Re: OT: looking for recommendations for good headphones

2014-12-08 Thread Alex Hall
Thanks again, everyone, for your thoughts. I really wanted to go for the 
Senheissers, but that sale was gone by the time I tried to check out, as I 
said. I just found a sale on Senheisser HD 380 Pros, though, $99 instead of 
$199 on Amazon. I hadn't heard them mentioned, but I figured Senheisser is a 
good brand, and these had 4.4 out of 5 stars. They are also the ear cup design 
I wanted, and even have a replaceable cord. We'll see how they are once I start 
using them.
 On Nov 28, 2014, at 11:09 AM, Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Hi,
 
 If your looking for over the ear, and something you can just wear for a long 
 time in comfort, I recommend the Sennheiser Momentums. I’m using them right 
 now, and absolutely love them. The ear pads are extremely plush, and the band 
 is made of titanium. Very good build quality hear. And, the cable is 
 detachable. You also get a cable with a mic and playback control for Apple 
 devices.
 
 hth 
 
 Ricardo Walker
 rica...@appletothecore.info
 Twitter:@apple2thecore
 www.appletothecore.info
 
 On Nov 28, 2014, at 10:07 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Sadly, the deal was gone by the time I got to it. Trust me, it was all I 
 could do not to punch a wall. smile
 
 Now, it's between the Sonys and a set a friend swears by: the Grado SR80E. 
 Both are similarly priced. The only hesitation I have with the Sonys (which 
 another friend loves) is that reviews say they are studio monitors. That's 
 great for, well, monitoring, but it makes them (according to the review) 
 sound flat and not as good while gaming or just enjoying music. The guy I 
 know who uses them, though, says they work great. Needless to say, I'm 
 desperately wishing I could try all these in person, but that won't happen. 
 Any thoughts? I'll have to pick one or the other today… Thanks for all the 
 help so far.
 On Nov 28, 2014, at 10:02 AM, Aser Tolentino agtolent...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Most assuredly, yes! :)
 
 Respectfully,
 Aser Tolentino, Esq.
 
 On Nov 28, 2014, at 04:20, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Okay guys, here we go. The Sony MDRV6 with CCAW voice coil is currently 
 $50. However, a pair of Senheisser 598s is currently just $100, and those 
 puppies are apparently far more expensive normally. Again considering 
 accurate sound reproduction, wearing them for long stretches, and overall 
 quality, is the extra $50 worth it for the Senheissers? I'm leaning 
 toward yes, but I'm not sure. Here's the link:
 http://9to5toys.com/2014/11/28/amazon-goldbox-sennheiser-598-bose/
 agtolent...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 If long-term comfort is a priority, Sennheiser's higher end headphones 
 are the way to go, their ear cushions are ridiculously soft. The MDRV6 
 has replaceable ear pads, but I'm not sure about the cord. I'd say the 
 Sonys would be a good bet at that budget and for the application.
 
 
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 09:14, Faisal ali faisal.a...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 I recommend Boes. Again, they’re expensive but I really believe it is 
 worth the price and you’re getting what you pay for. the QC 25 are 
 excellent and they even make bluetooth iPhone style earbuds as well.
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 8:36 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Great point, I hadn't considered that. So it looks like Sony and 
 Sennheiser are the favorites. I'm avoiding Beats, because they're just 
 over-priced, but are there any other brands/models people like? I'm 
 headed to Best Buy today to have a look at any demo units they have 
 available so I can hear and feel some of these headphones. Thanks again 
 for all the suggestions.
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 11:13 AM, 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries 
 macvisionaries@googlegroups.com wrote:
 
 Another thing to consider is longer-term investment. About 15 years 
 ago I bought some nice high-end Sennheiser studio headphones after 
 years of going through cheapie sets. They sound great and are super 
 comfortable with a hard outer shell which blocks a lot of noise. I 
 guess you could find that in any manufacturer's headsets but what pro 
 ones have is replaceable parts. About four years ago the pads which go 
 around my ears were starting to come apart and I was able to just 
 order a replacement set making them like new again. Likewise about a 
 year ago the cord finally started making intermittent connections 
 after so many years of be pulled and folded. Ordered another cord and 
 was able to replace it (each ear has a small plug). So I probably paid 
 about $200 or so back then but I really have no plas of ever buying 
 another set of headphones as long as Sennheiser keeps making parts 
 available.
 
 CB
 
 On 11/24/14, 5:30 PM, Matt Dierckens wrote:
 Hi Alex,
 It all depends on your price range. I'm a huge fan of Senheizer 
 headphones, Sony's are nice too.
 Of course, if you really want to get expensive, Bose headphones, or 
 even Beats by Dre.
 
 Matt Dierckens
 Macintosh Trainer
 Blind Access Training
 www.blindaccesstraining.com
 

Re: OT: looking for recommendations for good headphones

2014-11-28 Thread Alex Hall
 Okay guys, here we go. The Sony MDRV6 with CCAW voice coil is currently $50. 
 However, a pair of Senheisser 598s is currently just $100, and those puppies 
 are apparently far more expensive normally. Again considering accurate sound 
 reproduction, wearing them for long stretches, and overall quality, is the 
 extra $50 worth it for the Senheissers? I'm leaning toward yes, but I'm not 
 sure. Here's the link:
http://9to5toys.com/2014/11/28/amazon-goldbox-sennheiser-598-bose/
 agtolent...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 If long-term comfort is a priority, Sennheiser's higher end headphones are 
 the way to go, their ear cushions are ridiculously soft. The MDRV6 has 
 replaceable ear pads, but I'm not sure about the cord. I'd say the Sonys 
 would be a good bet at that budget and for the application.
 
 
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 09:14, Faisal ali faisal.a...@icloud.com 
 mailto:faisal.a...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 I recommend Boes. Again, they’re expensive but I really believe it is worth 
 the price and you’re getting what you pay for. the QC 25 are excellent and 
 they even make bluetooth iPhone style earbuds as well.
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 8:36 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com 
 mailto:mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Great point, I hadn't considered that. So it looks like Sony and Sennheiser 
 are the favorites. I'm avoiding Beats, because they're just over-priced, 
 but are there any other brands/models people like? I'm headed to Best Buy 
 today to have a look at any demo units they have available so I can hear 
 and feel some of these headphones. Thanks again for all the suggestions.
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 11:13 AM, 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries 
 macvisionaries@googlegroups.com mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
 wrote:
 
 Another thing to consider is longer-term investment. About 15 years ago I 
 bought some nice high-end Sennheiser studio headphones after years of 
 going through cheapie sets. They sound great and are super comfortable 
 with a hard outer shell which blocks a lot of noise. I guess you could 
 find that in any manufacturer's headsets but what pro ones have is 
 replaceable parts. About four years ago the pads which go around my ears 
 were starting to come apart and I was able to just order a replacement set 
 making them like new again. Likewise about a year ago the cord finally 
 started making intermittent connections after so many years of be pulled 
 and folded. Ordered another cord and was able to replace it (each ear has 
 a small plug). So I probably paid about $200 or so back then but I really 
 have no plas of ever buying another set of headphones as long as 
 Sennheiser keeps making parts available.
 
 CB
 
 On 11/24/14, 5:30 PM, Matt Dierckens wrote:
 Hi Alex,
 It all depends on your price range. I'm a huge fan of Senheizer 
 headphones, Sony's are nice too.
 Of course, if you really want to get expensive, Bose headphones, or even 
 Beats by Dre.
 
 Matt Dierckens
 Macintosh Trainer
 Blind Access Training
 www.blindaccesstraining.com http://www.blindaccesstraining.com/
 1-877-774-7670 ext. 3
 Work email:matt...@blindaccesstraining.com 
 http://blindaccesstraining.com/
 Personal email: matt.dierck...@gmail.com mailto:matt.dierck...@gmail.com
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 17:28, matthew dyer 
 ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com 
 mailto:ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com wrote:
 
 Hi Alex.
 
 Hope you find something good.  If you do please share as ,like you I am 
 looking as well.  
 
 Matthew
 
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 5:14 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com 
 mailto:mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Hi all,
 I'm looking to replace my current headphones. They were $10 or $20 from 
 Radio Shack, but have been working great for at least eight years. They 
 still work perfectly, in fact, but the cushions on the speakers are 
 gone and those around the cups are falling apart. Needless to say, they 
 are pretty uncomfortable to wear for more than an hour or so.
 
 I'd use them for music, audio editing, and audio gaming, so I want 
 something comfortable for hours on end and of good sound and build 
 quality. Here are the things I'm looking for:
 
 * under $100, if possible
 * high quality build, good sound
 * comfortable for extended use
 * wired connection, preferably 3.5mm
 * Only one plug - no use having a microphone plug since my Macbook only 
 has one audio jack
 * noise-muffling, though true noise cancelation is not necessary 
 (basically, I don't care about hearing 
 sounds around me with these)
 
 I think that'll do it. As I said, I'm not waring these while out for a 
 walk or carting them around, so they can be big and block ambient 
 noises. My Aftershokz are great for use with my iPhone, but for real 
 audio on the Mac, I want something good that I can wear for a long 
 time. Thanks in advance for any ideas anyone has.
 
 --
 Have a great day,
 Alex Hall
 mehg...@icloud.com mailto:mehg...@icloud.com
 
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Re: OT: looking for recommendations for good headphones

2014-11-28 Thread Aser Tolentino
Most assuredly, yes! :)

Respectfully,
Aser Tolentino, Esq.

 On Nov 28, 2014, at 04:20, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Okay guys, here we go. The Sony MDRV6 with CCAW voice coil is currently $50. 
 However, a pair of Senheisser 598s is currently just $100, and those puppies 
 are apparently far more expensive normally. Again considering accurate sound 
 reproduction, wearing them for long stretches, and overall quality, is the 
 extra $50 worth it for the Senheissers? I'm leaning toward yes, but I'm not 
 sure. Here's the link:
 http://9to5toys.com/2014/11/28/amazon-goldbox-sennheiser-598-bose/
 agtolent...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 If long-term comfort is a priority, Sennheiser's higher end headphones are 
 the way to go, their ear cushions are ridiculously soft. The MDRV6 has 
 replaceable ear pads, but I'm not sure about the cord. I'd say the Sonys 
 would be a good bet at that budget and for the application.
 
 
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 09:14, Faisal ali faisal.a...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 I recommend Boes. Again, they’re expensive but I really believe it is worth 
 the price and you’re getting what you pay for. the QC 25 are excellent and 
 they even make bluetooth iPhone style earbuds as well.
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 8:36 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Great point, I hadn't considered that. So it looks like Sony and 
 Sennheiser are the favorites. I'm avoiding Beats, because they're just 
 over-priced, but are there any other brands/models people like? I'm headed 
 to Best Buy today to have a look at any demo units they have available so 
 I can hear and feel some of these headphones. Thanks again for all the 
 suggestions.
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 11:13 AM, 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries 
 macvisionaries@googlegroups.com wrote:
 
 Another thing to consider is longer-term investment. About 15 years ago I 
 bought some nice high-end Sennheiser studio headphones after years of 
 going through cheapie sets. They sound great and are super comfortable 
 with a hard outer shell which blocks a lot of noise. I guess you could 
 find that in any manufacturer's headsets but what pro ones have is 
 replaceable parts. About four years ago the pads which go around my ears 
 were starting to come apart and I was able to just order a replacement 
 set making them like new again. Likewise about a year ago the cord 
 finally started making intermittent connections after so many years of be 
 pulled and folded. Ordered another cord and was able to replace it (each 
 ear has a small plug). So I probably paid about $200 or so back then but 
 I really have no plas of ever buying another set of headphones as long as 
 Sennheiser keeps making parts available.
 
 CB
 
 On 11/24/14, 5:30 PM, Matt Dierckens wrote:
 Hi Alex,
 It all depends on your price range. I'm a huge fan of Senheizer 
 headphones, Sony's are nice too.
 Of course, if you really want to get expensive, Bose headphones, or even 
 Beats by Dre.
 
 Matt Dierckens
 Macintosh Trainer
 Blind Access Training
 www.blindaccesstraining.com
 1-877-774-7670 ext. 3
 Work email:matt...@blindaccesstraining.com
 Personal email: matt.dierck...@gmail.com
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 17:28, matthew dyer 
 ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com wrote:
 
 Hi Alex.
 
 Hope you find something good.  If you do please share as ,like you I am 
 looking as well.  
 
 Matthew
 
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 5:14 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Hi all,
 I'm looking to replace my current 
 headphones. They were $10 or $20 from Radio Shack, but have been 
 working great for at least eight years. They still work perfectly, in 
 fact, but the cushions on the speakers are gone and those around the 
 cups are falling apart. Needless to say, they are pretty uncomfortable 
 to wear for more than an hour or so.
 
 I'd use them for music, audio editing, and audio gaming, so I want 
 something comfortable for hours on end and of good sound and build 
 quality. Here are the things I'm looking for:
 
 * under $100, if possible
 * high quality build, good sound
 * comfortable for extended use
 * wired connection, preferably 3.5mm
 * Only one plug - no use having a microphone plug since my Macbook 
 only has one audio jack
 * noise-muffling, though true noise cancelation is not necessary 
 (basically, I don't care about hearing sounds around me with these)
 
 I think that'll do it. As I said, I'm not waring these while out for a 
 walk or carting them around, so they can be big and block ambient 
 noises. My Aftershokz are great for use with my iPhone, but for real 
 audio on the Mac, I want something good that I can wear for a long 
 time. Thanks in advance for any ideas anyone has.
 
 --
 Have a great day,
 Alex Hall
 mehg...@icloud.com
 
 
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Re: OT: looking for recommendations for good headphones

2014-11-28 Thread Alex Hall
Sadly, the deal was gone by the time I got to it. Trust me, it was all I could 
do not to punch a wall. smile

Now, it's between the Sonys and a set a friend swears by: the Grado SR80E. Both 
are similarly priced. The only hesitation I have with the Sonys (which another 
friend loves) is that reviews say they are studio monitors. That's great for, 
well, monitoring, but it makes them (according to the review) sound flat and 
not as good while gaming or just enjoying music. The guy I know who uses them, 
though, says they work great. Needless to say, I'm desperately wishing I could 
try all these in person, but that won't happen. Any thoughts? I'll have to pick 
one or the other today… Thanks for all the help so far.
 On Nov 28, 2014, at 10:02 AM, Aser Tolentino agtolent...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Most assuredly, yes! :)
 
 Respectfully,
 Aser Tolentino, Esq.
 
 On Nov 28, 2014, at 04:20, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com 
 mailto:mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Okay guys, here we go. The Sony MDRV6 with CCAW voice coil is currently 
 $50. However, a pair of Senheisser 598s is currently just $100, and those 
 puppies are apparently far more expensive normally. Again considering 
 accurate sound reproduction, wearing them for long stretches, and overall 
 quality, is the extra $50 worth it for the Senheissers? I'm leaning toward 
 yes, but I'm not sure. Here's the link:
 http://9to5toys.com/2014/11/28/amazon-goldbox-sennheiser-598-bose/ 
 http://9to5toys.com/2014/11/28/amazon-goldbox-sennheiser-598-bose/agtolent...@gmail.com
  mailto:agtolent...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 If long-term comfort is a priority, Sennheiser's higher end headphones are 
 the way to go, their ear cushions are ridiculously soft. The MDRV6 has 
 replaceable ear pads, but I'm not sure about the cord. I'd say the Sonys 
 would be a good bet at that budget and for the application.
 
 
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 09:14, Faisal ali faisal.a...@icloud.com 
 mailto:faisal.a...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 I recommend Boes. Again, they’re expensive but I really believe it is 
 worth the price and you’re getting what you pay for. the QC 25 are 
 excellent and they even make bluetooth iPhone style earbuds as well.
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 8:36 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com 
 mailto:mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Great point, I hadn't considered that. So it looks like Sony and 
 Sennheiser are the favorites. I'm avoiding Beats, because they're just 
 over-priced, but are there any other brands/models people like? I'm 
 headed to Best Buy today to have a look at any demo units they have 
 available so I can hear and feel some of these headphones. Thanks again 
 for all the suggestions.
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 11:13 AM, 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries 
 macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
 mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com wrote:
 
 Another thing to consider is longer-term investment. About 15 years ago 
 I bought some nice high-end Sennheiser studio headphones after years of 
 going through cheapie sets. They sound great and are super comfortable 
 with a hard outer shell which blocks a lot of noise. I guess you could 
 find that in any manufacturer's headsets but what pro ones have is 
 replaceable parts. About four years ago the pads which go around my ears 
 were starting to come apart and I was able to just order a replacement 
 set making them like new again. Likewise about a year ago the cord 
 finally started making intermittent connections after so many years of 
 be pulled and folded. Ordered another cord and was able to replace it 
 (each ear has a small plug). So I probably paid about $200 or so back 
 then but I really have no plas of ever buying another set of headphones 
 as long as Sennheiser keeps making parts available.
 
 CB
 
 On 11/24/14, 5:30 PM, Matt Dierckens wrote:
 Hi Alex,
 It all depends on your price range. I'm a huge fan of Senheizer 
 headphones, Sony's are nice too.
 Of course, if you really want to get expensive, Bose headphones, or 
 even Beats by Dre.
 
 Matt Dierckens
 Macintosh Trainer
 Blind Access Training
 www.blindaccesstraining.com http://www.blindaccesstraining.com/
 1-877-774-7670 ext. 3
 Work email:matt...@blindaccesstraining.com 
 http://blindaccesstraining.com/
 Personal email: matt.dierck...@gmail.com 
 mailto:matt.dierck...@gmail.com
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 17:28, matthew dyer 
 ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com 
 mailto:ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com wrote:
 
 Hi Alex.
 
 Hope you find something good.  If you do please share as ,like you I 
 am looking as well.  
 
 Matthew
 
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 5:14 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com 
 mailto:mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Hi all,
 I'm looking to replace my current headphones. They were $10 or $20 
 from Radio Shack, but have been working great for at least eight 
 years. They still work perfectly, in fact, but the cushions on the 
 speakers are gone and those around the cups are falling apart. 
 Needless to say, they are pretty uncomfortable to wear for more than 
 an hour or so.
 
 

Re: OT: looking for recommendations for good headphones

2014-11-28 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi,

If your looking for over the ear, and something you can just wear for a long 
time in comfort, I recommend the Sennheiser Momentums. I’m using them right 
now, and absolutely love them. The ear pads are extremely plush, and the band 
is made of titanium. Very good build quality hear. And, the cable is 
detachable. You also get a cable with a mic and playback control for Apple 
devices.

hth 

Ricardo Walker
rica...@appletothecore.info
Twitter:@apple2thecore
www.appletothecore.info

 On Nov 28, 2014, at 10:07 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Sadly, the deal was gone by the time I got to it. Trust me, it was all I 
 could do not to punch a wall. smile
 
 Now, it's between the Sonys and a set a friend swears by: the Grado SR80E. 
 Both are similarly priced. The only hesitation I have with the Sonys (which 
 another friend loves) is that reviews say they are studio monitors. That's 
 great for, well, monitoring, but it makes them (according to the review) 
 sound flat and not as good while gaming or just enjoying music. The guy I 
 know who uses them, though, says they work great. Needless to say, I'm 
 desperately wishing I could try all these in person, but that won't happen. 
 Any thoughts? I'll have to pick one or the other today… Thanks for all the 
 help so far.
 On Nov 28, 2014, at 10:02 AM, Aser Tolentino agtolent...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Most assuredly, yes! :)
 
 Respectfully,
 Aser Tolentino, Esq.
 
 On Nov 28, 2014, at 04:20, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Okay guys, here we go. The Sony MDRV6 with CCAW voice coil is currently 
 $50. However, a pair of Senheisser 598s is currently just $100, and those 
 puppies are apparently far more expensive normally. Again considering 
 accurate sound reproduction, wearing them for long stretches, and overall 
 quality, is the extra $50 worth it for the Senheissers? I'm leaning toward 
 yes, but I'm not sure. Here's the link:
 http://9to5toys.com/2014/11/28/amazon-goldbox-sennheiser-598-bose/
 agtolent...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 If long-term comfort is a priority, Sennheiser's higher end headphones are 
 the way to go, their ear cushions are ridiculously soft. The MDRV6 has 
 replaceable ear pads, but I'm not sure about the cord. I'd say the Sonys 
 would be a good bet at that budget and for the application.
 
 
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 09:14, Faisal ali faisal.a...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 I recommend Boes. Again, they’re expensive but I really believe it is 
 worth the price and you’re getting what you pay for. the QC 25 are 
 excellent and they even make bluetooth iPhone style earbuds as well.
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 8:36 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Great point, I hadn't considered that. So it looks like Sony and 
 Sennheiser are the favorites. I'm avoiding Beats, because they're just 
 over-priced, but are there any other brands/models people like? I'm 
 headed to Best Buy today to have a look at any demo units they have 
 available so I can hear and feel some of these headphones. Thanks again 
 for all the suggestions.
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 11:13 AM, 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries 
 macvisionaries@googlegroups.com wrote:
 
 Another thing to consider is longer-term investment. About 15 years ago 
 I bought some nice high-end Sennheiser studio headphones after years of 
 going through cheapie sets. They sound great and are super comfortable 
 with a hard outer shell which blocks a lot of noise. I guess you could 
 find that in any manufacturer's headsets but what pro ones have is 
 replaceable parts. About four years ago the pads which go around my 
 ears were starting to come apart and I was able to just order a 
 replacement set making them like new again. Likewise about a year ago 
 the cord finally started making intermittent connections after so many 
 years of be pulled and folded. Ordered another cord and was able to 
 replace it (each ear has a small plug). So I probably paid about $200 
 or so back then but I really have no plas of ever buying another set of 
 headphones as long as Sennheiser keeps making parts available.
 
 CB
 
 On 11/24/14, 5:30 PM, Matt Dierckens wrote:
 Hi Alex,
 It all depends on your price range. I'm a huge fan of Senheizer 
 headphones, Sony's are nice too.
 Of course, if you really want to get expensive, Bose headphones, or 
 even Beats by Dre.
 
 Matt Dierckens
 Macintosh Trainer
 Blind Access Training
 www.blindaccesstraining.com
 1-877-774-7670 ext. 3
 Work email:matt...@blindaccesstraining.com
 Personal email: matt.dierck...@gmail.com
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 17:28, matthew dyer 
 ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com wrote:
 
 Hi Alex.
 
 Hope you find something good.  If you do please share as ,like you I 
 am looking as well.  
 
 Matthew
 
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 5:14 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Hi all,
 I'm looking to replace my current headphones. They were $10 or $20 
 from Radio Shack, but have been working great for at least eight 
 years. They still work perfectly, in fact, but 

Re: OT: looking for recommendations for good headphones

2014-11-28 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi!
I can say yes even though i haven't  tested them.
I have used sennheiser before i went to beyerdynamics and their headphones are 
really good no matter the price.
/A
 28 nov 2014 kl. 13:20 skrev Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com:
 
 Okay guys, here we go. The Sony MDRV6 with CCAW voice coil is currently $50. 
 However, a pair of Senheisser 598s is currently just $100, and those puppies 
 are apparently far more expensive normally. Again considering accurate sound 
 reproduction, wearing them for long stretches, and overall quality, is the 
 extra $50 worth it for the Senheissers? I'm leaning toward yes, but I'm not 
 sure. Here's the link:
 http://9to5toys.com/2014/11/28/amazon-goldbox-sennheiser-598-bose/ 
 http://9to5toys.com/2014/11/28/amazon-goldbox-sennheiser-598-bose/agtolent...@gmail.com
  mailto:agtolent...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 If long-term comfort is a priority, Sennheiser's higher end headphones are 
 the way to go, their ear cushions are ridiculously soft. The MDRV6 has 
 replaceable ear pads, but I'm not sure about the cord. I'd say the Sonys 
 would be a good bet at that budget and for the application.
 
 
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 09:14, Faisal ali faisal.a...@icloud.com 
 mailto:faisal.a...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 I recommend Boes. Again, they’re expensive but I really believe it is worth 
 the price and you’re getting what you pay for. the QC 25 are excellent and 
 they even make bluetooth iPhone style earbuds as well.
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 8:36 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com 
 mailto:mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Great point, I hadn't considered that. So it looks like Sony and 
 Sennheiser are the favorites. I'm avoiding Beats, because they're just 
 over-priced, but are there any other brands/models people like? I'm headed 
 to Best Buy today to have a look at any demo units they have available so 
 I can hear and feel some of these headphones. Thanks again for all the 
 suggestions.
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 11:13 AM, 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries 
 macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
 mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com wrote:
 
 Another thing to consider is longer-term investment. About 15 years ago I 
 bought some nice high-end Sennheiser studio headphones after years of 
 going through cheapie sets. They sound great and are super comfortable 
 with a hard outer shell which blocks a lot of noise. I guess you could 
 find that in any manufacturer's headsets but what pro ones have is 
 replaceable parts. About four years ago the pads which go around my 
 ears were starting to come apart and I was able to just order a 
 replacement set making them like new again. Likewise about a year ago the 
 cord finally started making intermittent connections after so many years 
 of be pulled and folded. Ordered another cord and was able to replace it 
 (each ear has a small plug). So I probably paid about $200 or so back 
 then but I really have no plas of ever buying another set of headphones 
 as long as Sennheiser keeps making parts available.
 
 CB
 
 On 11/24/14, 5:30 PM, Matt Dierckens wrote:
 Hi Alex,
 It all depends on your price range. I'm a huge fan of Senheizer 
 headphones, Sony's are nice too.
 Of course, if you really want to get expensive, Bose headphones, or even 
 Beats by Dre.
 
 Matt Dierckens
 Macintosh Trainer
 Blind Access Training
 www.blindaccesstraining.com http://www.blindaccesstraining.com/
 1-877-774-7670 ext. 3
 Work email:matt...@blindaccesstraining.com 
 http://blindaccesstraining.com/
 Personal email: matt.dierck...@gmail.com 
 mailto:matt.dierck...@gmail.com
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 17:28, matthew dyer 
 ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com 
 mailto:ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com   wrote:
 
 Hi Alex.
 
 Hope you find something good.  If you do please share as ,like you I am 
 looking as well.  
 
 Matthew
 
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 5:14 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com 
 mailto:mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Hi all,
 I'm looking to replace my current headphones. They were $10 or $20 
 from Radio Shack, but have been working great for at least eight 
 years. They still work perfectly, in fact, but the cushions on the 
 speakers are gone and those around the cups are falling apart. 
 Needless to say, they are pretty uncomfortable to wear for more than 
 an hour or so.
 
 I'd use them for music, audio editing, and audio gaming, so I want 
 something comfortable for hours on end and of good sound and build 
 quality. Here are the things I'm looking for:
 
 * under $100, if possible
 * high quality build, good sound
 * comfortable for extended use
 * wired connection, preferably 3.5mm
 * Only one plug - no use having a microphone plug since my Macbook 
 only has one audio jack
 * noise-muffling, though true noise cancelation is not necessary 
 (basically, I don't care about hearing sounds around me with these)
 
 I think that'll do it. As I said, I'm not waring these while out for a 
 walk or carting them around, so they can be big and block 

Re: OT: looking for recommendations for good headphones

2014-11-26 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi!
I have a pair of beyer dynamics which i now don’t  know the model of but i 
bought them in 208 and they still look and feel as new.
I actually used them a lot as they have a very good frequency range.
/A 
 25 nov 2014 kl. 17:13 skrev 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries 
 macvisionaries@googlegroups.com:
 
 Another thing to consider is longer-term investment. About 15 years ago I 
 bought some nice high-end Sennheiser studio headphones after years of going 
 through cheapie sets. They sound great and are super comfortable with a hard 
 outer shell which blocks a lot of noise. I guess you could find that in any 
 manufacturer's headsets but what pro ones have is replaceable parts. About 
 four years ago the pads which go around my ears were starting to come apart 
 and I was able to just order a replacement set making them like new again. 
 Likewise about a year ago the cord finally started making intermittent 
 connections after so many years of be pulled and folded. Ordered another cord 
 and was able to replace it (each ear has a small plug). So I probably paid 
 about $200 or so back then but I really have no plas of ever buying another 
 set of headphones as long as Sennheiser keeps making parts available.
 
 CB
 
 On 11/24/14, 5:30 PM, Matt Dierckens wrote:
 Hi Alex,
 It all depends on your price range. I'm a huge fan of Senheizer headphones, 
 Sony's are nice too.
 Of course, if you really want to get expensive, Bose headphones, or even 
 Beats by Dre.
 
 Matt Dierckens
 Macintosh Trainer
 Blind Access Training
 www.blindaccesstraining.com http://www.blindaccesstraining.com/
 1-877-774-7670 ext. 3
 Work email:matt...@blindaccesstraining.com http://blindaccesstraining.com/
 Personal email: matt.dierck...@gmail.com mailto:matt.dierck...@gmail.com
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 17:28, matthew dyer ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com 
 mailto:ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com wrote:
 
 Hi Alex.
 
 Hope you find something good.  If you do please share as ,like you I am 
 looking as well. 
 
 Matthew
 
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 5:14 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com 
 mailto:mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Hi all,
 I'm looking to replace my current headphones. They were $10 or $20 from 
 Radio Shack, but have been working great for at least eight years. They 
 still work perfectly, in fact, but the cushions on the speakers are gone 
 and those around the cups are falling apart. Needless to say, they are 
 pretty uncomfortable to wear for more than an hour or so.
 
 I'd use them for music, audio editing, and audio gaming, so I want 
 something comfortable for hours on end and of good sound and build 
 quality. Here are the things I'm looking for:
 
 * under $100, if possible
 * high quality build, good sound
 * comfortable for extended use
 * wired connection, preferably 3.5mm
 * Only one plug - no use having a microphone plug since my Macbook only 
 has one audio jack
 * noise-muffling, though true noise cancelation is not necessary 
 (basically, I don't care about hearing sounds around me with these)
 
 I think that'll do it. As I said, I'm not waring these while out for a 
 walk or carting them around, so they can be big and block ambient noises. 
 My Aftershokz are great for use with my iPhone, but for real audio on the 
 Mac, I want something good that I can wear for a long time. Thanks in 
 advance for any ideas anyone has.
 
 --
 Have a great day,
 Alex Hall
 mehg...@icloud.com mailto:mehg...@icloud.com
 
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Re: OT: looking for recommendations for good headphones

2014-11-26 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
I love Bose headphones!
On Nov 26, 2014, at 5:28 PM, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote:

 Hi!
 I have a pair of beyer dynamics which i now don’t  know the model of but i 
 bought them in 208 and they still look and feel as new.
 I actually used them a lot as they have a very good frequency range.
 /A 
 25 nov 2014 kl. 17:13 skrev 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries 
 macvisionaries@googlegroups.com:
 
 Another thing to consider is longer-term investment. About 15 years ago I 
 bought some nice high-end Sennheiser studio headphones after years of going 
 through cheapie sets. They sound great and are super comfortable with a hard 
 outer shell which blocks a lot of noise. I guess you could find that in any 
 manufacturer's headsets but what pro ones have is replaceable parts. About 
 four years ago the pads which go around my ears were starting to come apart 
 and I was able to just order a replacement set making them like new again. 
 Likewise about a year ago the cord finally started making intermittent 
 connections after so many years of be pulled and folded. Ordered another 
 cord and was able to replace it (each ear has a small plug). So I probably 
 paid about $200 or so back then but I really have no plas of ever buying 
 another set of headphones as long as Sennheiser keeps making parts available.
 
 CB
 
 On 11/24/14, 5:30 PM, Matt Dierckens wrote:
 Hi Alex,
 It all depends on your price range. I'm a huge fan of Senheizer headphones, 
 Sony's are nice too.
 Of course, if you really want to get expensive, Bose headphones, or even 
 Beats by Dre.
 
 Matt Dierckens
 Macintosh Trainer
 Blind Access Training
 www.blindaccesstraining.com http://www.blindaccesstraining.com/
 1-877-774-7670 ext. 3
 Work email:matt...@blindaccesstraining.com http://blindaccesstraining.com/
 Personal email: matt.dierck...@gmail.com mailto:matt.dierck...@gmail.com
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 17:28, matthew dyer ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com 
 mailto:ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com wrote:
 
 Hi Alex.
 
 Hope you find something good.  If you do please share as ,like you I am 
 looking as well. 
 
 Matthew
 
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 5:14 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com 
 mailto:mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Hi all,
 I'm looking to replace my current headphones. They were $10 or $20 from 
 Radio Shack, but have been working great for at least eight years. They 
 still work perfectly, in fact, but the cushions on the speakers are gone 
 and those around the cups are falling apart. Needless to say, they are 
 pretty uncomfortable to wear for more than an hour or so.
 
 I'd use them for music, audio editing, and audio gaming, so I want 
 something comfortable for hours on end and of good sound and build 
 quality. Here are the things I'm looking for:
 
 * under $100, if possible
 * high quality build, good sound
 * comfortable for extended use
 * wired connection, preferably 3.5mm
 * Only one plug - no use having a microphone plug since my Macbook only 
 has one audio jack
 * noise-muffling, though true noise cancelation is not necessary 
 (basically, I don't care about hearing sounds around me with these)
 
 I think that'll do it. As I said, I'm not waring these while out for a 
 walk or carting them around, so they can be big and block ambient noises. 
 My Aftershokz are great for use with my iPhone, but for real audio on the 
 Mac, I want something good that I can wear for a long time. Thanks in 
 advance for any ideas anyone has.
 
 --
 Have a great day,
 Alex Hall
 mehg...@icloud.com mailto:mehg...@icloud.com
 
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Re: OT: looking for recommendations for good headphones

2014-11-25 Thread 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries
Another thing to consider is longer-term investment. About 15 years ago 
I bought some nice high-end Sennheiser studio headphones after years of 
going through cheapie sets. They sound great and are super comfortable 
with a hard outer shell which blocks a lot of noise. I guess you could 
find that in any manufacturer's headsets but what pro ones have is 
replaceable parts. About four years ago the pads which go around my ears 
were starting to come apart and I was able to just order a replacement 
set making them like new again. Likewise about a year ago the cord 
finally started making intermittent connections after so many years of 
be pulled and folded. Ordered another cord and was able to replace it 
(each ear has a small plug). So I probably paid about $200 or so back 
then but I really have no plas of ever buying another set of headphones 
as long as Sennheiser keeps making parts available.


CB

On 11/24/14, 5:30 PM, Matt Dierckens wrote:

Hi Alex,
It all depends on your price range. I'm a huge fan of Senheizer 
headphones, Sony's are nice too.
Of course, if you really want to get expensive, Bose headphones, or 
even Beats by Dre.


Matt Dierckens
Macintosh Trainer
Blind Access Training
www.blindaccesstraining.com http://www.blindaccesstraining.com
1-877-774-7670 ext. 3
Work email:matt...@blindaccesstraining.com 
http://blindaccesstraining.com

Personal email: matt.dierck...@gmail.com mailto:matt.dierck...@gmail.com

On Nov 24, 2014, at 17:28, matthew dyer 
ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com 
mailto:ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com wrote:


Hi Alex.

Hope you find something good.  If you do please share as ,like you I 
am looking as well.


Matthew


On Nov 24, 2014, at 5:14 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com 
mailto:mehg...@icloud.com wrote:


Hi all,
I'm looking to replace my current headphones. They were $10 or $20 
from Radio Shack, but have been working great for at least eight 
years. They still work perfectly, in fact, but the cushions on the 
speakers are gone and those around the cups are falling apart. 
Needless to say, they are pretty uncomfortable to wear for more than 
an hour or so.


I'd use them for music, audio editing, and audio gaming, so I want 
something comfortable for hours on end and of good sound and build 
quality. Here are the things I'm looking for:


* under $100, if possible
* high quality build, good sound
* comfortable for extended use
* wired connection, preferably 3.5mm
* Only one plug - no use having a microphone plug since my Macbook 
only has one audio jack
* noise-muffling, though true noise cancelation is not necessary 
(basically, I don't care about hearing sounds around me with these)


I think that'll do it. As I said, I'm not waring these while out for 
a walk or carting them around, so they can be big and block ambient 
noises. My Aftershokz are great for use with my iPhone, but for real 
audio on the Mac, I want something good that I can wear for a long 
time. Thanks in advance for any ideas anyone has.


--
Have a great day,
Alex Hall
mehg...@icloud.com mailto:mehg...@icloud.com


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Re: OT: looking for recommendations for good headphones

2014-11-25 Thread Alex Hall
Great point, I hadn't considered that. So it looks like Sony and Sennheiser are 
the favorites. I'm avoiding Beats, because they're just over-priced, but are 
there any other brands/models people like? I'm headed to Best Buy today to have 
a look at any demo units they have available so I can hear and feel some of 
these headphones. Thanks again for all the suggestions.
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 11:13 AM, 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries 
 macvisionaries@googlegroups.com wrote:
 
 Another thing to consider is longer-term investment. About 15 years ago I 
 bought some nice high-end Sennheiser studio headphones after years of going 
 through cheapie sets. They sound great and are super comfortable with a hard 
 outer shell which blocks a lot of noise. I guess you could find that in any 
 manufacturer's headsets but what pro ones have is replaceable parts. About 
 four years ago the pads which go around my ears were starting to come apart 
 and I was able to just order a replacement set making them like new again. 
 Likewise about a year ago the cord finally started making intermittent 
 connections after so many years of be pulled and folded. Ordered another cord 
 and was able to replace it (each ear has a small plug). So I probably paid 
 about $200 or so back then but I really have no plas of ever buying another 
 set of headphones as long as Sennheiser keeps making parts available.
 
 CB
 
 On 11/24/14, 5:30 PM, Matt Dierckens wrote:
 Hi Alex,
 It all depends on your price range. I'm a huge fan of Senheizer headphones, 
 Sony's are nice too.
 Of course, if you really want to get expensive, Bose headphones, or even 
 Beats by Dre.
 
 Matt Dierckens
 Macintosh Trainer
 Blind Access Training
 www.blindaccesstraining.com http://www.blindaccesstraining.com/
 1-877-774-7670 ext. 3
 Work email:matt...@blindaccesstraining.com http://blindaccesstraining.com/
 Personal email: matt.dierck...@gmail.com mailto:matt.dierck...@gmail.com
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 17:28, matthew dyer ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com 
 mailto:ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com wrote:
 
 Hi Alex.
 
 Hope you find something good.  If you do please share as ,like you I am 
 looking as well.  
 
 Matthew
 
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 5:14 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com 
 mailto:mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Hi all,
 I'm looking to replace my current headphones. They were $10 or $20 from 
 Radio Shack, but have been working great for at least eight years. They 
 still work perfectly, in fact, but the cushions on the speakers are gone 
 and those around the cups are falling apart. Needless to say, they are 
 pretty uncomfortable to wear for more than an hour or so.
 
 I'd use them for music, audio editing, and audio gaming, so I want 
 something comfortable for hours on end and of good sound and build 
 quality. Here are the things I'm looking for:
 
 * under $100, if possible
 * high quality build, good sound
 * comfortable for extended use
 * wired connection, preferably 3.5mm
 * Only one plug - no use having a microphone plug since my Macbook only 
 has one audio jack
 * noise-muffling, though true noise cancelation is not necessary 
 (basically, I don't care about hearing sounds around me with these)
 
 I think that'll do it. As I said, I'm not waring these while out for a 
 walk or carting them around, so they can be big and block ambient noises. 
 My Aftershokz are great for use with my iPhone, but for real audio on the 
 Mac, I want something good that I can wear for a long time. Thanks in 
 advance for any ideas anyone has.
 
 --
 Have a great day,
 Alex Hall
 mehg...@icloud.com mailto:mehg...@icloud.com
 
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Re: OT: looking for recommendations for good headphones

2014-11-25 Thread Faisal ali
I recommend Boes. Again, they’re expensive but I really believe it is worth the 
price and you’re getting what you pay for. the QC 25 are excellent and they 
even make bluetooth iPhone style earbuds as well.
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 8:36 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Great point, I hadn't considered that. So it looks like Sony and Sennheiser 
 are the favorites. I'm avoiding Beats, because they're just over-priced, but 
 are there any other brands/models people like? I'm headed to Best Buy today 
 to have a look at any demo units they have available so I can hear and feel 
 some of these headphones. Thanks again for all the suggestions.
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 11:13 AM, 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries 
 macvisionaries@googlegroups.com mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
 wrote:
 
 Another thing to consider is longer-term investment. About 15 years ago I 
 bought some nice high-end Sennheiser studio headphones after years of going 
 through cheapie sets. They sound great and are super comfortable with a hard 
 outer shell which blocks a lot of noise. I guess you could find that in any 
 manufacturer's headsets but what pro ones have is replaceable parts. About 
 four years ago the pads which go around my ears were starting to come apart 
 and I was able to just order a replacement set making them like new again. 
 Likewise about a year ago the cord finally started making intermittent 
 connections after so many years of be pulled and folded. Ordered another 
 cord and was able to replace it (each ear has a small plug). So I probably 
 paid about $200 or so back then but I really have no plas of ever buying 
 another set of headphones as long as Sennheiser keeps making parts available.
 
 CB
 
 On 11/24/14, 5:30 PM, Matt Dierckens wrote:
 Hi Alex,
 It all depends on your price range. I'm a huge fan of Senheizer headphones, 
 Sony's are nice too.
 Of course, if you really want to get expensive, Bose headphones, or even 
 Beats by Dre.
 
 Matt Dierckens
 Macintosh Trainer
 Blind Access Training
 www.blindaccesstraining.com http://www.blindaccesstraining.com/
 1-877-774-7670 ext. 3
 Work email:matt...@blindaccesstraining.com http://blindaccesstraining.com/
 Personal email: matt.dierck...@gmail.com mailto:matt.dierck...@gmail.com
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 17:28, matthew dyer ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com 
 mailto:ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com wrote:
 
 Hi Alex.
 
 Hope you find something good.  If you do please share as ,like you I am 
 looking as well.  
 
 Matthew
 
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 5:14 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com 
 mailto:mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Hi all,
 I'm looking to replace my current headphones. They were $10 or $20 from 
 Radio Shack, but have been working great for at least eight years. They 
 still work perfectly, in fact, but the cushions on the speakers are gone 
 and those around the cups are falling apart. Needless to say, they are 
 pretty uncomfortable to wear for more than an hour or so.
 
 I'd use them for music, audio editing, and audio gaming, so I want 
 something comfortable for hours on end and of good sound and build 
 quality. Here are the things I'm looking for:
 
 * under $100, if possible
 * high quality build, good sound
 * comfortable for extended use
 * wired connection, preferably 3.5mm
 * Only one plug - no use having a microphone plug since my Macbook only 
 has one audio jack
 * noise-muffling, though true noise cancelation is not necessary 
 (basically, I don't care about hearing sounds around me with these)
 
 I think that'll do it. As I said, I'm not waring these while out for a 
 walk or carting them around, so they can be big and block ambient noises. 
 My Aftershokz are great for use with my iPhone, but for real audio on the 
 Mac, I want something good that I can wear for a long time. Thanks in 
 advance for any ideas anyone has.
 
 --
 Have a great day,
 Alex Hall
 mehg...@icloud.com mailto:mehg...@icloud.com
 
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Re: OT: looking for recommendations for good headphones

2014-11-25 Thread Aser Tolentino
If long-term comfort is a priority, Sennheiser's higher end headphones are the 
way to go, their ear cushions are ridiculously soft. The MDRV6 has replaceable 
ear pads, but I'm not sure about the cord. I'd say the Sonys would be a good 
bet at that budget and for the application.


 On Nov 25, 2014, at 09:14, Faisal ali faisal.a...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 I recommend Boes. Again, they’re expensive but I really believe it is worth 
 the price and you’re getting what you pay for. the QC 25 are excellent and 
 they even make bluetooth iPhone style earbuds as well.
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 8:36 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Great point, I hadn't considered that. So it looks like Sony and Sennheiser 
 are the favorites. I'm avoiding Beats, because they're just over-priced, but 
 are there any other brands/models people like? I'm headed to Best Buy today 
 to have a look at any demo units they have available so I can hear and feel 
 some of these headphones. Thanks again for all the suggestions.
 On Nov 25, 2014, at 11:13 AM, 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries 
 macvisionaries@googlegroups.com wrote:
 
 Another thing to consider is longer-term investment. About 15 years ago I 
 bought some nice high-end Sennheiser studio headphones after years of going 
 through cheapie sets. They sound great and are super comfortable with a 
 hard outer shell which blocks a lot of noise. I guess you could find that 
 in any manufacturer's headsets but what pro ones have is replaceable parts. 
 About four years ago the pads which go around my ears were starting to come 
 apart and I was able to just order a replacement set making them like new 
 again. Likewise about a year ago the cord finally started making 
 intermittent connections after so many years of be pulled and folded. 
 Ordered another cord and was able to replace it (each ear has a small 
 plug). So I probably paid about $200 or so back then but I really have no 
 plas of ever buying another set of headphones as long as Sennheiser keeps 
 making parts available.
 
 CB
 
 On 11/24/14, 5:30 PM, Matt Dierckens wrote:
 Hi Alex,
 It all depends on your price range. I'm a huge fan of Senheizer 
 headphones, Sony's are nice too.
 Of course, if you really want to get expensive, Bose headphones, or even 
 Beats by Dre.
 
 Matt Dierckens
 Macintosh Trainer
 Blind Access Training
 www.blindaccesstraining.com
 1-877-774-7670 ext. 3
 Work email:matt...@blindaccesstraining.com
 Personal email: matt.dierck...@gmail.com
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 17:28, matthew dyer 
 ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com wrote:
 
 Hi Alex.
 
 Hope you find something good.  If you do please share as ,like you I am 
 looking as well.  
 
 Matthew
 
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 5:14 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Hi all,
 I'm looking to replace my current headphones. They were $10 or $20 from 
 Radio Shack, but have been working great for at least eight years. They 
 still work perfectly, in fact, but the cushions on the speakers are gone 
 and those around the cups are falling apart. Needless to say, they are 
 pretty uncomfortable to wear for more than an hour or so.
 
 I'd use them for music, audio editing, and audio gaming, so I want 
 something comfortable for hours on end and of good sound and build 
 quality. Here are the things I'm looking for:
 
 * under $100, if possible
 * high quality build, good sound
 * comfortable for extended use
 * wired connection, preferably 3.5mm
 * Only one plug - no use having a microphone plug since my Macbook only 
 has one audio jack
 * noise-muffling, though true noise 
 cancelation is not necessary (basically, I don't care about hearing 
 sounds around me with these)
 
 I think that'll do it. As I said, I'm not waring these while out for a 
 walk or carting them around, so they can be big and block ambient 
 noises. My Aftershokz are great for use with my iPhone, but for real 
 audio on the Mac, I want something good that I can wear for a long time. 
 Thanks in advance for any ideas anyone has.
 
 --
 Have a great day,
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 mehg...@icloud.com
 
 
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Re: OT: looking for recommendations for good headphones

2014-11-24 Thread Devin Prater
I am too. I’m just gonna use EarPods, I suppose. I just have to see which 
provider I use for an iPhone. I’ll have $100 for Christmas. Sorry if this gets 
even more off topic. I’ve used a logitech usb headset for at least a year or 
so. Headphones always break in my hands in a matter of months, or weeks.
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 4:14 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Hi all,
 I'm looking to replace my current headphones. They were $10 or $20 from Radio 
 Shack, but have been working great for at least eight years. They still work 
 perfectly, in fact, but the cushions on the speakers are gone and those 
 around the cups are falling apart. Needless to say, they are pretty 
 uncomfortable to wear for more than an hour or so.
 
 I'd use them for music, audio editing, and audio gaming, so I want something 
 comfortable for hours on end and of good sound and build quality. Here are 
 the things I'm looking for:
 
 * under $100, if possible
 * high quality build, good sound
 * comfortable for extended use
 * wired connection, preferably 3.5mm
 * Only one plug - no use having a microphone plug since my Macbook only has 
 one audio jack
 * noise-muffling, though true noise cancelation is not necessary (basically, 
 I don't care about hearing sounds around me with these)
 
 I think that'll do it. As I said, I'm not waring these while out for a walk 
 or carting them around, so they can be big and block ambient noises. My 
 Aftershokz are great for use with my iPhone, but for real audio on the Mac, I 
 want something good that I can wear for a long time. Thanks in advance for 
 any ideas anyone has.
 
 --
 Have a great day,
 Alex Hall
 mehg...@icloud.com mailto:mehg...@icloud.com
 
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Re: OT: looking for recommendations for good headphones

2014-11-24 Thread matthew dyer
Hi Alex.

Hope you find something good.  If you do please share as ,like you I am looking 
as well.  

Matthew


 On Nov 24, 2014, at 5:14 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Hi all,
 I'm looking to replace my current headphones. They were $10 or $20 from Radio 
 Shack, but have been working great for at least eight years. They still work 
 perfectly, in fact, but the cushions on the speakers are gone and those 
 around the cups are falling apart. Needless to say, they are pretty 
 uncomfortable to wear for more than an hour or so.
 
 I'd use them for music, audio editing, and audio gaming, so I want something 
 comfortable for hours on end and of good sound and build quality. Here are 
 the things I'm looking for:
 
 * under $100, if possible
 * high quality build, good sound
 * comfortable for extended use
 * wired connection, preferably 3.5mm
 * Only one plug - no use having a microphone plug since my Macbook only has 
 one audio jack
 * noise-muffling, though true noise cancelation is not necessary (basically, 
 I don't care about hearing sounds around me with these)
 
 I think that'll do it. As I said, I'm not waring these while out for a walk 
 or carting them around, so they can be big and block ambient noises. My 
 Aftershokz are great for use with my iPhone, but for real audio on the Mac, I 
 want something good that I can wear for a long time. Thanks in advance for 
 any ideas anyone has.
 
 --
 Have a great day,
 Alex Hall
 mehg...@icloud.com mailto:mehg...@icloud.com
 
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Re: OT: looking for recommendations for good headphones

2014-11-24 Thread Matt Dierckens
Hi Alex,
It all depends on your price range. I'm a huge fan of Senheizer headphones, 
Sony's are nice too.
Of course, if you really want to get expensive, Bose headphones, or even Beats 
by Dre.

Matt Dierckens
Macintosh Trainer
Blind Access Training
www.blindaccesstraining.com
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Personal email: matt.dierck...@gmail.com

 On Nov 24, 2014, at 17:28, matthew dyer ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com 
 wrote:
 
 Hi Alex.
 
 Hope you find something good.  If you do please share as ,like you I am 
 looking as well.  
 
 Matthew
 
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 5:14 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com 
 mailto:mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Hi all,
 I'm looking to replace my current headphones. They were $10 or $20 from 
 Radio Shack, but have been working great for at least eight years. They 
 still work perfectly, in fact, but the cushions on the speakers are gone and 
 those around the cups are falling apart. Needless to say, they are pretty 
 uncomfortable to wear for more than an hour or so.
 
 I'd use them for music, audio editing, and audio gaming, so I want something 
 comfortable for hours on end and of good sound and build quality. Here are 
 the things I'm looking for:
 
 * under $100, if possible
 * high quality build, good sound
 * comfortable for extended use
 * wired connection, preferably 3.5mm
 * Only one plug - no use having a microphone plug since my Macbook only has 
 one audio jack
 * noise-muffling, though true noise cancelation is not necessary (basically, 
 I don't care about hearing sounds around me with these)
 
 I think that'll do it. As I said, I'm not waring these while out for a walk 
 or carting them around, so they can be big and block ambient noises. My 
 Aftershokz are great for use with my iPhone, but for real audio on the Mac, 
 I want something good that I can wear for a long time. Thanks in advance for 
 any ideas anyone has.
 
 --
 Have a great day,
 Alex Hall
 mehg...@icloud.com mailto:mehg...@icloud.com
 
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Re: OT: looking for recommendations for good headphones

2014-11-24 Thread Devin Prater
I’ve used beats before, and they couldn’t handle being in a backpack, in their 
own compartment. 

 On Nov 24, 2014, at 4:30 PM, Matt Dierckens matt.dierck...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Hi Alex,
 It all depends on your price range. I'm a huge fan of Senheizer headphones, 
 Sony's are nice too.
 Of course, if you really want to get expensive, Bose headphones, or even 
 Beats by Dre.
 
 Matt Dierckens
 Macintosh Trainer
 Blind Access Training
 www.blindaccesstraining.com http://www.blindaccesstraining.com/
 1-877-774-7670 ext. 3
 Work email:matt...@blindaccesstraining.com http://blindaccesstraining.com/
 Personal email: matt.dierck...@gmail.com mailto:matt.dierck...@gmail.com
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 17:28, matthew dyer ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com 
 mailto:ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com wrote:
 
 Hi Alex.
 
 Hope you find something good.  If you do please share as ,like you I am 
 looking as well.  
 
 Matthew
 
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 5:14 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com 
 mailto:mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Hi all,
 I'm looking to replace my current headphones. They were $10 or $20 from 
 Radio Shack, but have been working great for at least eight years. They 
 still work perfectly, in fact, but the cushions on the speakers are gone 
 and those around the cups are falling apart. Needless to say, they are 
 pretty uncomfortable to wear for more than an hour or so.
 
 I'd use them for music, audio editing, and audio gaming, so I want 
 something comfortable for hours on end and of good sound and build quality. 
 Here are the things I'm looking for:
 
 * under $100, if possible
 * high quality build, good sound
 * comfortable for extended use
 * wired connection, preferably 3.5mm
 * Only one plug - no use having a microphone plug since my Macbook only has 
 one audio jack
 * noise-muffling, though true noise cancelation is not necessary 
 (basically, I don't care about hearing sounds around me with these)
 
 I think that'll do it. As I said, I'm not waring these while out for a walk 
 or carting them around, so they can be big and block ambient noises. My 
 Aftershokz are great for use with my iPhone, but for real audio on the Mac, 
 I want something good that I can wear for a long time. Thanks in advance 
 for any ideas anyone has.
 
 --
 Have a great day,
 Alex Hall
 mehg...@icloud.com mailto:mehg...@icloud.com
 
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Re: OT: looking for recommendations for good headphones

2014-11-24 Thread Pete Nalda
I like my urban ears headphones that I got at the Apple Store there the over 
the  ear type kind of like beats,  but they are a little bit more retro 
looking, looking sort of like headphones used to look in the 1920s but way more 
comfortable and the bass, is freaking awesome! And they fold up too!

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 On Nov 24, 2014, at 4:30 PM, Matt Dierckens matt.dierck...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Hi Alex,
 It all depends on your price range. I'm a huge fan of Senheizer headphones, 
 Sony's are nice too.
 Of course, if you really want to get expensive, Bose headphones, or even 
 Beats by Dre.
 
 Matt Dierckens
 Macintosh Trainer
 Blind Access Training
 www.blindaccesstraining.com
 1-877-774-7670 ext. 3
 Work email:matt...@blindaccesstraining.com
 Personal email: matt.dierck...@gmail.com
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 17:28, matthew dyer ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com 
 wrote:
 
 Hi Alex.
 
 Hope you find something good.  If you do please share as ,like you I am 
 looking as well.  
 
 Matthew
 
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 5:14 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Hi all,
 I'm looking to replace my current headphones. They were $10 or $20 from 
 Radio Shack, but have been working great for at least eight years. They 
 still work perfectly, in fact, but the cushions on the speakers are gone 
 and those around the cups are falling apart. Needless to say, they are 
 pretty uncomfortable to wear for more than an hour or so.
 
 I'd use them for music, audio editing, and audio gaming, so I want 
 something comfortable for hours on end and of good sound and build quality. 
 Here are the things I'm looking for:
 
 * under $100, if possible
 * high quality build, good sound
 * comfortable for extended use
 * wired connection, preferably 3.5mm
 * Only one plug - no use having a microphone plug since my Macbook only has 
 one audio jack
 * noise-muffling, though true noise cancelation is not necessary 
 (basically, I don't care about hearing sounds around me with these)
 
 I think that'll do it. As I said, I'm not waring these while out for a walk 
 or carting them around, so they can be big and block ambient noises. My 
 Aftershokz are great for use with my iPhone, but for real audio on the Mac, 
 I want something good that I can wear for a long time. Thanks in advance 
 for any ideas anyone has.
 
 --
 Have a great day,
 Alex Hall
 mehg...@icloud.com
 
 
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Re: OT: looking for recommendations for good headphones

2014-11-24 Thread Aser Tolentino
Hi Alex,
For audio editing, I use around-the-ear headphones, Sony MDRV6s, that sound 
great. They have a reputation for having a sound that doesn't mask the 
qualities of the original audio source. I wouldn't exactly call them mobile 
headphones, though they do fold up for transport or storage. For something a 
little lighter, I'd recommend the Sennheiser PX200, on-the-ear closed cup 
headphones. Sennheiser makes these with an in-line remote and microphone for 
use with iOS devices and Macs. Both are more towards the top of your budget but 
well worth it in my opinion.

 On Nov 24, 2014, at 14:34, Devin Prater d.pra...@me.com wrote:
 
 I’ve used beats before, and they couldn’t handle being in a backpack, in 
 their own compartment. 
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 4:30 PM, Matt Dierckens matt.dierck...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Hi Alex,
 It all depends on your price range. I'm a huge fan of Senheizer headphones, 
 Sony's are nice too.
 Of course, if you really want to get expensive, Bose headphones, or even 
 Beats by Dre.
 
 Matt Dierckens
 Macintosh Trainer
 Blind Access Training
 www.blindaccesstraining.com
 1-877-774-7670 ext. 3
 Work email:matt...@blindaccesstraining.com
 Personal email: matt.dierck...@gmail.com
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 17:28, matthew dyer ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com 
 wrote:
 
 Hi Alex.
 
 Hope you find something good.  If you do please share as ,like you I am 
 looking as well.  
 
 Matthew
 
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 5:14 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Hi all,
 I'm looking to replace my current headphones. They were $10 or $20 from 
 Radio Shack, but have been working great for at least eight years. They 
 still work perfectly, in fact, but the cushions on the speakers are gone 
 and those around the cups are falling apart. Needless to say, they are 
 pretty uncomfortable to wear for more than an hour or so.
 
 I'd use them for music, audio editing, and audio gaming, so I want 
 something comfortable for hours on end and of good sound and build 
 quality. Here are the things I'm looking for:
 
 * under $100, if possible
 * high quality build, good sound
 * comfortable for extended use
 * wired connection, preferably 3.5mm
 * Only one plug - no use having a microphone plug since my Macbook only 
 has one audio jack
 * noise-muffling, though true noise cancelation is not necessary 
 (basically, I don't care about hearing sounds around me with these)
 
 I think that'll do it. As I said, I'm not waring these while out for a 
 walk or carting them around, so they can be big and block ambient noises. 
 My Aftershokz are great for use with my iPhone, but for real audio on the 
 Mac, I want something good that I can wear for a long time. Thanks in 
 advance for any ideas anyone has.
 
 --
 Have a great day,
 Alex Hall
 mehg...@icloud.com
 
 
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Re: OT: looking for recommendations for good headphones

2014-11-24 Thread Alex Hall
Thanks guys. I looked on Amazon, and the Sony ones are $85, but with 4.6 out of 
5 stars and nearly 1800 reviews. Given that both are within my price range, 
would you say the Sennheiser or Sony is better? I'd love to have the quality of 
the Sony pair, but I'm a bit worried that they'll bring out imperfections in 
game audio I don't currently hear. I'm not an audiophile by any means, but I've 
never used a high-quality set of headphones except for stage monitoring while 
playing with a band. Might the Sony headphones reveal things about my audio I'd 
rather not know? smile I can only get one or the other. Plus, as I said, I 
have to be able to wear them for hours at a time with minimal discomfort.
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 5:53 PM, Aser Tolentino agtolent...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Hi Alex,
 For audio editing, I use around-the-ear headphones, Sony MDRV6s, that sound 
 great. They have a reputation for having a sound that doesn't mask the 
 qualities of the original audio source. I wouldn't exactly call them mobile 
 headphones, though they do fold up for transport or storage. For something a 
 little lighter, I'd recommend the Sennheiser PX200, on-the-ear closed cup 
 headphones. Sennheiser makes these with an in-line remote and microphone for 
 use with iOS devices and Macs. Both are more towards the top of your budget 
 but well worth it in my opinion.
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 14:34, Devin Prater d.pra...@me.com 
 mailto:d.pra...@me.com wrote:
 
 I’ve used beats before, and they couldn’t handle being in a backpack, in 
 their own compartment. 
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 4:30 PM, Matt Dierckens matt.dierck...@gmail.com 
 mailto:matt.dierck...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Hi Alex,
 It all depends on your price range. I'm a huge fan of Senheizer headphones, 
 Sony's are nice too.
 Of course, if you really want to get expensive, Bose headphones, or even 
 Beats by Dre.
 
 Matt Dierckens
 Macintosh Trainer
 Blind Access Training
 www.blindaccesstraining.com http://www.blindaccesstraining.com/
 1-877-774-7670 ext. 3
 Work email:matt...@blindaccesstraining.com http://blindaccesstraining.com/
 Personal email: matt.dierck...@gmail.com mailto:matt.dierck...@gmail.com
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 17:28, matthew dyer ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com 
 mailto:ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com wrote:
 
 Hi Alex.
 
 Hope you find something good.  If you do please share as ,like you I am 
 looking as well.  
 
 Matthew
 
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 5:14 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com 
 mailto:mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Hi all,
 I'm looking to replace my current headphones. They were $10 or $20 from 
 Radio Shack, but have been working great for at least eight years. They 
 still work perfectly, in fact, but the cushions on the speakers are gone 
 and those around the cups are falling apart. Needless to say, they are 
 pretty uncomfortable to wear for more than an hour or so.
 
 I'd use them for music, audio editing, and audio gaming, so I want 
 something comfortable for hours on end and of good sound and build 
 quality. Here are the things I'm looking for:
 
 * under $100, if possible
 * high quality build, good sound
 * comfortable for extended use
 * wired connection, preferably 3.5mm
 * Only one plug - no use having a microphone plug since my Macbook only 
 has one audio jack
 * noise-muffling, though true noise cancelation is not necessary 
 (basically, I don't care about hearing sounds around me with these)
 
 I think that'll do it. As I said, I'm not waring these while out for a 
 walk or carting them around, so they can be big and block ambient noises. 
 My Aftershokz are great for use with my iPhone, but for real audio on the 
 Mac, I want something good that I can wear for a long time. Thanks in 
 advance for any ideas anyone has.
 
 --
 Have a great day,
 Alex Hall
 mehg...@icloud.com mailto:mehg...@icloud.com
 
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Re: OT: looking for recommendations for good headphones

2014-11-24 Thread Feliciano G
X2 on sony headphones for that budget.

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 On Nov 24, 2014, at 2:53 PM, Aser Tolentino agtolent...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Hi Alex,
 For audio editing, I use around-the-ear headphones, Sony MDRV6s, that sound 
 great. They have a reputation for having a sound that doesn't mask the 
 qualities of the original audio source. I wouldn't exactly call them mobile 
 headphones, though they do fold up for transport or storage. For something a 
 little lighter, I'd recommend the Sennheiser PX200, on-the-ear closed cup 
 headphones. Sennheiser makes these with an in-line remote and microphone for 
 use with iOS devices and Macs. Both are more towards the top of your budget 
 but well worth it in my opinion.
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 14:34, Devin Prater d.pra...@me.com wrote:
 
 I’ve used beats before, and they couldn’t handle being in a backpack, in 
 their own compartment. 
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 4:30 PM, Matt Dierckens matt.dierck...@gmail.com 
 wrote:
 
 Hi Alex,
 It all depends on your price range. I'm a huge fan of Senheizer headphones, 
 Sony's are nice too.
 Of course, if you really want to get expensive, Bose headphones, or even 
 Beats by Dre.
 
 Matt Dierckens
 Macintosh Trainer
 Blind Access Training
 www.blindaccesstraining.com
 1-877-774-7670 ext. 3
 Work email:matt...@blindaccesstraining.com
 Personal email: matt.dierck...@gmail.com
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 17:28, matthew dyer ilovecountrymusic...@outlook.com 
 wrote:
 
 Hi Alex.
 
 Hope you find something good.  If you do please share as ,like you I am 
 looking as well.  
 
 Matthew
 
 
 On Nov 24, 2014, at 5:14 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote:
 
 Hi all,
 I'm looking to replace my current headphones. They were $10 or $20 from 
 Radio Shack, but have been working great for at least eight years. They 
 still work perfectly, in fact, but the cushions on the speakers are gone 
 and those around the cups are falling apart. Needless to say, they are 
 pretty uncomfortable to wear for more than an hour or so.
 
 I'd use them for music, audio editing, and audio gaming, so I want 
 something comfortable for hours on end and of good sound and build 
 quality. Here are the things I'm looking for:
 
 * under $100, if possible
 * high quality build, good sound
 * comfortable for extended use
 * wired connection, preferably 3.5mm
 * Only one plug - no use having a microphone plug since my Macbook only 
 has one audio jack
 * noise-muffling, though true noise cancelation is not necessary 
 (basically, I don't care about hearing sounds around me with these)
 
 I think that'll do it. As I said, I'm not waring these while out for a 
 walk or carting them around, so they can be big and block ambient noises. 
 My Aftershokz are great for use with my iPhone, but for real audio on the 
 Mac, I want something good that I can wear for a long time. Thanks in 
 advance for any ideas anyone has.
 
 --
 Have a great day,
 Alex Hall
 mehg...@icloud.com
 
 
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