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tony48 · 01-28-2012, 04:58 PM

Hi, my name's Tony and I'm new to high quality headphones. I've decided that it's time to get a decent pair since I can justify their purchase.

What I want: The only pair of high quality headphones that I have experience with are Beats by Dre Solo's. I know these headphones are way overpriced for what they are. However, I'm looking for a headphone with a similar design. I like the closed, on-ear style that they offer, but I'm looking for something a little more durable and less expensive. I will be using these headphones to listen to movies on my laptop and to listen to music (Rock and pop) when I walk around college campus.

I've done a few hours of research but I haven't come up with anything that's really jumping out at me so I would greatly appreciate any help you can give me by reccomending specific headphones or brands.

Again, thanks for your help and don't hesitate to ask any questions that can help you in any way.

-Tony48

PS. The only pairs of headphones that I have seriously considered so far are the Grado SR60's and AUDIO TECHNICA ATH-WS55's based on rave reviews. Any opinions on these?

dalethorn · 01-29-2012, 05:49 AM

They're both good, but sound different from each other.

tony48 · 01-29-2012, 04:58 PM

I know the AUDIO TECHNICA ATH-WS55's are made for heavy base but how are the mids and high's?

I listen to about half pop and half classic rock and a lot of classic rock songs need clear mids and highs to sound great. Any help here? Unless the upper end of these headphones are terrible, I'm probably going to purchase them.

dalethorn · 01-29-2012, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tony48

I know the AUDIO TECHNICA ATH-WS55's are made for heavy base but how are the mids and high's?

According to most users, way better than Beats or Bose. I can't say other than all the reviews I've read.

tony48 · 01-29-2012, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalethorn

According to most users, way better than Beats or Bose. I can't say other than all the reviews I've read.

Ok, thanks very much. This is very helpful for me.

I'd really like to see a picture of the Audio Technica's on someone's head so I know how large they are and how they fit but I can't find that anywhere

EDIT: I found some videos with images of them on people's heads and they look awesome. I'll definately be purchasing these, Thanks for you help dalethorn!

dalethorn · 01-29-2012, 11:59 PM

audio-technica Solid Bass ATH-WS55 - YouTube

Here's a link to a Youtube video, not in English, but you get to see what you can't see in any of the stock photos.

RobinHiFi · 01-30-2012, 10:20 AM

Have a look at these which are like a much better version of the Monster Studio but cheaper!

Shure SRH840 Professional Closed-Back Headphones (SRH 840)
£149.95

01-28-2012, 04:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
tony48 Headphone Newbie Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Need Advice on Headphones Under ~100 Hi, my name's Tony and I'm new to high quality headphones. I've decided that it's time to get a decent pair since I can justify their purchase. What I want: The only pair of high quality headphones that I have experience with are Beats by Dre Solo's. I know these headphones are way overpriced for what they are. However, I'm looking for a headphone with a similar design. I like the closed, on-ear style that they offer, but I'm looking for something a little more durable and less expensive. I will be using these headphones to listen to movies on my laptop and to listen to music (Rock and pop) when I walk around college campus. I've done a few hours of research but I haven't come up with anything that's really jumping out at me so I would greatly appreciate any help you can give me by reccomending specific headphones or brands. Again, thanks for your help and don't hesitate to ask any questions that can help you in any way. -Tony48 PS. The only pairs of headphones that I have seriously considered so far are the Grado SR60's and AUDIO TECHNICA ATH-WS55's based on rave reviews. Any opinions on these? Last edited by tony48; 01-28-2012 at 05:42 PM.

01-29-2012, 05:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
dalethorn 100+ Headphone Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 298 Thanks: 30 Thanked 58 Times in 55 Posts	Opinions They're both good, but sound different from each other. __________________ Shure SRH-1840/SRH-940, Beyer DT-1350/DT-48A, Philips Fidelio L1, Grado PS-500, German Maestro 8.35D, VModa M-80, B&W P5.

01-29-2012, 11:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
dalethorn 100+ Headphone Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 298 Thanks: 30 Thanked 58 Times in 55 Posts	Ath ws55 audio-technica Solid Bass ATH-WS55 - YouTube Here's a link to a Youtube video, not in English, but you get to see what you can't see in any of the stock photos. __________________ Shure SRH-1840/SRH-940, Beyer DT-1350/DT-48A, Philips Fidelio L1, Grado PS-500, German Maestro 8.35D, VModa M-80, B&W P5.

01-30-2012, 10:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
RobinHiFi Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 821 Thanks: 6 Thanked 168 Times in 160 Posts	Have a look at these which are like a much better version of the Monster Studio but cheaper! Shure SRH840 Professional Closed-Back Headphones (SRH 840) £149.95 __________________ Robin @ HiFi Headphones HiFi Headphones - the UK Headphone & Earphone Store That's Serious About Headphones Ultimate Ears, Grado, Phonak Audéo, Klipsch, Shure, Audio-Technica, Sennheiser and many other high quality brands - visit our store. Join us on FaceBook

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01-29-2012, 04:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
tony48 Headphone Newbie Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I know the AUDIO TECHNICA ATH-WS55's are made for heavy base but how are the mids and high's? I listen to about half pop and half classic rock and a lot of classic rock songs need clear mids and highs to sound great. Any help here? Unless the upper end of these headphones are terrible, I'm probably going to purchase them.