Newly built bottlehead crack [resolved]

[Applemacman]

Anybody hv a recomendation for a good suitable headphone.

[Jay]

I use Sennheiser HD600 headphones, and I think they sound good.  Not too expensive.

[larcenasb]

The Sennheiser HD 600/HD 650/HD 6XX (300 ohms) are definitely the most recommended & lauded--plus they're not too expensive. They have a neutral and laid-back sound IMO.

Whatever you do, make sure the headphones will pair well with the Crack, meaning that the headphones are at least 250 ohms.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 & DT 880 (250-and-600 ohms) are worth checking out too. They have a brighter sound signature, that fatigues me after a while.

If you're the frugal & tinkering type, vintage AKG K240 Monitors (600 ohms) can usually be had for around $50-80 on auction sites. With some cleaning up, new elastics, and Brainwavz hybrid pads, it's surprising the sound quality you'll get for not too much $$. They have a live and natural-sounding presentation.

Obviously, there are many more options--and many more expensive options--but the ones I listed are widely considered the sweet spot in terms of price and sound quality.

Happy hunting!

[Applemacman]

Dear all,

I will look into the headphone recommendations. Just wanted to say thank you to all that helped me, its much appreciated. I thought id post my set up. Now im off to research the headphones and to enjoy some vinyl.

Linn LP12
Linn Akito Arm
Linn K9
Naim Armageddon
Naim Stagelin n
Bottlehead Crack headphone valve amplifier

[kGlerup]

Anybody hv a recomendation for a good suitable headphone.

As others have mentioned, find something with impedance higher then 200 ohms, then you're sure the Crack can drive them with plenty of headroom and control.
Choice would be down to your preferences sonically.
I have tried my Crack+SB with following headphones: Sennheiser HD650; Beyer DT990 (lightly modded) and Beyer T1 2nd gen.
My DT990's are modded a bit with extra damping of the driver to take the "edge" of the normally quite hot/sibilant treble. But otherwise a great can if you like extra emphasis on the low end and treble. After around 15 years of use finally teamed by my T1 2nd gens.
HD650: They just sing with the Crack! Sound is to the "cozy" side, but very pleasing and musical. Personally I get a tiny bit bored though
T1 2nd gen: Beyer house sound again. If you can enjoy a bit of excess energy in the treble, then it's just a no-brainer to me. So entertaining presentation and details are presented so precisely. Very neutral bass presentation that extends all the way down.

I was very close to ordering a set of Beyer DT1990 Pro's but ended with the T1's. But I would urge you to check reviews of them. Seems tempting.