Headphones

[Jib]

Well the boss just asked me to work overtime and wouldn't you know it as soon as I go to put my headphones back on they break.  I think the solder probably broke off the back of the right speaker.  Anyway they are over 5 years old so I figured it is time to get a new set.  I currently have Grado SR60's and was thinking of upgrading to the SR80's.  Anybody have some good suggestions for headphones in a cube farm environment?

[Shirow]

Sennheiser HD580, although they are open air so they might piss off your co-workers a bit. I never found the Grado headphones very comfortable.

[EvilCouch]

Got a cheapish pair of JVC HA-FX33s. In-ear gel ear buds. Not the best headphones I've ever owned (hell, not the best headphones I own now), but extremely portable, decent sound and they do an outstanding job of blocking out ambient noise, due to the fact that they're essentially earplugs with speakers.

[kmfdm1308]

Damn, i'm using some cheap ass Coby earbuds that I picked up for $2 at a local truck stop. Not the best, but they work just fine for me.

[Jib]

Sennheiser HD580, although they are open air so they might piss off your co-workers a bit. I never found the Grado headphones very comfortable.

My Grado's were open air, I always liked the sound better.  Well I brought my wife's headphones in today Sennheiser HD205.  These are sealed, which my wife likes, but they aren't very comfortable, IMO.  They press to hard against my ears, I might just not be used to the  circumaural style.  I would love to go some place and just try on a boat load of cans but I've never seen a store that let you do that.  I can't even find a brick and mortar store with a decent selection of headphones.

[koggen]

I've always favoured my AKG 240 headphones, they are a little too heavy for work use perhaps, but they sound really good! Otherwise, I use a pair of Koss UR40 phones which I think are good enough for work (and also sealed so you don't disturb colleagues).

[Shirow]

I have the HD580s at home and they were always comfortable for me for extended periods. They don't touch your ears at all (unless your ears are massive.)

[Jib]

Ok, I got to looking and the HD205 are consider an on-the-ear design and the HD580 are an over-the-ear design.  The HD580 are discontinued though.  The AKG240 do look nice but I am thinking about the HD555, they have a little better review at headphone.com.  So Shirow if you couldn't get the HD580 what would you get or should I try to find the HD580?

[Jib]

Hmm the Sennheiser HD 595 look pretty good.  I better check my piggy bank tonight.

[koggen]

HD 595 looks pretty good, and Senheisser usually makes good products. Pretty nice frequency response for that headphone as well. Sounds like a good choice, although a little too expensive for work perhaps :)

[Shirow]

I think newegg.com still has 580's in stock, they were about $150 when I got them. I haven't tried any other Sennheisers but I'm sure the 595's would be nice.

[~wendopolis~]

I can't imagine spending that much money on headphones.  I'd much rather spend $150 on something more fun....like a new pair of Dr. Martens!

[Shirow]

if you like music, $150 isn't much for something to listen to them on

[~wendopolis~]

This is true...or it could be one of those differences between men and women..?
ha ha 

Let's see...shoes or headphones? shoes or headphones? Hmmmmmm

:-)

[Shirow]

Yeah, probably. Men tend to enjoy acquiring audio/video equipment for some reason, makes them feel important or something I guess :)

I have spent over $2k already on 2 speakers and a sub for my living room.. my wife thinks it is pretty insane, but I figure, I listen to music or watch movies at least 2-3 hours every day.. so spread over time, it's a pretty good investment.

That is, assuming you can even tell the difference.. a friend of mine can't hear the diff between my speakers and his set that was $300 for 5.1 in a box.. some people have a snobbish attitude about such things, but I wish I was like him.. would save me a lot of money.