The right head phones for me

Greiko · 06-10-2009, 03:09 PM

Alrighty,

I'm a soldier in the US ARMY and i'm currently in iraq, I'm not an expert on music, nor a musician of any kind.. However, I do love music. So I take my head phones seriously.

I've tried to do some research and I found two head phones that I want in my price range.

Either the Grado RS2i

OR

the hennheiser HD 650.

Mock me all you want, I have an Ipod, nothing fancy, but it's the only thing I could find in iraq. I listen mostly to Rock, although I dip into everything else occasionally.

SO! I figured if anyone would know which of the pair I should get it would be you guys.

Thanks for any input you can give me.

-Greiko

crash_override · 06-10-2009, 03:11 PM

Go with Bose. I have triports and they work great. i got them for 120.

Greiko · 06-10-2009, 03:16 PM

Alright, any models I should check out specifically.

Also, is there a major difference in the sound quality that the two head phones I mentioned produce than with your bose?

thanks.

crash_override · 06-10-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Greiko

Alright, any models I should check out specifically.

Also, is there a major difference in the sound quality that the two head phones I mentioned produce than with your bose?

thanks.

Well Bose are top of the line. Along with most Sennheiser brand, I have the Triport model and they sound amazing and drown out alot of ambient noise. They aren't completely noise cancelling however. If that's what you want, look into the Bose QC2 model. Those are about the best personal headphones money can buy.

Greiko · 06-10-2009, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crash_override

Well Bose are top of the line. Along with most Sennheiser brand, I have the Triport model and they sound amazing and drown out alot of ambient noise. They aren't completely noise cancelling however. If that's what you want, look into the Bose QC2 model. Those are about the best personal headphones money can buy.

thats wht i want the best i can get for 600 or less

crash_override · 06-10-2009, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greiko

thats wht i want the best i can get for 600 or less

Bose QuietComfort 2 Headphones

Best bet. Unless you're a DJ or something, these are the best headphones I have ever heard for personal use. They're better than mine, and mine are super nice. I think they run a little under $300 american.

Freebase Dali · 06-10-2009, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greiko

thats wht i want the best i can get for 600 or less

With all the hazard duty pay and tax free-ness you're enjoying, you could afford anything. But yea, you'll find some great headphones in your price range. Go with Crash on this.

Greiko · 06-11-2009, 12:52 PM

Awesome, alright.

I really do want the Grado's but you are right, they don't cut out ambiant noise. which is important for me. And.. all I use is my ipod or laptop, so maybe it's a waste of money to invest in something that I can't use to it's full potential.

Ok, i'll check out everything you guys sent, thanks a lot for your help.

-Greiko

06-10-2009, 03:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Greiko Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6	The right head phones for me Alrighty, I'm a soldier in the US ARMY and i'm currently in iraq, I'm not an expert on music, nor a musician of any kind.. However, I do love music. So I take my head phones seriously. I've tried to do some research and I found two head phones that I want in my price range. Either the Grado RS2i OR the hennheiser HD 650. Mock me all you want, I have an Ipod, nothing fancy, but it's the only thing I could find in iraq. I listen mostly to Rock, although I dip into everything else occasionally. SO! I figured if anyone would know which of the pair I should get it would be you guys. Thanks for any input you can give me. -Greiko

06-10-2009, 03:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
crash_override Seemingly Silenced Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,312	Go with Bose. I have triports and they work great. i got them for 120.

06-10-2009, 03:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Greiko Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6	Alright, any models I should check out specifically. Also, is there a major difference in the sound quality that the two head phones I mentioned produce than with your bose? thanks.

06-11-2009, 12:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Greiko Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6	Awesome, alright. I really do want the Grado's but you are right, they don't cut out ambiant noise. which is important for me. And.. all I use is my ipod or laptop, so maybe it's a waste of money to invest in something that I can't use to it's full potential. Ok, i'll check out everything you guys sent, thanks a lot for your help. -Greiko