Headphones for HD100, no audio guy at DVinfo.net

Jiri Fiala · October 22nd, 2007, 08:43 AM

Hello, I am in the market for new pair of headphones. As I usually work alone, without audio guy (mainly event videography), I am looking for nice closed headphones for accurate level checking and monitoring.

I have picked Beyer DT100 (http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/page/s...oduct_id/3487). The question is - is it feasible to use such big phones while shooting? I will unmount the stock audio pad. Is there enough room for operator's head?

Thanks!

Shai Camerini · October 22nd, 2007, 09:36 AM

I use the closed headphones only for 2-3 minutes every hour. the rest of the time i have connected Clip Type Headphones so i can tell if the sound is arriving well enough
again for accurate level monitoring i use the closed headphones but only from time to time.
I find the stock audio pad useless and annoying its really uncomftable.

Eric Darling · October 22nd, 2007, 10:49 AM

Check out the Etymotics. The ER-6 are great for the field.

Marc Jayson · October 23rd, 2007, 05:26 AM

I'm using the Sennheiser HD-25. The capsule is rotatable for one-ear listening. Ideal monitoring headphones for cameramen.

Gregg Bond · October 23rd, 2007, 06:20 AM

I'm a big fan of Sennheisers, I have the PX-200's closed back and extremely lightweight and small. They also fold away into a neat little case.

http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser...nsf/root/05207

I can wear them all day and they sound fantastic in pretty much every audio task and environment I have thrown them at.

Ron Fabienke · October 25th, 2007, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Darling

Check out the Etymotics. The ER-6 are great for the field.

These ARE quite good. I use them not only for the monitoring but for their approx 32db attenuation of loud sound for ear protection when shooting in loud speaker or band environments. The wires on this model are not very thick and appear fragile but I've had mine and used them a lot for about a year and a half now. Just be aware of that and careful. They do have a more beefy, braided wire model too for more money. No headphone real estate to worry about as well. Very decent audio-wise.

Jiri Fiala · October 26th, 2007, 06:44 AM

Thank you all very much for responses.
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As the Etymotics aren't available here in Czech Republic, I will probably go for Senn HD280 Pro. Folks here seem to be pretty happy with them. Would go for Sony 7506, but I cannot find them anywhere.

Thanks again.

Jack Walker · October 29th, 2007, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiri Fiala

As the Etymotics aren't available here in Czech Republic, I will probably go for Senn HD280 Pro. Folks here seem to be pretty happy with them. Would go for Sony 7506, but I cannot find them anywhere.

I see that the HD280 headphones fold up like the Sony 7506 do. I have the Sony and I find the foldable feature extremely convenient. I also appreciate the coiled cord on the sony headphones.

Jiri Fiala · October 30th, 2007, 03:16 AM

Senn 280 has coiled cord as well and it folds really nice. Sound is amazing, I just find that the volume could be a little higher, but sadly there isn`t a model with lower impedance.

Claude Mangold · October 31st, 2007, 06:15 AM

We've used Sennheiser HD 25-1 foldaway and HD 280pro depending on the occasion. 280 is bulkier but sound is magnificent.

But I mostly use separate sound recording devices and then it's the sound engineer's preference.

Joseph A. Benoit · October 31st, 2007, 08:05 AM

I use a set of sony Pro/ head phones
they work great
Just my opinion
Joe

October 22nd, 2007, 08:43 AM	#1
Jiri Fiala Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brno Czech Republic Posts: 453	Headphones for HD100, no audio guy Hello, I am in the market for new pair of headphones. As I usually work alone, without audio guy (mainly event videography), I am looking for nice closed headphones for accurate level checking and monitoring. I have picked Beyer DT100 (http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/page/s...oduct_id/3487). The question is - is it feasible to use such big phones while shooting? I will unmount the stock audio pad. Is there enough room for operator's head? Thanks!

October 22nd, 2007, 09:36 AM	#2
Shai Camerini Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Israel Posts: 64	I use the closed headphones only for 2-3 minutes every hour. the rest of the time i have connected Clip Type Headphones so i can tell if the sound is arriving well enough again for accurate level monitoring i use the closed headphones but only from time to time. I find the stock audio pad useless and annoying its really uncomftable. __________________ www.cutaway.co.il

October 22nd, 2007, 10:49 AM	#3
Eric Darling Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 463	Check out the Etymotics. The ER-6 are great for the field.

October 23rd, 2007, 05:26 AM	#4
Marc Jayson Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Hague, The Netherlands Posts: 112	I'm using the Sennheiser HD-25. The capsule is rotatable for one-ear listening. Ideal monitoring headphones for cameramen.

October 23rd, 2007, 06:20 AM	#5
Gregg Bond Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portsmouth, UK Posts: 28	I'm a big fan of Sennheisers, I have the PX-200's closed back and extremely lightweight and small. They also fold away into a neat little case. http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser...nsf/root/05207 I can wear them all day and they sound fantastic in pretty much every audio task and environment I have thrown them at.

October 26th, 2007, 06:44 AM	#7
Jiri Fiala Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brno Czech Republic Posts: 453	Thank you all very much for responses. ¨ As the Etymotics aren't available here in Czech Republic, I will probably go for Senn HD280 Pro. Folks here seem to be pretty happy with them. Would go for Sony 7506, but I cannot find them anywhere. Thanks again.

October 30th, 2007, 03:16 AM	#9
Jiri Fiala Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brno Czech Republic Posts: 453	Senn 280 has coiled cord as well and it folds really nice. Sound is amazing, I just find that the volume could be a little higher, but sadly there isn`t a model with lower impedance.

October 31st, 2007, 06:15 AM	#10
Claude Mangold Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Berlin and Geneva Posts: 259	We've used Sennheiser HD 25-1 foldaway and HD 280pro depending on the occasion. 280 is bulkier but sound is magnificent. But I mostly use separate sound recording devices and then it's the sound engineer's preference.

October 31st, 2007, 08:05 AM	#11
Joseph A. Benoit Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coconut Creek FL Posts: 291	I use a set of sony Pro/ head phones they work great Just my opinion Joe