Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "flexsez" <staff@m...> wrote:
> Ed, thanks for the honest replies. Here is the model on those 
> speakers.
> 
> Yamaha YSTMS50B 80. The only reason I thought I would try them is 
> that they have a powered sub, and if they blow up on me it's not 
the 
> end of the world.
> 
> I am very interested in getting a super high quality pair of phone 
> for the kit. I guess I can see my way clear to pend about $150 
bucks, 
> but could go up to $200 if there is a pair that will just blow my 
> mind.

Brett,

On the Yamaha computer speakers, I wouldn't bother trying them. Even 
if they managed to hold up for the night, they won't allow you to 
hear anything remotely like what your kit can do. I'll save you some 
money and recommend a few quality, studio headphones with about $100 
street price that are available at most web or brick and mortar 
stores (like Guitar Center). My personal favorite is the Sennheiser 
HD-280 Pro, but the Sony MDR-7506 is probably more popular for its 
bass boost. The AKG 240S is also worth a try, but make sure it's 
the "S" version. All of these are closed-design, low-impedance, high- 
senstivity types that should allow you to hear yourself play with 
enough volume to drown out extraneous stick noise and other unwanted 
interference (though many people still like the sonic headroom and 
convenience afforded by a separate headphone amp or mixer, neither of 
which need to exceed the $100 price point). There are other 
headphones available that have these characteristics, but the three 
that I've mentioned are widely supported. In-ear buds (like the 
Etymotics) are also a possibility for more money. They're comfortable 
and good-sounding. You should be able to get a firsthand view, if not 
listen, at your music store.

Ed