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19 Replies Last post: Jul 20, 2004 9:34 AM by JohnnyA   1 2 Previous Next
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canaryman16
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Jun 15, 2004 10:42 AM

iPod headphones

Hi,

Does anybody know of any decent headphones to go with the iPod, because I don't really like the ones that came with it.

I've been recommended the Sony MDR-V700DJ Professional Headphones, does anybody know if they are any good, or can you recommend any others (headphones rather than earphones)

Thanks for the help!
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d00d
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1. Jun 15, 2004 10:49 AM in response to: canaryman16
Re: iPod headphones
You're looking for full headphones?

Personally, I have two sets of headphones I use with my iPod. They are some Sony earbuds that are lightweight, comfortable, sound isolating, and sound pretty good (for earbuds) and a set of Grado SR-80 headphones that are much larger, not all that portable, supra-aural (others can hear what you're listening to if they listen and you turn it up, and they don't sound isolate), and sound AMAZING.

http://www.gradolabs.com
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canaryman16
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2. Jun 15, 2004 11:23 AM in response to: d00d
Re: iPod headphones
Yeah I am looking for full headphones, I don't really like earbuds very much!

The Grado SR-80's look good, are they comfortable?
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d00d
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3. Jun 15, 2004 11:29 AM in response to: canaryman16
Re: iPod headphones
They're pretty comfortable, though I've read some people get bothered after a while. There's a half dozen reviews on the net for them if you want to get some better, more informed opinions.
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Ren
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4. Jun 15, 2004 2:28 PM in response to: d00d
Re: iPod headphones
might wanna check out head-fi
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5. Jun 16, 2004 2:39 AM in response to: canaryman16
Re: iPod headphones
If I might be so bold:

http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=07479

(As for the MDR-V700DJ, I don't recommend them -- for the same price, or less, there are a lot of better options out there.)

Also, there just might be a headphone-related article coming soon... somewhere...

Dan Frakes | Senior Editor, Macworld
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canaryman16
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6. Jun 16, 2004 6:30 AM in response to: Dan Frakes
Re: iPod headphones
Thanks for the article- very interesting.

Think i'll keep looking before I get the Sony DJ headphones, not so sure now!

Thanks for the help.
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bgrewbe
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7. Jun 16, 2004 8:28 AM in response to: canaryman16
Re: iPod headphones
You might also try here:
www.headphone.com.
Great selection of all types of headphones for all types of equipment/music/etc.
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8. Jun 21, 2004 4:55 PM in response to: canaryman16
Re: iPod headphones
Hi
If you can get hold of some try the Sennheiser DX200 or the DX100 very comfortable and very good sound quality,check out their web site.Best of luck
Peter
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Dan Frakes
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9. Jun 21, 2004 6:29 PM in response to: petertucker48
Re: iPod headphones
I'm assuming you mean the PX 100 and PX 200?

Dan Frakes | Senior Editor, Macworld
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10. Jun 24, 2004 11:59 AM in response to: Dan Frakes
Re: iPod headphones
If you want full coverage on your ears, I recommend the Senneiser HD-280. A little pricey, but they are awesome. I'd like to try the PX100/PX200 at some point. The HD-280 are a bit bulky to carry around.

-Ken
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Dan Frakes
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11. Jun 24, 2004 3:05 PM in response to: Nobody
Re: iPod headphones
The HD 280 offer excellent isolation -- probably the best of any "over the ears" (closed) headphone. I also really like the PX 100 and PX 200.

That being said, if you're looking for closed, full-size headphones, be sure to try the Beyerdynamic DT 231. They cost around $60, sound great with the iPod, and are extremely comfortable. A true "find" in headphones.

(If you haven't noticed, I'm a bit of a headphone fanatic )

Dan Frakes | Senior Editor, Macworld
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12. Jul 4, 2004 9:41 AM in response to: canaryman16
Re: iPod headphones
You should try the "Sony MDR-EX 71 SL" they are absolutely great. You can even get those in white. (Looks great with you iPod) And the sound is awesome! I ordered mine at ebay in Hongkong. Payment and shipping was quick and easy!

Greetz, co_no_pi
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canaryman16
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13. Jul 4, 2004 10:12 AM in response to: co_no_pi
Re: iPod headphones
Thanks, but I can only see them in black, are the white ones only available in Hong Kong?
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14. Jul 4, 2004 10:41 AM in response to: canaryman16
Re: iPod headphones
A Review of the MDR-EX 71 SL
http://ipodlounge.com/reviews_more.php?id=33_0_6_0_M

Here you can see them in white:
http://www.my-minidisc.com/artikel_en.php?ArtNr=308

I will post the sellers name in Hong Kong in case I can find it!

Greetz, co_no_pi
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