My main concern is that they don't seem very portable. Sennheiser Momentum - Probably the top choice at the moment simply because they appear highly recommended. What would you like to improve on from your set-up - Better comfort for longer listening periods and a step up in sound quality with greater emphasis on a warmer sound and a stronger low end.
Preferred Music - I mainly listen to alternative rock (Radiohead, Beck, Muse, Flaming Lips, Wilco) and have recently been getting into electronic (Daft Punk, deadmau5, Tycho, Chemical Brothers, Knife Party). Again, to reference the Westone 3, I'd like the Westone 3 of over-ear headphones. I'd like an over-ear instead of an on-ear (the MDR-7506s get uncomfortable after an hour or so of wearing) and I'd like and overall improvement in sound quality, but especially more focus on the low end. This is the headphone that I expect my next purchase to improve upon. If I could make one tweak to the sound it'd be to add a little bit more punch to the low end. Sony MDR-7506 - I found the sound of these headphones to be more to my liking than the AKG K240.
I eventually sold these to upgrade to the Sony MDR-7506. The comfort and fit were fine but I found that, outside of recording, the sound was soft and wasn't outstanding in any way. To me, they're just not as fun or enjoyable.ĪKG K240 - I bought a pair of these while in the recording program at MTSU because that's what we had in all of the studios there. But I'll never have the passion for the 4r like I did for the 3. Don't get me wrong, I feel the Weston 4r is a solid IEM and I'm sure many would argue it's the more balanced of the two. Unfortunately that wasn't quite the case. Westone 4R - Having "upgraded" to the 4r from the Westone 3, I was confident they'd be superior in every way. Well, I just couldn't resist the upgrade at that point.
They were still under warranty so I contacted Westone who offered to replace them for free, or I could pay $35 more to upgrade to the new Westone 4r that had recently come out. I wore them while running one evening and the right earbud went dead, probably due to sweat. They had just the right amount of low end I was looking for. They are probably closest to the sound I'd like to replicate with over-ear headphones. Westone 3 - After the disappointment of the HF5, I splurged on these IEMs. The highs are great but not enough low end. While the sound quality is definitely better than the Apple Earpods, I found these to be too bright for my tastes. I got these to replace my Apple Earpods because I got tired of dealing with the cord on walks and bike rides.Įtymotic HF5 - This was my first venture into a higher-end earphone.
Soundpeats Qy7 Bluetooth Earphones - Also mostly for listening to audiobooks and podcasts. These are convenient and it's nice to have the remote and mic, but that's not critical. Preferred Tonal Balance - I'd probably define myself as borderline basshead, but don't want to sacrifice too much of the overall balance.Īpple Earpods - Mostly for listening to audiobooks and podcasts on walks and bike rides. It'd be nice if they could fold down to a somewhat compact size for travel, but that's secondary. Preferred Type of Headphone - Full-size, over-ears. I'll be using at home and at work, but isolation isn't the highest priority. Best used for studio work which is related to the audiovisual as well as in work-related environments where this tool is necessary for communication.Requirements for Isolation - Some. The RS 120 is a simple and high-tech product to use that is humble in price and comes with a 2 year warranty. It does not include bluetooth connectivity. The channels have a range of 300 feet, while volume and tone can be adjusted on the headphones. The charging dock is wireless and also includes, at the bottom, three different interference channels which you can adjust to your needs for better hearing. The two-headed audio-outputs can be plugged into one which can then be plugged into a socket, for simplified use.
The product is made in a way that the headphones can reston the base and charge. The set includes wireless headphones, a transmitter, a base that serves as a charging dock and two AAA batteries. These headphones and headsets come from one of the most well-established audio companies in the world, with its production centered in Germany. My first pick is: Sennheiser RS120 On-Ear Wireless RF Headphones with Charging Dock.