What kind of headphones do you wear?

LoathsomePete · 03-31-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by milano

I imagine the bass is pretty incredible with those?

Nothing is incredible about these headphones. They're perfectly functional for the price but they bleed like crazy and don't sound much better than the standard headphones you get with any Apple product.

Arya Stark · 03-31-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AmazingPurpleCat

What? if you're trying to be a prick, I'm going to ignore you. If you have something intelligent to say, then say it. Are you going to be one of those people that don't like what's out right now because it's popular? The sound was good. I don't listen through "amazing" headphones all of the time so all I had to compare it to was the cheap headphones I use. But that doesn't make them bad.

debaserr · 03-31-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AwwSugar

What? if you're trying to be a prick, I'm going to ignore you. If you have something intelligent to say, then say it. Are you going to be one of those people that don't like what's out right now because it's popular? The sound was good. I don't listen through "amazing" headphones all of the time so all I had to compare it to was the cheap headphones I use. But that doesn't make them bad.

Beats are the one headphone I can think of that have been advertised. They are generally considered to be quite the ripoff.

Arya Stark · 03-31-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by eric generic

Beats are the one headphone I can think of that have been advertised. They are generally considered to be quite the ripoff.

Are they? I mean, I think they're really expensive too, but if you want to spend the money, then do what you want, you know? They're also really accessible, easy to get, because they're advertised, I would assume.

debaserr · 03-31-2012, 01:25 PM

You base that assumption on what? How it looks?

Key · 03-31-2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by eric generic

You base that assumption on what? How it looks?

Yes? I've seen those types of headphones give off some great bass. But that's why I asked the question instead of stating it as something I know because I have no idea.

SGR · 05-18-2012, 06:36 PM

What do you guys think is a good set of headphones with strong bass for preferably $50 or under? I was looking at Sennheiser HDs and they didn't look bad but the Sony Extra Bass Headphones look good too.

Amazon.com: Sony MDR-XB500 40mm XB Diaphragm Driver Extra Bass Headphones: Electronics

What do you guys think?

The Bullet · 05-18-2012, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SoundgardenRocks

What do you guys think is a good set of headphones with strong bass for preferably $50 or under? I was looking at Sennheiser HDs and they didn't look bad but the Sony Extra Bass Headphones look good too.

Amazon.com: Sony MDR-XB500 40mm XB Diaphragm Driver Extra Bass Headphones: Electronics

What do you guys think?

I have a pair. Not mind-blowing, but for being as cheap as they are, no complaints. Definitely good enough to do justice to most music.

Here's the catch. Because of their "extra bass" nature, the less reliant the music is on bass, the worse the headphones are. Electronic stuff sounds great on them. Bassy rock sounds good on them. If the bass is following the guitar, it's a little too much. Granted, now that I think of it, most of the bands I listen to have important basslines (I get pissed when I hear bass following the guitar on the radio), so this usually isn't a problem for me. If it will be for you, think twice. If not, go for it!

Screen13 · 01-01-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bullet

I have a pair. Not mind-blowing, but for being as cheap as they are, no complaints. Definitely good enough to do justice to most music.

Here's the catch. Because of their "extra bass" nature, the less reliant the music is on bass, the worse the headphones are. Electronic stuff sounds great on them. Bassy rock sounds good on them. If the bass is following the guitar, it's a little too much. Granted, now that I think of it, most of the bands I listen to have important basslines (I get pissed when I hear bass following the guitar on the radio), so this usually isn't a problem for me. If it will be for you, think twice. If not, go for it!

I can relate to this. Sadly, my classic Jensen 'phones broke on me after 14 years of great service, and I felt like someone who was seriously out of my time knowing that so much has changed when I was shopping for headphones, at least ones I can afford until later. A lot of emphasis has been on Bass, and as someone who's more used to classic and more traditional sounding playback, it was a strange world I entered although I'm sure I will find the perfect replacement pair for my broke Jensens soon.

Over at a bargain store (Note: DON'T ever think about going this route until you're seriously desperate!!!) I caught some reasonable/fair Uniden's with Extra Bass and this is pretty much the case. I can also say that old 60's rock albums do get an extra kick with this kind of headphone as well, but certainly not Folk (Folk-rock, yes, but Folk, no). Before record companies in the US started to use weak vinyl, the sounds were good, and now they have an extra push. Punk is hit and miss with them due to the occasionally low budget ways of recording, but Experimental and Post Punk are great. Collections from the Underground that feature a mixed sound can get frustrating, too, especially Black Metal.

New Wave, something I'm revisiting now due to going back to High School memories, is great through them as well. especially while playing British and European vinyl.

I'm thinking about getting a far better headphone, but this Extra Bass stuff is actually an interesting experience when playing records with the very old (Sanyo 1983!) receiver up to a good amount of Bass plus Bass Boost sound and a ultra fine turntable.

Dr_Rez · 03-31-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by eric generic

You base that assumption on what? How it looks?

Yes everyone knows the more baddass the grill is the better the bass.

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SGR No Ice In My Bourbon Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: /dev/null Posts: 4,327	What do you guys think is a good set of headphones with strong bass for preferably $50 or under? I was looking at Sennheiser HDs and they didn't look bad but the Sony Extra Bass Headphones look good too. Amazon.com: Sony MDR-XB500 40mm XB Diaphragm Driver Extra Bass Headphones: Electronics What do you guys think?