Headphones

[Hikaru]

Headphones are another hobby: an absolute must when coupled with general otaku behavior. Going out without headphones leaves me feeling vulnerable and paranoid.

Anyway, I have a pair of Shure in ear and, just recently WeSC Bango that I use frequently. I also have two older pairs of low end Sennheiser that haven't broken on me and a high end wireless Sennheiser that's "family property".

I don't really like trying out different brands, but what's people's take on Sony, Panasonic and etc headphones? I have been lead to believe Logitec's and Sony's are more geared towards gaming, whereas Panasonic doesn't take on the sound range required for the wide range of genre's I listen to. Also they seem to be lacking in quality in that they can't take the stress from playing constantly/on high output; remember kids, don't listen to your music on full blast, especially when it goes from classic piano to heavy metal.

The Shure ones I got last year are my favourite so far, except they hurt the insides of your ears if you a) don't clean your ears properly and b) leave them in for longer than is healthy.

[ainsoph9]

Sony, Panasonic, and all of the stuff one can find at major retail outlet store like Best Buy for those in the United States are decent for the casual listener. However, those who are picky about sound quality generally will name brands such as Sennheiser, AKG, Denon, etc. to name a few. It really comes down to what one wants and how much they are willing to spend.

[b0mb3r]

simple. noise canceler ear buds that doesn't make my jaws crack nor swells my ears

[jamesdenish]

The first is the use at home. They are great full face helmet earphones with a power low enough for them impressive. If I want to get my blood pumping and all that piece, I just pop them on. Recently, however, I just use my sound system to play music, its not so great because the sound is not centered, but I can at least around the house like that.

[ainsoph9]

I do not mean to be rude, but I am quite lost at what exactly you are referring to by "The first the is the use at home."

[b0mb3r]

any recommendation for usage in skype?

[ainsoph9]

I assume that you are just going to use skype for conversation? If so, a cheap pair will be just fine for the most part.

[Poke2201]

Headphones are great, but I don't know about you but I would look pretty tacky in them.

[b0mb3r]

Headphones are great, but I don't know about you but I would look pretty tacky in them.

enough to be mugged if u wore one?

[Poke2201]

Nah, enough to make me look like a DJ. I'm not a DJ.

[ainsoph9]

Well, sometimes outward appearances need to be sacrificed for awesomeness.

[Poke2201]

Im not a DJ!!!!!

[ainsoph9]

Neither am I, but I own a pair of these.



Note: Hot anime chicks are not included and are not sold separately.

Here is a more serious image of my headphones.



Fact: As much as guys think or want to think that high-end audio equipment makes them look appealing to the opposite gender, guys are probably just as likely or more likely to pick up girls by never leaving their mother's basement. In the meantime, it sure does not hurt sales on the male side of the demographic, does it not?

Seriously though, high-end audio equipment dealers generally need to be able to pitch to middle-aged, married women who think that high-end audio equipment is bulky, clunky, ugly, and just overpriced for what they could get to have the kitchen redone. I am not being sarcastic here.

Also, if you liked the anime girl with the headphones, here is the link to the rest of the images there.

[Poke2201]

Im not a fan of headphones because

A.) It gives me one of those gamer looks.(I am a gamer, but I have a life, so I don't need the constant questions)
B.) Earbuds suit my needs just fine.
C.) Headphones are good when you need a good listening environment in a noisy area. Otherwise, ear buds are great.

All opinions, do not take as fact or I shall bring divine retribution unto your souls.

[ben1234]

These arrived from Hong Kong while I was still in Hong Kong (stupid of me to not tell them to deliver to my grandma's place).

The PL50s were recommended to me by the people at Head-fi and mp4nation happened to have a sale/combo involving the PL50 and E5, which really helped make everything sound better

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