You can tell alot about a person by their headphones. In many cases you could probably have a fair guess at what they're listening to too. I've noticed a recent trend for public displays of audophilia! Bose and Grado especially.. I'm not a big Bose fan, they're decent headphones but hugely overpriced and have a tendancy to break in the 13th month. Whats worse is the people who wear them! They are a status symbol saying 'I'm serious about my music' worn only by people swayed more by marketing than sound quality.
What surprises me about this trend for high end headphones is the lack of Sennheiser HD-25s out there on the street. These come in at around £110, on par with the cheapest Bose and are widely considered to be the best headphones you can buy before silly money sets in. A staple with broadcasters and studios, this is what I'd reccomend if you're really serious about music.
I am sponsored by Wesc...(doesn't mean I like their products...)
ReplyDeleteBut my personal favorites are my Sennheiser HD 200.
Comfortable, reliable, simple yet good looking.