Metrophones or my current system

[Lee Collins]

I've been practising time using my sennheiser 580's plugged into my tama rhythm watch. The headphones are extremely comfortable. I mean, I challenge anyone to find a more comfy pair, and I can wear them all day without fatigue.But they're semi open cans, not closed.

However, I was thinking about getting a pair of those metrophones because it would be easy to take them anywhere and practise. A nice all in one package. Are they comfortable enough to want to practise with them, and do they go loud enough? I get a fair volume from my headphones with full volume on the tama. Full volume isn't that loud once you start playing drums and sometimes it's a little hard to hear the clicking. Are there any options to change time sigs to 3/4, 5/4, etc like a beep denoting the start of each bar, as the tama has? Thanks.

[Terry B]

Hey Rudy, I would stick to what you have. I have used both methods, and I found that the metrophones are pretty heavy and tight. After a long practice session, It feels like my head was in a vise! Also, you can't program those things to do anything but click quarter notes. I also found that the tempo markings were not that accurate! If you need more sound isolation, get the black Vic Firth phones. They get the job done and they are relatively inexpensive.

[Derek DeFields]

While I like VF sticks, I have those black heaphones and think they suck ass.

I prefer the studio kans which are the metrophones minus the metronome. They DO clamp your skull but that's why they work.

You can also bend the metal band to loosen the vice grip a bit. Also, the cord is replaceable which I like. They also sound better.

[Lee Collins]

Thanks for the advice. Ah well, I just tried my tama rhythm watch out with my sony in-ear phones, those MDR EX71's, and you know, I was amazed. I could hear the clicks really well even playing fairly loud. It's fine just for practising. Wouldn't be loud enough if I wanted to use it on a gig, but for home practise and recording it's fine. I don't think I'll bother with metrophones now, because this way, I can fit everything into my briefcase nice and easy. And I don't think I could take having my head in a vice [img]smile.gif[/img]

[cjbdrm]

Save your hearing!

I wear ear plugs, then studio cans on top. I run my rhythm watch or CD player through my very small Mackie 1202 mixer and adjust the volume from there...it has a decent headphone amp built in.

I wouldn't risk your hearing for the sake of comfort...