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D Voice · Been Here Awhile Joined: 26 Jun 2010 Posts: 232

I have recently been haring that open or semi-open headphones are preferable for editing (and producing) voiceovers.

If so, what headphones are recommended, and why?:
a) accurate
b) durable enough to travel with
c) comfortable
d) reasonably priced

BTW I am already using a pair of Beyer-Dynamic DT-770 headphones for recording, which are closed.

Monk · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 5:28 pm Post subject:

I've been using my AKG 240's for over 25 years. They've held up really well and are comfortable enough to wear all day. And I have..

They're a little heavy on the bass response, but I've gotten used to them as far as that goes.

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ccpetersen · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 7:03 pm Post subject:

I use same as Monk, although lately I've been trying to do work without headphones. Jury's out about how effective that is. I also have a pair of open-air Sennheisers that I like very much.

Yonie · CM Joined: 31 Aug 2011 Posts: 906

I have a pair of Sony MDR-V600 and they work well for me. I wear them for hours at a time and have no problems with my ears. I don't use monitors though, due to roommates being disturbed by them if I'm editing at night.

Tom Greenlee · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 7:16 pm Post subject:

I have a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M40fs Studio headphones and love them. Pretty neutral uncolored sound. Love them!
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todd ellis · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:07 pm Post subject:

i have had 3 pair of AKG 240s over the past 25 years and love them dearly. jmho.
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cyclometh · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:33 pm Post subject:

I have a pair of Shure SRH-440s, but I often swap to my studio monitors. Just depends on what I'm doing.
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bobsouer · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:40 pm Post subject:

I use headphones (Sennheiser HD535) only when I'm in an ISDN or Source Connect session (and a little one-ear headset for phone patches).
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Bish · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:40 pm Post subject:

I use a pair of Sony MDR-7506... but doesn't everyone Wink

They collapse for easy packing (not that I've taken them anywhere), I can wear them for hours and they seem pretty accurate to me... I think they're considered as a sort of bullet-proof industry standard for location sound guys. They run around $100.
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CC Heim · Backstage Pass Joined: 27 Sep 2010 Posts: 401

I do my editing with my studio monitors. My recording is done sans-headphones as well.

Matto · Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 2:06 pm Post subject:

I have a pair of Shure 840's and they are just fantastic. Very comfortable and seem to have an incredibly detailed sound.

Picked 'em up in Thailand for a sweet deal!
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Lizden · Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 2:21 pm Post subject:

Mike Sommer · Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 5:05 pm Post subject:

Selecting headphones can be a little like selecting studio monitors.

I too have AKG K240 Studio and the variations of this headphone for years-- including the legendary K240 DF.

Though they are discontinued you can find them for cheap on line. Last year I bought a few of them just to have for back up.
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Tom Greenlee · Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 5:30 pm Post subject:

LIZ!!!! YAY! Smile

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bransom · DC Joined: 06 Nov 2008 Posts: 650 Location: St. Louis, MO

AKG 240 and Sennheiser 555. One of my 240s was bought for me by a radio station in 1984. They still work and don't sound half bad! (I don't use them but I've still got them.)
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