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DMX Will
10-10-2006, 10:57 PM
OK, birthday coming up, and people don't know what to get me. However my Sis will be grabbing me some new headphones this year,

I was going to get her to get these: http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/page/shop/flypage/product_id/6033
But i saw them in HMV the other day and they look tacky/cheapy/crap

So looking on quite a small budget, as i expect they'll be changed out often, between £15 and £25 ideally. But if they over spill then so be it.

Looking to go down the Senn route, but doesn't look like i can for the build quality.

Any help appreciated :)

spin mobile disco
10-10-2006, 11:00 PM
TDK do a nice pair as do sony around the 15 - 25 pound mark at maplin. Both look and sound very good quaility ( I gave them a test 2 weeks ago when choosing a new pair for myself) went with a pair of philips at £40 myself.

DMX Will
10-10-2006, 11:00 PM
TDK do a nice pair as do sony around the 15 - 25 pound mark at maplin. Both look and sound very good quaility ( I gave them a test 2 weeks ago when choosing a new pair for myself) went with a pair of philips at £40 myself.

Despite dropping Maplin into room 101 earlier, I might take a looky, cheers :)

Corabar Entertainment
10-10-2006, 11:04 PM
Despite dropping Maplin into room 101 earlier, I might take a looky, cheers :)Oh no.... once it's in Room 101, there's no coming back out! :omg: :)

ian8limelight
10-10-2006, 11:09 PM
I've used this type of headphones for yoears - excellent quality and great value. Although just above your budget, worth the extra couple of quid:-

http://www.eggandbeans.com/product.asp?numRecordPosition=1&P_ID=530285&strPageHistory=cat&strKeywords=&SearchFor=&PT_ID=49430

Solitaire Events Ltd
10-10-2006, 11:14 PM
I know it's a budget thing Will, but I think buying cheap headphones is generally false economy. I must have gone through dozens of pairs before I bought my Sennheisers and have now had them for about 8 years and I've only changed the pads once.

BeerFunk
10-10-2006, 11:15 PM
I mentioned it in another thread, but I got a pair of MoS headphones from HMV a number of years ago, and they've served me very well :)

Don't know if they still stock them or not though..

Thames Valley Discos
10-10-2006, 11:22 PM
so what model of Sennheisers would one Recommend

DMX Will
10-10-2006, 11:33 PM
I've used this type of headphones for yoears - excellent quality and great value. Although just above your budget, worth the extra couple of quid:-

http://www.eggandbeans.com/product.asp?numRecordPosition=1&P_ID=530285&strPageHistory=cat&strKeywords=&SearchFor=&PT_ID=49430

They are excellent, used them several times before. Will consider cheers :)


I know it's a budget thing Will, but I think buying cheap headphones is generally false economy. I must have gone through dozens of pairs before I bought my Sennheisers and have now had them for about 8 years and I've only changed the pads once.

Which model have you got Daz?


Just found these on Maplin, anybody used/seen etc?
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=46959&criteria=Headband%20Headphones%20&doy=10m10

Thanks as always guys :teeth:

Solitaire Events Ltd
10-10-2006, 11:35 PM
I've got the SP25s, and I paid about £85 for them, but I still have them quite a few years later.

Thames Valley Discos
10-10-2006, 11:35 PM
get single sided cable headphones.

Thames Valley Discos
10-10-2006, 11:36 PM
I've got the SP25s, and I paid about £85 for them, but I still have them quite a few years later.
what are the hd 25,s like?

Solitaire Events Ltd
11-10-2006, 12:02 AM
what are the hd 25,s like?

Great sounding and solid construction. All parts are replacable too. I tend to wrap the cable round the headphones and they do get a little kinked at the top end, but the rest of the cable doesn't.

The only thing that takes a little getting used to is the fact that the actual earpieces can move round and up and down to adjust, and sometimes they feel a bit loose.

Overall though, seeing as though they've lasted so long, I'd recommend them.

jamesh
11-10-2006, 01:34 AM
I tend to use these from argos.... Only £6.00 but do the job...

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5342945/Trail/C%24cip%3D42492.Sound%2Band%2Bvision%3EC%24cip%3D4 2538.Headphones%2Band%2Bearphones%3EC%24cip%3D4253 8.Headphones%2Band%2Bearphones.htm

Have one pair i use and a back-up pair in the van just incase as at that cost i can afford to.... Single cord on one side so the cable doesn't get in the way.... Pretty strong too - get through about a pair a year.....

Solitaire Events Ltd
11-10-2006, 01:48 AM
I tend to use these from argos.... Only £6.00 but do the job...

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5342945/Trail/C%24cip%3D42492.Sound%2Band%2Bvision%3EC%24cip%3D4 2538.Headphones%2Band%2Bearphones%3EC%24cip%3D4253 8.Headphones%2Band%2Bearphones.htm

Have one pair i use and a back-up pair in the van just incase as at that cost i can afford to.... Single cord on one side so the cable doesn't get in the way.... Pretty strong too - get through about a pair a year.....

So, in 13 years time, you'll wish you bought a pair of Sennheissers then :teeth:

jamesh
11-10-2006, 02:42 AM
ha ha ha probably not :p

alexperrins
11-10-2006, 09:01 AM
sennheiser all the way, you cannot beat them! Lol. I have a pair of PX100s for the ipod and a pair of HD25SPs for on the road. Cannot recommend them enough. The SPs are a lightweight version of the standard 25s, sort of like a junior model. Upgrade to the 25s if you can afford them.

DMX Will
11-10-2006, 11:13 PM
Went with these...

http://www.studiospares.com/pd_454280_SENN%20HD205%20DJ%20HEADPHONES.htm

Thames Valley Discos
11-10-2006, 11:28 PM
SENNHEISER HD 25 SP,
can someone confirm, single or double cable, different sites show both?

DMX Will
11-10-2006, 11:36 PM
SENNHEISER HD 25 SP,
can someone confirm, single or double cable, different sites show both?

Senn website shows 2 cables,

http://www.sennheiser.co.uk/uk/icm.nsf/root/03759

I've read every bit of documentation they provide, and nothing is set in stone.

Thames Valley Discos
11-10-2006, 11:47 PM
http://www.thomann.de/gb/denon_dn_hp_1000.htm
these look good, and will match all my kit.

Solitaire Events Ltd
11-10-2006, 11:58 PM
SENNHEISER HD 25 SP,
can someone confirm, single or double cable, different sites show both?

Double from cans, going into two cables together making a single, if you like.

Solitaire Events Ltd
11-10-2006, 11:59 PM
http://www.thomann.de/gb/denon_dn_hp_1000.htm
these look good, and will match all my kit.

Nasty cable that will be stretched to gawd knows what in a few years.

Sam
12-10-2006, 01:04 AM
nice..
i have wireless headphones.. works well