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post #11 of 40
6/28/10 at 12:32pm
I would suggest the A700 simply for being OUTRAGEOUSLY comfortable. Not the best bass I have heard, but they are very clear.

Definitely a better buy that my Auzen Forte, even as a heavy gamer.
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post #12 of 40
6/28/10 at 12:34pm
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You said you like Lady Gaga...

Buy some Skullcandies...
Lady Gaga's recordings are actually pretty decent quality.

Very pleasing on the ears
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6/28/10 at 12:34pm
hah, i missed the closed back part on the top... i got linked down into the comments...

senn hd280
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post #14 of 40
6/28/10 at 12:38pm
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JVC HA-RX900s or 700s.

A700 or AD700.
this or HD555
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post #15 of 40
6/28/10 at 12:38pm
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Lady Gaga's recordings are actually pretty decent quality.

Very pleasing on the ears
As the saying goes: feces with sprinkles is still feces.

I'm just trolling. Whatever floats your boat.

And as far as comfort, my A900s are insanely comfortable, and I imagine the A700s are a very similar feel. Pleather pads with a ton of cushion that never get heavy, tight, or uncomfortable in any way. Leaps and bounds ahead of my Grados in the comfort department, for sure.
Edited by pow3rtr1p - 6/28/10 at 12:41pm
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6/28/10 at 12:43pm
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post #17 of 40
6/28/10 at 12:48pm
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As the saying goes: feces with sprinkles is still feces.

I'm just trolling. Whatever floats your boat.

And as far as comfort, my A900s are insanely comfortable, and I imagine the A700s are a very similar feel. Pleather pads with a ton of cushion that never get heavy, tight, or uncomfortable in any way. Leaps and bounds ahead of my Grados in the comfort department, for sure.
Oh you.

My Alessandro are more comfortable than my AD700 were (they be gone nao!), but I have some custom earpads and the BeyerDynamic headband.

I do love AD700 pads on my RX700 though. It reduces the bass bloat a little, and makes it nice and detailed in the bass/low mids and also much more comfortable.

Oh, and guys.

STOP RECOMMENDING THE HD555; IT'S AN OPEN CAN AND HE WANTS CLOSED CANS. JEEZ.
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post #18 of 40
6/28/10 at 12:50pm
Shure SRH 440s
Sony MDR-V6/Sony MDR-7506

Both pairs of headphones are under $100 and you will love both of them. They suit your music tastes perfectly: good bass, closed, and balanced. You can go to head-fi.org and ask for more recommendations and advice. But trust me, Shure 440s and Sony MDR-V6s are the best headphones that you can get in the sub-$100 price range (the Alessandro and Grado headphones that are under $100 are also very good, but they are open and do not suit your music).

Do NOT get Sennheiser HD 555s. They are great headphones, but they do not suit your music tastes. They are more for classical music, open, and have a very weak bass. However, they are still great for classical music/singing.
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post #19 of 40
6/28/10 at 12:52pm
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Well, modded JVC HA-RX700/HA-RX900 are pretty much on-par with Shure SRH440/SRH840 (but much more comfortable) when fully burned in, etc. They're a definite contender.

Outside of that, think Audio Technica M50 or Shure SRH440; get the M50 if you want a little more bass.

Note: I have owned the SRH440 and modded HA-RX700 and I vastly prefer the modded RX700.


Do you understand what he wants?

CLOSED BACK.

HD555 and SR 80 are open back.
opps my fast reading skipped that

umm buy any grados?
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6/28/10 at 12:52pm
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Shure SRH 440s
Sony MDR-V6/Sony MDR-7506

Both pairs of headphones are under $100 and you will love both of them. They suit your music tastes perfectly: good bass, closed, and balanced. You can go to head-fi.org and ask for more recommendations and advice. But trust me, Shure 440s and Sony MDR-V6s are the best headphones that you can get in the sub-$100 price range (the Alessandro and Grado headphones that are under $100 are also very good, but they are open and do not suit your music).

Do not get Sennheiser HD 555s. They are great headphones, but they do not suit your music tastes. They are more for classical music, open, and have a very weak bass. However, they are still great for classical music/singing.
I like this guy.

People seem to recommend the AD700/HD555 for "all 'round" headphones, but they're frankly awful for that.

Like he said, they only really excel at classical/acoustical music.

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opps my fast reading skipped that

umm buy any grados?


all Grado are open backed.
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