headsets?

[fatman]

my old sennheiser pc 151 toook a crap on me and im looking for somthing with equal or better quality.

i liked the 151s alot they produced alot fo bass for a headset and i like alot of bass but i want it to be crystal clear also. so price is a little bit of an issue just cause i dont want to spend 150 for the best sennheiser 350 but yea. whats yalls suggestions?

i do have the xfi xtreme music.

what do yall think of the headsets with the built in sound card?

thanks guys

[Mash]

built in soundcards are for Lan gaming. Steelseries Siberia looks nice and sounds good, but if you are searching for a better sound quality buy sennheiser or AKG headphones

[fatman]

alright thanks man appreciate it

[jason str]

Take a look at these and see if any local stores have them in stock, Klipsch makes the finest sound products available.

http://www.klipsch.com/products/lists/headphones-earphones.aspx

[JayG30]

Just a friendly suggestion. If you want a lot of good recommendations, check out www.head-fi.org. Make sure to note the budget, use, source (PC obviously), and like you did here explain what you have been using and what you like from your headphones (ie. lots of tight bass, without mucking up the highs to bad). Lots of experts over there that could probably given you the best headphones for your money. :up:

[JayG30]

Take a look at these and see if any local stores have them in stock, Klipsch makes the finest sound products available.

http://www.klipsch.com/products/lists/headphones-earphones.aspx

I don't know first hand, but everyone I've heard speak of Klipsch headphones tells me they excel in classical music. Which makes me think they won't be the best bet for someone looking for lots of bass.

[Quest_7F]

I want to know as well, where is WestSidePlaya

[jason str]

I don't know first hand, but everyone I've heard speak of Klipsch headphones tells me they excel in classical music. Which makes me think they won't be the best bet for someone looking for lots of bass.

Klipsch is for all types of music.:yepp:

I own a set of Chorus IIs and can knock stuff off my neighbors house shelves.

http://www.klipsch.com/products/discontinued/details/chorus-ii.aspx

They make speakers for the best concert halls to ear buds.

http://www.klipsch.com/products/details/kpt-mcm-4-t-grand.aspx

[JayG30]

I know Klipsch reputation. I'm very familiar with the business. All I can say is I've merely heard report after report that the Klipsch IEM's are good at classical music and not so much anything else. If you enjoy them that is fine, but I wouldn't be quick to say everyone will, because obviously they don't. From reading your responses a bit closer it seems to me you don't actually use Klipsch headphones and believe that because you feel they make the best products available (blanket statement that is certainly not true) that their headphones must be the same. Speaker to speaker you will find drastic differences in sound signatures even within the same brand. I can't imagine how different sound signature is from a large horn loaded speaker to a tiny armature designed headphone. Like I said I've never used their headphones, but I have had plenty of experience with there speakers. They aren't for me. If I was putting on a large venue concert or was building a movie theater than I might give them a look (although there are much better companies for this as well) but as far as home use, I will pass on anything Klipsch. They're sound signature is bright, and to me far to harsh. I get ear fatigue listening to them within 30 minutes. Certainly not something I would use for music. This has a lot to do with their horn design. Good for a large movie theater, but not ideal for music or home use.


Regardless, considering this user has a budget, wants the best he can get for his money, and is coming from a closed supra-aural headphone, I'd have to say IEM's don't look like a good recommendation. He would be much better looking at supra-aural or circum-aural headphones for his performance/dollar. The only reason I'd say to consider an IEM for his needs is if he also plans on using these with a portable player and wants something small to carry around.

If the poster can give some sort of idea of his budget (My guess was <$100) and exactly what he will use these for (if more than one preferably in order), than perhaps I could put together a list of possible headphones to consider. Or, an even better approach would be to ask at the site I link. They are very helpful and a lot of the members have been in similar situations and gone through all the headphones out there.

[yankee]

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/headphone-buyers-guide-271258/

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[jason str]

The brightness depends on the amp used really i have found Klipsch products to be the best thing since sliced bread.

Fatman if you are on a budget i recommend you to at least listen to the Klipsch custom 1 series and decide for yourself.

Newegg has them for $129.99 but you should find them local first and listen to them if you have any doubts.

Everyone has different listening tastes so find something that suits yours.

[JayG30]

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/headphone-buyers-guide-271258/

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That is basically where I was trying to refer him. lol
Although posting a dedicated thread on the subject over there might give him a few "new" options.


jason str,

I won't discuss it any further. I feel that in your head Klipsch represents quality and that is how you decide, regardless of testing the product first. I just completely disagree with everything you've said about Klipsch and any more discussion on the topic will probably only lead to a heated argument. It is already going that way with your "amp choice" statement. I've tested a full range of Klipsch speakers with receivers and pre/pro's from Integra/Onkyo, Yamaha, Pioneer, Denon, Anthem, Outlaw, Marantz, and the list just goes on. I am lucky enough to know some serious audiophiles (far more than I am) and store owners with access to some of the most high end equipment around. To make it clear as can be, nothing we could do made the Klipsch speakers even remotely pleasant to me and I had to leave the room every time due to the bright sound. In comparison to the likes of B&W, Paradigm, PSB, Monitor Audio, Totem, Usher, Dali, the completely out of any sensible budget Salk line.....they just couldn't compete to my ears at all.

Like I said, you can love your Klipsch speakers all you want, and I know a few people personally that do. If it sounds right to you than more power to you. I do hope however that you don't ignore all the other wonderful brands out there that are selling for much less and by majority being considered superior. I also hope you are doing the necessary reading to make sure you are getting speakers that reproduce a neutral sound, unless of course you favor a colored sound (not indicative of what the source actually sounds like). In short I'm saying I hope you are not just buying blindly based on brand or brand loyalty.

Regards.

[jason str]

That is basically where I was trying to refer him. lol
Although posting a dedicated thread on the subject over there might give him a few "new" options.


jason str,

I won't discuss it any further. I feel that in your head Klipsch represents quality and that is how you decide, regardless of testing the product first. I just completely disagree with everything you've said about Klipsch and any more discussion on the topic will probably only lead to a heated argument. It is already going that way with your "amp choice" statement. I've tested a full range of Klipsch speakers with receivers and pre/pro's from Integra/Onkyo, Yamaha, Pioneer, Denon, Anthem, Outlaw, Marantz, and the list just goes on. I am lucky enough to know some serious audiophiles (far more than I am) and store owners with access to some of the most high end equipment around. To make it clear as can be, nothing we could do made the Klipsch speakers even remotely pleasant to me and I had to leave the room every time due to the bright sound. In comparison to the likes of B&W, Paradigm, PSB, Monitor Audio, Totem, Usher, Dali, the completely out of any sensible budget Salk line.....they just couldn't compete to my ears at all.

Like I said, you can love your Klipsch speakers all you want, and I know a few people personally that do. If it sounds right to you than more power to you. I do hope however that you don't ignore all the other wonderful brands out there that are selling for much less and by majority being considered superior. I also hope you are doing the necessary reading to make sure you are getting speakers that reproduce a neutral sound, unless of course you favor a colored sound (not indicative of what the source actually sounds like). In short I'm saying I hope you are not just buying blindly based on brand or brand loyalty.

Regards.

Not in my head at all it all in the ears. Everyone has a right to enjoy what sounds right to them.:)

As far as testing i spent over 6 months shopping around for the right setup in all price ranges and found happiness with my Adcom components and Klipsch speakers and i have owned most brands you posted and many more including Fisher, Altec Lansing, Carver, Rotel, Sony ES, & more i forgot im sure.

I hate to stray from the subject but a question was asked a question and i feel a listen to many different products to compare your personal taste is the proper way to shop so you are not unhappy with your purchase.

One mans junk is another mans treasure.:up: