Board 8 > What are some effective but affordable headphones?

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Under $150 if possible. Mine just broke. I prefer headphones and not earbuds.

@digiiiiiiiii
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Hello, you asked for headphone buying advice on GameFAQs, or somebody asked me for you before I saw your query. I am the headphones man and Ive got a headphones plan, yessir. To make this easier on all of us, if you could fill out this short form, Ill be happy to assist you.

Are you looking for full-size headphones or IEMs (commonly mistakenly referred to as earburds)?

For full-size headphones, are you looking for circumaural (over-ear) or supra-aural (on-ear)?

For full-size headphones, are you looking for closed-back (better bass response, limited to no sound leakage, hearing obstructed) or open-back (more accurate, better mids and highs, worse bass response, better instrument separation, leaks sound)? Open-back headphones will leak sound quite a bit, meaning people around you will be able to hear it.

What are your favorite genres?

What is your projected use case? Is portability a concern? If they are IEMs, do they need to be workout-safe? Will these headphones take a beating from your everyday use?

Do you have an older pair of headphones or IEMs that you really enjoy and would like something similar to them and if so, what are they?

Do they need to be wireless? If not, would you prefer wireless?

Do you need a microphone? If so, do you need it attached to the headphones? If so, are in-line mics a problem?

Whats your price range?
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Damn looks like I should have posted here before buying a set of headphones last week
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Full-size
Circumaural
Closed-back
EDM and rap mostly with a bit of punk
I dont have a case?
I will only use the headphones when laying in bed or sitting at a desk
My last pair were IEMs and I didnt like them
I dont mind wires. I have an iPhone if that matters in terms of physical connectivity. If theyre wireless, I guess I just need to setup the Bluetooth?
No microphone
$200 max

@dig-...... well then
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@LusterSoldier
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These aren't what you're looking for, but since I'm here hopefully it'll help someone else

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HIN97M/

They're like $15 and for people on a budget like I was, they're pretty much the best quality available for that cheap
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Hey I'm looking for super portable headphones that work well that can plug into my Iphone and fit under my hat. I don't know how good headphones work but loud enough without hurting my ears and won't break in 1.5 weeks. So maybe something durable? It's for work. 50$ or less. As long as you guys are looking. Thanks. lol

Digi you should just make your own website really, lol
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foolm0r0n posted...

@LusterSoldier

Can't help you out here, since I'm not an expert in headphones.
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Emeraldegg posted...

Digi you should just make your own website really, lol

Seriously though
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Moonroof posted...

Full-size
Circumaural
Closed-back
EDM and rap mostly with a bit of punk
I dont have a case?
I will only use the headphones when laying in bed or sitting at a desk
My last pair were IEMs and I didnt like them
I dont mind wires. I have an iPhone if that matters in terms of physical connectivity. If theyre wireless, I guess I just need to setup the Bluetooth?
No microphone
$200 max

So, my absolute favorite headphones fitting this criteria and in this price bracket are the Beyerdynamic DT-770s. They are the most comfortable headphones out there, the bass is incredible, the soundstage is unmatched in the price range. They're excellent for those genres. Provided you are not using an amp, you'd want the 32 OHM version.

https://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-770-closed-Studio-Headphone/dp/B0778DNYPK/

If that's not doing it for you for some reason, alternate rec:

Audio-Technica M50x - great bass, great portability, not as comfy as DT-770s https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/
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Enroute. Thanks