear any surrounding noise (or traffic, be careful!). Great for commuting by train or metro. The latest incarnation also got a microphone. Only downside I would say is that the pods themself consist of 2 halves that are glued together but are prone to wear.

Basically, I think what I'd heartily recommend is something easy to drive and that is closed backed but over ear (not in ear).

The B&Ws look nice, never heard them. Did audition the grado over ears once, but not my cup of tea (unless you're talking the GS1000, big money!) Anyway, make a shortlist of headphones and just go listen. As with speakers, each brand has its own voicing. Only listening for yourself can determine whats right for you.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Hi Gel,

I may be late to the party but I'd like to add what I've learned so far.

When I started with hifi as a student I didn't have much money or much room, so headphones it was then.

First started out with some sennheiser in ears, the the px100 you mentioned. After that I got more serious and after auditioning with Arcam cd 192 and headphone amp got me some sennheider HD650 plus Musical Fidelity V2 IIRC. Great headphones but only for at home listening as there are open-backed and leak sound as hell. (probably just as loud outside as inside as its open...) They sound smooth and musical, but a bit dark compared to grado.

The Senneheiser HD650 also really needed a headphone; going without it would result in a lifeless sound that could be bettered by more sensitive headphones at half the price. Something to consider when you play straight from an iphone or something like that.

Which brings me to my next upgrade and finest so far: klipsch X10 in ears. Simply beautiful with an ipod or iphone as source. Easy to drive, detailed, natural and very close fitting. You won't hear any surrounding noise (or traffic, be careful!). Great for commuting by train or metro. The latest incarnation also got a microphone. Only downside I would say is that the pods themself consist of 2 halves that are glued together but are prone to wear.

Basically, I think what I'd heartily recommend is something easy to drive and that is closed backed but over ear (not in ear).

The B&Ws look nice, never heard them. Did audition the grado over ears once, but not my cup of tea (unless you're talking the GS1000, big money!) Anyway, make a shortlist of headphones and just go listen. As with speakers, each brand has its own voicing. Only listening for yourself can determine whats right for you.

Appreciated cheers. :cheers:

 

[JoelSim]

I think this all depends on what you listen to Gel, and where.

Some that I really like are below.

- AIAIAI TMA-1 Young Guru Edition

- Audio-Technica ATH-ES700

- Musical Fidelity MF-100

Different price bands above, but suffice it to say if you listen to a lot of dance music then the AIAIAI's will take some beating, they are supplied with a phone cable with mic and a hifi/DJ cable. For a natural sound the A-T's are stunning and for £120 or thereabouts the MF's are great value with 2 pairs of ear cushions that suit different types of music.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

I think this all depends on what you listen to Gel, and where.

Some that I really like are below.

- AIAIAI TMA-1 Young Guru Edition

- Audio-Technica ATH-ES700

- Musical Fidelity MF-100

Different price bands above, but suffice it to say if you listen to a lot of dance music then the AIAIAI's will take some beating, they are supplied with a phone cable with mic and a hifi/DJ cable. For a natural sound the A-T's are stunning and for £120 or thereabouts the MF's are great value with 2 pairs of ear cushions that suit different types of music.

Cheers for that. :cheers:

I am going today to try on some more pairs.

Do John Lewis have them on show anyone?

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Just been to John Lewis and listened to the entire B&W range, the P5's are superb, I am sold on them! :clap: Just got to wait until they have stock now.

 

[bigboss]

£199 at Sevenoaks for the P5:

http://www.sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk/p/b-w-p5-headphones?gclid=CLvypqb6hb4CFerpwgodYaQAiw

 

[bigboss]

You'll need to act fast as it's part of the spring sale until 5th May and until stocks last.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

£199 at Sevenoaks for the P5:

http://www.sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk/p/b-w-p5-headphones?gclid=CLvypqb6hb4CFerpwgodYaQAiw

:cheers:

We have an Apple shop that sell them up the City, I will get them there. Do you think John Lewis will get stock again?

 

[bigboss]

Well, John Lewis will get stock again I think. Apple shop will not discount or price match. Why don't you just order online from Sevenoaks? If you really want it and if you keep pondering about, you may miss out on the deal. B&W headphones are rarely discounted, and £50 is a sizeable discount.

 

[Marsbardark]

http://www.superfi.co.uk/p-10348-bw-p5-mobile-hifi-headphones-recertified.aspx

£185 from Superfi

 

[bigboss]

http://www.superfi.co.uk/p-10348-bw-p5-mobile-hifi-headphones-recertified.aspx

£185 from Superfi

That's refurbished.

 

[Marsbardark]

http://www.superfi.co.uk/p-10348-bw-p5-mobile-hifi-headphones-recertified.aspx

£185 from Superfi

That's refurbished.

true but they state as new from the manufacurer, £15 saving. Vastly overpriced headphones imo.

 

[bigboss]

Just checked, Apple is selling it at £199.94:

http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TX584ZM/B/bowers-wilkins-p5-mobile-headphones?fnode=74dfa462b6e0565bbd4614e7b46cb78cc60b3c9132367f56a6c80531aa53f342496c8fb2aecaad3b71fc73eb1a21ed290ce31c22b2b4519f19e1c97ce8bb0df1bed65ad3c87bfdd31719a66d053d08342d8581a48234931db571d9e46085020bca61aedaadcdfbcde3c8d22e02e5949f&fs=s%3DalphaAZ

They're a full 94p more expensive than Sevenoaks!! :shifty:

 

[bigboss]

http://www.superfi.co.uk/p-10348-bw-p5-mobile-hifi-headphones-recertified.aspx

£185 from Superfi

That's refurbished.

true but they state as new from the manufacurer, £15 saving. Vastly overpriced headphones imo.

Personally, I think refurbished products should be at least 15-20% cheaper to make it a worthwhile purchase. They're expensive cans, and I won't accept one with even minor cosmetic damage for such a small discount.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Just checked, Apple is selling it at £199.94:

http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TX584ZM/B/bowers-wilkins-p5-mobile-headphones?fnode=74dfa462b6e0565bbd4614e7b46cb78cc60b3c9132367f56a6c80531aa53f342496c8fb2aecaad3b71fc73eb1a21ed290ce31c22b2b4519f19e1c97ce8bb0df1bed65ad3c87bfdd31719a66d053d08342d8581a48234931db571d9e46085020bca61aedaadcdfbcde3c8d22e02e5949f&fs=s%3DalphaAZ

They're a full 94p more expensive than Sevenoaks!! :shifty:

Just ordered from Apple and get them Thursday delivered! :cheers:

 

[Marsbardark]

Fair enough, I suppose looking nice is their most redeeming feature.

 

[pauln]

What else did you listen too for a comparison Gel?

 

[Deleted member 2457]

What else did you listen too for a comparison Gel?

I went to Apple, Currrys, Tesco and John Lewis today and the only pairs on demo were the B&W's. I listened to their entire range and where really sold on the P5's. I tried on lots of different pairs though.

 

[pauln]

I tried on lots of different pairs though.

Sounds like shopping for shoes.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

I tried on lots of different pairs though.

Sounds like shopping for shoes.

I did want a comfortable pair. No, I tried on about 3 Bose pairs and I can't remember what the rest were! :doh: