Re: Headphones for Research Purposes

[Warren Bakay <warren@xxxxxxxx>]

I really recommend the Audio-Technica ATH-M50. They have an excellent frequency response, especially at the price point, and good isolation and durability characteristics.

But, I would also recommend checking out head-fi.org, where there are lots of reviews, opinions, and other discussion, on headphones.

Cheers,

Warren

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Warren Bakay
PhD Student, Auditory Neuroscience
University College London Ear Institute
warren.bakay.11@xxxxxxxxx

On May 8, 2012, at 14.26, Daniel Carey wrote:

> Hi All,
> 
> We are currently planning on investing in some new headphones for our lab, in advance of a busy upcoming period of participant testing. Up to now we have used Sennheiser HD-25s for the bulk of our testing (typically involving psychophysical thresholding for complex tones, perception of environmental sounds, and perception of tone complexes).
> 
> We are considering other potential options, and wanted to query any other brands or models anyone had been using with success. Ideally, we are looking for something durable, but without a hefty price tag. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Kind Regards,
> 
> Dan 
> 
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> Daniel Carey,
> Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development,
> 32 Torrington Sq.,
> Birkbeck College,
> London,
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> email: d.carey@xxxxxxxxx
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