Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

Hello, I was looking at a few different forums to get
some ideas on getting a good solid pair of headphones
for mixing and late night composing. I've read AKG and
Sennheiser, but I don't really know the model numbers
or those brands.  Can anyone suggest a good pair of
headphones?

Thanks,

Alan


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I was wondering about good headphones too. I had some AKG 240s but they 
wore out after a few years.

Lately, I have been fairly happy with some wireless headphones I got 
off of Amazon for $70 or so. The fidelity is acceptable but its very 
convenient to move back and forth from the computer to pick up a guitar 
across the room without wires tangling or banging against the guitar as 
you record.Then when the tracking is done, I turn them off, and turn on 
the monitor speakers again.

-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Haskel <ajhaskel@...>
To: Logic_Cafe@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:19:55 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Logic_Cafe] Good set of headphones?























            Hello, I was looking at a few different forums to get

some ideas on getting a good solid pair of headphones

for mixing and late night composing. I've read AKG and

Sennheiser, but I don't really know the model numbers

or those brands.  Can anyone suggest a good pair of

headphones?



Thanks,



Alan



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Alan,

I'm looking at some Beyerdynamic sets to replace various
older, less-than-great-shape phones.

Their mics sound great (or at least the one that I have), and
their headphones are modular: Cables, pads, etc., are replaceable.

I hate tossing things because one aspect has died.

wade

On 9/13/07, GAmoore@... <GAmoore@...> wrote:
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> I was wondering about good headphones too. I had some AKG 240s but they
>  wore out after a few years.
>
>  Lately, I have been fairly happy with some wireless headphones I got
>  off of Amazon for $70 or so. The fidelity is acceptable but its very
>  convenient to move back and forth from the computer to pick up a guitar
>  across the room without wires tangling or banging against the guitar as
>  you record.Then when the tracking is done, I turn them off, and turn on
>  the monitor speakers again.
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From: Alan Haskel <ajhaskel@...>
>  To: Logic_Cafe@yahoogroups.com
>  Sent: Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:19:55 -0700 (PDT)
>  Subject: [Logic_Cafe] Good set of headphones?
>
>  Hello, I was looking at a few different forums to get
>
>  some ideas on getting a good solid pair of headphones
>
>  for mixing and late night composing. I've read AKG and
>
>  Sennheiser, but I don't really know the model numbers
>
>  or those brands. Can anyone suggest a good pair of
>
>  headphones?
>
>  Thanks,
>
>  Alan
>
>  __________________________________________________________
>
>  Luggage? GPS? Comic books?
>
>  Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search
>
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On Sep 13, 2007, at 1:19 PM, Alan Haskel wrote:

> I've read AKG and
> Sennheiser, but I don't really know the model numbers
> or those brands.


AKG K240 - mixing- a bit more accurate,

http://www.akg.com/personal/cproducts/powerslave,id,252,pcategory, 
6,nodeid,11,_language,EN.html


Sennheiser HD280 Pro - composing- sounds great, comfy, and LOUD.

http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite/productdetail.asp?transid=004974


I own a pair of both. I find myself using the K240's a lot, but I use  
the HD280's for monitoring during vocals, they leak a lot less and I  
can hear myself.


Eddie
IMS ProA/V



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On Sep 13, 2007, at 1:47 PM, W Newbern wrote:

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> Their mics sound great (or at least the one that I have), and
> their headphones are modular: Cables, pads, etc., are replaceable.
>

FYI most of Sennheiser's components are replaceable as well... at  
least in the Pro phones...



> I hate tossing things because one aspect has died.
>
> wade

Eddie
IMS ProA/V



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Hi Alan,

I use both Sennheiser HD580 and Sony 7509HD (they sound different to each 
other, but I guess it's always good to check both before doing that final 
mix on main speakers).

Best,

Andy

----- Original Message ----- 

From: "Alan Haskel" <ajhaskel@...>
To: <Logic_Cafe@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 10:19 AM
Subject: [Logic_Cafe] Good set of headphones?


> Hello, I was looking at a few different forums to get
> some ideas on getting a good solid pair of headphones
> for mixing and late night composing. I've read AKG and
> Sennheiser, but I don't really know the model numbers
> or those brands.  Can anyone suggest a good pair of
> headphones?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Alan

Thanks Andy, and everyone who's responded.  This beats walking into
Guitar Center blind.

Alan

--- In Logic_Cafe@yahoogroups.com, "Andy Hardwake" <andyhardwake@...>
wrote:
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> Hi Alan,
> 
> I use both Sennheiser HD580 and Sony 7509HD (they sound different to
each 
> other, but I guess it's always good to check both before doing that
final 

> mix on main speakers).
> 
> Best,
> 
> Andy
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Alan Haskel" <ajhaskel@...>
> To: <Logic_Cafe@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 10:19 AM
> Subject: [Logic_Cafe] Good set of headphones?
> 
> 
> > Hello, I was looking at a few different forums to get
> > some ideas on getting a good solid pair of headphones
> > for mixing and late night composing. I've read AKG and
> > Sennheiser, but I don't really know the model numbers
> > or those brands.  Can anyone suggest a good pair of
> > headphones?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Alan
>

> Sennheiser HD280 Pro - composing- sounds great, comfy, and LOUD.
>
> http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite/productdetail.asp?transid=004974

Those are way, way too fragile! A mate has those and in a year and a half of 
everyday use nearly all plastic parts are broken. Mind you, he is 
_extremely_ careful with his equipment. My 10-year-old HD580 are built like 
a tank and still work fine (knock on wood).

Best,

Andy

On Sep 13, 2007, at 3:26 PM, Andy Hardwake wrote:

> Those are way, way too fragile! A mate has those and in a year and  
> a half of
> everyday use nearly all plastic parts are broken.


Well my studio headphones I only use when i'm recording something-  
but I have a set that I use for DJ-ing live that took a beating but  
they managed to hold up quite well-I was constantly twisting the cups  
DJ-style, the cord would be a mess, etc...  I guess I was lucky- they  
work fine... : )




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I have 3 pair of the HD280s, and mine have held up well too.  I use  
them only a couple times a week, but they're always on the floor or  
tangled in a pile of cables, so it can't be said that I've been easy  
on them.

They have some of the best sound isolation because of the padding and  
tight fit.  I find them not too comfortable after extended use, but  
way better than my Sonys that were always killing my ears after 40  
minutes.  Lighter headphones are comfortable for longer, but let in  
too much ambient noise for me.

Depending on your needs, the HD280 is a good buy.

Gregory

On Sep 13, 2007, at 3:42 PM, Eddie Sullivan wrote:

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> On Sep 13, 2007, at 3:26 PM, Andy Hardwake wrote:
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> > Those are way, way too fragile! A mate has those and in a year and
> > a half of
> > everyday use nearly all plastic parts are broken.
>
> Well my studio headphones I only use when i'm recording something-
> but I have a set that I use for DJ-ing live that took a beating but
> they managed to hold up quite well-I was constantly twisting the cups
> DJ-style, the cord would be a mess, etc... I guess I was lucky- they
> work fine... : )
>
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>
>
> 



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--- Alan Haskel <ajhaskel@...> wrote:

> Hello, I was looking at a few different forums to
> get
> some ideas on getting a good solid pair of
> headphones
> for mixing and late night composing. I've read AKG
> and
> Sennheiser, but I don't really know the model
> numbers
> or those brands.  Can anyone suggest a good pair of
> headphones?

I've used a pair of AKG K240 for the longest time and
they've been great. The K240DF, although more
expensive, are supposed to be even better.
JP