ramair02
New Member
Hi All,
I know you're flooded with requests like this, so I'm sorry to be repetitive. I used the search function and also did some research on Reddit, but haven't yet pulled the trigger on my first pair of decent cans.
I'd like to purchase on-ear headphones for under $100. I'm sure I'll get the itch shortly after to get something more respectable, but I don't yet have the ear for quality and am working my way up.
I've seen the AKG K 240 (http://amzn.to/2lDhe6J) recommended highly, but am open to learning about other options and what you guys think will suit my needs best.
I typically listen to old school hip hop and classic rock. Mixed in with that is 80s Pop, Doo Wop and Punk/Emo/Screamo/Hardcore. I've been consuming music through a U-Turn Orbit Turntable and vintage NAD 7240PE amp. That'll be where I primarily use the headphones, although I'd like the option to use them with my Google Pixel phone when in transit as well.
I don't need something with an unreasonable amount of bass. Obviously, I want some, especially for hip hop, but nothing like Beats and similar brands that just pump up the bass dramatically. I'm sure you'll have good recommendations on tonal balance based on the type of music I listen to.
With regard isolation, I'm not too worried about high isolation. I just want the best sound and I've read that comes with a semi-open design. Again, the headphones will mostly be used at home, but sometimes on the subway as well.
The last thing that's important to me (which I realize shouldn't be much of a factor!) is design. I really like the 70s/80s style with the two wires going over the top, the self-adjusting leather strap, etc. I'm not sure if that's an overall design that other brands widely use, but the K240s are the perfect example of the aesthetic I'm looking for.
And lastly, what's the deal with vintage headphones? Are they worth looking into? Will they typically need to be rebuilt? Or should I only look at new?
Thanks so much!
I know you're flooded with requests like this, so I'm sorry to be repetitive. I used the search function and also did some research on Reddit, but haven't yet pulled the trigger on my first pair of decent cans.
I'd like to purchase on-ear headphones for under $100. I'm sure I'll get the itch shortly after to get something more respectable, but I don't yet have the ear for quality and am working my way up.
I've seen the AKG K 240 (http://amzn.to/2lDhe6J) recommended highly, but am open to learning about other options and what you guys think will suit my needs best.
I typically listen to old school hip hop and classic rock. Mixed in with that is 80s Pop, Doo Wop and Punk/Emo/Screamo/Hardcore. I've been consuming music through a U-Turn Orbit Turntable and vintage NAD 7240PE amp. That'll be where I primarily use the headphones, although I'd like the option to use them with my Google Pixel phone when in transit as well.
I don't need something with an unreasonable amount of bass. Obviously, I want some, especially for hip hop, but nothing like Beats and similar brands that just pump up the bass dramatically. I'm sure you'll have good recommendations on tonal balance based on the type of music I listen to.
With regard isolation, I'm not too worried about high isolation. I just want the best sound and I've read that comes with a semi-open design. Again, the headphones will mostly be used at home, but sometimes on the subway as well.
The last thing that's important to me (which I realize shouldn't be much of a factor!) is design. I really like the 70s/80s style with the two wires going over the top, the self-adjusting leather strap, etc. I'm not sure if that's an overall design that other brands widely use, but the K240s are the perfect example of the aesthetic I'm looking for.
And lastly, what's the deal with vintage headphones? Are they worth looking into? Will they typically need to be rebuilt? Or should I only look at new?
Thanks so much!