Reason and Headphones

[Skimrok]

I thought I ask around and see what other Reason users use when it comes to headphones with

I’m al intrigued what others use and why you choice certain models especially where I have been out of it for years and only returning very recently and more to the point I’m thinking on getting a second pair perhaps when the new year sales start


I kick this off with me I have Beyerdynamic DT 250 250ohms I got these over a decade back when I was at Digital Village over the east side of London,trying a few at the time these was the most comfortable for me and seemed a good price at the time for what I needed, I’m very careful with my gear and they still feel and sound good today , I’m wondering what people use today with Reason because the choice seems very vast when looking at headphones online

[antic604]

DT990 Pro. They're awesome in any DAW

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[MrFigg]

DT 770 80 ohms

[ionly]

Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 250ohms. Can't beat them for comfort and checking detail. The closed back design is also perfect for recording

[PhillipOrdonez]

770's here as well...

[aeox]

Sennheiser HD600 is what I purchased 2 years ago. I've never heard a different pair of headphones, so I can't make any comparisons. I bought them after doing some research for headphones with a relatively flat frequency response. Over the past years I've been making music exclusively with them and they've just become an extension of my body

If they break, I'll get them repaired. If they are stolen, I'll buy another pair. I love these things.

[Undistraction]

DT990 Pro. They're awesome in any DAW


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Plus one for those. Exceptionally good.

[diminished]

First post! Hi everyone. I am and always will be an AKG fanboi. Currently wearing a K501 and my next pair will be a K702. Super comfy and transparent. Though if you're looking for something closed I'd definitely go the Beyerdynamics route, too

[EdGrip]

Mainly AKG K712 Pro, and there's a pair of closed-back DT-150 here that are fine but a bit physically clampy.

Go for long-session comfort first, go for sounding good and fun and flattering for writing with second, and go for "flat response, good for mixing" last as that's the least of your worries, I say.

[tallguy]

AKG K52. Good budget option. Very comfortable for lengthy periods of time

[RobC]

After a ton of research, I ended up with the E40 in-ear monitors from Audio Technica (very valuable series E50, E70 suggested by Normen).

While I understand that it means less dynamics and inaccurate sound stage with in-ears (and some people can't take hearing their blood flow with any type of 'phones), here are the things, that can't be compared:

- widest stereo reproduction (zero crosstalk)
- most detailed sound
- audible, full frequency range (also common with headphones; less so with speakers which can get pricey)
- fixed position inside ears (no such thing like you have to sit in a fixed place in front of your speakers; neither the differences you can get, each time you put on headphones, turn your head, etc. - the music is always "there", happening around you, no matter where you turn)
- and as always, it's like you're wearing nothing at all! xD
- comfortable isolation

Interesting thing: (also heard from Normen) whatever you choose, if it can reproduce frequencies, there's no need to worry about the response, cause your hearing adapts very quickly. When I switched back to my old headphones, I noticed the different sound, but my ears adapted so quickly, I was almost disappointed, how little it matters. Frequency response fools us very easily.

As for headphones, they are a bit of everything between in-ears, and speakers - both good and bad things. They do, however add a little more extra bad if they aren't comfy; some may be bothered by a huge thing sitting on head and ears; and as I mentioned earlier, they are never 'in position'.

Whatever you choose, there always are compromises.
The ideal solution so far seems to be switching back and forth between in-ears and speakers during work.

[aeox]

Go for long-session comfort first, go for sounding good and fun and flattering for writing with second, and go for "flat response, good for mixing" last as that's the least of your worries, I say.

Why is good for mixing the least of someones worries?

HD600 check all three of those boxes actually. I wear mine for 14 hours a day sometimes and don't even notice them. They sound absolutely amazing

[aeox]

Interesting thing: (also heard from Normen) whatever you choose, if it can reproduce frequencies, there's no need to worry about the response, cause your hearing adapts very quickly. When I switched back to my old headphones, I noticed the different sound, but my ears adapted so quickly, I was almost disappointed, how little it matters. Frequency response fools us very easily.

Unless you just want to listen to music without it being seemingly bass or treble boosted.. some phones do that and it sucks. It's not a matter of adapting IMO.

[Oquasec]

shure and sennheiser are my favorite sets so far.

[RobC]

Interesting thing: (also heard from Normen) whatever you choose, if it can reproduce frequencies, there's no need to worry about the response, cause your hearing adapts very quickly. When I switched back to my old headphones, I noticed the different sound, but my ears adapted so quickly, I was almost disappointed, how little it matters. Frequency response fools us very easily.

Unless you just want to listen to music without it being seemingly bass or treble boosted.. some phones do that and it sucks. It's not a matter of adapting IMO.

Did you see how much I worried about mixing and sub bass control? So many posts... When I compared my music to modern commercial music, set to the same level and did an EQ clone to see the response, I saw that the sub was pretty much exactly the same level.

Personally, I used to do bass/treble boosting when watching movies and such, and I didn't even realize how little it mattered, cause it all was gone so quickly.

If you switch back and forth, you can notice a difference, but not for too long.

[Marco Raaphorst]

Sennheiser HD 600 which are superb. You can mix or master on these.

[xylyx]

I still have a pair of HD580 headphones., which I think I have had for about 15-20 years...hopefully, they keep going for another 15-20 years!

[kuhliloach]

I use the old Sony V6 or the Sennheiser HD598, and sometimes portable headphones PX200, or even in-ear Panasonic cheap-o's or Apple EarPods. I've come to learn that getting used to any headphone is more important than using a high quality headphone. It's all about making good mixing decisions and nothing helps that more than your brain and ear understanding what any given headphone is doing.

[Bloma]

AKG 712 Pro. They're insanely comfortable and sound amazing. Although my right headphone stopped working recently and I need to get them repaired. Also use my old Sennheiser HD280s, but the padded enclosure is starting to come away and the foam is leaking out.

[EdGrip]

Although detailed and "analytical", the K712 Pro are good fun for listening and you can wear them all day. In my media player for general listening I EQ the bass up a bit (they can take it) and the treble down a bit.

I've heard the HD600 is great. If I were buying now, I'd also look carefully at the V Moda Crossfade M and the Audeze Mobius. Obviously I'd love to try them all...

[EdGrip]

No headphone is really ideal for mixing, and getting to know your headphones and how they respond through lots of listening is the most important thing in that regard.

A headphone that sounds stonkin', puts a grin on your face and inspires you to make music is invaluable.

[djs]

+1 on the Senn HD600. Quality and comfort for a reasonable price. Some say a headphone amplifier is needed. I say the volume level is fine without it.

[MrFigg]

Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 250ohms. Can't beat them for comfort and checking detail. The closed back design is also perfect for recording

S’what I’ve got. But the 80ohms version.

[Popey]

I still use the sennheiser hd25's i used to dj with, they are pretty beat up now but still really comfy and they dont sound bad for the price.

[botnotbot]

Response curve is super important when getting headphones for mixing.

I use the Sony MDR 7520s. Amazing headphones and discounted in the US when I bought them because they can’t be sold in Europe due to violating the max loudness levels available to European headphones.

Highly recommended, the difference in sound between these and the Beyerdynamic 880s is night and day. The 880s are good reproduces, but your low end is non existent.

I’m awaiting the arrival of a pair of Audeze Mobius headphones that should be a lot of fun to mix on.