Re: Need Rec for Earphones that Plug into Computer... - Page 2

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

On 9/26/2014 sfnative said:
On 9/26/2014 chickenbutt said:
On 9/26/2014 VolvoGirl said:
You could get any headphones and then get a long extension cord at Radio Shack or somewhere. I've got a box full of misc audio cables.

That's what I use, although I probably got the extension and the headphones at Amazon.

I think cords for headphones are probably all a pretty standard length. The extension headphone cords are great and there are different lengths.

My favorite pair of headphones are Sennheisers. I forgot the entire model number, but it ends in 55. There are probably newer models out now, though.

Thank you, chickenbutt. I'm definitely checking our Sennheisers. Thanks for taking the time out to share your information.

Glad to help! I have several things in the Sennheiser brand and love them all. I have the big ones I talked about here - they are so beautifully cushy and comfortable with awesome sound. I also have Sennheiser earbuds and a set of Sennheiser wireless headphones for tv watching.

It's a great brand with beautiful sound. I just looked mine up and they are model HD555 but it has a newer model which is HD558. The comfort is just amazing. I just have a regular-size girl head so they are perfect for me on the smallest setting. But, like other headphones, they pull out on both sides for different sizes.

jaxs mom · ‎04-18-2012

What does he plan on listening to? I love my Sennheiser's but for just normal computer stuff they would be overkill. I don't know how you choose headphones for someone else anyway, sound preferences are personal unless he just doesn't care in which case any old set will do. Personally I wouldn't want my husband choosing headphones for me, especially not in that price range. I'd rather choose myself so I get the ones that sound best to me.

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sfnative · ‎03-10-2010

On 9/26/2014 jaxs mom said:
What does he plan on listening to? I love my Sennheiser's but for just normal computer stuff they would be overkill. I don't know how you choose headphones for someone else anyway, sound preferences are personal unless he just doesn't care in which case any old set will do. Personally I wouldn't want my husband choosing headphones for me, especially not in that price range. I'd rather choose myself so I get the ones that sound best to me.

Believe me, I hear you. This is a birthday request, so implied in that is the fact that he trusts my judgement. Ha ha! He knows that I would research this, at least to a certain extent (we've been married 45 years).

He listens to original vinyl recordings made electronically available, like rock 'n roll, as well as jazz, female vocalists, and the list goes on. He appreciates quality sound and has been listening with a pair of really, really cheap head phones that he finally tossed the other day in frustration.

I know that with the recommendations here I will be able to make a purchase that will make his birthday a happy one in 2 weeks and his ears happy as well.

sfnative · ‎03-10-2010

On 9/26/2014 chickenbutt said:
On 9/26/2014 sfnative said:
On 9/26/2014 chickenbutt said:
On 9/26/2014 VolvoGirl said:
You could get any headphones and then get a long extension cord at Radio Shack or somewhere. I've got a box full of misc audio cables.

That's what I use, although I probably got the extension and the headphones at Amazon.

I think cords for headphones are probably all a pretty standard length. The extension headphone cords are great and there are different lengths.

My favorite pair of headphones are Sennheisers. I forgot the entire model number, but it ends in 55. There are probably newer models out now, though.

Thank you, chickenbutt. I'm definitely checking our Sennheisers. Thanks for taking the time out to share your information.

Glad to help! I have several things in the Sennheiser brand and love them all. I have the big ones I talked about here - they are so beautifully cushy and comfortable with awesome sound. I also have Sennheiser earbuds and a set of Sennheiser wireless headphones for tv watching.

It's a great brand with beautiful sound. I just looked mine up and they are model HD555 but it has a newer model which is HD558. The comfort is just amazing. I just have a regular-size girl head so they are perfect for me on the smallest setting. But, like other headphones, they pull out on both sides for different sizes.

Thank you for the model update. Please know I appreciate it so much. Now I'm off to take a look at the models everyone recommended and will make a purchase today.