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I_Am_Bic_Pentameter · #46 (**permalink**) 11th February 2009 , 07:45 PM

Although I don't do any professional style mixing stuff like some, I just use the headphones to spot any hard to hear anomalies or just to focus on what I'm hearing. I find them good for that but I prefer 'mixing' (which amounts to adjusting the track volumes) out of the monitors.

dariunas · #47 (**permalink**) 11th February 2009 , 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by I_Am_Bic_Pentameter

Although I don't do any professional style mixing stuff like some, I just use the headphones to spot any hard to hear anomalies or just to focus on what I'm hearing. I find them good for that but I prefer 'mixing' (which amounts to adjusting the track volumes) out of the monitors.

That's exactly the way I think it should be. Compose and mix a bit as I go...

Then Headphones will pick out any and all true 'flaws' and then the monitors are what I'll use for balancing and mixdown before le mastering...

Christopher Woods · #48 (**permalink**) 3rd March 2009 , 08:55 PM

Headphones are so useful for detecting phase issues (or controlling/panning VERY wide stereo images) and out of control bass. Also useful for finetuning reverb without having to have the speakers up really really loud (I don't like driving my monitors hard anyway because I have to have them so close in my tiny room!)

I've used my HD650s in those scenarios and more countless times, and they really can save a lot of time.

In terms of good headphones for mastering and mixdown monitoring, I would always recommend a pair of HD600s or 650s in your arsenal. Some people swear by AKGs, personally I prefer the totally openbacked Sennies because they just sound so ridiculously good.

They're also pretty rugged, totally modular and... Well, once the drivers are run in a bit (using audio from sites like http://burninwave.com , which is a really useful site) they sound even better. I have hearing problems with my right ear (it's not NIHL, however it is damage through injury) which makes it far more sensitive to midrange and sibilance. The 650s never fatigue, are so comfortable to wear and they even warm your ears up a little bit by keeping them enclosed all the time (due to their circumaural design)... Ideal for a cold studio

Dan Dare · #49 (**permalink**) 15th March 2009 , 08:19 PM

If I have to I use vintage Stax electrosatics, pretty uncoloured also comfy. Or Sennheiser HD 25s for live stuff

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bluebearddub · #50 (**permalink**) 15th March 2009 , 11:55 PM

ive been told to check out some akg k 171mk11 headphones about 90 of the queens pounds i think, well balanced and multi purpose also lightweight so you can keep them on for a long time with out getting ears like martin johnson.

ill opt for a pair at some point , im still using 20yr old jvc ha-610's

Gareth DV · #51 (**permalink**) 12th April 2009 , 11:03 PM

I use DT770s for a quick check in the studio and tracking vox and drums.

Great headphones for FOH too.

Grey Sunday · #52 (**permalink**) 9th October 2009 , 04:16 PM

You can't go wrong with a pair of AKG K 702

Grey Sunday · #53 (**permalink**) 20th October 2009 , 06:55 PM

Like moniters, it comes down to personal preference. I nearly bought the AKG K702 until i saw the Sennheiser HD650. So gang, which is it to be?

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#46 (permalink) 11th February 2009 , 07:45 PM
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#48 (permalink) 3rd March 2009 , 08:55 PM
Christopher Woods Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 27	Headphones are so useful for detecting phase issues (or controlling/panning VERY wide stereo images) and out of control bass. Also useful for finetuning reverb without having to have the speakers up really really loud (I don't like driving my monitors hard anyway because I have to have them so close in my tiny room!) I've used my HD650s in those scenarios and more countless times, and they really can save a lot of time. In terms of good headphones for mastering and mixdown monitoring, I would always recommend a pair of HD600s or 650s in your arsenal. Some people swear by AKGs, personally I prefer the totally openbacked Sennies because they just sound so ridiculously good. They're also pretty rugged, totally modular and... Well, once the drivers are run in a bit (using audio from sites like http://burninwave.com , which is a really useful site) they sound even better. I have hearing problems with my right ear (it's not NIHL, however it is damage through injury) which makes it far more sensitive to midrange and sibilance. The 650s never fatigue, are so comfortable to wear and they even warm your ears up a little bit by keeping them enclosed all the time (due to their circumaural design)... Ideal for a cold studio ______________________________ .
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Dan Dare Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1	Best Headphones for mixing If I have to I use vintage Stax electrosatics, pretty uncoloured also comfy. Or Sennheiser HD 25s for live stuff [url]www.friendstothestars.com[/url] for everything to do with the business of live music
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Grey Sunday Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7	Headphones You can't go wrong with a pair of AKG K 702
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#50 (permalink) 15th March 2009 , 11:55 PM
bluebearddub Super Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 225	ive been told to check out some akg k 171mk11 headphones about 90 of the queens pounds i think, well balanced and multi purpose also lightweight so you can keep them on for a long time with out getting ears like martin johnson. ill opt for a pair at some point , im still using 20yr old jvc ha-610's
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#51 (permalink) 12th April 2009 , 11:03 PM
Gareth DV DV Staff Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 19	I use DT770s for a quick check in the studio and tracking vox and drums. Great headphones for FOH too.
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#53 (permalink) 20th October 2009 , 06:55 PM
Grey Sunday Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7	headphones. Like moniters, it comes down to personal preference. I nearly bought the AKG K702 until i saw the Sennheiser HD650. So gang, which is it to be?
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