Cato Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 [quote name='acidbass' timestamp='1476294964' post='3153160'] Any love for Bose? Was contemplating investing in a bluetooth set (Soundlink) over ears type. [/quote] Not sure about Bluetooth for practice. I've got a Bluetooth speaker which is great for music but the latency makes it unusable in conjunction with visual media - every film you watch looks like it's been really badly dubbed. I imagine the delay would , at best, be really irritating if you tried to use it for practice, although its quite possible the latency issues have been resolved since I got my speaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timhiggins Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1476279814' post='3152975'] Superlux HD 669. Not cheap; inexpensive. [/quote] + 1 for these i use them for band rehearsals and think there great...i use expensive beyer and sennhieser in recording studio as someone else has paid for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I would also avoid using Bluetooth for playing bass. However, for video playback, some players automatically adjust when connected to Bluetooth, I know the nPlayer app I use on my iPad does not do this but it does have a manual slider to adjust the delay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1476296181' post='3153180'] I would also avoid using Bluetooth for playing bass. However, for video playback, some players automatically adjust when connected to Bluetooth, I know the nPlayer app I use on my iPad does not do this but it does have a manual slider to adjust the delay! [/quote] I shall look into that, cheers. Edited October 12, 2016 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 [quote name='acidbass' timestamp='1476294964' post='3153160'] Any love for Bose? Was contemplating investing in a bluetooth set (Soundlink) over ears type. [/quote] BOSE = Better Off Somewhere Else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I've recently bought a set of AKG K240 MKIIs and they're awesome. over ear, open backed so comfy and the sound is more open. generally use it for home rehearsal through my Avid eleven rack which acts as an audio interface from my PC and then use either midi or spotify for the music source. midi to get eh basics and the original track to get the groove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1476209605' post='3152392'] On a recommendation from our good friend Chiliwailer, I bought a set of Panasonic RP-HTX7's and have used them for home practice ever since. They are relatively inexpensive and have had a lot of use with no issues. [/quote] Only just seen this, glad you're still liking them mate. I found them on a What Hi Fi review which gave them top marks. http://www.whathifi.com/panasonic/rp-htx7/review They are so cheap at around £30, yet make the bass itself sound awesome. I went to a local specialist Hi Fi shop 2 years ago to buy some 'better' ones for up to £250. All those did was show up the flaws in my MP3 player more and compress my bass tones too much. I'm sure there are better ones out there, but for £30 I was shocked how they stood the test. That said, I have been spookily thinking of going back there next week to try headphones once more as I need to check out some other gear there anyway. Will report back if things have changed. Edited October 16, 2016 by Chiliwailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 As an add on to this, does anyone have a headphone case, or just put them in a bag loose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 [quote name='timmo' timestamp='1476635653' post='3155830'] As an add on to this, does anyone have a headphone case, or just put them in a bag loose? [/quote] I case mine (audio technica) when they aren't in use, mostly because I don't have a room dedicated to music so they live with my laptop tucked away in the corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I have senheiser HD205. Then I broke the cable, and got another pair because they are pretty cheap these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) Another Sennheiser HD fan here, have a set of HD200's, and they're superb and given many years solid performance. Though, according to some internet guru's, you shouldn't use closed back headphones for playing and recording music... Edited October 16, 2016 by Skybone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starless Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Standard issue Apple earpods. Perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JammyJim Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Sony MDR-7506 for mixing/recording, for me they are a true monitor headphone, I find they give an excellent clean sound and you can here every pop, click and crack, which is perfect for recording, but unfortunately because of this they are not the best for listening to music, as they are little harsh. For that I use Grado SR80's..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubbersoul Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Superlux HD668. I use them for everything and for the money I don't think they can be beaten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamWoodBass Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Sennheiser HD 380 pro's for practicing and recording. They sound very un-coloured to my ears so not great for just listening to tunes but brilliant for plugging into a USB interface and recording. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivansc Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 senny hd650s and AKG K240DFs from the mid eighties. Both are great but I also have a hankering for a pair of HD600s as well, subtle difference in character. Of course these are for studio use not exclusively practice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Beyer Dynamic dt100 for me, tried a few others (sennheiser hd497 and hd201, akg k44) I've got a couple of different cables for the dt100 with small and big plugs and different leads, they're not the most flattering sound but I find that they're great for picking the bass part in a track and as they show up all the string noise etc I have found that my playing has got better as I'm trying to keep the extraneous noise to a minimum. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 [quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1477037592' post='3159346'] ...and as they show up all the string noise etc I have found that my playing has got better as I'm trying to keep the extraneous noise to a minimum. [/quote] This is the best reason for practicing through headphones; I hear every little detail and it really highlights any shortcomings in my technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamWoodBass Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1477048300' post='3159471'] This is the best reason for practicing through headphones; I hear every little detail and it really highlights any shortcomings in my technique. [/quote] That's why I love my Senny HD 380's, they're so unforgiving and clinical so they highlight everything that would usually be masked by an amp. Really makes you check your technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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