YEK Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 my mom thought a pair of new headphones for music would be a good christmas present. i concur. what's the name of those cans? the akg's? also, i know there are the pro and the regular ones right? i remember there being two similar models anyways... whichc ones are they and which should i get? CHEEEEEEEEEEERS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba69 Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 you can get the 240s or 240 DF. The DF i think need 600 ohm per channel so Id stay away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbpete Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 AKG 240s is the ones you wanna get. They're radder than an adder. They're like the normal ones for both hi-fi listening an' regular day to day stuff (not like going for a poo, you know what I mean) but have an incredible sound quality Bubba69: The AKG 240m is the one with the 600 ohm impedance, so yeah for regular use stay away from 'ee (unless you want to shell out for a headphone amp as well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEK Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 so would the 240m be better for music creation? would they work in my mackie dfx12 mixer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbpete Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 There really isn't much in them at all specs wise. Even for music creation I still say go for the 240s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEK Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 There really isn't much in them at all specs wise. Even for music creation I still say go for the 240s. i'm reading around the internet that they are basically the best value headphones one can buy. should i look into any other headphones specifically for music production? i'm guessing around 200 american would be a good price range. still very interestedin the akg's though, just want to keep my options open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEK Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 i would liek to know which headphones keef baker uses cause i remember hearing from him that he mixes everything with his pair of headphones and does not use speakers.... Keef, you out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEK Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Bey...ones?sku=272025 how are theses? kvr users seem to like them. might be too expensive though edit: sony mdr-7506 they sound like they are near perfect for monitoring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba69 Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 The DFs are also 600 ohm but are more accurate or some crap. I used to have them but sold them on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEK Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 sony mdr-7506 they sound like they are near perfect for monitoring how do these compare to the akg's. they are closed headphones and the akg's are semi closed some guy said that one should have closed headphones for monitoring and proper speaker monitors for mixing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modey Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 I have these and they are freakin' awesome for mixing/monitoring/etc: http://headphones.com.au/prod_one.php?productID=19#top They are very open though, so probably not the right ones to get if you want isolation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest test pattern Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 those look like grados....what do they sound like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mr. Magoo Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 I have these and they are freakin' awesome for mixing/monitoring/etc: http://headphones.com.au/prod_one.php?productID=19#top They are very open though, so probably not the right ones to get if you want isolation. get yellow ear-foam looks cooler they are bad for bass...imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modey Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 They are modified Grados.. Not sure what is different though. To my ears they are great for bass! Fenix Funk 5 is fucking excellent through them, hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shockerbrown Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 what a coincidence! i bought teh akg k141 studio yesterday. very good reference headphone for production. i also have the akg 501. also a very good headphone for watching movies etc but not for production imo. there's not enough bass. but basically all the akgs are truly wonderful headphones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aeser Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 i have the k240s's. i like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Iain C Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 It's my birthday tomorrow so I'm going to fucking buy a pair. Fuck the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dr. Elemeno von Hat X: PhD Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 what are the big AKG ones you always see aphex with? i was musing about getting another pair myself... and i already have sennheiser and sony cans, so i think it's akg's turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acid1 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 i really want the k701's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEK Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 hmmmm... you guy's really should try to convince me which pair i need (200 dollar price range) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acid1 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 hmmmm... you guy's really should try to convince me which pair i need (200 dollar price range) if you are in a quiet place i recommend the 240's if you are in a loud place i recommend the 271's (for that price range) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEK Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 btw, the k141 are the most used headphones in us studios. 141 or 240s for music making? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEK Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 ok fuck the 141's how are the 171's compared to the 271's.. 171's look primo tHANKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEK Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 ok read the specs (always helpful) the 240s look like the ones to buy. just had to do some double checking. rock on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbpete Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 your ears will thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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