Reggaebass Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 I’ve had so many headphones, I like my Dre studio beats for listening to music but I wouldn’t say they are good for learning basslines as I think the bass is boosted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 I’ve just bought a pair of Beyer DT990s which are a step up from the previous cheap closed-back headphones I was using. I definitely prefer open back headphones. One thing to watch with studio quality headphones is their resistance (250 ohms in the case of the DT990s) as some consumer devices may struggle to drive them at sufficient volume. Having said that, the headphone output on my Fender Rumble is more than adequate and capable of delivering levels that are probably too loud to be sensible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 15 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: I’ve had so many headphones, I like my Dre studio beats for listening to music but I wouldn’t say they are good for learning basslines as I think the bass is boosted Exactly. For playing bass I like the Beyers as they sound exactly like my recorded bass does but they don’t flatter music via Spotify etc. For that I like my Grado SR60 or if there’s anyone nearby (the grados are nearly as loud from the outside as the inside!) my Bose AE2W. On impedance- my friend tried my 80ohm cans and his laptop was ok but his iPhone with lightning converter at full volume didn’t provide enough power for satisfactory volume. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Just now, ped said: Exactly. For playing bass I like the Beyers as they sound exactly like my recorded bass does but they don’t flatter music via Spotify etc. For that I like my Grado SR60 or if there’s anyone nearby (the grados are nearly as loud from the outside as the inside!) my Bose AE2W. On impedance- my friend tried my 80ohm cans and his laptop was ok but his iPhone with lightning converter at full volume didn’t provide enough power for satisfactory volume. Also when playing bass along with Spotify etc I don’t want too much bass from the track otherwise everything gets quite ‘crowded’. The Beyers have a lovely open soundstage which sounds just like plying in a mix. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Quite quoted myself lol 🤴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 A van with a selection of headphones to your door? Phone your phones? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 8 minutes ago, ped said: The Beyers have a lovely open soundstage which sounds just like plying in a mix. Sorry if I’ve missed it but is there any ones in particular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 5 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Sorry if I’ve missed it but is there any ones in particular I like the DT770 Pro but @bubinga5mentioned the open back version which are probably even better but I need a bit of isolation so I don’t hear my Backbeat rumbling. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 I have found the AKG K52 more than good enough low cost, 2.5m lead, 32ohm and closed back all for under £50. I use these with an Ashdown Tone Pocket and the combined mp3 files and bass do seem to integrate into a decent soundstage for practicing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 4 hours ago, Velarian said: I’ve just bought a pair of Beyer DT990s which are a step up from the previous cheap closed-back headphones I was using. I definitely prefer open back headphones. One thing to watch with studio quality headphones is their resistance (250 ohms in the case of the DT990s) as some consumer devices may struggle to drive them at sufficient volume. Having said that, the headphone output on my Fender Rumble is more than adequate and capable of delivering levels that are probably too loud to be sensible. I have some that are 600Ohm the 2021- MacBook Pro's can drive them providing you don't mind it being quite quiet. I ended up buying a Behringer mini mixing desk as it was the cheapest way to get something with the power to drive them! 4 hours ago, ped said: Quite quoted myself lol 🤴 u ok hun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuetsum Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 On 01/12/2022 at 12:48, lowdown said: Yes..!! It's very good. The price might put people off though. The cheapest I've seen it advertised was around £350. Lol I have one for sale in 200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 On 30/11/2022 at 23:15, ped said: You'll have to go wired as there's too much latency on Bluetooth. Your practice amp should have a headphone jack. If you want a set that give a very honest and natural bass sound then I'd recommend Beyerdynamic DT770pro. They're really comfortable (big ear cups that cover your whole ear and velour pads which aren't hot and sweaty like some pleather types), light and the headband isn't too tight. Reasonably priced too! Yep. I bought them after you suggested them in one of the other headphone threads. They have been absolutely excellent 🖖. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 6 hours ago, kuetsum said: Lol I have one for sale in 200 Lol... Well, I said, "The cheapest I've seen it advertised was around £350." If you would like to advertise your system, I can then say, "The cheapest I've seen it advertised was, in 200." 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 You can get wireless headphones which aren't Bluetooth. I have a pair - Sennheiser HDR 120 II which I think have been replaced by the RS120. However, there is a compressor or automatic gain control (AGC) which adjusts the volume down, presumably to preserve one's hearing, and that does seem a bit strange. They're £100 which is expensive in my frame of reference (but not in @ped's, who is evidently rolling in it), but available second hand for half that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balcro Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Beyer Dynamic offer an extension cable if the bult-in cable is not long enough. Check out the subtle differences between the ordinary DT range and the DT Pro range. I use the ordinary "DT880 Edition". The Pro range has an slight upward bias in the treble which is intended, so they say, for use in music monitoring / studio work. https://europe.beyerdynamic.com/headphones-headsets.html https://europe.beyerdynamic.com/kopfhorer-verlangerungskabel.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 14 hours ago, tauzero said: You can get wireless headphones which aren't Bluetooth. I have a pair - Sennheiser HDR 120 II which I think have been replaced by the RS120. However, there is a compressor or automatic gain control (AGC) which adjusts the volume down, presumably to preserve one's hearing, and that does seem a bit strange. They're £100 which is expensive in my frame of reference (but not in @ped's, who is evidently rolling in it), but available second hand for half that. Am I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 41 minutes ago, ped said: Am I? Sure - don’t you know that over £100 for headphones (on a forum where basses are regularly 10x that have been advertised for 100x that) is blatant flaunting of your wealth?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 (edited) I use a basic pair of Sony headphones plugged into a Blackstar Bass Headphone amp. This plugs straight into the bass’s Jack outputs so no need to use your practice amp. It also has a fairly crude range of rhythm tracks and an auxiliary so you can plug MP3/ phone or whatever your source of music is. Cheap is h and effective solution. Edited December 4, 2022 by Grahambythesea Correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Sorry for the thread resurrection but... what would the ideal ohmage be for headphones that will be used for 'mixed' application; laptop, PC, hifi system? Some of these come in 32/250/600. I'm looking to get a set as it will be easier than plugging in my KZ buds (+ Mrs Hunt can use them on her home office PC) and I'm not looking at top end, more budget headphones in the £50 range such as AKG K52/92. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDean Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 32 Ohm is easier to drive from most sources. I hear that cans with higher ohms have more detail but I'm not sure I've ever heard the same set with different Ohms to tell them apart! I've got a set of K92s. They're quite coloured, but once I got used to that, they're perfectly good headphones. Very comfortable too as a glasses wearer! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb625 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 2 hours ago, warwickhunt said: Sorry for the thread resurrection but... what would the ideal ohmage be for headphones that will be used for 'mixed' application; laptop, PC, hifi system? Some of these come in 32/250/600. I'm looking to get a set as it will be easier than plugging in my KZ buds (+ Mrs Hunt can use them on her home office PC) and I'm not looking at top end, more budget headphones in the £50 range such as AKG K52/92. I bought some Superlux HD668B's after people on here seemed quite complimentary about them. They're pretty good, although I haven't used them for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 32ohm headphones would work for most use cases. Phones, tablets, laptops, hi-fi etc. I recently bought some Beyer Dynamic DT990s which are 250ohm and whilst they do work for general use the output level is generally set at 70-90%. I use a separate headphone amp connected to my audio interface for more critical applications. I believe 600 ohm units would generally be for studio use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Velarian said: 32ohm headphones would work for most use cases. Phones, tablets, laptops, hi-fi etc. I recently bought some Beyer Dynamic DT990s which are 250ohm and whilst they do work for general use the output level is generally set at 70-90%. I use a separate headphone amp connected to my audio interface for more critical applications. I believe 600 ohm units would generally be for studio use. I have 600ohm ones. sounds lovely, pain in the derrière to drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 35 minutes ago, LukeFRC said: I have 600ohm ones. sounds lovely, pain in the derrière to drive What are you using to drive the 600s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 9 minutes ago, Velarian said: What are you using to drive the 600s? 2021 onwards MacBook Pro will do at low level and then I looked at different headphone amps but none of them seemed to have had enough power so I bought a mini behringer mixing desk that does! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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