AKG450 or Goldring NS1000?

[andy_holl]

Both can be had for around the £50 mark which is the best or any better alternatives for similar price?

 

[davejames]

I guess no replies means people dont have those ones to compare, if it were me & not choosing based on any reviews or anything like that id go for the AKG's, to me they look a little better than the Goldring, I also like the make better.

 

[Phildick]

Both can be had for around the £50 mark which is the best or any better alternatives for similar price?

The Goldrings have active noise canceling the AKGs do not. So if you want noise canceling then it's a no brainer.

I have a pair of ns1000's and they are great on a plane etc where noise canceling is important. But for out right sound quality they are easily beaten by my Sennheiser hd228's which can be had for £30.

I have not heard the AKG's but I suspect they will sound better than the Goldrings too.

 

[davejames]

Possible due to most of the cash going on the active noise cancelling rather than the drivers which are the most important part.

 

[Phildick]

Possible due to most of the cash going on the active noise cancelling rather than the drivers which are the most important part.

Yes true. I also think that the noise cancelling has a detrimental effect on the sound quality.

 

[TheNameIsJambo]

A decent set of closed-back headphones will suffice.

For £50, you can grab yourself a pair of Senns.

Have another browse and come back

 

[rovex]

k450's at £50 new? Enticing to say the least..