AKG 240S or Sennheiser HD280?

26 Jul 2005, 13:38

Hi
Wich one Do you guys think is better for studio mixing?
the akg 240S or the sennheiser HD280?

let the music be with you!!!

let the music be with you!!!

Re: AKG 240S or Sennheiser HD280?

26 Jul 2005, 14:13

Both are excellent headphones. Since mixing is normally a lengthy process, I'd recommend going for whichever are the most comfortable to wear for you.

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Dave

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Re: AKG 240S or Sennheiser HD280?

27 Jul 2005, 12:37

I don't know the AKGs but I bought an HD280 just a month ago and ... man, I keep finding new "things" in my songs. My only regret is the short cable and the strong fisical pressure on my head (yes I have a big head

) - something that probably will go off after some more usage.

Regards

o - ...just could not afford the 8
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Re: AKG 240S or Sennheiser HD280?

27 Jul 2005, 12:41

I've had a couple of pair of AKG 240s for years. They have held up amazingly well, give excellent sound, and are comfortable enough to wear for extended periods of time. I don't experience 'listening fatigue' even after a couple of hours of use.

I haven't tried the Sennheisers.

Bassman

Bassman

Re: AKG 240S or Sennheiser HD280?

27 Jul 2005, 12:45

Hey bassman

so now it's 1 for AKG - 1 for Senn

...place your bets

o - ...just could not afford the 8
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\_/

Re: AKG 240S or Sennheiser HD280?

27 Jul 2005, 16:12

well, I've make my desicion and finally bought the AKG, mainly because was the only one available at my local music store and need it for this weekend. Thanks you all for your help. I'm going to start saving some money now to buy the HD280. and I'm a big head too.

let the music be with you!!!

let the music be with you!!!

Re: AKG 240S or Sennheiser HD280?

28 Jul 2005, 02:17

I've owned the HD280 for over a year now it's an amazing set of studio headphones there is very little fatigue when using it for hours and i have to agree that the cable is a little on the short side but since i'm never moving too far away definately worth the money spent

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