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Aug 14 2016, 12:24 PM
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Hello folks,
I'm thinking of getting some headphones for plugging into my Scarlett, I won't use them all the time (I actually hate headphones  ) just if I get up early at the weekends and don't want to disturb my wife or if it's too hot and I need the windows open (don't want to spoil the neighbours bbq  )Thinking of getting these http://en-uk.sennheiser.com/best-audio-hea...reo-hifi-hd-600 This review sold them to me really. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-2w0vlmhk8 They are currently £219 at the moment on Amazon that's 41% saving  Is it worth even looking at anything else? This is just over my budget but the extra £19 seems worth it. What do you think? Cheers -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE  “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Aug 14 2016, 03:13 PM
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Sennheiser is always a good choice. I have a pair (diff model) that I like a lot and have used for several years now. The head band is getting loose now and I will need a new set relatively soon.
I'm looking at these Audio-Technica's ... http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/headphon...aff89488ddd6b1/ Review - http://www.wired.com/2015/07/review-audio-technica-ath-m50x/ -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Aug 14 2016, 05:59 PM
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I use HD600's. I highly recommend them. Nice stereo imaging and great frequency response make them a good choice for mixing. If you're looking for an alternative, consider the Beyerdynamic DT880.
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Aug 14 2016, 07:42 PM
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Thanks for your input folks, Rammikin, do you think I'll need a seperate headphone amp or will the headphone amp in my Scarlett 18i8 be ok?
Cheers Phil UPDATE: I just ordered them
This post has been edited by Phil66: Aug 14 2016, 09:11 PM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Aug 14 2016, 09:24 PM
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Great! Let us know whether they are worth the invest
Still need some new ones as well;)Enjoy! |
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Aug 14 2016, 10:34 PM
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To be honest I've read loads of reviews today and it seems like they can't be beat. Some others beat them in certain areas but fall far short in others.
Phil QUOTE (Roadside @ Aug 14 2016, 09:24 PM)  Great! Let us know whether they are worth the invest Still need some new ones as well;)Enjoy! -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Aug 15 2016, 01:27 AM
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QUOTE (Phil66 @ Aug 14 2016, 06:42 PM) Thanks for your input folks, Rammikin, do you think I'll need a seperate headphone amp or will the headphone amp in my Scarlett 18i8 be ok? I don't use a headphone amp with them. I just plug them direct into my passive mixer. I've had a lot of headphones over the years for those times when I can't blast my monitors, just like you. These HD600's are the best for mixing that I know of. The frequency response is great. And they don't fatigue my ears during long sessions like some others do. so I'm sure you'll be happy with them. Like it says in the video, the box is over the top -------------------- Cyber-industrial music and video animations:
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Aug 15 2016, 03:12 PM
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QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Aug 15 2016, 12:29 PM) I just thought of one "problem". I don't know if you've thought about this, but I think the Hd600s are open headphones, right? You said you wanted to be able to practice without disturbing your wife, but with open headphones, won't there still be some sound coming out? As opposed to closed headphones? Thanks for the input Ben, She will be in another room asleep so I don't think the sound leak will affect her
This post has been edited by Phil66: Aug 15 2016, 03:35 PM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Nov 20 2016, 09:23 PM
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Ok,
I have to admit, I bottled it and didn't buy them, I actually ordered them then got an email saying they would be delayed by 10 days so I cancelled them, I obviously wasn't sure about them. I've just ordered them again now though and they will be hear on Wednesday
This post has been edited by Phil66: Nov 20 2016, 09:24 PM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Nov 20 2016, 11:04 PM
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QUOTE (Phil66 @ Nov 20 2016, 08:23 PM) Ok, I have to admit, I bottled it and didn't buy them, I actually ordered them then got an email saying they would be delayed by 10 days so I cancelled them, I obviously wasn't sure about them. I've just ordered them again now though and they will be hear on Wednesday Don't worry, I'm sure you'll be happy with them. My opinion hasn't changed since August. I still think hd600s are the best headphones you can buy for mixing and playing guitar. -------------------- Cyber-industrial music and video animations:
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Nov 23 2016, 09:15 PM
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All I can say is WOW!!!!!!
 These headphones are amazing. I now know why I've never liked headphones. I've never had a really good set. Amazing. If you really want to test your equipment get THIS if you're in the States, in Europe it is available HERE. It has various tracks to highlight flaws in your equipment like sibilance, transient attack etc. The music it pretty varied too. Another good album to test it Stevie Ray Vaughan, Couldn't Stand The Weather. It was a hi-fi demo standard for many many years as it isn't over produced, it's a sonic masterpiece, captures the instruments really well. Very pleased with this purchase.
-------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Nov 24 2016, 11:37 PM
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Yeah they already are, I've started using my GT100 in manual know with four cable
-------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Nov 26 2016, 09:17 PM
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A good pair of "cans", just like a good pair of Monitors, really can make all the difference
Here is a link to a bunch of classical stuff in lossless high res as well. Free to grab. It's all in FLAC so you may need to convert it if you can't play flac files.http://www.2l.no/hires/ Todd QUOTE (Phil66 @ Nov 24 2016, 06:37 PM) Yeah they already are, I've started using my GT100 in manual know with four cable
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