Sennheiser HD 215

These headphones are touted as a set of headphones aimed at the DJ, but I use them in my studio as monitoring headphones and they are great. They have a really flat frequenct response (giving you a 'true' image of what's actually being played) and are very clear. One of the best features I find is that one of the ear pieces swings upwards 90 degrees which gives you an ear free for other things. This is very useful for when you have clients in your studio and you need to be listening to them and the mix at the same time. They feel very durable and firm, and don't feel flimsy like they're going to break. They also come with a nifty leather-style bag ...  Read the complete review

These are my first proper pair of headphones so I can't compare them to the market leaders. I use them for my home studio and they satisfy in most regards. They're a comfortable fit, snug not too tight and nicely padded. The sound is warm and there's a nice clarity if slightly bassy feel to them - but this adds rather than distracts from the music. As these are of a closed style - they surround your ears - they tend to remove most external noise, not such a bad thing at all. A cool feature is the coiled lead which is only connected to one headphone meaning you've got so much more freedom and maneuverability. The lead can be disconnected from the headsets if ...  Read the complete review