What are you expectations, your budget and do they have to be B&O headphones?

Not in a rush then???😂😂

Sorry, had online issues, unbelievable in this day and age eh? 

It's more a question of what's suitable, iv heard the you need certain pre amp equipment so just want to make sure I don't get something I can't use. It doesn't have to be B&O and I'm not put off by age (so far).

If you have any personal experience I'd be very interested.

Thanks for your reply.

Jonathan 

My expectations are a headphone listening experience that is better than an MP3. I know il loose something from the speakers but I want to hear the depth of my vinyl and my CDs.if I can't get that il just listen to spotify when my wife wants to watch the TV and save the good stuff for when I listen through the speakers.

I use link - comfortable, great sound, easy to drive and mine were very cheap. Better than any B&O headphones. Also have some

Thank you Peter, would both those examples fit straight to the system i have or would I need an adaptor or a peripheral?

The HD600 will plug directly in - standard small jack - the RS1 comes with the necessary adapter. The RS1 is easier to drive but the 5500 can drive either perfectly well. I do have a headphone amplifier but don't find any real need to use it.

As you want to enjoy the music in all details it's hard to hear but do not buy  B&O headphones. They are very nice if you are traveling etc. but not for home use.

A few very good headphones with high detail and resolution are very cheap nowadays and are a pleasure to the ears.


AKG K702
link

AKG K701
link

AKG K712 Pro (info: This one has a +3dB bass accentuation)
link

Beyerdynamic 1990 pro
link

Beyerdynamic DT-880 pro

I'm with Peter here, if your budget stretches to it the HD600's are the way to go. They have been around for a long time now and are still considered a benchmark of performance and neutrality among audiophiles. There will be 'phones that are better but at a dis-proportionally higher price.

They are not suited to music on the move because of their sound "leakage" but for inhouse listening are among the best.

I did read something recently (I'm too lazy to try to find it again)! which said something like, "you can spend a lifetime experimenting and comparing different headphones or you can go straight to the final choice (HD600) and just enjoy the music, confident in just how good they are".