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Post by ragan on Sept 25, 2021 12:49:25 GMT -6
Hey gang. I want to get some headphones for someone as a gift. They’re not into audio in any way, these will mainly just be used for playing a keyboard. Wanna spend around fifty bucks and I was looking at the AT M20x, mostly because I’ve had M50s for years and have had some good experiences with the cheaper ATs in studios before.
Anything you guys like/don’t like in this price range?
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Post by Tbone81 on Sept 25, 2021 12:58:24 GMT -6
I like the m50’s way more than m20’s for what it’s worth. But for casual listening they’re probably fine. Sometimes you can find sennheiser hd280’s for cheap and they’re pretty good. I bought three pairs for about $70 each and I’m happy with them.
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Post by ragan on Sept 25, 2021 13:04:55 GMT -6
I like the m50’s way more than m20’s for what it’s worth. But for casual listening they’re probably fine. Sometimes you can find sennheiser hd280’s for cheap and they’re pretty good. I bought three pairs for about $70 each and I’m happy with them. Yeah I’ve got some 280s as well. Solid workhorses. |
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Post by notneeson on Sept 25, 2021 14:04:27 GMT -6
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Post by chessparov on Sept 25, 2021 14:18:32 GMT -6
Other than AKG K52's?  Chris |
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Sept 25, 2021 15:33:32 GMT -6
Other than AKG K52's? Chris Yeah, they are a nice design but its a shame about the sound that comes out of them  HD280 or some cheap openback Sennheiser would be my choice. |
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Post by enlav on Sept 25, 2021 15:38:38 GMT -6
Grado sr60es are close to 50 from what I remember. Most issues I have with them would be non factors for the casual user I would think.... maybe comfort though would be a concern?
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Post by sirthought on Sept 25, 2021 21:15:39 GMT -6
Monoprice DJ Headphones work great for tracking and are only like $16. Tape Op even reviewed them, which is how I found out.
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Post by ericn on Sept 25, 2021 22:08:56 GMT -6
Hit the local pawn shop see what expensive headphones somebody had to part with.
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Post by Ward on Sept 27, 2021 7:11:52 GMT -6
Monoprice DJ Headphones work great for tracking and are only like $16. Tape Op even reviewed them, which is how I found out. I've got a dozen pairs of them, speficially for drummers and bass players and other knuckle draggers to use. And yeah, they sound surprisingly ok-ish! |
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