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Old 27 January 2011, 01:44 PM
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i have a pair of Sennheiser 22years old, been thrown around even thrown up on, still great if that's any help
Old 27 January 2011, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by TelBoy
Now we're talking.

I have some Grado electrostatics and they blow everything (bar the above, possibly), into the weeds. So over-engineered it's ridiculous!
What price were they ive just looked at some 1700 dollars ?
Old 27 January 2011, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by TelBoy
Not the best on the market by loads, Big Fud.


http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/headphones...view-49304760/
Sure that says £147 and not £120 also ???? op states £120 in his wanted add lol
Old 27 January 2011, 01:46 PM
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Fud, you hit the nail on the head. They're great if you're a dj. They've established themselves as "the" cool brand for clubs, a great marketing triumph, well designed for that particular use. But in pure hi-fi terms they're about average. Depends what you're using them for really.
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Originally Posted by BIG FUD
What price were they ive just looked at some 1700 dollars ?

Quite a lot, yes. And i rarely use them these days, which is the bigger crime.
Old 27 January 2011, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by zip106
If they're anything like the ones I hear, headphones don't work.
I know I get them too........ should never have got married
Old 27 January 2011, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by TelBoy
Now we're talking.

I have some Grado electrostatics and they blow everything (bar the above, possibly), into the weeds. So over-engineered it's ridiculous!


I have before at Czech Republic at my studio Stax Electrostatic Earspeakers,which borrow me my friend and sound has been mind blowing...
Yes Orpheus is overpriced and ridiculous,but looking great,which i cannot tell about STAX...
Which one you have Grado?

Jura
Old 27 January 2011, 01:54 PM
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PS1000. Sublime if you ever get the chance. Look as good as they sound too.

Funny you mention Stax, i think i still have a pair of Stax Electrostatics too somewhere, they have their own separate mini amplifier. Can't for the life of me remember where they are, but they used to be good, except the earpieces were smooth leather and made your ears sweat, a bit silly really. They were pretty good quality too.
Old 27 January 2011, 01:58 PM
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10k for a pair of earmuffs , sorry thats just perverted
Old 27 January 2011, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by BIG FUD
To small ear cover for dj's mate the above my bro been a dj all over the world for 20 years he said he has tried the rest and told me about these but as im not a d.j i have not used them enough they just sitting here..

Check out all the latest pop music videos they all use dre ear phones that im selling..For £120 they are easy bye far the best on the market in my mind but hey we have not all got the same way of thinking .
Originally Posted by TelBoy
Fud, you hit the nail on the head. They're great if you're a dj. They've established themselves as "the" cool brand for clubs, a great marketing triumph, well designed for that particular use. But in pure hi-fi terms they're about average. Depends what you're using them for really.
True i used them in my i phone cdnt beleive the quality just brought some same ones but in ear ones for the cardio machines i use alot ..
Old 27 January 2011, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by TelBoy
PS1000. Sublime if you ever get the chance. Look as good as they sound too.

Funny you mention Stax, i think i still have a pair of Stax Electrostatics too somewhere, they have their own separate mini amplifier. Can't for the life of me remember where they are, but they used to be good, except the earpieces were smooth leather and made your ears sweat, a bit silly really. They were pretty good quality too.

I never tried Grado these,some yes at one High End Hi-Fi shop at CR.

I cannot afford Stax(these which i have before at studio,now cost around £2.7k ) which i have before borrowed at studio,but sound has been just unbelievable and yes has been with extra amplifier.
Perfect for mixing music at studio....and listening music....Simply Great

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Old 27 January 2011, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by dpb
10k for a pair of earmuffs , sorry thats just perverted
For someone is perverted pay for jacket/bag £10k....




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Old 27 January 2011, 02:55 PM
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Grado Labs SR60, semi-closed so anyone around will enjoy the music too!
Old 27 January 2011, 04:01 PM
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Just bought a pair of Sennheiser RS180, from Richer sounds @ £169.99 & wireless too.Just allowing them to run in now.Thanks anyway fellas.
Old 27 January 2011, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by TelBoy
PS1000. Sublime if you ever get the chance. Look as good as they sound too.
I'm pretty sure the ps1000's arent electrostatic? iirc the only companies making 'statics at the moment are Stax and Koss (not to sure about that though, i'm willing to be proved wrong).
I sold my Stax 4040ii signature system last year to fund a loudspeaker purchase. Judging by the price to replace them now, I shouldve just kept them and found the extra from elsewhere!
Old 27 January 2011, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ScooByer Trade
So far Sennheiser are in range, don't know if Bose do H'phones.Any suggestions .Hopefully i can get some that are wireless, but doubt it.
another option..
http://www.play.com/Electronics/Elec...rlrefer=search
amazing value h'phones at 150, an absolute steal at 53 quid
Old 27 January 2011, 05:10 PM
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Goldrings are good but quality is very suspect of late, plastic breaking on the headband seems to be a common one, some say goldring have cut too many corners.

Grados are nice but very fragile, and of little use if dj'ing is their intended use.

As for the beats very overhyped, they're good but nothing special.

Ultrasone is another contender that has a good following.

http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/ultr...odid-2503.html

Or audio technica

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-Techni...d_sim_sbs_ce_2

http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/audi...odid-2495.html

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Old 27 January 2011, 07:49 PM
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I've just bought a pair of these and they are superb considering the low price. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Goldring-DR1...6157293&sr=1-1

For anyone who want's to pay even less, I bought a pair of these also last year when they were on offer for £20.00. They're very good but a bit light on bass so will need boosting on an amplifier. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Goldring-DR5...6157293&sr=1-2

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Old 27 January 2011, 08:54 PM
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I think the only thing i can find fault with the RS180, is the curved bit is made from plastic (could be tougher for next RS model ).But other than that 9/10 from me.Works with everything, that has audio out & headphone sockets (game consoles too).One of my best buys.Currys are blummin expensive.
Old 27 January 2011, 09:02 PM
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Audio Techinca ATH-M40fS great budget headphones with great sound,i've used these and are good..I've tried AKG,but these have sound leak...


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Old 13 February 2011, 02:28 PM
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Tell you what i've just seen, B&W P5 headphones & wireless.But are £250 new.Now considering buying them & getting rid of the RS180.
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