Entry level monitoring headphone

[Destroysall]

I have heard a lot of people saying that it need an good amp to run. Does it really need an amp? Do you think my M-Audio Fast Track can run this perfectly? I think I will just stick with my Sennheiser PX100-II when I go out with my iPod Touch. Also, I have heard people saying that SRH440 is actually more balanced and accurate than SRH840. It would be more suitable for monitoring, isn't it?

There SRH440 is the lower model, but it too should suffice. The Fast Track will power it fine.

 

[TMRaven]

No you don't need an amp to run it. With everything, a good clean source is always a plus, but I can't answer whether or not the fast track is.

Many people consider 840 to be more neutral than M50. I'd look into getting it over M50 if you were really considering M50.

 

[ChrisA]

if I'm remembering my model #'s correctly the AKG K240's are a benchmark pair of studio cans

That's true and they cost $99 at Sweetwater. THey are not "entry level" at all.

One problem with them is that they use an "open" design and leak sound in both directions. So they are best suited to use in a studio or other quiet location.

----------

I don't want to spend a lot. I have been looking for K240S in the eBay. They sell it at £99. I think it is overpriced.

They sell brand new from a first tier retailers for US $99. So yes 99 Pounds is over priced. (unless the exchange rate is one to one) These are made in Austria (not China) so it seems odd they should sell at a lower price in the US.

K240S

 

[HappyFred]

There SRH440 is the lower model, but it too should suffice. The Fast Track will power it fine.

Shure SRH440 $618
Shure SRH840 $990

I don't have to pay a lot to promote SRH440 to SRH840. Will Fast Track power it fine?

----------

No you don't need an amp to run it. With everything, a good clean source is always a plus, but I can't answer whether or not the fast track is.

Many people consider 840 to be more neutral than M50. I'd look into getting it over M50 if you were really considering M50.

Another vote for 840.

----------

That's true and they cost $99 at Sweetwater. THey are not "entry level" at all.

One problem with them is that they use an "open" design and leak sound in both directions. So they are best suited to use in a studio or other quiet location.

----------



They sell brand new from a first tier retailers for US $99. So yes 99 Pounds is over priced. (unless the exchange rate is one to one) These are made in Austria (not China) so it seems odd they should sell at a lower price in the US.

K240S

I have checked AKG K240, it is a open back headphone. I think I would need a closed back headphone to avoid sound leaking which would affect my recording. If I go for AKG K172, K272HD or K272MKII will be the headphones I am looking for.

 

[Destroysall]

Shure SRH440 $618
Shure SRH840 $990

I don't have to pay a lot to promote SRH440 to SRH840. Will Fast Track power it fine?

Yes. I own a Fast Track myself, and it can power up to 600 Ohm headphones.

I have checked AKG K240, it is a open back headphone. I think I would need a closed back headphone to avoid sound leaking which would affect my recording. If I go for AKG K172, K272HD or K272MKII will be the headphones I am looking for.

"That isn't entirely accurate." Don't forget that most/some of the best speakers in the world are open-back.

 

[HappyFred]

Yes. I own a Fast Track myself, and it can power up to 600 Ohm headphones.



"That isn't entirely accurate." Don't forget that most/some of the best speakers in the world are open-back.

Ok. I will go for Shure SRH-840. In my understanding open-back headphones leak sound out so it wouldn't be suitable monitoring headphone while recording. I suppose open-back headphones are for mixing.

 

[Destroysall]

Ok. I will go for Shure SRH-840. In my understanding open-back headphones leak sound out so it wouldn't be suitable monitoring headphone while recording. I suppose open-back headphones are for mixing.

Yes and no. It's as you said. Closed-back headphones are great if you recording someone, but for mixing, open-back headphones are the best as they represent speakers almost.

 

[HappyFred]

Yes and no. It's as you said. Closed-back headphones are great if you recording someone, but for mixing, open-back headphones are the best as they represent speakers almost.

Do you think I could use Sennheiser PX100-II for mixing or the built-in speakers on macbook pro?

 

[Destroysall]

Do you think I could use Sennheiser PX100-II for mixing or the built-in speakers on macbook pro?

No, because your speakers and headphones are both colored.

 

[HappyFred]

No, because your speakers and headphones are both colored.

What would you suggest me to do? I would only spend that much of money on getting a headphone.
My recording equipments:
MacBook Pro 13.3"
M-Audio Fast Track
Audio Technica AT2020

 

[Destroysall]

These can last you temporarily until you purchase your Shure.

If not, I guess your headphones would be fine..

 

[HappyFred]

These can last you temporarily until you purchase your Shure.

If not, I guess your headphones would be fine..

Does it mean I would use Shure SRH-840 to do mixing and tracking?
Sennheiser PX100-II wouldn't work for vocal monitoring since the sound leak out and hit the mic which produce annoying interference.

 

[Destroysall]

Does it mean I would use Shure SRH-840 to do mixing and tracking?
Sennheiser PX100-II wouldn't work for vocal monitoring since the sound leak out and hit the mic which produce annoying interference.

Well, yes. For vocal monitoring, I prefer the HD280s.

 

[HappyFred]

Well, yes. For vocal monitoring, I prefer the HD280s.

Why? Do you suggest me to get Sennheiser HD280 Pro and another headphone for mixing? I want to get one headphone to achieve the most.

 

[Destroysall]

Why? Do you suggest me to get Sennheiser HD280 Pro and another headphone for mixing? I want to get one headphone to achieve the most.

Then just stick with the SRH840.

 

[HappyFred]

Then just stick with the SRH840.

Thanks, I will take your advice.