Headphones...

[theKumba]

So while searching Amazon for school stuff I found this: http://www.amazon.de/Beyerdynamic-DT-770-Pro-80-Kopfh%C3%B6rer/dp/B0016MNAAI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410459060&sr=8-1&keywords=beyerdynamic+dt+770

The Beyerdynamic DT 770. Idk why but when I saw them I somehow turned into an audiophile and I can't stop listening to music anymore, which leads us to where I am now... still listening to music on my shitty 60$ Razer Electra "headset".

 

I listen mostly listen to bass heavy music, but sometimes(/hardly) also ancient 50s or 60s music. Depends on my mood. So the headphones should have great base but also shouldn't come too short in the mids and highs. They should last really long and be built well, because 250$ are quiet some money for a high school student like me. Another thing I really want is comfortableness. I sometimes wear my headphones around 3-5 hours a day on weekends and holidays.

My budget for headphones + Amp/soundcard is set to around 250$.

 

Another question I had for several weeks is what the difference between a soundcard and an ampilifier is. Just in case I get headphones like for example the DT 770, my built in PC soundcard isn't the best way to get the music to the headphones.

I thought of getting a soundcard like the sounblaster Z. It would fit my all in all budget of around 250$ and should give optimal sound from what I've read in the amazon comments.

Or should I go with an amp?

 

[Gamgee]

Where are you going to be using these headphones? Just at home? Around in public? What are you looking for in terms of noise isolation and portability? The DT770's actually fit what you've described pretty well aside from being out of budget.

[theKumba]

Where are you going to be using these headphones? Just at home? Around in public? What are you looking for in terms of noise isolation and portability? The DT770's actually fit what you've described pretty well aside from being out of budget.

I just wanna use them at home. For travelling I've got in ears. Noise isolation would be nice, but isn't a must have.

[theKumba]

Hello...? Anyone?

[creatip123]

I just wanna use them at home. For travelling I've got in ears. Noise isolation would be nice, but isn't a must have.

 

Hello...? Anyone?

 

Calm your manboobs, just because there are no new answers for 15 minutes doesn't mean everybody is ignoring you....

 

So you saw a picture of a headphone, and suddenly you're hypnotized to be a music-enjoying mania? Well, that's new....

 

Anyway, don't think about amps first. Just get whichever headphone you're going for, test it first with the system that you already have. Depending on the headphone and your onboard, there's a big chance that your onboard is already enough to drive that headphone properly. If it turns out that it's not enough, only then should you think about getting an amp. That way you won't have to throw away un-needed money on an un-needed device.

 

in the case that you do need an amp, a small, simple amp like the Fiio E6 should be adequate in most cases.

[theKumba]

Calm your manboobs, just because there are no new answers for 15 minutes doesn't mean everybody is ignoring you....

 

So you saw a picture of a headphone, and suddenly you're hypnotized to be a music-enjoying mania? Well, that's new....

 

Anyway, don't think about amps first. Just get whichever headphone you're going for, test it first with the system that you already have. Depending on the headphone and your onboard, there's a big chance that your onboard is already enough to drive that headphone properly. If it turns out that it's not enough, only then should you think about getting an amp. That way you won't have to throw away un-needed money on an un-needed device.

 

in the case that you do need an amp, a small, simple amp like the Fiio E6 should be adequate in most cases.

I'll get the DT 770 then?

[Frenchfri79]

I just stumbled across your search for headphones, if you're looking for some high quality/ lower cost, you might want to consider looking at VMODA's crossfade lp. I picked up a pair around July and I haven't had a bad moment with them yet. There tougher than pretty much anything I've encountered. The Highs, and Mids, are both there and the bass literally booms. I picked mine up for $130 on amazon, and I think $120 would leave you enough for a good soundcard, although I just run mine from the audio out on my motherboard when I'm on my computer, or when I'm on the go my iPod touch is completely capable of powering them. Noise cancellation shouldn't be a problem either, these are closed back headphones and if you have your music at a reasonable level you can't hear other people talking at all. (Plus I think they look sexy as hell) Check them out!

 

http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Crossfade-Over-Ear-Noise-Isolating-Headphone/dp/B003BYRGKY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1400074555&sr=8-2&keywords=vmoda

[theKumba]

I just stumbled across your search for headphones, if you're looking for some high quality/ lower cost, you might want to consider looking at VMODA's crossfade lp. I picked up a pair around July and I haven't had a bad moment with them yet. There tougher than pretty much anything I've encountered. The Highs, and Mids, are both there and the bass literally booms. I picked mine up for $130 on amazon, and I think $120 would leave you enough for a good soundcard, although I just run mine from the audio out on my motherboard when I'm on my computer, or when I'm on the go my iPod touch is completely capable of powering them. Noise cancellation shouldn't be a problem either, these are closed back headphones and if you have your music at a reasonable level you can't hear other people talking at all. (Plus I think they look sexy as hell) Check them out!

 

http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Crossfade-Over-Ear-Noise-Isolating-Headphone/dp/B003BYRGKY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1400074555&sr=8-2&keywords=vmoda

They look great. I might get these.

[creatip123]

I'll get the DT 770 then?

 

Well, it's up to you. DT770 is a good headphone, but it isn't the best out there. Hell, you might even not like the sound of it. Not because it's bad, but because sound is very subjective to every individuals. I've tried the DT770 pro, but I didn't like it. Again, not because it's bad sounding, but it's too closed feel for me, I've grow accustomed to open headphones, so can't stand closed headphones. 

[Frenchfri79]

They look great. I might get these.

I really love mine! Check out some YouTube videos about them if you want, there's a lot of good information on them out there on them!

 

And creatip123 you're completely right, everyone has a little bit different taste in how we like to listen to our music.

[Valhallatier]

Well, it's up to you. DT770 is a good headphone, but it isn't the best out there. Hell, you might even not like the sound of it. Not because it's bad, but because sound is very subjective to every individuals. I've tried the DT770 pro, but I didn't like it. Again, not because it's bad sounding, but it's too closed feel for me, I've grow accustomed to open headphones, so can't stand closed headphones. 

dont you have the HE400? isnt it more closed sounding?

[creatip123]

dont you have the HE400? isnt it more closed sounding?

 

HE-400 is as open as it can be. You can tell from how big the surface with open (perforated) end.

 

 

That is as far as my hands (or any other objects) can get to the open backs, before I hear audible distortions. Any closer than that, the sounds begin to distort, so you can imagine how open they are....

 

*To OP: sorry for posting pictures. I thought about posting just the links, but I thought it may give you some insights on headphones as well.

 

* Trivia: The DT770 was the headphone used by Anna Kendrick in the movie Pitch Perfect. I wonder if Beyer paid money for that exposures....