Diego Sanchez Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I'm going in a month to film in Qatar and i know it will be very hot. For the past 8 years i have been recording/mixing with my Beyer DT48. I love this headphones and i love their very flat and 'real' reproduction. Also their noise isolation. But they are heavy and most importantly, very hot! The pads are made of leather like material, so they are not ideal for Qatar. I just wanted to hear what people use around and if anyone has any recommendation (or mods for keeping the DT48 cool). Price wise similar to the DT48's as i want good headphones. Thanks everyone in advance Diego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olle Sjostrom Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Sennheiser Hd25 are fantastic. I've had mine run over by cars and they still work. They are half closed, so they don't enclose your ears, but the noise isolation is extremely good. I suspect they would hold up and perform extremely well on your shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gilbert Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Sony 7506s with the velour ear pads are good in hot weather, the velour helps, and they're a bit lighter than dt48s Though when I'm in such hot places, I usually end up using my in ears, with Comply foams, more comfortable for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Sony MDR7506 or Sennheiser HD25 II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Davies Amps CAS Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Sony 7506s with the velour ear pads are good in hot weather, the velour helps, and they're a bit lighter than dt48s Though when I'm in such hot places, I usually end up using my in ears, with Comply foams, more comfortable for me. I've had trouble sourcing these velour pads. Have you a UK supplier? Malcolm davies. A.m.p.s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 DT770 with velour pads. Lighter, over ears, similar sound to the DT48. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I've had trouble sourcing these velour pads. Have you a UK supplier? Malcolm davies. A.m.p.s. Connect Audio in Slough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Taylor Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Malcolm, try http://www.chemical-records.co.uk/sc/servlet/Info?Track=S25VELOURPAD for Velour pads in the UK. Diego, For HD-25's Garfield make 'Headphone softies' http://www.professionalsound.com/specs/garfield.htm "In winter they help eliminate the problem of cold earpieces and in summer the fabric wicks away perspiration for all day comfort." I haven't personally used them but I've heard good things about them! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomboom Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 ... for 7506s, the Beyerdynamic EDT 250V velour pads are a perfect fit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jozzafunk Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I've been working on some fairly hot sets ( as in, on fire ) recently, and have to watch my ears aren't too hot for too long - usually got the HD25s when it's critical but used the much lighter weight Sennheiser px200, whenever I can. These were fairly good for a lot of stuff, quality sound, but no where near as much isolation. i find the velour pads much more comfortable and non-sticky for the hd25s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego Sanchez Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Thanks to all for the replays. I think i'm going for the HD-25s as they are smaller, lighter and have detachable cable. All this make them an alternative, rather than a replacement for my DT48 Love this forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Milano Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 @ Diego - I use Sony's 7506 with Beyerdynamic velour pads and they make all the difference in the Texas heat. Stay cool in Qatar! @ Malcolm - Beyerdynamic and Pearstone, from B&H in NY could be an option (or just grab the mfr part number). I'm sure they can ship directly to you, since it's not electronic equipment. If not, PM me and I can assist you with shipping. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jozzafunk Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Not sure if you've had the experience but the detachable point of the cable is the week point with the 25s They get a bit touchy after a period of abuse and no amount of wiggling helps, having a spare cable on hand is a good plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Feeley Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I've had trouble sourcing these velour pads. Have you a UK supplier? Malcolm davies. A.m.p.s. Malcolm, I don't know about velour, but for knit "Rayon Chenille" pads, just search on Garfield Headphone Softies (nice product). Garfield also makes Hush Lavs and some other audio kit. Here's one UK source I found via Google: http://www.soundkit....d_Products.html But I'd guess your usual dealers can get you some... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrd456 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I use to use the DT48's for 20 years and called them "torture phones".Now I use the Senn. HD25 and couldn't be happier,the best ! J.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 " I just wanted to hear what people use around " the annual "what headphone? " thread... seems nothing has changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 ... the annual "what headphone? " thread... seems nothing has changed. What an ironic statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaAudio Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I'd like to throw these into the mix. Very light, very comfortable (IMO), extremely flat response, cost about $150. They don't fold up as small as a Sony 7506. http://www.krksys.co...s/kns-8400.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olle Sjostrom Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 What an ironic statement. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Spaeth Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Don't see why Senator's post would be ironic? Please explain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent R. Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I'd like to throw these into the mix. Very light, very cmfortable (IMO), extremely flat response, cost about $150. They don't fold up as small as a Sony 7506. http://www.krksys.com/krk-headphones/kns-8400.html Comparable to any known headsets? They seem bigger than 7506's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego Sanchez Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Not sure if you've had the experience but the detachable point of the cable is the week point with the 25s They get a bit touchy after a period of abuse and no amount of wiggling helps, having a spare cable on hand is a good plan Joel i have heard that before, but i'm not really planing to unplug them every time i pack them. I just like to have the option to do so. Never the less i will order them with an extra lead, good tip, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwil Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Comparable to any known headsets? They seem bigger than 7506's? I tried these KRKs a few months ago. They sound very good. However I found they didn't 'fit' on my ears snuggly thus the acoustic isolation was compromised and they felt uncomfortable. I haven't got an average shaped head apparently. They are bigger than the 7506s and more there's more plastic. They do sound good though. I sold them on. Looking at the Ultrasone HFI 680s next after using 7506s for years. Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent R. Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I'm a sennheiser 25-II fan too by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent R. Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I tried these KRKs a few months ago. They sound very good. However I found they didn't 'fit' on my ears snuggly thus the acoustic isolation was compromised and they felt uncomfortable. I haven't got an average shaped head apparently. They are bigger than the 7506s and more there's more plastic. They do sound good though. I sold them on. Looking at the Ultrasone HFI 680s next after using 7506s for years. Will Aight thanks. But to compare; are they leaning more to the harsh sony's or the bassy sennys, so say it popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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