another headphone question

[rjp]

if you could have any set of headphones that do NOT need an amplifier, which would you buy (recommend)?

thanks ahead of time

renny

[pigmode]

Opinions and tastes vary as far as the need for amps are concerned. I've heard the Grado 60, 80, 325 and RS 1 and they are all supposed to be very efficient. Another efficient model I have heard is the Sony 7506. The Grados are very bright. The Sony is highly detailed with strong bass and a non-distinct midrange.

[GoldenBoy]

I use AKG K-501's. Professional studio monitoring headphones. I have a preference for AKG headphones, I've never heard any others, IMHO, that sound as natural and as close to sounding like you're not actually using headphones.

Cheers:)

[cadillacjack]

Headphones are such a personal preference depending on what equipment you are using and other factors. I have Grado SR125's and Sennheiser HD580 and they both can sound great or not so great depending on which system I am using. With my Marantz 2235, the Grados sound great . I feel the Sennheiser really needs and amp to sound the best.

[vinylrec]

Grado SR125

[BradOlson]

My employer can order 24 models of headphones. On the Audio pulldown menu at NorthernLightFX.com (http://www.northernlightfx.com), select Headphones and you can get a picture, description and the price on each model of headphones we are able to sell to you. We do accept check, money order, credit card or Paypal.

[lukpac]

I know many people love Grados, but when I last heard a few pairs, they were *very* bright and thin. My reaction that "THIS is what so many people love?"

[cadillacjack]

To the people that say Grado's are bright, what are you using for a system?

[pigmode]

I listened to the Grados with the RKV and EarMax Pro tube amps. Both pretty well regarded, and imo with excellent sound quality. If I could afford it, I would buy an RKV in a heartbeat. Right now I have a DIY amp that sounds great, but I should have my Melos by the end of the week. :cool:

I'm not being critical of anyone's taste or anything, but the Grado's are just not for me. OTOH, I know many people hate the AKG 501 which is what I have. I never listen without an amp

[Andrew]

Anybody ever have the old DAK walkman-style headphones? They were one of the very first kind I used, and they clipped like crazy in hot weather(!) After I accidently stepped on them the upgrade was to Stax...

[Gary]

Hey, rjp, you know what I'm gonna do when I finally start looking for headphones? Take a couple of my favorite CD's and do some travelling - and take notes!

It'll take quite a while, too..... I'd guess.

[BradOlson]

I have 2 good sounding headphones, my Stantons I bought new for $20 wholesale at my employer (they retail for $30) and Magnavox headphones that sold for about $20 years ago.

[BradOlson]

Renny, to start with, you'd like the Stanton ProDJ50S headphones. That is one of the models I sell at my work so you can go to the URL I posted and order away. Good sound for $50. http://www.northernlightfx.com/cart.php?Action=closeup&prod=DJPRO50S

[BradOlson]

BTW, you can only pay the retail price.