Looking for some headphones...

[JonD7]

Heya!

Been reading up on headphones and headsets for ages... tired of my crap Dell speakers, lol.

 

I would say around $180 is my limit as I'm new to this, this is for PC use, gaming/music... may need suggestions for a 2nd headphone as well for ipod/phone but seperate budget.

I listen to a lot of different styles of music, Metal or Rock(all types) Electronica, Instrumentals, Reggae.

 

So far my top two are the DT770 and or the Sennheiser 558... they look nice, I would prefer closed but is open really that noticeable to others?

 

Another thing, I live in the desert and it gets insanely hot here... reaches 130% in the summer sometimes, now I won't be using these outside but I don't know what type of ear cups would be comfortable in temps of 79 to 90%.

 

I thought cloth ear cups would be better than leather ear cups but I keep hearing how hot they are, so thought I'd ask you guys.

 

Also want to say that I can't go out and try headphones out myself as I'm disabled and can't get around much at the moment, so yeah I have to buy and hope I like them, lol.

[MayflowerElectronics]

You'll want an open headphone to exhaust some

Of the heat from your ears. Cloth pads are definitely a must in hot weather.

The 558 would probably be a better option.

[EmoRarity]

558's are probably your best bet

[JonD7]

You'll want an open headphone to exhaust some

Of the heat from your ears. Cloth pads are definitely a must in hot weather.

The 558 would probably be a better option.

558's are probably your best bet

Thanks fellas, would these have decent volume for an ipod as well? or should I use these strictly for PC use with a DAC?

[Alex(PlayMedium)]

Have you had a look at the AD700x? The only pair of headphones till this day that properly fit my head and ears

they are tight on the head but at the same time super comfy, I highly reccomend them

They aren't very bass heavy though, but unless you are a basshead you'll be fine

[ShearMe]

Have you had a look at the AD700x? The only pair of headphones till this day that properly fit my head and ears

they are tight on the head but at the same time super comfy, I highly reccomend them

They aren't very bass heavy though, but unless you are a basshead you'll be fine

Cloth on those is warmer than traditional velour like on the 558, however.

[Alex(PlayMedium)]

Cloth on those is warmer than traditional velour like on the 558, however.

I haven't had much experience with them, they are a christmas present and I could only adore them for a few hours. I still dream of how comfy they are...

[ShearMe]

I haven't had much experience with them, they are a christmas present and I could only adore them for a few hours. I still dream of how comfy they are...

Just a warning to the OP.

If you personally grow tired of the clamp, you can bend the support bars out a little. Did that with my 500X's.

[JonD7]

Have you had a look at the AD700x? The only pair of headphones till this day that properly fit my head and ears

they are tight on the head but at the same time super comfy, I highly reccomend them

They aren't very bass heavy though, but unless you are a basshead you'll be fine

Thanks for the suggestion bud, they look awesome but I've heard that the AD700's were very very big... did they fix that with the 700X?

I wear medium sized hats(like 23 inches)... I always get worried things are too big for me since I'm around 5'2 tall, lol

[MayflowerElectronics]

Thanks for the suggestion bud, they look awesome but I've heard that the AD700's were very very big... did they fix that with the 700X?

I wear medium sized hats(like 23 inches)... I always get worried things are too big for me since I'm around 5'2 tall, lol

 

Yeah I would probably skip them if you have a small head. I wear a size 8 hat, and they fit me just so. DT 990's/558's would probably be better.

[JonD7]

Yeah I would probably skip them if you have a small head. I wear a size 8 hat, and they fit me just so. DT 990's/558's would probably be better.

Thanks bud, I think I'll do that then... have you guys heard of Grado's? I'm kind of curious about the sr80i and sr60i

[MayflowerElectronics]

Thanks bud, I think I'll do that then... have you guys heard of Grado's? I'm kind of curious about the sr80i and sr60i

 

If you listen to metal/rock/pop they're fantastic. SR80i's are really good for that genre.

 

I do recommend picking up these pads for them though.

 

http://goodcans.com/HeadphoneStore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=65

 

They're pricey but you can find something VERY similar on eBay for around $20.

[JonD7]

If you listen to metal/rock/pop they're fantastic. SR80i's are really good for that genre.

I do recommend picking up these pads for them though.

http://goodcans.com/HeadphoneStore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=65

They're pricey but you can find something VERY similar on eBay for around $20.

Thanks! I might buy both headphones... Metal is what I listen to most.