Hi All
Been a while since my last post but I have been checking in to keep up to date. I usually post in the diy section but I'm looking for some advice. I'm looking at getting a headphone set-up and have been following the various discussions on here. Grado seems favourite but I need closed back as the wife objects to hearing my music when she is watching Homes Under the Hammer/Bargain Hunt / etc , etc. I would like any suggestions which won't break the bank.
I bought a pair of Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro on ebay, spares or repair, and the seller said he thought it was a broken wire but hadn't tried to sort them. In fact one driver is blown and it looks as if someone has attempted a repair. The soldering was much worse than I can do. Buying spares or repair is a bit of a risk so probably the phones are beyond economic repair and I have lost my money. Not a lot of money but still irritating.
Any comments /suggestions welcome.
Headphone advice
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Dr Bunsen Honeydew
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Re: Headphone advice
I will eventually get a pair of these to add to my collection http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw= ... cat=112529
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et_PWifUd1w
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howardc1951
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I've been using some ultrasones for some time. The pro ones have cables that can be changed - replacing the originals with low capacitance mic cable improved them but not night and day. The design of them is unique and you get a more expanded sound stage - more like listening to speakers than closed back phones.
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I found most budget close back headphones lack detail and space, I would say open backs all the way, let your missus suffer if you have to suffer watching those horrible soaps! 
I keep recommending these but nobody believes me! If you would like me to send them to you to try I am happy to. They are great for the money.
sorry forgot link
I keep recommending these but nobody believes me! If you would like me to send them to you to try I am happy to. They are great for the money.
sorry forgot link
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Re: Headphone advice
I have to agree with Ash here. I have tried several pairs of closed back phones,and they were all either boring,Ultrasones KRK Shure etc,or boom boom tizz tizz Beyer DT770's.Had to go back to the Grado's.Must admit i have never heard any £500 plus closed backs .I think avoiding conflict during Bargain Hunt is going to cost you...AshM750. wrote:I found most budget close back headphones lack detail and space, I would say open backs all the way, let your missus suffer if you have to suffer watching those horrible soaps!
PS how is married life going Ash ???
Having said all that,,i have not tried the ATH M50X's yet...
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