milestails 264 Posted December 4, 2015 Looks like I'm in the market for a new pair of headphones! My Skullcandy Hesh 2.0 just lost sound in the right headphone. Had it for 3+ years. What do you all recommend? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eauxps I. Fourgott 81 Posted December 4, 2015 My best pair is the Sennheiser HD 201. Had to get the spot near the jack replaced/fixed earlier this year, but other than that, they've been great. Only 30 bucks too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haveayap 127 Posted December 4, 2015 Looks like I'm in the market for a new pair of headphones! My Skullcandy Hesh 2.0 just lost sound in the right headphone. Had it for 3+ years. What do you all recommend? Beats By Dre... It might sound crazy, but they are great headphones, by far the best headphones I have used. The pair I used cost me $65 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VarsityPuppet 1,085 Posted December 4, 2015 Beats By Dre... It might sound crazy, but they are great headphones, by far the best headphones I have used. The pair I used cost me $65 I kid! I kid! Beats headphones have a reputation of being overpriced among the social circles I frequent. I have Bose Quiet Comfort 25 headphones and they've been pretty good. Noise cancelling. Though the right ear is starting to go out... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eauxps I. Fourgott 81 Posted December 4, 2015 Though the right ear is starting to go out... My Skullcandy Hesh 2.0 just lost sound in the right headphone. All of the headphones I've had have this happen at some point in time. What I've discovered is that usually it's just that the jack needs replacing. I have a friend who's good with that sort of thing, so when I need it he'll replace it for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xuul 224 Posted December 4, 2015 I can give you some pretty good recommendations, but it really depends on what type of headphones you want. An Over ear headphone at a similar price? Sennheiser HD 429s is good. I used have one before we were robbed about a year back. The HD 471 is an open backed version with a better buttons and a more "open" sound stage (less noise blocking) I haven't used this one but heard good things. If you travel, or want noise cancellation: Bose Quiet Comfort 25 headphones is great but expensive. Something you can use to game with as well? HyperX Cloud 2 has a removable mic, and can connect to a phone/tablet and also to the PC via usb. I use these right now for recording since I obviously can't have my speakers on when making videos. Only plan to use them at home for your home theater/PC? Sennheiser RS 170 Wireless, great range, won't wake up the family. Shoelace swears by them and he is a bit of an asshat a sound snob. Above all don't buy beats unless you want "fashion" headphones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haveayap 127 Posted December 4, 2015 I kid! I kid! Beats headphones have a reputation of being overpriced among the social circles I frequent. I have Bose Quiet Comfort 25 headphones and they've been pretty good. Noise cancelling. Though the right ear is starting to go out... lol... I can agree with you on that, I was lucky I got my ones so cheap as they are usually a few hundred dollars Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milestails 264 Posted December 5, 2015 Thanks for the recs everybody. Not looking for gaming headphones, but....... .......I'm not at all that familiar with headphone technology/terminology to be honest! My primary uses would be listening to music, watching videos, and travel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VarsityPuppet 1,085 Posted December 5, 2015 If you're traveling, definitely look into noise canceling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milestails 264 Posted December 5, 2015 Bose and Sennheiser are definitely at the top of the list at this point. Asked this same question at LF. Got an endorsement for Sennheiser. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milestails 264 Posted December 18, 2015 Just picked up the Sennheiser HD 598 SE on an Amazon Lightning Deal. Saved lots! Thanks all for the recommendations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
