Best headphones for under £80?

Temp.sgk · 24 Jul 2015 at 19:03

I doubt I will get the NAD Viso in time as I'm not buying a headphone this week or next week, so I will discount that. At the moment interested in the comparison between the DT770 and ATH-M50s. Also I'm interested in close headphones as they don't really leak sound.

Marsman · 24 Jul 2015 at 19:04

Are these going to be solely for music, or gaming as well?

PapaLazaru · 24 Jul 2015 at 19:21

Those NAD headphones do look tempting. Had my eye on some SoundMagic HP200's till I saw them at that price.

Temp.sgk · 24 Jul 2015 at 19:27

Marsman said:
Are these going to be solely for music, or gaming as well?

Both really.

Glanza · 24 Jul 2015 at 19:51

Ryanr1987 said:
There's 3 left. They are pretty front and centre. Go on E bay dot co dot uk. Type in NAD Viso HP50. I love the DT770 but don't get them over the HP50. The M50 isn't even in the same league.

Currently I'm rocking M50's and they sound amazing on everything I do, with what your saying I'd hear improvements if I got some HP50s or DT770?

Marsman · 24 Jul 2015 at 20:01

Temp.sgk said:
Both really.

DT770 then. Whilst there are people who do prefer the M50 over DT770, for gaming the DT770 are the much better choice. M50 are too congested to make a 'good' gaming headphone.

Ryanr1987 · 24 Jul 2015 at 20:52

The NAD HP50 is a big step up. It's better tuned, deep bass with beautiful mids and a nice smooth treble. The DT770 in comparison is a bit of a mess but I really like it.

The NAD is probably my fav closed headphone of all time along with the SRH1540.

The DT770 is great. It's a bit withdrawn in the mids bit the mids have a nice pleasing tone. It's slightly bright up top depending on your amp but they are overall warm and enjoyable. The soundstage is very good.

I found the M50 rubbish for anything other than portable, efficient use. It's mids sounded sucked out and it didn't have hardly any breathing room or depth.

The 770 is better in every area. I'd still hang out for those HP50 though! It's a crazy deal with a two yr warranty. If the nads are a no go then the DT770 is a great choice.

rids57 · 24 Jul 2015 at 22:02

I wish you would call them HP50s rather than NADs, it would stop me spitting tea on my keyboard.

Ryanr1987 · 24 Jul 2015 at 23:38

Haha wasn't subtle enough!

Chugz · 24 Jul 2015 at 23:59

ATH-M50 are fantastic for a pick up and go kit. If you're looking for real soundstage and depth then you want to look at the more expensive open back phones. M50s are great for punchy bass tracks and movies.

Glanza · 25 Jul 2015 at 19:50

Been looking into both the HP50's and the DT770, the DT770 on looks appear to be the comfier of the two (I have quite a large head) .

Will I need to add the cost of a sound card into them to power either of these ok?

I currently use my onboard sound on a Maximus VI formula that's supposed to be 'decent' and powers my AT fine.

Uncle Petey · 25 Jul 2015 at 20:06

Get the 80 0hm DT770's and you'll be fine.
While they are comfy, they are a little on the tight side if you have a large head. YMMV I guess

rids57 · 25 Jul 2015 at 22:37

I always found the DT's to be extremely comfortable and the ear cups are roomier than the HP50's so should be kinder on your ears.

NirK · 25 Jul 2015 at 23:54

DT770 are quite good (bit sibilant), used HD650 are good, logitech UE6000 used for about £30-40 are also good for the money. Shure 840 are quite good as well. There's some to look at.

Ryanr1987 · 26 Jul 2015 at 00:29

I find both comfy. The DT770 more so. The HP50 are easier to drive. It runs on pretty much anything.

Glanza · 27 Jul 2015 at 10:07

Ordered a set of DT770 80ohm, will test them with the PC and see how I get on.

Temp.sgk · 28 Jul 2015 at 03:01

Thinking about it, I use my Note 2 as an mp3 a lot. I am planning to use my stock earphones, not the DT-770 80 ohm, but if I could use the DT-770 with my note 2 it would be awesome as well. So anyone know whether its feasible?

rids57 · 28 Jul 2015 at 03:15

plug them in and try it, the worst that can happen is they won't be loud enough

Temp.sgk · 28 Jul 2015 at 04:04

I haven't bought that yet, as I said in my previous post not buying a headphone until next week.

rids57 · 28 Jul 2015 at 04:24

Ok, so if you want to use them mobile wouldn't you be better off with the 32 ohm version as they are designed for it? They have a shorter lead and the low impedance would guarantee they would work with a phone.