I want some rugged headphones for portable audio recording with the Zoom H4

however, I don't want to spend a shit load of money

suggest something?

11/14/2008 12:41:28 PM

i have these, best headphones <$40 imho:
http://www.v-moda.com/headphones/bassfreq.aspx

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/442347-REG/V_Moda_BF_BLACK_BASS_FREQ_Noise_Isolating.html

[Edited on November 14, 2008 at 12:51 PM. Reason : .]

11/14/2008 12:50:35 PM

I want them to give me a natural "real" sound, nothing enhanced

I will be using them for recording, you see

11/14/2008 1:04:47 PM

I've had a pair of Philips HN110s for a few years. I don't know if they're studio quality, but they're the best all-around headphones I've ever owned. ~$75

11/14/2008 1:07:54 PM

speaking from experience, i do NOT recommend the sony MDR-V600's

quality is fine enough, but the arch thing in between the two earpieces got bent/broke. and over time, the covering on the earpieces has eroded and leaves little black flecks of fabric material on my ears/face

plus, they retail around $99 (don't know if they still make them though)

11/14/2008 1:25:47 PM

http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/p?openform&pc^fs^PRO4AA

11/14/2008 1:29:24 PM

you probably can't go wrong with the sennheiser brand.

slightly pricy though.

11/14/2008 2:07:23 PM

I've got a couple of pairs of Sennheiser HD280s- I'm a big fan

11/14/2008 7:47:05 PM

^ Yes!

11/14/2008 11:33:51 PM

Grado SR-60. Best pair I've ever owned and I have a pair of Sennheisers to. The Grados are incredible, very high quality craftsmanship and excellent sound.

11/15/2008 3:46:27 PM

i got some from wallyworld once...retailed for about 8.99 dollar bucks

11/16/2008 8:41:04 PM

i second the Sennheiser HD280s

have a pair and i love them

11/16/2008 10:13:49 PM

Quote :

"Sennheiser HD280"

you will not be disappointed

pretty much the only headphones i buy for studio use anymore, whether it's for live reinforcement or studio monitors

11/17/2008 2:26:41 AM

I have some Grado SR325s

and they are awesome.


They're a few years old too, and still going strong.

11/17/2008 2:33:47 AM

I too have some Grados, good stuff.

11/17/2008 8:11:58 AM

i have the hd280s and use them nearly every day. they're really good for the money

11/17/2008 11:01:46 AM

i know these aren't what the audio recorders want, but this is a tech deals heads up for those who need an upgrade from your default headphones...

V-moda Bass Freq for 60% off (more like 30% off) but still, best bang for buck ($19.99 on sale):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_7861672_2?ie=UTF8&docId=1000300581&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

and 60% off sennheiser, skullcandy, v-moda select headphones:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_82754171_1?ie=UTF8&docId=1000310361&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[Edited on November 24, 2008 at 11:50 PM. Reason : .]

11/24/2008 11:49:30 PM

I've got the Sennheiser HD 202's, which are a lot cheaper than the 280s. They work for me, but I'm just listening to music with them from time to time. They're very comfortable though.

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Sennheiser-HD-202-Intense-Stereo-Headphones?sku=242412

11/25/2008 1:20:06 AM