Philips HP550 Headphones?

DancemasterGlenn · Post by **DancemasterGlenn** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:51 am

My headhpones

Has anyone seen a pair of these recently? I have a pair that's falling apart, but I really like them. Last time I had a pair falling apart, my friend happened to have a pair lying around (lucky), so I figured it's not completely impossible that someone might know where I could buy another pair...

They don't have to be brand new, but it would be nice if they were at least in good condition. And if someone just has a pair lying around, I'll totally buy them off you.

Also, not to be confused with these or these

sweener2001 · Post by **sweener2001** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:57 am

how much do they run for, usually?

and i'm going to throw in a plug for skullcandy, they sound incredible.

DancemasterGlenn · Post by **DancemasterGlenn** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 1:03 am

When I bought my first pair they were 30 dollars, but since they're not produced any more I'm not expecting to find them for that cheap.

I was thinking about getting skullcandy headphones... I heard they have a lifetime warranty (maybe just certain models, I wasn't paying attention), but if I can find another pair of these I'd prefer them. Mostly nostalgia.

darkbenny · Post by **darkbenny** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 1:15 am

skullcandy's are really great

right now I have a set of JVC Gumis... excellent for the price.

These are not what you're looking for I know, but should you be unable to find the HP550s...

franpa · Post by **franpa** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 2:28 am

Try the Phillips HP250 headphones? sold at EBGames.

DancemasterGlenn · Post by **DancemasterGlenn** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 3:23 am

@darkbenny - Thanks for the suggestion, I was thinking of getting a smaller pair of phones as well, so thanks. Sorry I didn't know anything about webcams...

@franpa - Thanks man, I actually have tried them, but I found them to be pretty bulky, and these are a lot more compact.

DOLLS (J) [!] · Post by **DOLLS (J) [!]** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 6:41 am

Or step up the ladder and get a pair of either AKG K81DJ or Grado SR60. Around $60 each, they aren't really small, though.

Demios · Post by **Demios** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:46 pm

AKG 240 S. Anything less would be uncivilized.

DancemasterGlenn · Post by **DancemasterGlenn** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 6:44 pm

Unfortunately, I will be going less civilized than those :\ Like I said, I'm looking for these mostly for nostalgia. Thanks for the suggestions though, guys.

casualsax3 · Post by **casualsax3** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 7:04 pm

Demios wrote:AKG 240 S. Anything less would be uncivilized.

Better in my opinion:
http://www.gradolabs.com/frameset_main.htm
SR 60's are quite the best headphone you can buy for $60.

If you're looking to spend a bit more I'd recommend the Music Series 1
http://www.alessandro-products.com/headphones.html

I have owned a pair of those. Time and time again, I return to my 240

DOLLS (J) [!] · Post by **DOLLS (J) [!]** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:39 pm

Everyone wrote:SR 60's are quite the best headphone you can buy for $60.

casualsax3 · Post by **casualsax3** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:10 pm

QUITE

Demios · Post by **Demios** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:53 pm

I have used those, but I keep coming back to my 240 S. i even purchased another 240 S.

Nightcrawler · Post by **Nightcrawler** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 2:20 pm

DOLLS wrote:
Everyone wrote:SR 60's are quite the best headphone you can buy for $60.

I don't know about that. For $68 (I got them a bit cheaper from Amazon a year or so ago), I have the Sony MDR-V6 and they really give the Grados a run for their money. Professionals have used these in the music, movie, and TV industries for years.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_MDR-V6
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-V6-Monit ... 097&sr=8-4

I ended up choosing them over the Grados because they don't leak as much sound like the Grados (sealed) thus both decreasing external noise significantly and not leaking your music to disturb others in the room. The sound is extremely accurate. You're music will have new life hearing things you never heard before. And, you'll definitely notice the poor quality of your MP3s with these.

Though you'll likely have a winner on your hands with either.

franpa · Post by **franpa** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:09 am

So what did you settle for?

DancemasterGlenn · Post by **DancemasterGlenn** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:36 am

Meh. I'm still hoping against hope that the phones I want will drop into my lap.