Headphones, need advice at DVinfo.net

K.C. Kennedy · September 25th, 2009, 03:03 PM

I'm on a $100 budget for a set of good noise cancelling headphones I'll use with Sony HDR-FX1. Thank you in advance.
KC.

Jordan Block · September 25th, 2009, 03:30 PM

If you're trying to monitor what you're recording, the last thing you want is any sort of noise cancellation in your phones. You need to hear exactly what's going to tape.

That said, the next 50 responses to the thread are going to read:

"Sony MDR-7506"

(with the occasional "Sennheiser HD280" thrown in for good measure.)

Rick Reineke · September 25th, 2009, 04:00 PM

#2 of 50: ditto

Jeffery Magat · September 25th, 2009, 04:05 PM

HD-280 over here. :)

Bill Rankin · September 25th, 2009, 04:27 PM

The Sony MDR-7506's work fine, however, the cushions tend to come off easily and they are difficult to get back on. After a while they don't stay on the headphone very easily. Now the cushion is just clamped between the headphone and my ear.

If you buy this headphone, be gentle with it when you put it on and take it off.

My next headphone will not be the MDR 7506.

Scott Nelson · September 25th, 2009, 04:35 PM

Hd-201, Not the best... But I will be upgrading soon to the 280

Adam Gold · September 25th, 2009, 05:10 PM

KC--

As I mentioned in your other thread (for the benefit of others here) if you buy the 7506es before the end of the year you get a free copy of Acid, worth about $50. Details at B&H.

Jon Fairhurst · September 25th, 2009, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan Block

That said, the next 50 responses to the thread are going to read:

"Sony MDR-7506"

(with the occasional "Sennheiser HD280" thrown in for good measure.)

Spot on!

Comparing the two, the 7506 is a bit "sweeter" and can cut through outside sounds a bit better. The HD280 is a bit more neutral, and is the better choice for a midnight mix, when monitors just aren't an option - or for a sanity check against your monitors.

Of course, the best approach is to try before you buy - and to give your money to the local shop that gave you the hands-on opportunity.

Battle Vaughan · September 25th, 2009, 06:42 PM

Yes, 7506; my friend with the Sennheiser 280's say they hurt his head after a while....nice thing about the Sonys is the parts are actually replacable...unlike most phones. Second the idea about noise-cancelling; I did news before my retirement, always wanted to hear what was going on around me, sometimes things sneak up on you from your blind side, always good to have situational awareness...cancelling the outside sound could actually be dangerous, depending on what work you are doing...my dos centavos...Battle Vaughan.miamiherald.com retired videographer

Chris Swanberg · September 25th, 2009, 07:23 PM

7506 is the choice here.

Jon Fairhurst · September 25th, 2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battle Vaughan

Yes, 7506; my friend with the Sennheiser 280's say they hurt his head after a while....nice thing about the Sonys is the parts are actually replacable...unlike most phones.

The HD280s are tight at first and break in. The good news is that they stay put. :)

And like the Sony's, there are replacement parts. I've replaced the ear pads. (The pads don't wear out quickly. They got some one-time, unintended abuse.)

Zack Allen · September 26th, 2009, 01:14 AM

7506 for the budget for sure. HD280's are nice..sound great.. but will fatigue you really fast. They are a super tight fit (i've always found at least).

Andy Wilkinson · September 26th, 2009, 04:22 AM

Yes Sony 7506 are really excellent except for the annoying habit (mentioned earlier above) about the ear cushions coming off/being a pain to get back on - more info on that and some solutions in the link below.

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/all-thin...eadphones.html

David Ruhland · September 26th, 2009, 04:56 AM

I just purchased a pair of 7506 this week, so far so good! I paid 91.00 for them

Rick Reineke · September 26th, 2009, 09:03 AM

I use the Garfield soft covers on my 7506. They keep the ear pads from coming off and provide additional protection and winter/summer comfort. (for me anyway)

September 25th, 2009, 03:03 PM	#1
K.C. Kennedy Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York Posts: 80	Headphones, need advice I'm on a $100 budget for a set of good noise cancelling headphones I'll use with Sony HDR-FX1. Thank you in advance. KC.

September 25th, 2009, 04:27 PM	#5
Bill Rankin Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 433	The Sony MDR-7506's work fine, however, the cushions tend to come off easily and they are difficult to get back on. After a while they don't stay on the headphone very easily. Now the cushion is just clamped between the headphone and my ear. If you buy this headphone, be gentle with it when you put it on and take it off. My next headphone will not be the MDR 7506. __________________ Bill Rankin

September 25th, 2009, 04:35 PM	#6
Scott Nelson Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bloomington, MN Posts: 167	Hd-201, Not the best... But I will be upgrading soon to the 280 __________________ Canon XH-A1, Rode NTG-2 DIGITAL NOIR PRODUCTIONS

September 26th, 2009, 04:22 AM	#13
Andy Wilkinson Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 2,853	Sony 7506 Ear Cushions Yes Sony 7506 are really excellent except for the annoying habit (mentioned earlier above) about the ear cushions coming off/being a pain to get back on - more info on that and some solutions in the link below. http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/all-thin...eadphones.html __________________ Andy K Wilkinson - https://www.shootingimage.co.uk Cambridge (UK) Corporate Video Production Last edited by Andy Wilkinson; September 26th, 2009 at 04:26 AM. Reason: Sony 7506 Ear Cushions Link

September 26th, 2009, 04:56 AM	#14
David Ruhland Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Madison WI Posts: 340	I just purchased a pair of 7506 this week, so far so good! I paid 91.00 for them __________________ Vegas 8.0c (Build 260)-(Upgraded to Sony Vegas 10 pro)Canon GL2, Canon HV30, HF200, HF20-Sony UWP Wirelesss Mic Kit, Intel Core 2 CPU-6600@2.40GHz-3.00GB Ram

September 25th, 2009, 03:30 PM	#2
Jordan Block Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 67	If you're trying to monitor what you're recording, the last thing you want is any sort of noise cancellation in your phones. You need to hear exactly what's going to tape. That said, the next 50 responses to the thread are going to read: "Sony MDR-7506" (with the occasional "Sennheiser HD280" thrown in for good measure.)

September 25th, 2009, 04:00 PM	#3
Rick Reineke Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,038	#2 of 50: ditto

September 25th, 2009, 04:05 PM	#4
Jeffery Magat Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 186	HD-280 over here. :)

September 25th, 2009, 05:10 PM	#7
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	KC-- As I mentioned in your other thread (for the benefit of others here) if you buy the 7506es before the end of the year you get a free copy of Acid, worth about $50. Details at B&H.

September 25th, 2009, 06:42 PM	#9
Battle Vaughan Trustee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, FL USA Posts: 1,505	Yes, 7506; my friend with the Sennheiser 280's say they hurt his head after a while....nice thing about the Sonys is the parts are actually replacable...unlike most phones. Second the idea about noise-cancelling; I did news before my retirement, always wanted to hear what was going on around me, sometimes things sneak up on you from your blind side, always good to have situational awareness...cancelling the outside sound could actually be dangerous, depending on what work you are doing...my dos centavos...Battle Vaughan.miamiherald.com retired videographer

September 25th, 2009, 07:23 PM	#10
Chris Swanberg Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 904	7506 is the choice here.

September 26th, 2009, 01:14 AM	#12
Zack Allen Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fresno,CA Posts: 42	7506 for the budget for sure. HD280's are nice..sound great.. but will fatigue you really fast. They are a super tight fit (i've always found at least).

September 26th, 2009, 09:03 AM	#15
Rick Reineke Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,038	I use the Garfield soft covers on my 7506. They keep the ear pads from coming off and provide additional protection and winter/summer comfort. (for me anyway)