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Post by shiro on Feb 7, 2019 19:31:55 GMT
I have a family member in hospital, that would like to listen to music. To keep noise out (and in) I'd like to get a closed headphone. But since lying on a pillow isn't easy with an over ear large set, I think an on ear would be better. Neutral to warm sounding, no bass head stuff.
Can anyone advise a good one, for not too much money? Thanks!
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Post by solderdude on Feb 7, 2019 22:07:30 GMT
Maybe some inears are better suited for the task ?
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Post by shiro on Feb 8, 2019 8:15:05 GMT
Afraid not, she doesn't like it that those things get stuffed inside your ear. I'd give her one of my PX100's but they're too open.
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Post by Aristrotle on Feb 8, 2019 9:58:07 GMT
What about beyerdynamic dt240? They're natural, somehow boring sounding headphones cost about $80.
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Post by shiro on Feb 9, 2019 14:07:33 GMT
Thanks, I'll look into them. They do look big though, are they really on ear?
I also browsed the forum here and found the Takstar 82's. How are they as far as value and on ear comfort when lying down go?
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Post by solderdude on Feb 9, 2019 15:01:31 GMT
Takstars Pro 82 are over-ear. I have my DT1350 for sale. diyaudioheaven.wordpress.com/headphones/for-sale/IMO one of the best on-ear headphones around. Certainly with the dedicated (filtered) headphone amp. A rather small over-ear with excellent SQ is the NAD VISO HP50. Also for sale (see link above). The latest Marshall Major 3 (wired) isn't expensive and probably a good listen. The major 2 is cheap at the moment but a bit dark sounding (needs EQ) The major 3 has more presence/clarity
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Post by Aristrotle on Feb 9, 2019 16:13:35 GMT
Well...it's delicate. The earcups of dt240 are larger than typical on-ear headphones but thinner and more compact than typical over-ear headphones. Most people will find their ears fit in while some may not for this reason. So I thought they could give as much space to turn your head around as on-ear headphones do, maybe more than some bulky ones. Also they have two cable connectors on both sides which I find useful when I don't want the cable to be tangled with an instrument which occupied my left body...Oh gosh I forgot dt240 come with coiled cable. Never mind.
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Post by shiro on Feb 10, 2019 14:36:45 GMT
Solderdude, what is the dedicated amp you're including with the 1350? I checked on Amazon.de, and a lot of people say the sound isn't the greatest, mids and treble are poor. Not sure why they hear so much difference than other people. Maybe they got a different revision or a fake?
Coolblue has the Marshalls pretty low priced, so it's going to be either that one or the 1350. I'll ask the patient what she'd prefer :-)
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Post by solderdude on Feb 10, 2019 15:50:52 GMT
The DT1350 is a great headphone but needs EQ and careful positioning. It is very sensitive to the latter. A good seal is essential. Without it it sounds honky and bass-shy.
The Marshalls are a safer bet.
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Post by miiksu on Feb 11, 2019 8:18:37 GMT
Takstars Pro 82 are over-ear. I have my DT1350 for sale. diyaudioheaven.wordpress.com/headphones/for-sale/IMO one of the best on-ear headphones around. Certainly with the dedicated (filtered) headphone amp. A rather small over-ear with excellent SQ is the NAD VISO HP50. Also for sale (see link above). The latest Marshall Major 3 (wired) isn't expensive and probably a good listen. The major 2 is cheap at the moment but a bit dark sounding (needs EQ) The major 3 has more presence/clarity Also Marshall Mid BT is good sounding after modded. May be difficult to find nowadays? From ebay 78$/69€. If it's genuine its a good deal. It only issue is treble spike and it can be fixed easily. I did not play that long to mod it but I could have done it better because with trade off 3-5 kHz bumps few dB and 15-16 kHz loweres 10 dB. Bass had good extension, punchy and clear, middle nice but slightly elevated, slightly recressed upper frequencies and tiny ringing at 5 KHz. Some superluxs doing better but needs alot more precise modding, EQ and overear.
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Post by shiro on Feb 12, 2019 9:03:02 GMT
The lady prefers the Marshalls so I fired off an order to Coolblue. Thanks all for your advice!
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Post by twgib on Jul 8, 2019 3:58:22 GMT
I also humbly add the Beyerdynamic DTX350M to a good list of possible solutions.
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Post by ronzo56 on Jul 14, 2019 8:56:56 GMT
I have owned a pair of DT-1350 for a few years now. I have to agree with Solderdude. They are the best on ear headphones I have heard. Only problem was an apparent QC issue with some units. A good sounding pair is very satisfying. You just have to buy from a trusted seller. They are also very solidly built.
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