Can anybody recommend any decent Over-Ear headphones? Max Budget £150

[middletoenail]

I couldn't claim to know Beats are the best, obviously i haven't used every set of headphones in the world. Bought mine in the Summer and i haven't regretted them for a second. You can't say they are a fashion accessory for myself, as i haven't worn them outside my flat.

I've been ever impressed with the quality, used them for gaming as well as for music. I would say they are designed more for electronic music rather than rock, which is my preference. But very good if you can afford them. I have the mid-range set, Solo i think, £175.

It seems a bit like the old iRiver is better than iPod argument years ago, people just like to be against them to stand out from the crowd, because the later is so popular.

You are right in some respects, I think they are better with hip-hop/electronica because they are bass heavy however, if you check out the what audiophiles say and well respected review websites they seem to back up the opinion that they are not good value for money.

 

[albion534]

Bose® AE2 audio headphones: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics


i have these, i always take them running and to the gym, had bose headphones for years, and bought these recently to coincide with my marathon training, fully reccomend them

 

[mwrpoole]

Bose® AE2 audio headphones: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics


i have these, i always take them running and to the gym, had bose headphones for years, and bought these recently to coincide with my marathon training, fully reccomend them

I have the same and they're very good, although I haven't tried any others so couldn't compare them to other suggestions.

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

I couldn't claim to know Beats are the best, obviously i haven't used every set of headphones in the world. Bought mine in the Summer and i haven't regretted them for a second. You can't say they are a fashion accessory for myself, as i haven't worn them outside my flat.

I've been ever impressed with the quality, used them for gaming as well as for music. I would say they are designed more for electronic music rather than rock, which is my preference. But very good if you can afford them. I have the mid-range set, Solo i think, £175.

It seems a bit like the old iRiver is better than iPod argument years ago, people just like to be against them to stand out from the crowd, because the later is so popular.

Not at all. They are very good. I have a pair on in ear tours. BUT. I wish I'd not just bought them on impulse because they look nice. The truth is, there are of (all be it uglier) headphones about, that are much better for the price.

 

[Storer 68]

If it's headphones, it got to be Sennheisers. http://www.sennheiser.co.uk/

BTW Bose are very poor

 

[huge]

technics rp-dh1200 they just are. Forget the rest.

 

[simpleton]

Shure SRH940 are likely extremely good. They have just replaced the SRH840 which I have and are excellent - true hi-fi reproduction. The 940 are supposed to be both more comfortable and have improved drivers. A lot of the headphones mentioned on this thread are simply designed to maximise bass - not accurately reproduce recordings - yer pays yer money and .....
Shure SRH940 Professional Reference Headphones: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

 

[Art Vs Science]

I have had many headphones, my current ones do not only perform as well as ones priced above them, you also get 2 cables with them(one long, one short), they are very light but very well made and fold up(comes with carry case too). On top of this, because the cable is detachable, if they fail you can just buy a new cable rather than forking out for another set of headphones. I STRONGLY recommend these, they carry base extremely well too.

 

[Mr Smggles]

I'm considering buying these, has anyone used Bluetooth wireless headphones? What was the sound quality like? Battery life etc?

http://www.iheadphones.co.uk/sennheiser-px360bt.html

 

[albion534]

I'm considering buying these, has anyone used Bluetooth wireless headphones? What was the sound quality like? Battery life etc?

Sennheiser PX360BT | iheadphones

I had a pair a good few years ago, it may have been due to the fact the technology was new, but mine were terrible and I spent a decent amount on them, but as I said, they may have improved now

 

[34064 Fighter Command]

Had a listen to the Denon AHD 2000 headphones in HMV the other week and must admit that for sound and comfort they'd be very hard to beat, compared to my Grado's and Audio Technica's. In fact the 20 year old AT's sound a bit 'bright' and 'cuppy' by modern standards.

Mind you, HMV were asking £239.99 ( cheaper on Amazon ), so they ought to be better, that's 3x the price of the Grado's and more than 2x the price of the AT's.

 

[tinx]

Slightly lower on budget but I recently purchased some of these:-

Sennheiser HD 202 Closed Back On-ear Stereo Headphone: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

And for the very low price the sound quality is very impressive. When you have kids in the house who abuse posessions you don't want to spend too much on them but you want something half decent.

 

[SeagullSongs]

These are quality, but I don't know what your standards are!

Sony MDRXB700 Giant Extra Bass Headphones with Extra: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

THIS. Every. Day. Of. The. Week.

I've had mine for about a year, and their bass shits ALL OVER Beats.
The treble is also pretty good. And they are literally more comfortable than my pillows.

 

[SK1NT]

£150 gibba jeeeesus money bags... thats good gambling money

 

[Johnny Crumplin Football]

I used to think Bose were untouchable until I discovered Sennheisers, which, incidentally are what many professional musicians use in the studio

 

[sydney]

I used to think Bose were untouchable until I discovered Sennheisers, which, incidentally are what many professional musicians use in the studio

that.

 

[daveinprague]

I used to have Senheisers but recently got a pair of the Nokia bluetooh headphones, and more than pleasantly surprised

 

[Robin Redvest]

Depends what your situation is.

The Grado Headphones are amazing to listen to music. The SR60i have an amazing sound but they are open back headphones so if your sitting on a train or a bus then you are certainly going to annoy the person sat next to you and you will hear outside noise. The Grado's are really for sitting at home as the build quality is not amazing but they will last if you treat them right.
I also have a pair of Sennheiser HD25's which are really good and are a closed back headphone so basically it cancels all outside noise and keeps your music in. These are industry standard studio headphones and retail at around the £150 mark. Fantastic sound brilliant Clarity although the Grado's bring out the real detail in a lovely unforced way.

Redvest