Headphones for work
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i know many of us game artists listen to music while we work, so im coming to you polycount. what are some good recommendations, im kind of over the ones ive been using for the past year ._.
looking for some over the ear headphones
looking for some over the ear headphones
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[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-ZX100-Series-Headphones-White/dp/B004RKQM8I/ref=pd_ybh_6"]Amazon.com: Sony MDR-ZX100 ZX Series Headphones (White): Electronics[/ame]
Are a set that I bought a few months ago and I was shocked by how great they were for the cheap price.
They're nice and snug and when I crank my volume kill any outside noise.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-V6-Monitor-Headphones-Voice/dp/B00001WRSJ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1345434570&sr=1-1&keywords=sony+mdr+v6"]Amazon.com: Sony MDR-V6 Monitor Series Headphones with CCAW Voice Coil: Electronics[/ame]
They have a bit of a break in period but they're the best headphones I've ever owned and a lot of other people say the same.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-S305-Bluetooth-Headset-Microphone/dp/B002BH3I9U/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1345434820&sr=1-1&keywords=Motorola+S305+Bluetooth+Stereo+Headset+w/+Microphone+(Black)+-+Retail+Packaging"]Amazon.com: Motorola S305 Bluetooth Stereo Headset w/ Microphone (Black) - Retail Packaging: Cell Phones & Accessories[/ame]
No more tripping over wires, pulling them loose. Bluetooth connect to your pc or phone, and you're set. Great discount on them off amazon right now too. I'm happy with the sound quality too.
This is what I use, love them. A good deal of people at every job I have had have used them. Cordless options do seem appealing though.
Also, all you over-the-ear headphone people don't realize that by using cheap over the ear headphones to "block out noise by turning your volume way up" everybody can hear your stupid music.
There are some of them that don't do this, but most of the cheap ones do.
Build quality is a 8/10
Portability 4/10 I dont even know why these have the ability to fold in...It does though
Sound Quality is a ∞/∞. It blocks noise from the outside They could be turned down really low and still block outside noise too. Their Bass boosters which is also a Plus. After listening through these for a long while other headphones will sound like crap (Imo)
The ear pad thingys are A-fucking-mazingly comfortable
Its in my favorite color of green so for me that was a plus
The cord is detachable and one has a Microphone receiver on it which picks up nothing but your voice and it picks it up pretty dam well on Skype or if used with a Cell Phone
Ive had my pair for a few months now and MAN they still smell, feel and look new.
Theres also the Orca which i have not tried but others say are good as or better than the Electra's http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826153060
True, but at the same time, Ear-buds tend break more easily, lose their 'cover' more quickly, and having this magical property of making knots in your pocket with no intervention from any human being.
Also, this may sound weird, but bass effect is another thing, I have yet to come across ear-buds, even high end ones, which offer the amount of 'boom' over the year headoes offer.
Beyerdynamic DT 770 80ohm. great sound, super comfortable, doesn't require an amplifier. extremely rugged - no flimsy plastic parts. a bit on the expensive side, but worth every penny
Although the ones I make reference to are the RH-50 which cost me surprisingly £30... the RH-5 looks to be the updated model?
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Roland-RH-5-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B0039ADJHO/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1345444997&sr=1-4&keywords=roland+headphones"]Amazon.com: Roland RH-5 Stereo Headphones: Electronics[/ame]
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Siberia-Neckband-Gaming-Headset/dp/B000W6H6I6"]Amazon.com: SteelSeries Siberia Neckband Gaming Headset (White): Electronics[/ame]
I've mostly been using them with my phone to be honest, very briefly on a computer. Noticed no such fault.
Even when the fire alarm goes off here at work, these headphones maintain it really quiet. They are comfortable and i would not know what to do without them. Great sound.
They sound very well, but it's more for stereo music than other thing, they lack of bass and they are a bit heavy compared with my Aurvana Live or my Logitech G930. If you like a plain sound, i would recommend a closed headset like the sennheiser, but i you prefer a more surround closed headset, logitech have great models.
I grabbed a set of these when the price dropped recently as an upgrade from my 201s which I'd just sat on. Love the low frequency response, (never had "decent" headphones before) that the midrange sounds nice rather than being something to dial out, and the detachable cable.
Having to use cheap earbuds at the moment though for audio work as I'm developing for mobile and the speakers in those things are... interesting.
Ive thought about getting noise cancelling, but then at the same time, I can't hear any sort of conversation around me, so if someone calls my name, I can't hear.
Anyone have any experience with this?
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD555-Professional-Headphones-Channeling/dp/B0001FTVDQ"]Amazon.com: Sennheiser HD555 Professional Headphones with Sound Channeling: Electronics[/ame]
These are awesome if you like bass, I've tried some sennheiser's but they always seem weak in the bass department, too much treble tends to give me headaches. They have a good seal so there isn't much sound leaking like cheaper pairs, and they do a decent job of canceling noise for the same reason(nowhere near a NC set though, just a minor amount to drown out fairly ambient noise).
There is probably a newer version of this, but you can find these for good prices on ebay etc. Probably under $100.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Bose-QuietComfort-Acoustic-Canceling-Headphones/dp/B000AP05BO/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1345477790&sr=1-1&keywords=bose+qc2+noise+cancelling+headphones"]Amazon.com: Bose QuietComfort 2 Acoustic Noise Canceling Headphones (Old Version): Electronics[/ame]
For a NC set its hard to beat these, they are SUPER COMFORTABLE. You can buy like-new sets on eBay for very good prices(say $140 or so), because people buy them to use on airplanes and them re-sell them. I know I know, bose etc, but I've tried a lot of NC sets and these are very, very good, just don't pay retail for them. Only major negative is you need to have the NC feature on for them to play music at all. Though sound quality seems very good compared to various other NC headphones. You just need to make sure you don't run out of batteries.
There is a newer version, but because this is the older model, used prices are way lower.
I have a couple pairs of quality earbuds, but I can't stand listening to them for more than a couple hours, they just get super disgusting in my ears. I use them mostly for working out or just throw them in my pocket with my mp3 player when traveling. I would not recommend any earbuds for extended use.
Now I only wear it on one ear with the other cupped right behind my ear, which keeps the sound from escaping. I've more or less trained everyone if they want my attention, to knock on my desk and I feel the vibrations. They still do this but I hear them coming.
Also, its real easy to slip it back onto my ear and tune out whatever people are talking about. But then I prefer to bunker down and not be bothered when I'm working.
Love them, they sound great and are crystal clear...When I do turn my music up loud though other people around me can hear it but only when its above 3/4 volume. I don't tend to play my music loud though, hurts after a while.
7.1 in the headphones sounds amazing btw...I never not want to have it again
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-7-1-Channel-Surround-Sound-Headset/dp/B001O5CCQK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345502312&sr=8-1&keywords=g35+headphones"]Amazon.com: Logitech G35 7.1-Channel Surround Sound Headset: Electronics[/ame]
Not bad, but a bit heavy and they get pretty uncomfortable after a while. The controls on the side were pretty convenient though... plus I felt like Marcus Fenix every time I turned down the volume, so that's always fun.
Astro also seems to like us, so now I'm using a pair of theirs:
http://www.astrogaming.com/a40
Hands down the best pair I've used. The padding doesn't make your ears hot, and I can wear for hours on end without getting uncomfortable. The construction is pretty good, except a flimsy piece of plastic holding the top padding on. I sat on mine and broke it off... nothing a little hot glue didn't fix. So far so good.
A coworker of mine uses Audio Technica A-700s:
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AUD-ATH-A700-Technica-Headphones/dp/B000E9VKUQ/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1345502796&sr=8-13&keywords=audio+technica"]Amazon.com: Audio Technica ATH-A700 Headphones: Electronics[/ame]
If I had to actually pay for headphones, these are the ones I would buy. They're really large, but they feel like pillows on your head, and the quality is top notch. But not worth spending that much since I'm pretty happy with the astros I got for free.
The sound is also fantastic, and it caps just enough exterior sound to leave you peacefully in the zone, for those that work on noisy offices.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016MNAAI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=A3QI5PL377NJ1M"]Amazon.com: Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO, 80 ohms: Electronics[/ame]
PS. Just make sure before you buy them, check the ohms on them The lower you go, the safer you are. If the sound is low, you might need to buy an amplifier, specially if you get the 250ohm.
I have a pair of these and some Sony MDR-XD200 which do me pretty well at home when it's too late to crank the bass on my speakers.
Both are comfortable for extended periods, though the MDR's last longer.
I suggest next time you guys get a pair of heados you take this into consideration, having bed hair smell on the top of your head isn't the best feeling in the world.
Hands down some of the best and most reliable headsets I have ever used. Not only that, they scream geek! which is a must in my book.
http://www.razerzone.com/kraken
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Razer Tiamat 7.1 surround sound
http://www.razerzone.com/tiamat/en
I wish they would offer the basic quality of their high-end heados without the extra knobs and turns, so I can buy one and enjoy.
Also, how fucking lazy are people that they need an another input for sound volume? I can scroll my mouse in my Player to lower the volume, or do it through windows, do you really need to pay extra for a knob in the middle of your chest?
I got these last week. It's a really good buy, couldn't be happier. It's pricier than some other headphones, but you basically get what you pay for. Now I'm tempted to get a second set for home...
I wouldnt call a starting price of $50 or so dollars too expensive. IN fact they are competitively priced compared to other hardware brands.
Not all models include included volume control either, though the ones that do have it for a reason. They cannot assume that 1) all keyboards will have volume controls on the, 2) the user will be in front of the screen or want to minimize whats on the screen to turn down volume or 3) that the head phones will be used specifically for computer use. Lets say I choose to plug the head phones into another device which may or may not have an easily accessible volume control.
It shouldnt be seen as lazy to include an easier method to change critical values or interact with a piece of hardware. Is the person who uses a remote instead of getting up to change the channels on their tv lazy? What about the user who buys a keyboard with extra functionality? Some have play and pause buttons...is it lazy they use that over the applications interface? More options for input should never be seen as lazy.
Razer is a great brand with solid and evenly priced products. I hope you dont write it off without looking at them objectively and within reason. You may be surprised...
Are you pulling my balls, or did you really see good Razor Heados for 50$?!
But at the same time you are not looking for a professional version of headphones (studio average, which you can optimize by hand mediums, lows and highs). Because you are not a professional audio technician right? Most professional headphones are for mixing and testing audio channels. I'm sure you don't want that. I have 2 and spent 300 dollars on one of them.
So, if that's the case I would just jump to Bose. Why? Simple, they are the best headphones for LISTENING, they are not professional but all audio professionals I talk to they love it to test their own stuff.
Haha, not pulling your balls... Just go to amazon.com or newegg.com and type in "razer headphones".
I personally use the razer Carcharias...great set of headphones, not over expensive, and I have gone through many. Its by far my favorite pair...sounds amazing. Check out the razer Orca as well, $45 on new egg. Razer eletra goes for about $40.
The new Kraken version I linked to above is retailing for $59.
So yeah, have at it! Buy a pair, or two.