The Hat Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Primarily for use with the bass but also for listening to music. Have been thinking about some PJB H850's but have heard they are not so good for listening to music. Are there any other options in this price range, £80 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Stretch to some Sennheiser HD25 if you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Akg 450? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I've not tried a massive selection but I love my Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pros for bass practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hat Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Are they well above the £80 mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colgraff Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I recently bought some Monster DNA headphones. They cover a range of prices and all the ones I tried on felt and sounded really good. I've used mine for a couple of weeks now and love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probablypike Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I can vouch for Sennheissers,too. Whichever ones you go for, they're going to be good value. Always good quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I use Seinnheiser hd201s. Excellent quality for bass practice & listening to music. The cable is quite light & thin & needs to be treated with a bit of care, but you should get around £60 change from your £80 to spend on other goodies. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-Closed-Dynamic-Stereo-headphones-black/dp/B0007XJSQC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colgraff Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I had Sennheisers for 20 years before replacing them with the above mentioned Monster. They lasted brilliantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubass Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) I'm going to suggest Superlux hd661's or hd681 evo's. I've used sennheisers and akg's in the past and although better, they're not that much better imo. And for the price (dirt cheap on thomann) it's not going to be much issue if you disagree with them. I use the closed back 661's for monitoring and the semi open 681's for general listening to loud sh*t when the kids are sleeping. Worth checking out reviews if nothing else, got some cool design features like the detachable cable. Edited February 21, 2016 by stubass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hat Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Those Superlux look the business for the price. Can't find em on Thoman though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) I got a pair of the Superlux HD668b off Amazon on a BCers recommendation. Best £33 I've spent on headphones (& better than ones that I've paid considerably more too). They're open back, so ideal for listening to music as well as mixing & mastering, which is what I use them for. If you don't want them to bleed to the outside world (like recording with mics or irritate the Mrs), then go for closed back (open back tend to have the better sound quality). If you want the PJBs but at a cheaper price, then there's the Edifier H850. Same headphones, but rebranded (& according to Mr PJ, made from cheaper parts). Edited February 21, 2016 by xgsjx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hat Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Just ordered a pair of Superlux H661's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubass Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 [quote name='The Hat' timestamp='1456092403' post='2985374'] Just ordered a pair of Superlux H661's [/quote] I'm sure you won't be disappointed, be sure to report back with your opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 [quote name='The Hat' timestamp='1456092403' post='2985374'] Just ordered a pair of Superlux H661's [/quote] Good luck with them but - as a bass player - IMO you should have at least had a listen to the PJB kit first. I have all sorts of high-end headphones knocking around, accumulated over the last 20 years. They have all, without exception, been blown out of the water by the PJBs. It's all very personal of course, but that's precisely why you should - if at all possible - try before you buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
project_c Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1456052651' post='2984788'] Stretch to some Sennheiser HD25 if you can [/quote] This. Had mine for something like 12 years. Every part is replaceable, they're comfy and they sound very good. I wouldn't buy a pair of headphones that boost the bass massively, they will give you ear fatigue, and false information about your tone, which might affect your playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hat Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 No option of trying first. At £25 the Superflux are worth a punt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1456131610' post='2985557'] Good luck with them but - as a bass player - IMO you should have at least had a listen to the PJB kit first. I have all sorts of high-end headphones knocking around, accumulated over the last 20 years. They have all, without exception, been blown out of the water by the PJBs. It's all very personal of course, but that's precisely why you should - if at all possible - try before you buy. [/quote] Have you tried the DT-770s? I thought the PJBs were great, they sounded much clearer but they were no match for the Beyer's in the low end department. I like my skull to rumble with sub bass like I'm next to a monster cab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Also look for Edifier H850's - they make the PJB branded ones, and can be found on-line significantly cheaper. No way of knowing if they are very different....but worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I use a pair of Superlux 662F clsoed-back cans for monitoring and mixing. They have a sound very similar to my M-Audio BX5a monitors which is very handy and a lovely coincidence. I've also got a pair of Superlux 668B open back headphones for general music listening. They sound really nice and natural. I've heard a lot of good things about all of their range and as you say, for £25 they're worth a punt! I spent a few weeks auditioning some higher-end headphones - around the £150 price range - and couldn't find anything to drag me away from the Superlux ones. I know that 5iM0n on here recommends the Studiospares M1000 headphones. About £65 I think they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubbersoul Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Another shout for the Superlux HD668B. I use them for mixing, monitoring and general listening. For the price I do not think they can be beaten. If you can't find them on Thomann, Amazon is your best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Another satisfied Superlux user (HD669, closed back..), used for everything, from listening to R4, composing and mixing, Skype... Everything. Disclaimer: my aged hearing is far from optimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 I have some Superlux 681 Evos and they're great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blank20 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 You can't go wrong with Sennheiser. I'm currently using theese http://en-us.sennheiser.com/dj-headphones-closed-hd-205 But theese are also great. Especially for recording https://gb.muzyczny.pl/131591_Shure-SRH-240A-38-Ohm-closed-headphones.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy109 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 My Sony's recently died and I have tried; Seinnheiser hd201s - disliked quality of sound and sent these immediately back, although the sound was so bad they could have been a duff pair! Superglue 668b - these are fantastic, lovely clear sound and nice and comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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