If the $350 price tag of the Beats by Dr. Dre headphones will send your bank account into a tailspin, EM has done a great roundup of seven budget minded pro-studio headphones. With each pair costing a max of $220, models from AKG, Audio-Technica, Grado, M-Audio, Sennheiser, Sony, and Ultrasone were put to the test evaluating a number of qualities including comfort, ease of use, value, features, and sound.
Tested Models:
- AKG K 240 Mk II
- Audio-Technica ATH-M50
- Grado Labs SR225
- M-Audio Studiophile Q40
- Sennheiser HD 25-1 II
- Sony MDR-7509HD
- Ultrasone HFI-580
[via Electronic Musician]
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