Studio headphones

Studio headphones for music productions

Some people think about buying a good pair of headphones . Sound engineers and studio owners need them for their session musicians during studio recordings. Home studio producers want help producing and mixing their songs. When it comes to the different types of headphones, the nickname “Studio” suggests the correct qualification. So that no wrong decisions are made before purchasing and you can order online without hesitation, we address the crucial questions.

What should you pay attention to when buying studio headphones?

High on the list is sound quality. Depending on your taste and your own sound ideas, you can make a selection here. Anyone who spends many hours in the studio will be happy about how comfortable they are to wear. This immediately raises the question of an open or closed design. A high impedance ensures decent volume reserves. High impedances are the deciding factor for additional investment in an amplifier. This brings us to the price factor. Many brands now offer the right solution for every budget. So you don't have to invest a lot and you can get started quickly.

What makes good studio headphones ?

Good studio headphones serve their purpose. This starts with the corresponding design. When recording vocals, closed earphones are the right choice. They provide excellent insulation from external, unwanted sound sources. Open designs allow outside noise to pass through, but sound pleasantly airy and transparent. When mixing, individual instruments can be located better and corrected if necessary.

Good headphones for mixing have a frequency response that is as neutral as possible. They do not emphasize bass, mids or highs. Slight resonances can be corrected using control room equalizer . Good headphones have impulse fidelity and do not resonate when recorded kick drums, for example. This is important for the use of transient designers such as limiters and compressors.

What studio headphones can't do

Studio headphones are specifically designed for mixing and mastering. However, they cannot replace a proper mix or master via near or midfield monitor speakers. Reliable headphones are an essential aid when checking and counter-listening to created mixes. You get an additional sound image. Depth gradation and the stereo panoramic image are displayed from a different perspective. This can lead to a better mix!

amplifier and useful accessories

Most headphones of this type can be connected directly to an audio interface . amplifier become useful when additional functions, such as crossfeed, i.e. simulating loudspeaker sounds, are to be used. Or if the impedance (600 ohms) is very high or several headphones need to be connected at the same time.
When choosing an amplifier, you must pay attention to the amp's own sound. A neutral-sounding headphones can remain neutral with an upstream amplifier , sound analytically sober, American or more like a hi-fi sound . Interchangeable cable and ear pads made from different materials significantly increase the life. Stands ensure correct storage and reduce wear and tear.

How much do studio headphones cost?

Cheap models are available in specialist shops starting at 30 euros . The mid-range price is 200 to 300 euros . The top-of-the-line league plays at over 1,000 euros .

The entry-level models are often advertised as having a covered frequency response of 20 Hz - 20 kHz. People can perceive exactly this area. Studio headphones should definitely be able to reproduce this spectrum. What is more important in the frequency range is that the individual frequency bands are player as neutrally as possible. This involves technical effort and has its price. The most expensive models not only feel extremely valuable, their sound is much more balanced compared to the cheaper models.

Which brands produce studio headphones?

Customers can select and purchase their desired product from a wide range of manufacturers in our shop. Well-known names here are AKG , Audio Technica , , Shure and Sennheiser .