Headphone help

RevSmoke · 08-23-2012, 11:26 AM

OK, my son has a pair of Skull Candy UpRock headphones. I messed them up. I want to get him some good headphones - good/great sound quality and durability.

I'd like to spend no more than $140.

So guys, talk to me.

Thanks.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

pektel · 08-23-2012, 11:35 AM

I've heard good things about Audio Technica. The ATH-M50's have gotten some decent reviews, and come in just under your target budget on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica.../ref=pd_cp_e_0

I'm also just getting into the market for a new pair of headphones. Just bought a new guitar amp, and figured may as well buy a new pair of headphones to go along with it.

RHerrington · 08-23-2012, 11:44 AM

Sennheiser is also a pretty well recognized brand as far as audio equipment goes. You might want to look into the HD 449 (http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-.../dp/B005SNPV8K) as a possible replacement.

363 · 08-23-2012, 11:46 AM

My DJ friend said to check out, while talking to him about them he told me he loved them 3 times

http://shop.solrepublic.com/b/3313067011
http://shop.solrepublic.com/b/3313069011

smitty81 · 08-23-2012, 11:55 AM

Stay away from those Dr. Dre Beatz ones..............junk.

08-23-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

Stay away from those Dr. Dre Beatz ones..............junk.

How so?

pektel · 08-23-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

How so?

I wouldn't go so far as to call them junk. Overpriced? Definitely.

08-23-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pektel

I wouldn't go so far as to call them junk. Overpriced? Definitely.

That's what I've heard. Pretty good sound, but no way would I pay that much for them.

smitty81 · 08-23-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pektel

I wouldn't go so far as to call them junk. Overpriced? Definitely.

Yes, Junk as in you don't get what you pay for.

I have thought about buying some of these for my brother as he is in the music business. I started asking around and lots of random people that have bought them said their quality is comparable to a $20.00 set of headphones.

08-23-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

Yes, Junk as in you don't get what you pay for.
I have thought about buying some of these for my brother as he is in the music business. I started asking around and lots of random people that have bought them said their quality is comparable to a $20.00 set of headphones.

Quality and price of a product are two different things.

Adriftpanda · 08-23-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

Yes, Junk as in you don't get what you pay for.

I have thought about buying some of these for my brother as he is in the music business. I started asking around and lots of random people that have bought them said their quality is comparable to a $20.00 set of headphones.

So you don't own a pair... have you tried them? How many of "lots of people" did you ask?

Granted that I did not pay for mine but the headphones are hands down one of the best headphones I've used.

btw price equals quality is absolutely ______ I'm sure you get it. Like most things.

kelmac07 · 08-23-2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

Stay away from those Dr. Dre Beatz ones..............junk.

Have to disagree with you on this one Josh. I have the Beats By Dr. Dre - Beats Pro (the $ 399.99 pair) and they are superb headphones. Awesome sound quality...after wearing them, I hear things in songs I have never heard before.

But not within Todds price point.

For the price point you are looking for Todd...Shure SE215 Sound Isolating Earphones...around $ 95.00, ear buds but great sound. I had these before I bought my Beats By Dres.

smitty81 · 08-23-2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Have to disagree with you on this one Josh. I have the Beats By Dr. Dre - Beats Pro (the $ 399.99 pair) and they are superb headphones. Awesome sound quality...after wearing them, I hear things in songs I have never heard before.

But not within Todds price point.

For the price point you are looking for Todd...Shure SE215 Sound Isolating Earphones...around $ 95.00, ear buds but great sound. I had these before I bought my Beats By Dres.

I guess I wasn't really talking about the sound MAC, I agree, they do sound nice. I have tried some out..............

From what I have gathered from other previous owners, the actual quality of the headphones do not hold up well. People are having problems with the cords and the plastic breaking on them. They said they held up like a $20.00 pair of headphones.

YMMV.

kelmac07 · 08-23-2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

I guess I wasn't really talking about the sound MAC, I agree, they do sound nice. I have tried some out..............

From what I have gathered from other previous owners, the actual quality of the headphones do not hold up well. People are having problems with the cords and the plastic breaking on them. They said they held up like a $20.00 pair of headphones.

YMMV.

I've had mine for almost two and a half years without an issue. They are noise cancelling and do not take batteries...they draw power from your ipod. As stated before...superior sound quality. I'd recommend 'em to anyone. Just a tad pricey.

jluck · 08-25-2012, 12:35 PM

I bought my boys Philip's O'Neill headphones from Radio shack with a no questions asked return policy for 40-45 a pair, for the money they work very well and have held up "better than 20.00 ones".

"lots of random people" may disagree.

RevSmoke · 08-23-2012, 12:00 PM

While he wants good headphones, they are more for listening to music to - in the car, at home, etc... He doesn't need studio phones.

md4958 · 08-24-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

While he wants good headphones, they are more for listening to music to - in the car, at home, etc... He doesn't need studio phones.

Todd, why not just get him another pair of the Skull Candy? I mean hes a kid right, could get broken, lost, stolen, etc. Not saying hes irresponsible by any means... but things happen. How old is he btw?

If not, you cant really go wrong with Bose:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=REG&A=details

RevSmoke · 08-25-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

Todd, why not just get him another pair of the Skull Candy? I mean hes a kid right, could get broken, lost, stolen, etc. Not saying hes irresponsible by any means... but things happen. How old is he btw?

If not, you cant really go wrong with Bose:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=REG&A=details

He is 15, has a job, is very responsible, loves his music.

I broke (and then repaired) the Skull Candy. He left them in the computer in the study, the phones on the desk, and the cord hanging down by the tower sitting on the floor. I got up quick, my foot hooked the cord hanging on the ground, and yanked the cord out of the plug. I felt pretty bad. I got a new plug from radio shack did some repair work, and got them to work. They just are not what they were. Skull candy will replace them at 50%, but he's listened to some other headphones and wanted to upgrade. The ones he listened to were $500 and up at a top end electronics store in San Diego. He didn't want to go that far out, but wanted to get something better than these.

I said that since I broke them, I pay to get them replaced by Skull Candy, or go up to the next model, or 1/2 of something up to $60.

He went with the Sennheiser HD 449 Headphones.

He will use these for at home. Then he can take his Skull Candy (in their limited ability) with him to football games and to the gym for working out.

Thanks for all the help guys, it is appreciated.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

RevSmoke · 10-25-2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

He is 15, has a job, is very responsible, loves his music.

I broke (and then repaired) the Skull Candy. He left them in the computer in the study, the phones on the desk, and the cord hanging down by the tower sitting on the floor. I got up quick, my foot hooked the cord hanging on the ground, and yanked the cord out of the plug. I felt pretty bad. I got a new plug from radio shack did some repair work, and got them to work. They just are not what they were. Skull candy will replace them at 50%, but he's listened to some other headphones and wanted to upgrade. The ones he listened to were $500 and up at a top end electronics store in San Diego. He didn't want to go that far out, but wanted to get something better than these.

I said that since I broke them, I pay to get them replaced by Skull Candy, or go up to the next model, or 1/2 of something up to $60.

He went with the Sennheiser HD 449 Headphones.

He will use these for at home. Then he can take his Skull Candy (in their limited ability) with him to football games and to the gym for working out.

Thanks for all the help guys, it is appreciated.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

As an update, he loves them. And to be honest, they sound much better than the Skull Candy did. I listened to a few different headphones lately and I am thinking I might have to get a pair.

Thanks for all the help, again.

Peace of The Lord be with you.

pektel · 08-23-2012, 12:07 PM

A lot of reviews I read on the above audio technica's was from reviewers who use them for the same purposes as your son. Not for studio/dj'ing/mixing, but just listening to music.

Though, I think $140 headphones is a huge upgrade from skullcandy uprocks.

08-23-2012, 11:26 AM	#1
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,810 Trading: (51)	Headphone help OK, my son has a pair of Skull Candy UpRock headphones. I messed them up. I want to get him some good headphones - good/great sound quality and durability. I'd like to spend no more than $140. So guys, talk to me. Thanks. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

08-23-2012, 11:35 AM	#2
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Headphone help I've heard good things about Audio Technica. The ATH-M50's have gotten some decent reviews, and come in just under your target budget on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica.../ref=pd_cp_e_0 I'm also just getting into the market for a new pair of headphones. Just bought a new guitar amp, and figured may as well buy a new pair of headphones to go along with it. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

08-23-2012, 11:44 AM	#3
RHerrington Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Rick Location: Northern VA Posts: 103 Trading: (0)	Re: Headphone help Sennheiser is also a pretty well recognized brand as far as audio equipment goes. You might want to look into the HD 449 (http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-.../dp/B005SNPV8K) as a possible replacement.

08-23-2012, 11:46 AM	#4
363 Infecting Via PM Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Brendon Location: Maryland Posts: 1,773 Trading: (35)	Re: Headphone help My DJ friend said to check out, while talking to him about them he told me he loved them 3 times http://shop.solrepublic.com/b/3313067011 http://shop.solrepublic.com/b/3313069011 __________________ Support our Troops "do NOT put pizza in your briar without letting it cool off Brendon" - Sterns

08-23-2012, 11:55 AM	#5
smitty81 Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,640 Trading: (10)	Re: Headphone help Stay away from those Dr. Dre Beatz ones..............junk.

08-25-2012, 12:35 PM	#15
jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	Re: Headphone help I bought my boys Philip's O'Neill headphones from Radio shack with a no questions asked return policy for 40-45 a pair, for the money they work very well and have held up "better than 20.00 ones". "lots of random people" may disagree.

08-23-2012, 12:00 PM	#16
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,810 Trading: (51)	Re: Headphone help While he wants good headphones, they are more for listening to music to - in the car, at home, etc... He doesn't need studio phones. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

08-23-2012, 12:07 PM	#20
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Headphone help A lot of reviews I read on the above audio technica's was from reviewers who use them for the same purposes as your son. Not for studio/dj'ing/mixing, but just listening to music. Though, I think $140 headphones is a huge upgrade from skullcandy uprocks. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.