Good headphones for home recording?

[Rob Lorenzo]

Two thumbs up here for the k271's.

Thanks Dave - arrived today.

Sound great - very balanced and clear - so far as my ears go.

They also come with a set of velvet ear pads and a two year warranty which was an added bonus.

So what's this I read about burning headphones in? I'm three songs in - does that count

[ernstinen]

Cheers Ern What model Sennheiser's have you got?

I'll be S(h)ure to check out the Shures when I've saved enough pennies to buy some top-end headphones...

I can see how you could easily get obsessed with this stuff (actually I am) - one day I'll buy some top end listening headphones - and you can be s(h)ure I'll be back for more opinions and experience

HaHa! My Sennheisers are VERY old 430s. Just love 'em, still!

If you're s(h)ure you'd like out to check out the Shures, there a writeup in the the June 2010 Recording Magazine. They liked them a lot. Just as when I bought my Sennheisers, I chose the next step down from the top-of-the-line, because I thought they were less hyped on the highs. The Recording Magazine article gives a detailed description of both, in a similar way. Apples and oranges!

Ern

[Rob Lorenzo]

Thanks Ern, I'll check out the article

Something to be said for buying the 'second best' buy. Often much better value and nearly always as good.