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ScotFraser
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Sat Nov 27, 2004 6:07 pm Post subject:
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<< The new Grados are much more comfortable. If yours have the older cushions,
call up Grado and order a pair of the new-style cushions. You will be much,
much happier.
--scott
I don't find the Grados uncomfortable at all, but the standard of construction
is kinda cheesy, i.e. what's up with the ear unit being able to swivel
completely around? Too bad, since they sound so good.
Scott Fraser
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ScotFraser
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Sat Nov 27, 2004 6:07 pm Post subject:
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<< > Sony 7506. Sound fine at home or in the studio. >><BR><BR>
Musicians tend to like the hypiness the Sonys impart to their instruments, so I
give these to drummers & bass players a lot. Singers & wind players tend to
prefer the openess & naturalness of the AKG 240.
Scott Fraser |
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ScotFraser
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Sat Nov 27, 2004 6:07 pm Post subject:
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Has anybody heard the AKG K1000? A location recordist at a gig in Netherlands
recently had a pair of them & they seemed pretty damn impressive, though I only
had a short listen to them. I think I would typify them as "ear speakers"
rather than as "headphones" though.
Scott Fraser |
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William Sommerwerck
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Sat Nov 27, 2004 10:39 pm Post subject:
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| Quote: | Has anybody heard the AKG K 1000? A location recordist
at a gig in Netherlands recently had a pair of them & they
seemed pretty damn impressive, though I only had a short
listen to them. I think I would typify them as "ear speakers"
rather than as "headphones" though.
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A good point; the better Stax are similarly designed, with the (large) driver
well-away from the ear so that its output can properly stimulate the pinnae.
Problem is, the K 1000 costs more than $150 -- $550 more. I reviewed them for
Stereophile when they first came out, ca. 1990. My sample had severe (and
measurable) midrange resonances; they honked like a flight of geese.
The K 1000 was taken off the market for a while, possibly because of my negative
review. I don't know what the current version sounds like. I've never heard a
pair of AKG 'phones, at any price point, that I considered either accurate
and/or euphonic. But I'm prejudiced towards planar drivers; if the K 1000's
design were executed properly, it would almost certainly be among the best
dynamic 'phones.
Sennheiser and Grado are the best choices. Grados tend to have a more "forward"
sound, Sennheisers are more laid-back, so pick according to the perspective you
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Douglas Moran
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Sun Nov 28, 2004 12:09 am Post subject:
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In article <10qhikhqd8i6mb5@corp.supernews.com>, William Sommerwerck
wrote:
| Quote: | Sennheiser and Grado are the best choices. Grados tend to have a more
"forward"
sound, Sennheisers are more laid-back, so pick according to the perspective
you prefer.
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*My* problem is I don't know which I prefer, I have a pair of JVC
HA-D990 headphones that I use for location recording. I really like
them, and when I compared them to my friend's Sony 7506s, the hyped
sound ruled them out as a replacement.
Anyone have a manufacture/model they recommend to replace my JVC's?
Doug
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ScotFraser
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Sun Nov 28, 2004 6:19 am Post subject:
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<< I have a pair of JVC
HA-D990 headphones that I use for location recording. I really like
them, and when I compared them to my friend's Sony 7506s, the hyped
sound ruled them out as a replacement. Anyone have a manufacture/model they
recommend to replace my JVC's?>>
If you really like the JVC's why do you want to replace them?
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ScotFraser
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Sun Nov 28, 2004 6:19 am Post subject:
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<< Problem is, the K 1000 costs more than $150 -- $550 more. I reviewed them
for
Stereophile when they first came out, ca. 1990. My sample had severe (and
measurable) midrange resonances; they honked like a flight of geese.
The ones I heard were driven by a very tweaky hand built amplifier. Don't know
how much of an effect that has on the sound. They very much sounded like the
string quartet sounded on that stage, but it was a very limited sample in terms
of bandwidth, dynamics, transients, etc.
Scott Fraser |
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Scott Dorsey
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Sun Nov 28, 2004 6:19 am Post subject:
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Douglas Moran <morand@denison.edu> wrote:
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*My* problem is I don't know which I prefer, I have a pair of JVC
HA-D990 headphones that I use for location recording. I really like
them, and when I compared them to my friend's Sony 7506s, the hyped
sound ruled them out as a replacement.
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I find the exaggerated top end on the 7506 and MDR-V6 to be very handy
for field recording work. It's not accurate, but it easily exaggerates
background noises which can be very handy.
| Quote: | Anyone have a manufacture/model they recommend to replace my JVC's?
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Well, what's wrong with the JVCs that you want to replace them?
Do you need extreme isolation? The Etymotics are hard to beat for
absolute and total isolation. The top end is pretty flat, if you ask
for that. The bottom end seems flat in my ears, but they may be different
in yours since your ear canals are a different shape. They are not cheap,
but they have amazing isolation.
--scott
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"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." |
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Robert Morein
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Sun Nov 28, 2004 12:17 pm Post subject:
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"Julie" <wardnine@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:17434405.0411251622.49cf6863@posting.google.com...
| Quote: | Hello, looking for the best headphones (under $150) to use with my
home stereo (Sony receiver). I really want something that has
excellent sound, is excellent at managing very high volumes, has
outstanding bass, looks good, and is comfortable. I've heard about
Grado SR80's but have also heard they don't handle a loud sound or
bass reak well and are not the most comfortable headphones (This is
just from what I've heard). If anyone has an alternative
recommendation, I'd much appreciate it... or are those Grado
headphones the best out there. Thanks for any advice!!!
Julie
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Douglas Moran
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Mon Nov 29, 2004 12:27 am Post subject:
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In article <cob9mj$4bj$1@panix1.panix.com>,
kludge@panix.com (Scott Dorsey) wrote:
| Quote: | Anyone have a manufacture/model they recommend to replace my JVC's?
Well, what's wrong with the JVCs that you want to replace them?
Do you need extreme isolation? The Etymotics are hard to beat for
absolute and total isolation. The top end is pretty flat, if you ask
for that. The bottom end seems flat in my ears, but they may be different
in yours since your ear canals are a different shape. They are not cheap,
but they have amazing isolation.
--scott
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Thanks Scott (and Scott Fraser). I don't want to replace them, I need
another set or two. They will get lost or broken beyond repair someday.
I'm not worried about extreme isolation, just very happy (and used to)
the sound of the JVCs.
Doug |
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Dimitrios Tzortzakakis
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Mon Nov 29, 2004 12:28 am Post subject:
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I have 20 euro computer speakers, and they sound great.(Right now listening
to Lorraine Mc Kane let the night take the blame).If I ever need headphones
I will buy some of 5 euro.
--
Tzortzakakis Dimitriïs
major in electrical engineering, freelance electrician
FH von Iraklion-Kreta, freiberuflicher Elektriker
dimtzort AT otenet DOT gr
Ï "Bob" <nimby1_notspamm_@earthlink.net> Ýãñáøå óôï ìÞíõìá
news:wHxpd.836$Z%5.257@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net...
| Quote: | I have Stax electrostats ($2K), Sennheisher HD650's ($500), and Grado
SR80's
($90).
Yeah, it's unfortunate that Grado's are so uncomfortable since they are
FABULOUS sounding phones. I replaced their pumice-like cushions with some
cheap ones from Radio Shack. They still sound great and they're a little
more comfortable.
I would say that you should spend an additional $1850 and get the Stax.
You
will NOT be dissapointed. If not, the best Sennheisher's (for $150) may be
your best choice.
Bob
"Pug Fugley" <nosir@not.com> wrote in message
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I prefer Sennheisers over Grados, I just liked the more natural sound of
the
Senn's better. Plus I found the Grado's very uncomfortable, the Senns
fit
much better. Notice they are actually shaped like an ear so they fit
better.
"Julie" <wardnine@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:17434405.0411251622.49cf6863@posting.google.com...
Hello, looking for the best headphones (under $150) to use with my
home stereo (Sony receiver). I really want something that has
excellent sound, is excellent at managing very high volumes, has
outstanding bass, looks good, and is comfortable. I've heard about
Grado SR80's but have also heard they don't handle a loud sound or
bass reak well and are not the most comfortable headphones (This is
just from what I've heard). If anyone has an alternative
recommendation, I'd much appreciate it... or are those Grado
headphones the best out there. Thanks for any advice!!!
Julie
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david
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Mon Nov 29, 2004 6:16 am Post subject:
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In article <co9u9a$61h$1@panix3.panix.com>, Scott Dorsey
<kludge@panix.com> wrote:
| Quote: | Spectre <Noneofyourbusiness@bye.com> wrote:
Define "NEW"! I bought mine (Grado 125) 2 months ago and the feel just like
the old pair of 80's I had before?
Probably about three or four years ago they went to the new ear pieces.
If you got yours two months ago and you have the deep pads instead of
thin flat ones with no hole in the center, call Grado.
--scott
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"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."
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Grado sold these models with 3 different pads. The oldest ones had your
ears closer to the drivers, and as a result they had less top end,
which was damn nice for any headphone imo.
Then they went to a thicker one that angled into the center hole - both
of these iterations had holes. The second one made the headphone sound
brighter, which I didn't like, but hey, who listens to me except my
kids ;>
The ones they ship now, as Scott said, no longer have a hole. And they
are more comfortable and they sound like the second version. Call Grado
and get a pair and try em out. The earpads are cheap and Grado is damn
nice folks.
David Correia
Celebration Sound
Warren, Rhode Island
David@Celebrationsound.com
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hank alrich
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Mon Nov 29, 2004 11:38 am Post subject:
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Dimitrios Tzortzakakis <dimtzortihatespam@nospamotenet.gr> wrote:
| Quote: | I have 20 euro computer speakers, and they sound great.(Right now listening
to Lorraine Mc Kane let the night take the blame).If I ever need headphones
I will buy some of 5 euro.
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Yeah, man, rec.audio.pecuniary!
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ha |
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Roger W. Norman
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Mon Nov 29, 2004 6:20 pm Post subject:
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I'd definitely agree with both Scot and Scott. I don't like the 7506s, but
they do accentuate problems. Personally, I like Sennheiser 280s for live
work, but I usually use beyer DT770s. Of all I've worked with, these are
the best reproducing headphones with maximum comfort for 13 hour recording
frenzies. What you lose in accentuated problem recognition you gain in loss
of ear fatigue.
--
Roger W. Norman
SirMusic Studio
"ScotFraser" <scotfraser@aol.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I find the exaggerated top end on the 7506 and MDR-V6 to be very handy
for field recording work. It's not accurate, but it easily exaggerates
background noises which can be very handy. >><BR><BR
This is also true with the bumped up low end on the Sony's. They will
reveal
HVAC traffic issues that many speakers will miss.
Scott Fraser |
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Roger W. Norman
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Mon Nov 29, 2004 6:20 pm Post subject:
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If you want sets for cue systems, that's a different animal and I'd suggest
Fostex T20s. Then again, I went for dirt cheap AT AH3as because some of my
clientele were throwing my beyers on the floor when they didn't like their
takes. Hard to make clients pay attention to costs when it comes to
destroyed equipment, but even when they do pay, you still have to replace
the equipment.
--
Roger W. Norman
SirMusic Studio
"Douglas Moran" <morand@denison.edu> wrote in message
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| Quote: | In article <cob9mj$4bj$1@panix1.panix.com>,
kludge@panix.com (Scott Dorsey) wrote:
Anyone have a manufacture/model they recommend to replace my JVC's?
Well, what's wrong with the JVCs that you want to replace them?
Do you need extreme isolation? The Etymotics are hard to beat for
absolute and total isolation. The top end is pretty flat, if you ask
for that. The bottom end seems flat in my ears, but they may be
different
in yours since your ear canals are a different shape. They are not
cheap,
but they have amazing isolation.
--scott
Thanks Scott (and Scott Fraser). I don't want to replace them, I need
another set or two. They will get lost or broken beyond repair someday.
I'm not worried about extreme isolation, just very happy (and used to)
the sound of the JVCs.
Doug |
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