Author Topic: Headphones for mixing - need help (Read 29247 times)

phil44 · « **on:** January 07, 2016, 02:54:45 pm »

Hi guys, I'm abroad at the moment and I'm looking for good headphones for mixing or mastering eventually. At home I have rokit 6s. Any tips what brand should I aim for or what personally would you suggest?
Cheers!

Mohanad · « **Reply #1 on:** January 07, 2016, 03:06:40 pm »

Try Audio Technica m50x, i have a pair of them and they're truly the best thing i've ever had + they're made for monitoring so they're flat and have great frequency response.

xilent · « **Reply #2 on:** January 07, 2016, 03:46:34 pm »

Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro

indestructible studio standard for years now;
when i use these for 8hours in a row and then take them off - i feel naked.

then again it's always good to have a couple of different points of reference, so use the shittiest headphones or earbuds you can find and compare the sound once you're confident with a mixdown. remember that not every person who listens to your music will have the best headphones or audio equipment - in fact they'll most likely have the most basic speakers available, so make sure it sounds good on that, too.

producer_chick · « **Reply #3 on:** January 07, 2016, 03:59:49 pm »

Beyerdynamics DT 990 Pro - Open studio monitor headphones. I've been using them for nearly 8 years and they are absolutely perfect for monitoring.

Heymac · « **Reply #4 on:** January 07, 2016, 04:24:12 pm »

had a pair of bad shure headphones and just recently switched to the M50x and I haven't looked back. they sounds great. I have tried beyerdynamics too and they actually might be a little bit comfier but that can vary for each person.

Babasmas · « **Reply #5 on:** January 07, 2016, 04:45:53 pm »

Quote from: xilent on January 07, 2016, 03:46:34 pm

Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro

indestructible studio standard for years now;
when i use these for 8hours in a row and then take them off - i feel naked.

then again it's always good to have a couple of different points of reference, so use the shittiest headphones or earbuds you can find and compare the sound once you're confident with a mixdown. remember that not every person who listens to your music will have the best headphones or audio equipment - in fact they'll most likely have the most basic speakers available, so make sure it sounds good on that, too.

Beyer are the best when you like your ear to be entirely covered. If you don't care, i would recommend Sennheiser HD 25 Basic or the HD 26. Those are also studio standard.

phil44 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 07, 2016, 04:48:09 pm »

Thank you guys for reply. It looks like Beyerdynamic DT990 is what I might looking for, they're not so expensive, which is good. Anyway, what do you think about AKG brand?

Babasmas · « **Reply #7 on:** January 07, 2016, 04:49:24 pm »

Quote from: phil44 on January 07, 2016, 04:48:09 pm

Thank you guys for reply. It looks like Beyerdynamic DT990 is what I might looking for, they're not so expensive, which is good. Anyway, what do you think about AKG brand?

AKG are fine. Tho, if you like the Beyerdynamic, try the DT 880 or 770. Cheaper version but as good.

Heymac · « **Reply #8 on:** January 07, 2016, 04:50:43 pm »

Quote from: Babasmas on January 07, 2016, 04:45:53 pm

Quote from: xilent on January 07, 2016, 03:46:34 pm
Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro

indestructible studio standard for years now;
when i use these for 8hours in a row and then take them off - i feel naked.

then again it's always good to have a couple of different points of reference, so use the shittiest headphones or earbuds you can find and compare the sound once you're confident with a mixdown. remember that not every person who listens to your music will have the best headphones or audio equipment - in fact they'll most likely have the most basic speakers available, so make sure it sounds good on that, too.
Beyer are the best when you like your ear to be entirely covered. If you don't care, i would recommend Sennheiser HD 25 Basic or the HD 26. Those are also studio standard.

HD-25's are Djing standard but not production, the low end on those headphones are basically non-existent in a production setting.

Babasmas · « **Reply #9 on:** January 07, 2016, 04:51:49 pm »

Quote from: Heymac on January 07, 2016, 04:50:43 pm

Quote from: Babasmas on January 07, 2016, 04:45:53 pm
Quote from: xilent on January 07, 2016, 03:46:34 pm
Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro

indestructible studio standard for years now;
when i use these for 8hours in a row and then take them off - i feel naked.

then again it's always good to have a couple of different points of reference, so use the shittiest headphones or earbuds you can find and compare the sound once you're confident with a mixdown. remember that not every person who listens to your music will have the best headphones or audio equipment - in fact they'll most likely have the most basic speakers available, so make sure it sounds good on that, too.
Beyer are the best when you like your ear to be entirely covered. If you don't care, i would recommend Sennheiser HD 25 Basic or the HD 26. Those are also studio standard.

HD-25's are Djing standard but not production, the low end on those headphones are basically non-existent in a production setting.

ye my bad, I though of those, because I use them for record in the nature.

Marrow Machines · « **Reply #10 on:** January 07, 2016, 04:55:24 pm »

Quote from: Danyella on January 07, 2016, 03:59:49 pm

Beyerdynamics DT 990 Pro - Open studio monitor headphones. I've been using them for nearly 8 years and they are absolutely perfect for monitoring.

I recommend this sort of beyerdynamic because of them being open back. the dt770's were designed to mic a loud room.

Plus all of the models are extremely comfortable, for long periods of using them that don't relate to musical use, i tend to get nauseous.

Stax · « **Reply #11 on:** January 07, 2016, 07:09:30 pm »

those beyerdynamics have been my go to for a couple years. With any headphones be sure to understand how they work. Meaning understanding the response of the frequencies. Not all speakers react the same, same as headphones.

chenderer95 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 07, 2016, 07:22:53 pm »

Quote from: Mohanad on January 07, 2016, 03:06:40 pm

Try Audio Technica m50x, i have a pair of them and they're truly the best thing i've ever had + they're made for monitoring so they're flat and have great frequency response.

I have to agree, I have these too and they've been nothing short of amazing

Eskai · « **Reply #13 on:** January 07, 2016, 07:40:56 pm »

I can't recommend the Sennheiser HD650's enough. I purchased them after A/Bing with a few other headphones priced similarly (around $400) and they sounded incredibly clear. Very comfortable too!

I really recommend checking them out at a local store. Here's an Amazon link.

RylanT · « **Reply #14 on:** January 07, 2016, 07:41:34 pm »

I would go DT880 or 990 for the Beyer's. The 770's arent nearly as flat I believe due to them being closed back. I've used 990s and I liked them a lot.

I personally have Sennheiser HD600's and they're a little more money, but the detail in them is spectacular. The stereo imaging is fantastic, and they are super comfortable. They're not too heavy, and they fix perfectly on my ears.

Only downside is that they kind of taper off at 30-40hz, so you don't get the best representation of sub bass, but I typically just check that freq. range out with something else, just to double check how it sounds down there.

The only headphones that I've heard are flatter are the HD800s (Double the price) and my friend's Audezes, but those are $2000.

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