what headphones to buy? i like beats by dre

[Hammie]

I love my Denon AH-D2000's. However, an external headphone amp will make most higher end headphones perform even better.

 

[jrko]

I love my Denon AH-D2000's. However, an external headphone amp will make most higher end headphones perform even better.

Exactly

Ditch the Logitech and get a decent dac/headphone amp. Have a look at this one http://www.headfonia.com/fiio-e9-dekstop-amplifier/

its a dac/amp combo and the dac section can also work as a portable amp. For any of the headphones you've listened to you've not really let them shine by giving them the best signal and amplification.

The beats are basically a headphone with a LOUD setting that you cant turn off.

If you fancy a cheap tryout get a pair of these http://www.headfonia.com/superlux-hd668b/ i sold a pair of Sennheiser HD650's because they are far more realistic. £35 here in the UK

 

[blunti]

been using the Sony MDR-V700 for about 9 years or so now. Still no problems what-so-ever.

oh, using it as a drum and bass dj and I love em.

 

[TMRaven]

Do those sonys use pleather pads? If so how have they held up for those 9 years?

 

[blunti]

Do those sonys use pleather pads? If so how have they held up for those 9 years?

No, it's not synthetic leather. Here is a pic. I still haven't found a better headphone ever since. I just really love these.
As you can see it's kinda worn-down by now (flash + bad lights too..)
But seriously. After 9 years it's still sounding as if it was brand new. I use these headphones 5x2 hours during the weekdays, then 1x4 hours during saturday nights when mixing in the clubs... I can only recommend these!

Sony MDR-700

edit: just googled it. $78.24 from Amazon. I bought this for like $400 in Santa Monica in 2001 or so. For 80 bucks this is a steal.

 

[Tarheels23]

The key word is Headphone Amp! Headphone Amp! Headphone Amp!

When dealing with High quality Headphones, and portable devices such as IPhone/IPOD you need a Headphone Amp to drive the headphones full potential. The built in amp that's in the Iphone/Ipod is not powerful enough to support the higher end headphones. There's no way the Beats are better than the Denon AH-D2000, you just never felt it's full potential.

 

[TMRaven]

At 25ohms the D2000 should be plenty good unamped, but like the M50 it does get a bit punchier and tighter while amped.

I do agree though, the D2000s shouldn't be sounding worse than the Beats by Dre.

http://m16studio.com/sony.jpg

wow, those are really done in! Did you take any measures to clean it or protect it during those 10 years, or just take them on and off?