What headphones do you use?

[Pediatrik]

After travelling alone (!) for a few days, I realise I need a decent pair of headphones instead of my crappy Apple in-ear thingies. Since I stream ”CD-quality”, ie 16bits 44,1kHz, via Qobuz on my iPhone, I think it may pay off to buy a good pair of on-ear/over-ear headphones. I’ve had a quick listen to Grado SR225 and PS500 and preferred the latter ones with a margin, but they do differ €550 in price...

What do you use?

[LD100]

Stax Electrostatic SRX III that I bought back in the mid 70's.

AKG K-340 when I need dynamic headphones, but I still prefer the Stax.

Etymotic Research ER-4P in the ear earphones when running on the treadmill, but I still prefer the Stax.

[Coyote Jim]

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B&W C-5 lives here.
Don't do much with phones only really the iPhone etc the Apple Buds are
The B&W do jazz superb and don't break the bank.

[Scooter]

I use Shure ES535, I think that’s the number. There are in ear and they come with three size sleeves (buds). It’s important to get the right fit once you do they are excellent. They are not noise cancelling more using ear plug method of reducing surrounding noise. The wire is reinforced to fold over your ears taking the wire behind your back. I use them with the iPhone, iPad and an MP3 Sony Walkman which I still think is far better than to Apple products.

[Pediatrik]

I use Shure ES535, I think that’s the number. There are in ear and they come with three size sleeves (buds). It’s important to get the right fit once you do they are excellent. They are not noise cancelling more using ear plug method of reducing surrounding noise. The wire is reinforced to fold over your ears taking the wire behind your back. I use them with the iPhone, iPad and an MP3 Sony Walkman which I still think is far better than to Apple products.

The downside with the Grados is that they are ”open design” ie they do not reduce any surrounding noice. Something that can come in handy when flying. Especially from my home town, since it only is operated by propeller aircraft.

[Coyote Jim]

image.jpeg B&W C-5 lives here.
Don't do much with phones only really the iPhone etc the Apple Buds are
The B&W do jazz superb and don't break the bank.

Mikael,
Here is the web link with reviews included.
They are noise cancelling and my choice after trying many others.
https://www.bowers-wilkins.co.uk/Headph ... ies-2.html

[Dan Steel]

AKG K702.

[Scooter]

I use Shure ES535, I think that’s the number. There are in ear and they come with three size sleeves (buds). It’s important to get the right fit once you do they are excellent. They are not noise cancelling more using ear plug method of reducing surrounding noise. The wire is reinforced to fold over your ears taking the wire behind your back. I use them with the iPhone, iPad and an MP3 Sony Walkman which I still think is far better than to Apple products.

The downside with the Grados is that they are ”open design” ie they do not reduce any surrounding noice. Something that can come in handy when flying. Especially from my home town, since it only is operated by propeller aircraft.

I understand what you mean for flying I use the Sony headphones which are noise reducing. Prop planes are really noisy, not done many trips but did use earplugs instead

[MHmusic]

I use Shure ES535, I think that’s the number. There are in ear and they come with three size sleeves (buds). It’s important to get the right fit once you do they are excellent. They are not noise cancelling more using ear plug method of reducing surrounding noise. The wire is reinforced to fold over your ears taking the wire behind your back. I use them with the iPhone, iPad and an MP3 Sony Walkman which I still think is far better than to Apple products.

I still love my Walkman. Can’t remember the model number now of that or my earphones and so won’t recommend but it prompts a memory. We were travelling to the US and I had been using my newly bought Sony cancelling headphones (to listen to movies and ‘tunes etc’) which at the time were pricey but very effective and bought the week before on a HK work trip where I could kid myself they were surely a bargain

I had gone to the loo before landing and upon return my beloved had packed everything away as we prepared for descent. It was only when we got to the Hotel that I asked where she had packed the earphones and she went pale as she realised that they were mine and not the airline ones because she had handed them back in! Never did get them back but I managed to hold back the tears as we had a great holiday. Tad expensive as disposables.

[Scooter]

I use Shure ES535, I think that’s the number. There are in ear and they come with three size sleeves (buds). It’s important to get the right fit once you do they are excellent. They are not noise cancelling more using ear plug method of reducing surrounding noise. The wire is reinforced to fold over your ears taking the wire behind your back. I use them with the iPhone, iPad and an MP3 Sony Walkman which I still think is far better than to Apple products.

I still love my Walkman. Can’t remember the model number now of that or my earphones and so won’t recommend but it prompts a memory. We were travelling to the US and I had been using my newly bought Sony cancelling headphones (to listen to movies and ‘tunes etc’) which at the time were pricey but very effective and bought the week before on a HK work trip where I could kid myself they were surely a bargain

I had gone to the loo before landing and upon return my beloved had packed everything away as we prepared for descent. It was only when we got to the Hotel that I asked where she had packed the earphones and she went pale as she realised that they were mine and not the airline ones because she had handed them back in! Never did get them back but I managed to hold back the tears as we had a great holiday. Tad expensive as disposables.

I left a pair of Shure headphones on a tour boat in Croatia last year so I know the feeling all too well.

[Craig Lang]

Sennhizer HD 800 .The most comfortable best sounding pair I've had.
https://en-uk.sennheiser.com/high-resol ... o-hd-800-s
I got them off a friend.

[Craig Lang]

The thing about top quality headphones is they can sound so much better than any room speaker system and you don't get people next door or down the road moaning about one playing music to LOUD.

[Craig Lang]

I've also got a top pair of Sennhizer radio Headphones that are great for walking around the home and outside cutting the grass hanging out the washing or cleaning the car.
Sitting on patio with a coffee.
Gave two pairs away to my kids but missed them and bought another set.
Use them for TV also late at night.

[Craig Lang]

Audeze LCD3, are great.
If I were buying now I’d buy Quad: good as LCD3 & closet approach to original sound (https://www.pursuitperfectsystem.com/qu ... hones.html).
A couple of friends of mine love Focal headphones.
They are in the USA so Won't hold it against them.

[Pediatrik]

The thing about top quality headphones is they can sound so much better than any room speaker system and you don't get people next door or down the road moaning about one playing music to LOUD.

Don’t tell my wife. She wouldn’t mind getting rid of the ”Twin towers”...

[Pediatrik]

Audeze LCD3, are great.
If I were buying now I’d buy Quad: good as LCD3 & closet approach to original sound (https://www.pursuitperfectsystem.com/qu ... hones.html).
A couple of friends of mine love Focal headphones.
They are in the USA so Won't hold it against them.

Audeze are unfortunately a wee bit over my budget. Tried a pair of Focals last week, but found them a bit bass heavy, especially compared to the Grados. The Quads would be interesting to try. Magnetic eh?!

[Craig Lang]

Jack has a pair of Audeze LCD- X for a good price.



https://www.theaudiobarn.co.uk/product/ ... ealed-box/

[Pediatrik]

Jack has a pair of Audeze LCD- X for a good price.



https://www.theaudiobarn.co.uk/product/ ... ealed-box/

Thanks for the HU. Will check them out!

[Pediatrik]

As already stated in the Music forum, I pulled the trigger on a pair of Grado PS500e. It was a no brainer actually. I did not have the chance to audition the recommended ones from Audeze or Quad, but instead I mbled across a pair of pre-loved Grados. Already broken in and asking price €300 instead of €700 for a new pair. As I said, a no brainer! Loving them already. Thank god there is no headphone output on my Akurate EDSM...

[Nestor Turton]

Audeze LCD3 planar magnetic earspeakers with Chord Electronics headphone amplifiers: DAVE at home and Hugo when away.

[antonmb]

Over ear: Dan Clark Audio Stealth, and Aeon closed
In-ear: Westone ES50 Custom, Nobel Audio Zephyr Prestige, and Shure SE535

[Tendaberry]

Over ear: Dan Clark Audio Stealth, and Aeon closed
In-ear: Westone ES50 Custom, Nobel Audio Zephyr Prestige, and Shure SE535

Very nice I have to make do with Grado PS500e, but they're really surprisingly good.

[antonmb]

Very nice I have to make do with Grado PS500e, but they're really surprisingly good.

Those are great 'phones, I've had a couple of Grados over the years and thought they were very good.

[Martin Kelly]

Having young children, headphones are a must in this house!

I use a Sennheiser HDV820, FiiO R7 & FiiO M17 as sources.

I use Sennheiser HD800’s, HD820’s, Beyerdynamic T1 (3rd generation), T5, DT1770’s, HiFiMAN HE6se V2 & Sundara’s.

I like to think of them as my ‘other children’!

[antonmb]

Having young children, headphones are a must in this house!

I use a Sennheiser HDV820, FiiO R7 & FiiO M17 as sources.

I use Sennheiser HD800’s, HD820’s, Beyerdynamic T1 (3rd generation), T5, DT1770’s, HiFiMAN HE6se V2 & Sundara’s.

I like to think of them as my ‘other children’!

Great collection!