good headphones

[hyphygreek]

I've been looking around for a a good pair of headphones for around $100. They would be for editing in my computer and to hook up to an external recorder or in-camera jack. Any suggestions?

 

[Alex H.]

A quick use of the search function turns up these:

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=221826
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=216161

Keep in mind that editing/mixing with headphones may (rather, will) result in an unpredictable mix across multiple playback systems. Wearing them while recording, however, is still a must.

 

[Chadfish]

85.00 for the industry standard: Sony 7506

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/49510-REG/Sony_MDR_7506.html

or 102.00 with some fancy earpads: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/677530-REG/Sony_MDR_7506_Studio_Headphones_with.html

 

[John Willett]

The Industry Standard in Europe is the Sennheiser HD 25-1 II - low impedance and far more efficient than the Sony that is popular in the USA. about 14dB more efficient I think.

But it's a bit more than your budget.

The HD 25-SP II are a lot cheaper and probably within your budget - the main saving is in the cheaper headband, though the SP is not quite as good as it's more expensive brother.

I hope this helps.

 

[Petros Kolyvas]

After using Sonys for 10 years in the field (same pair - that says something) I switched up to Audio Technica ATM-50s. I was shocked at the increase in detail and lack of mud. But that's just me.

I think they're worth a listen if you're comparing models. They cost the same (more or less) as 7506s IF you pick them up at/order from a certain manhattan superstore where they seem to sell for $50-$70 less than anywhere else.

 

[Petrus]

If you can get Audio Technica ATM-50 for $100 go for it. Over here they cost 160€ and are still worth it (my reference field cans)! Sony MDR-7506 are a good standard, though, never a wrong choice.