Apparently these are made for recording and sound monitoring, are they good for listening to music in general?
1382834
Absolutely. I only use them for listening to music in general, but there nice to have just in case I want to use them for other things like recording.
1382835
I find them to be great for listening to music on both my iPad and iPhone. I considered the more expensive brands but found the Audio-Technica M30X perfect for my needs.
1382836
They're fantastic. I use them to watch movies on my laptop and listen to music on my iPod. The sound is so clear. They're worth all I paid for them. Better than some of the more expensive brands.
1382837
Yes indeed. I think they're the best headphones for the money. The sound is incredible, and they are comfortable.
1865104
They should be okay .... I use them without any music on and I dont hear any hissing noise or even when I listen to music very low
1918386
They are excellent for recording and mixing live bands. I use them when I'm working sound and for general listening.These are not weak headphones and require a strong signal. Weak amplification from devices at full volume will produce distortion.Also, I've owned my pair for TWO years now and they still operate perfectly!
2118908
I've used them for music basically, but from my perspective they will be great for movies since the sounds are crisp clear. Just don't expect tons of bass since they are designed for real sound (not like Beats). These make audible things you don't hear with cheap headphones!!
1642818
Truth be told -- you dont even need something this nice for that. I am a professional voieover artist and need these for when I am in the booth recording. You need earbuds, not closed-back professional grade headphones. BUT, if you want them -- to answer your question... "HELL YEAH they're good for listening to music at home!" Remember, they're closed back, professional grade, so you will literally tune everythign else out if you've got 'em on.
883412
Yes. They're good for music and stay in the ear relatively well while keeping sound out. Good set of headphones for being so cheap.
1351146
These headphones have a flat frequency response across the audio spectrum, which is why I purchased them. Music as it was recorded. If you are trying to emphasize the lower frequencies I would try something else.
1433379
I think it would work fine, but I don't know if the quality would be as a good as normal musical recording device. So I guess it just depends on what you're using it for.
383618
Absolutely. I own 2 pairs of these, and use them constantly in the studio when recording and mixing my band's tracks. They have excellent sound definition, and are as good as headphones worth 3 times as much. hope this helps.... you won't go wrong with these!!
2227395
I don't know that they are 'recommended' per any professional reviews, but since the bass on these is not as strong as the AKGs I have, they would work well for music that does not utilize extremely low frequencies as heard in underground electronic music with 808 or rap/pop.
1905712
These are best used for listening to music on portable players. For recording, you'd usually want headphones in the "monitor" category that give you a very neutral sound and that completely block out outside noise.
603146
I haven't used them for anything other than music, but I don't see why they wouldn't be usable for something as delicate as transcription. You will be able to hear very clearly, even at low volume and you will be able to hear even whispers. These send the sound directly into your ear canal and block out any background noises, which is good if you are easily distracted by sounds or in a loud place.
1513764
Yes, they are good for any type of use. I have been using them for movies and music and the sound is phenomenal
1277741
I don't use them to watch movies in computer. I only watch movies in cinema. I think their sound won't be bad. howerver, in my opinion, selecting an slightly lighter headphone is better.
2135224
I use a Axiom 49 and it works very well. Just remember that these are meant for your ears to be able to pickup anything and everything. good and bad. They have saved me a few times by picking up stuff my headphones missed. Also, these are near field monitors. They're meant for studio use not really for normal listening or performing live. They sound great, but get an amp/p.a. to plug into if you're gonna be performing.
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Why would watching videos be different than listening to music? But if you are concerned about specific frequencies, rest assured these are good substitute to any expensive systems. But you gotta be having a nice AMP for driving these. I hope you understand the importance of reproducing frequencies correctly by the AMP as well and not just by the speakers alone.
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They are monitoring headphones for recording so their purpose really is not to block out sound. They provide true sound without too much bass. Also these are not closed earphones meaning they will not cup your ears kinda like the walkman headphones from the 90's that sit on your ears so Im pretty sure they will leak out the sound. I dont use them outside the house so I cannot vouch for how good these would be for commuters. If you dont record or play an instrument I would recommend you go for audio headphones instead of monitoring ones because you can certainly find some really awesome ones in the same price range. I hope this helps They are monitoring headphones for recording so their purpose really is not to block out sound. They provide true sound without too much bass. Also these are not closed earphones meaning they will not cup your ears kinda like the walkman headphones from the 90's that sit on your ears so Im pretty sure they will leak out the sound. I dont use them outside the house so I cannot vouch for how good these would be for commuters. If you dont record or play an instrument I would recommend you go for audio headphones instead of monitoring ones because you can certainly find some really awesome ones... » Read More They are monitoring headphones for recording so their purpose really is not to block out sound. They provide true sound without too much bass. Also these are not closed earphones meaning they will not cup your ears kinda like the walkman headphones from the 90's that sit on your ears so Im pretty sure they will leak out the sound. I dont use them outside the house so I cannot vouch for how good these would be for commuters. If you dont record or play an instrument I would recommend you go for audio headphones instead of monitoring ones because you can certainly find some really awesome ones in the same price range. I hope this helps « Show Less