Headphones on a budget -

[vkyolv]

Ok, so I am in training this week in Chicago. I am using my Zune quite a bit, and some how I managed to rip one of the earbuds of my headphones. So I made a quick trip to Circuit $hity and came across some Skullcandy Headphones. These things freaking rock. And compared to some of the more expensive brands like Shure and Bose these things are a must buy if you are on a budget. Figured I'd share my find.

[mcheddadi]

Sennheiser PX-100 are the BEST headphone money can buy at it's price range and well above it.

[stsxcrle]

Are they the skullcandy earbuds? or full on headphones? My Ipod headphones keep popping out @ the gym... need something else.

[vkyolv]

Are they the skullcandy earbuds? or full on headphones? My Ipod headphones keep popping out @ the gym... need something else.

earbuds

[adidas2go]

Bose in ear headphones ftw

[mikegtr06]

bose is overrated.

everyone needs a good set of electrostatic headphones



The Stax SRS-727 system combines two new products: the SR-007 Mk II electrostatic headphones and the SRM-727 Mk II electrostatic amplifier. Both can be purchased separately. The SR-007 Mk II is the third iteration of the Stax "Omega" earspeakers. The original Omega I debuted back in 1993. Stax released the Omega II in 1998 with the designation SR-007. With the SR-007 Mk II, the update brings improved reliability, wiring and changes to appearance. The specs for the SR-007 and SR-007 Mk II are identical otherwise.

The SR-007 Mk II has the same open-back transducer as its predecessor, featuring gold-plated electrodes without any holes in the outer ring to increase the drive force over the diaphragm. The result is greater linearity and dynamic range, deeper bass and finer detail. The transducer is housed in a thick resin and metal enclosure to dampen unwanted vibrations. The SR-007 Mk II has upgraded the connection between the transducer and headphone cord for higher transmission capability and reliability. Also new are the comfy sheep-skin ear cushions and leather-covered headband. Available in black or silver. Comes with padded carry case.

The SRM-727 Mk II electrostatic amplifier is an update to the SRM-717 amplifier, which was released back in 2000. Despite the "Mk II" designation, there never was a SRM-727 Mk I. The SRM-727 Mk II is a class A, DC-coupled solid state amp with a dual FET front end for gain (2 gain stages total) and a high voltage emitter follower back end. It has 2 electrostatic headphone sockets. The main difference with the 717 is that the output stage has been redesigned and no longer uses negative feedback. Stax claims that the new output stage has more dynamic range and an extended frequency response out to 115kHz.

There are some other subtle changes to the amp's specs. The overall gain is now 54dB (60dB in the 717) and the rated input level for a 100V output is 200mV (100mV in the 717). The high frequency distortion figure has also changed. It's now 0.01% for a 100Vrms output (in the 717, it was 0.01% for a 300Vrms output). Available in black or silver.

SR-007 Mk II Specs: 170K ohms, 100dB/100Vrms sensitivity, 580VDC bias.SRM-727 Mk II Specs: 450Vrms max. output, 580VDC x 2 bias.

Price: $4,085 US for the SRS-727 system, $2,410 for the SR-007 Mk II and $1,940 for the SRM-727.

hahahahahahah ok no i do like the bose they are good. but i love my altec lansing headphones.

[generic808]

Sennheiser PX-100 are the BEST headphone money can buy at it's price range and well above it.

+1 The Sennheiser's are great!

[mcheddadi]

+1 The Sennheiser's are great!

[adidas2go]

bose is overrated.

You've never listened to them then. I guarantee you when you do, they will change your mind. I burned my last set of skullcandys for the Bose In Ear's. Full range sound quality is 3x as good,easy

[mikegtr06]

i have personally i dont think that the bose sound any better than the 50 dollar sony.

[08altima35]

the crispy clean sound that comes out of these destroys the competition. it's really not even fair to compare any next to these.

[vkyolv]

Wow, you guys sure know the meaning of budget...

[adidas2go]

Wow, you guys sure know the meaning of budget...

I wouldn't say a $100 set of headphones is "budget", but alright

[vkyolv]

I wouldn't say a $100 set of headphones is "budget", but alright

Don't get me wrong, I was looking at the Bose, but figured as much money as I had already spent last week that my wife would have just left me at the airport when I got back from Chicago.

[08altima35]

maybe the bose aren't "budget" but they are a bargain for the quality.