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    which headphone?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by lordmail, May 8, 2009.

  1. lordmail

    lordmail Notebook Consultant

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    Hey
    I've narrowed it down to 3 headphones, just need to know which is the best choice. I've got a pair of bose noise cancelling ones already and I just want a cheap pair to throw about.

    Sennheiser HD201
    http://www.sennheiser.co.uk/uk/home_en.nsf/root/private_headphones_wired-headphones_500155

    Philips SBCHP 460
    http://www.consumer.philips.com/con...reStatus_true/Headband-headphones+SBCHP460-00

    Sony MDR-XD200
    http://www.sony.co.uk/product/hed-home-entertainment/mdr-xd200

    Just post your opinion! ^^

    Thanks
     
  2. Hirohata

    Hirohata GBF Danchou

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    I have the HD201 and love it~ Not sure about the others though.
     
  3. eqmiami

    eqmiami Notebook Consultant

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  4. lordmail

    lordmail Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks hirohata, but do you find the 3m cable a bit annoying when using it outside?

    @eqmiami ty for the link but atm i'm in the UK and wont be back in the US for quite a while, although play.com in the UK does a good deal
    thanks anyway
     
  5. Hirohata

    Hirohata GBF Danchou

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    I tie up my cable for outside use~ Amazon.co.uk has it slightly cheaper than play.com right now.
     
  6. tianxia

    tianxia kitty!!!

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    i got my hd201 for £12 on amazon. it's the best headphones you can get for under 20 quid, sounds are ok, very good value for money.
    just one prob, if your ears stick outwards a little too much, then it might get uncomfortable, probably an isolated case though.
     
  7. FoxTrot1337

    FoxTrot1337 Notebook Deity

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    I have both the HD-202 and MDR-XD200 and I have to say that the MDR-XD200 is the definite winner. It is more comfortable and the treble is much better, voices don't sound so distorted. Bass is also very awesome.
     
  8. stevezachtech

    stevezachtech Notebook Evangelist

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    You really should also consider a Bose headphones. I know it may sound expensive however, you surely can get it for a steal if you look hard enough + some luck on http://ebay.com or at http://gobid.com. You do need to invest time in bidding as well.
     
  9. FoxTrot1337

    FoxTrot1337 Notebook Deity

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    Buy Other Sound Equipment
     
  10. Syndrome

    Syndrome Torque Matters

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    For the price of bose you can get much better sounding equipment.
     
  11. lordmail

    lordmail Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for all the replies, I've bought the sony headphones... and hopefully they'll be good ^^