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Hi all,
I'm thinking about replacing my old Sennheiser HD540 phones with something 
new.  Anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks,
dave

Dave,

I like the AKG K270 Reasonably priced and have an even response (at
least to my aging ears). You can see them here:

http://www.akgusa.com/k270s.html

Scott

Dave Hylander wrote:

> 
> Hi all,
> I'm thinking about replacing my old Sennheiser HD540 phones with something
> new.  Anyone have any recommendations?
> Thanks,
> dave
> 
> 
> 
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Sony MDR-V6 or MDR-7506 (basically the same thing).  Sweetwater has good 
deals.

In my opinion these are the best sounding phones in the $100 price range.

Ivan

Actually the question about headphones also needs to be accompanied with 
whether you plan to use them for mixing.  If so then you may want headphones 
with a flat response that are made for mixing.  I have a pair of 
Audio-Technica phones for that, model ATH-M40fs.  I believe AKG also has 
something similar.

If just for listening the I second the the Sony MDR-7506.  They are very 
popular, very comfortable and sound great.  They are the professional version 
of the commercial version, the MDR-V6 which is no longer available.  What 
that means is Sony changed the model number and color of the label on the 
MDR-7506 compared to the MDR-V6 so they could charge considerably more for 
them.  The MDR-V6 used to sell for as low as $70, the MDR-7506 sell for $100 
just about everywhere.

-Elhardt

> I'm thinking about replacing my old Sennheiser HD540 phones with something
> new.  Anyone have any recommendations?

One of the studio standard cans are the Sony MDR-7506. About $100 at Guitar
Center. I have two pair and love 'em. They're not flat, by any means, but
they're very non-ear-fatiguing over long periods of time. And they fold up
into this cool carrying pouch. Sealed design.

For a flatter, more bomb-proof, cheaper pair, the Fostex T-40's are another
common studio staple. Live instrumentalists and singers tend to like the
Fostex's better (flat response), I like the Sonys for working, tho'.

e

> I'm thinking about replacing my old Sennheiser HD540 phones with something
> new.  Anyone have any recommendations?

hello,
for monitoring / mixing on the quiet: AKG K240DF
i have a pair they've a good response, 1/8" jack with a screw in 1/4"
adaptor, very comfortable and not fatigueing to the ear - a semi enclosed
design

for foldback / live monitoring: Beyer DT100s everytime
modular construction, well built, clamp to your head like some big sort of
clamp - fully enclosed

cheers
paul b