Could use your opinions ^_^

[omarko]

So ummm me and a couple of friends are doing a survey about the Pakistani market. I saw some headphone enthusiasts in the headphones thread.
If you won't mind please answer a few questions. I urge all the mods + members to participate as you would be really helping me out.

• 1. What's the maximum you'll be willing to pay for headphones?

• 2. Would you pay for headphones with more quality than the ones you have right now?

• 3. Does sound quality matter to you?

• 4. Do you know what is a headset's soundstage, range, other technical terms etc etc?

• 5. Would you buy headphones primarily for gaming, or music?

• 6. What sort of setup would you run these headphones on? (theater, iPod, mp3, stereo, PC, etc etc)

• 7. Apart from headphones, what other audio components do you use?

• 8. Where do you buy your audio peripherals/gadgets/components?

Please help me out. I'd really appreciate it.

EDIT: added 7 and 8.

 

[Shary Bhallu TC]

1) 1200 RS.
2) Ofcourse, especially ones that have either virtual surround sound or real surround sound (CMedia Chipset).
3) Yes it does.
4) No I don't know any technical terms.
5) Gaming.
6) PC, Netbook, sometimes on a Galaxy S.

 

[Blastwave]

1. What's the maximum you'll be willing to pay for headphones?
2000 PRK

2. Would you pay for headphones with more quality than the ones you have right now?
No

3. Does sound quality matter to you?
Yes. Has to very clear because I listen to a lot of ebooks, lectures and audio shows.

4. Do you know what is a headset's soundstage, range, other technical terms etc etc?
Yes

5. Would you buy headphones primarily for gaming, or music?
Music, only in transit and at work

6. What sort of setup would you run these headphones on? (theater, iPod, mp3, stereo, PC, etc etc)
ipod, phone when traveling, PC when at work.

7. Apart from headphones, what other audio components do you use?
5.1 Speakers setup at home.

8. Where do you buy your audio peripherals/gadgets/components?
SONY center, Overstock.com, Apple Media Center.



TECHNICAL BITS: I use a SONY MDR series headphone at work. I keep it because the headset at my desk is a A4TECH which has crap quality.

I prefer headphones with less adjustment options. Too many adjustable parts just make it difficult.

For transit, traveling I keep a SONY earphones set. In-ear headphones with very soft cushions that don't hurt the ears even after hours of continuous usage. Easy to clean as well and the quality, though it does NOT have very deep base, it is clear.

 

[Radical]

1. What's the maximum you'll be willing to pay for headphones?
2000 Rs.

2. Would you pay for headphones with more quality than the ones you have right now?
No

3. Does sound quality matter to you?
Yes

4. Do you know what is a headset's soundstage, range, other technical terms etc etc?
No.

5. Would you buy headphones primarily for gaming, or music?
Music.

6. What sort of setup would you run these headphones on? (theater, iPod, mp3, stereo, PC, etc etc)
PC & other gadgets.

 

[blackroseblade]

Hey guys. If anyone wants to get all technical about their headphone preferences, please feel free to do so at in your post as end comments. Mention anything you think relevant or interesting concerning this post.

 

[Blastwave]

Hey guys. If anyone wants to get all technical about their headphone preferences, please feel free to do so at in your post as end comments. Mention anything you think relevant or interesting concerning this post.

I'm guessing you're one of the friends Omarko mentioned

 

[blackroseblade]

I'm guessing you're one of the friends Omarko mentioned

Indeed Mr. Blastwave.
Been a long time since I was in PG. I see things are going good as ever.

 

[AbbY]

1. What's the maximum you'll be willing to pay for headphones?
Rs. 10,000

2. Would you pay for headphones with more quality than the ones you have right now?
Yes.

3. Does sound quality matter to you?
A lot.

4. Do you know what is a headset's soundstage, range, other technical terms etc etc?
Yes.

5. Would you buy headphones primarily for gaming, or music?
Music, and in turn gaming.
(Basically, I look for deep bass, and good lows and highs, so they're automatically good for both)

6. What sort of setup would you run these headphones on? (theater, iPod, mp3, stereo, PC, etc etc)
PC

7. Apart from headphones, what other audio components do you use?
-Headphone Amplifier/Soundcard
-5.1 Home Theater Setup
-2.1 Logitech Z313
8. Where do you buy your audio peripherals/gadgets/components?
Amazon generally, and when that's not an option, then anywhere where they have the max warranty + best price mix in Pakistan, Hafeez Center, Lahore to be precise.

 

[sumair007]

1. What's the maximum you'll be willing to pay for headphones?
Around Rs 1200

2. Would you pay for headphones with more quality than the ones you have right now?
Yes of course.

3. Does sound quality matter to you?
A little, not a big audioholic.

4. Do you know what is a headset's soundstage, range, other technical terms etc etc?
No idea!!!

5. Would you buy headphones primarily for gaming, or music?
Music and movies.

6. What sort of setup would you run these headphones on? (theater, iPod, mp3, stereo, PC, etc etc)
Laptop and iPod Touch.

7. Apart from headphones, what other audio components do you use?
Edifier X600 2.1 Channel speaker set for desktop PC
Creative Inspire M2600 2.1 Channel speaker set for laptop
and
Sony DAV-TZ210 5.1 Channel Home Theater system for HDTV.

8. Where do you buy your audio peripherals/gadgets/components?
Umm random shops, no specific place! Hafeez Center, Lahore mostly.

 

[WH4Y]

1. What's the maximum you'll be willing to pay for headphones?

Depends on my budget, maybe 4k



2. Would you pay for headphones with more quality than the ones you have right now?

da.. the ones I have are pure (when I say pure, its totally pure) bullshit



3. Does sound quality matter to you?

Sometimes and sometimes not



4. Do you know what is a headset's soundstage, range, other technical terms etc etc?

No



5. Would you buy headphones primarily for gaming, or music?

Both



6. What sort of setup would you run these headphones on? (theater, iPod, mp3, stereo, PC, etc etc)

Ipod, PC and (rarely) mobile



7. Apart from headphones, what other audio components do you use?

Speakers (Logitech Z506)



8. Where do you buy your audio peripherals/gadgets/components?

Some Hyper market (Carrefour), Store close to me (Jarir bookstore) or some local shop where the guys know nothing of headphones

 

[Ali Man]

1) 5K

2) Nope, already have one of the worlds best.

3) Yes, quite a lot.

4) Most of them, yes.

5) Music, if they're good for music then they'll also be great for gaming.

6) Theater.

7) Custom-made Home Theater with an amplifier, equalizer. A woofer and two speaker's (car audio system).

8 ) They Were custom made, amplifier and equalizer were imported.

 

[Ashhad]

• 1:12-14k
• 2:nope...i have the Dr.dre beats solo hd so they are the best for me
• 3:yes alot....
• 4:no
• 5: primarily for music
• 6:mobile/zune
• 7:if by audio components u mean sound systems etc....i have a bose am 10 and am 15
• 8:from wherever i get the best price from and best quality from

 

[Anurin]

1: Depends on my budget, at this moment in time, I won't be willing to go further than 6k.

2: No, cause I have the best in my price range. Maybe later, when I've saved up more money.

3: Yes, it does. But I wouldn't get something that sounds like angels singing in heaven if it'll kill my ears after only a few minutes of usage.

4: Yes, I do.

5: No, cause I'm on a budget, so right now, I'll prefer a do it all headphone.

6: Laptop, mp3 player.

7: Car audio system, 2.1 desktop speakers.

8: No specific place.

 

[ahmadtahir]

1. What's the maximum you'll be willing to pay for headphones?

10K right now. I have MDR-XB500, JVC HA-RX300, Pioneer SE-M390, will buy HA-RX700 or HA-RX900 as soon as JVC guys get hold of them, saving for Sennheiser HD598 or HD558


2. Would you pay for headphones with more quality than the ones you have right now?

If I have the cash.


3. Does sound quality matter to you?

Yes.


4. Do you know what is a headset's soundstage, range, other technical terms etc etc?

Yes, not an audiophile though.


5. Would you buy headphones primarily for gaming, or music?

Music, I hardly game.


6. What sort of setup would you run these headphones on? (theater, iPod, mp3, stereo, PC, etc etc)

On my sig rig, Macbook or Galaxy S II, hunting for a Fiio E5 or E6 in reasonable price.


7. Apart from headphones, what other audio components do you use?

5.1 Edifier M3500 (Good Bass but terrible sound stage)


8. Where do you buy your audio peripherals/gadgets/components?

No specific place.