I've really been getting into home recording and mixing lately. I have a pair of Beyer Dynamic DT 240 Pro headphones. I think they sound good, but the cups being directly against my ear start to bother me after some time. I'm just wondering if I should look into a different pair? And if so, what would you all recommend?
Should I upgrade my headphones?
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paisleywookiee
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If they’re not comfortable, that’s certainly an important factor. I really like my Sennheiser 380’s, and my ATH-M50x’s.
MirrorProfiles
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Headphones are one of the most personal bits of gear out there for a number of reasons. Best bet is to try out a few and work out what seems best for you. Gotta kiss a lot of a frogs IME.
paisleywookiee
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That is true. Everyone raves about the Sony Mdr-7506, and I gave mine away after two days. Sound like shit. IMO
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If you like the sound but the comfort isn't great, check out the Beyer DT 770. The 240 are on ear headphones so they sit directly on the ears where the DT 770 are over ear headphones that go all the way around. IMO they are some of the most comfortable headphones you can find and are studio work horses.
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I think they’re awful for electric guitar, not impressive or flattering for listening, but pretty useful for mixing.
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7506es are garbage. theyre only available and cheap and i hate them . miserable enamel crushers. hard pass.
i love 770s for cheap indestructo all purpose cans if you arent super sensitive to top end. if you are, youd HATE 7506es. shure 840s are great as well- very listenable. i dont like ATs outside of the R series (the big open backs for mixing), but i didnt mind the akg 371s and 361s.
ultimately though- i'd separate tracking and mixing cans. i use 770s or dt150s for tracking and 880s or sennheiser 650s for mixing myself.. but theyre such different sports- it pays to get a coupla views on things!
i love 770s for cheap indestructo all purpose cans if you arent super sensitive to top end. if you are, youd HATE 7506es. shure 840s are great as well- very listenable. i dont like ATs outside of the R series (the big open backs for mixing), but i didnt mind the akg 371s and 361s.
ultimately though- i'd separate tracking and mixing cans. i use 770s or dt150s for tracking and 880s or sennheiser 650s for mixing myself.. but theyre such different sports- it pays to get a coupla views on things!
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This is such good advice.
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