Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Jade,

I think Vern's right. Headphones that don't do bass very well 
usually don't show it by distorting; they typically just don't go 
very deep. A static sound could be overload somewhere, but it could 
also be a loose wire or a blown speaker. Whatever is wrong, if you 
decide to get something else, you have a wealth of options at far 
less than $200 or $300. Take a look at some of the Sennheisers, or 
other makes at http://headroom.headphone.com/layout.php?topicID=1. 
I'm a bit of a fussy audiophile when it comes to audio components, 
but when listening to e-drums and CDs/MP3s through a modest mixer, 
you don't have to break the bank. Under those conditions, headphones 
capable of musical nuances only detectable through an expensive 
audio system, or even a very good studio board, are overkill, unless 
you intend them to do double duty some place that can take full 
advantage of them. 

Ed

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "jadiebooshkie 
<jadiebooshkie@y...>" <jadiebooshkie@y...> wrote:
> Alright, I have one complaint on my Yamaha headphones, when I 
play, 
> I am getting ocassional static sound...almost like they are on 
> overload.  I am running these thru a mixer.  I am beginning to 
> wonder if these phones are the best investment for my DTX.
> I am wondering...what do you experienced guys recommend?  I would 
> LOVE to get the Sennheiser HD-25, but, dio I really need to spend 
a 
> few hundred on these?  Can somebody help with any suggestions.  Do 
I 
> need REAL studio quality phones like the HD-25? or can I get by 
with 
> Sony MDR7506 or the Sennheiser HD-270.  Right now I am using 
Yamaha 
> RH-5MAs, but they distort on the real low bass drum settings.  Any 
> help will be appreciated.
> Jade