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by **riffer7777** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:40 pm

ive seen EQUATION RP21 STUDIO HEADPHONES.are they any good to use with riffworks/10hz 22khz.any help appreciated.cheers

by **dave** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 6:03 pm

I don't have any personal experience with that brand at all. I would mainly ignore the frequency response specification as companies tend to lie about that stuff all the time. I would pay attention to the personal reviews, especially if someone likes similar sounding stuff from other brands. I have a pair of Sennheiser HD580s, which I think sound absolutely phenominal, but they are open backed which isn't the best for recording with amp models. My personal favorite thing to record with is canal-phones, the type that seals in your ear canals. They have great noise rejection and tend to sound pretty darn good. They aren't the most comfortable thing in the world, but they get the job done. For those, I would check out Shure, Etymotic, and Ultimate Ears.

If you buy those, let us know how you like them! I might just have to import a pair.

Dave

by **mickeymix** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 4:59 am

I got a pair of Sennheiser HD 280 Pro's that ran about 80-100 bucks American at Musicians Friend....... Closed back and rippin ... I think I'll order a 2nd pair ....gold plated plug in jacks for either mini plugs or 1/4 inch ............ solid just solid!....
I never even touch my Audio Technica ATH-M40fs headphones which also rock......

My Riffworld · by **GuitarSlinger** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 6:56 am

I'll second the Seinheiser 280 pros. Had em for about a month now and I love the way they clamp onto my head. They are the best thing I've tried so I really can't make any comparison. I'll bet those HD580's are awesome.

by **mickeymix** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:15 am

I don't know about the 580's
I've seen a lot of negative reviews and a lot of resales on E-bay and such.............I wouldn't sell my 280's for twice the amount that I paid for them!

by **riffer7777** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:38 am

cheers for feedback guys.was going to get fostex t50rp set but i read some bad reviews on them.ive gone for the equation rp 21 set.got great reviews.the company is in usa,nashville.i saved £65,got mine on ebay with 2 year warranty.they cant be worse than my bleep panasonic £10 pair.but all said and done they served me well,god love em !!!!!!!!

by **hbursk** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 8:41 am

I third the HD 280s. I've have a pair on my head right now. I take them on planes, and even use them to listen to my ipod.

by **mickeymix** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 10:36 am

hbursk wrote:I third the HD 280s. I've have a pair on my head right now. I take them on planes, and even use them to listen to my ipod.

Ha Ha ... I thought I was the only one that did that.....

by **scott** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 5:31 pm

I can vouch for Sennheisers too. I use a pair of HD450s which have done me well for a few years now. The gold plated jacks do make a difference so I'm up with you on that one Mickey!

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