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recall · 11th August 2008

Hi,

I am looking for some headphones (sub £100) that will be useful for mix reference. The ones I have are either too bass-enhanced or too treble boosted.

I use Adam A7'S and Avantone mixcubes to mix on, but would like to check mixes on a fairly linear/flat pair of headphones. I also do a fair bit of late night mixing and could use a set for that.

They need to be comfortable and not too flattering. Being able to mix a bit on them would be really helpful.

I'm drawn to the Grado SR-60, as they seem to be very widely praised. But they seem a little flimsy to me.

The other contenders are Audio Technica M50 and beyer 990's

I believe these are both closed designs and could be uncomfortable for long wearing.

I am open to other ideas though.

Just to clarify though, before I get posts saying "you shouldn't mix on headphones etc" I agree to a certain extent. I don't want to mix on these I want to check mixes in progress, they will also be handy to check bass when working in less than ideal acoustic mixing spaces.

Cheers

Iwan

11th August 2008	#1
recall Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2006 Location: west wales Posts: 1,756 Thread Starter	flat-ish mix ref headphones...grado etc Hi, I am looking for some headphones (sub £100) that will be useful for mix reference. The ones I have are either too bass-enhanced or too treble boosted. I use Adam A7'S and Avantone mixcubes to mix on, but would like to check mixes on a fairly linear/flat pair of headphones. I also do a fair bit of late night mixing and could use a set for that. They need to be comfortable and not too flattering. Being able to mix a bit on them would be really helpful. I'm drawn to the Grado SR-60, as they seem to be very widely praised. But they seem a little flimsy to me. The other contenders are Audio Technica M50 and beyer 990's I believe these are both closed designs and could be uncomfortable for long wearing. I am open to other ideas though. Just to clarify though, before I get posts saying "you shouldn't mix on headphones etc" I agree to a certain extent. I don't want to mix on these I want to check mixes in progress, they will also be handy to check bass when working in less than ideal acoustic mixing spaces. Cheers Iwan __________________ For Sale UK/EU/WORLD: DUY Everpack Native Bundle £120 MCDSP Synth One HD £85, Revolver LE £45 Soundtoys Speed HD £65 Studiomaster 6-2-1 - offers?