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BennyBoy1983 · 12-24-2010, 10:50 AM

Hi There

I would like some advice please. I've done enough research that I think I'd like some closed back circumaural headphones and I think I want to spend around £150.00. I would mainly be using them at work either with my iphone or Spotify through a computer. I mainly listen to punk, punk rock, acoustic and sometimes metal, ska, jazz. Ok so I listen to a wide range of stuff but not really to dance or rnb or anything like that. I've had a look at some headphones and reviews and it seem that I could do alot worse than either the Ultrasone HF-780 or Beyerdynamic DT770 80 Ohm version. I just wonder if I should choose one over the other or if there are any others I should consider. I'm willing to consider any although I'm not too keen on Sennheiser having had 2 sets on in-ears from them and both broken within a year.

Many thanks for anyone who gives me any advice.

Lastly, yes I do realise it's christmas eve so I dont expect n instant reply.

Merry Christmas to all.

ShaunG · 01-04-2011, 02:37 PM

Both the Ultrasone HFI-780 or Beyerdynamic DT770 are very good choices.

The DT770 has better sound isolation than the HFI-780 and also more weight to the bass end.

The mid-range is really quite forward on the HFI-780, which makes them sound brighter.

For comfort I would always choose the DT770.

BennyBoy1983 · 01-05-2011, 12:12 PM

Hi Shaun

Thanks for your help.

One question though, when you refer to a set of headphones being 'bright' what does that mean exactly?

Thanks very much.

Ben

ShaunG · 01-05-2011, 03:32 PM

When a headphone (or speaker) is described as bright it means that treble sounds are more forward. If a headphone is very bright it's likely you will hear lots of detail, but it can become fatiguing after extended listening.

Both these headphones are relatively balanced, but the HFI-780 definitely has a more forward midrange. This makes them particularly good at picking out detail in vocals, acoustic instruments, etc.

BennyBoy1983 · 01-07-2011, 12:18 PM

Thanks for that, much appreciated.

Just to throw one more pair into the mix. SHURE SRH840.

How do I know if I want a 'bright' headphone or not. Is it as much down to personal preference? I suppose I'm not crazy into base, I don't listen to r n b, hip hop, or dance etc. So I assume I would perhaps prefer a brighter headphone?

Sorry if I'm being a pain, to be honest I would probably be happy with any of them but I just want to make sure I get some I'm really happy with.

Thanks again!

Ben

Trunkz · 01-07-2011, 12:26 PM

The Shure's are a wonderful pair of cans, that tend to excel with the lower frequencies. So if you're a basshead, you go for these. However you've mentioned you dont listen to rnb / dance, so I take it electronic/dnb/techno are out of the question, in which case you may want to go for the Beyers or the Ultrasones.

P.S - Personally, Beyers over Ultrasones :P

BennyBoy1983 · 01-07-2011, 01:27 PM

Awesome thanks for your help!

12-24-2010, 10:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
BennyBoy1983 Headphone Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	closed back circumaural for £150.00ish Hi There I would like some advice please. I've done enough research that I think I'd like some closed back circumaural headphones and I think I want to spend around £150.00. I would mainly be using them at work either with my iphone or Spotify through a computer. I mainly listen to punk, punk rock, acoustic and sometimes metal, ska, jazz. Ok so I listen to a wide range of stuff but not really to dance or rnb or anything like that. I've had a look at some headphones and reviews and it seem that I could do alot worse than either the Ultrasone HF-780 or Beyerdynamic DT770 80 Ohm version. I just wonder if I should choose one over the other or if there are any others I should consider. I'm willing to consider any although I'm not too keen on Sennheiser having had 2 sets on in-ears from them and both broken within a year. Many thanks for anyone who gives me any advice. Lastly, yes I do realise it's christmas eve so I dont expect n instant reply. Merry Christmas to all.

01-04-2011, 02:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
ShaunG Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 416 Thanks: 2 Thanked 78 Times in 60 Posts	Closed back headphones for £150 Both the Ultrasone HFI-780 or Beyerdynamic DT770 are very good choices. The DT770 has better sound isolation than the HFI-780 and also more weight to the bass end. The mid-range is really quite forward on the HFI-780, which makes them sound brighter. For comfort I would always choose the DT770. __________________ Shaun @ 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

01-05-2011, 03:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
ShaunG Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 416 Thanks: 2 Thanked 78 Times in 60 Posts	Closed back headphones around £150 When a headphone (or speaker) is described as bright it means that treble sounds are more forward. If a headphone is very bright it's likely you will hear lots of detail, but it can become fatiguing after extended listening. Both these headphones are relatively balanced, but the HFI-780 definitely has a more forward midrange. This makes them particularly good at picking out detail in vocals, acoustic instruments, etc. __________________ Shaun @ 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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01-05-2011, 12:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
BennyBoy1983 Headphone Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Shaun Thanks for your help. One question though, when you refer to a set of headphones being 'bright' what does that mean exactly? Thanks very much. Ben

01-07-2011, 12:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
BennyBoy1983 Headphone Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for that, much appreciated. Just to throw one more pair into the mix. SHURE SRH840. How do I know if I want a 'bright' headphone or not. Is it as much down to personal preference? I suppose I'm not crazy into base, I don't listen to r n b, hip hop, or dance etc. So I assume I would perhaps prefer a brighter headphone? Sorry if I'm being a pain, to be honest I would probably be happy with any of them but I just want to make sure I get some I'm really happy with. Thanks again! Ben

01-07-2011, 12:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Trunkz Headphone Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	The Shure's are a wonderful pair of cans, that tend to excel with the lower frequencies. So if you're a basshead, you go for these. However you've mentioned you dont listen to rnb / dance, so I take it electronic/dnb/techno are out of the question, in which case you may want to go for the Beyers or the Ultrasones. P.S - Personally, Beyers over Ultrasones :P

01-07-2011, 01:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
BennyBoy1983 Headphone Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Awesome thanks for your help!