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Old 08-03-2008, 11:11 PM
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Do you have an amp, to my knowledge both the DT 880 and MDR-SA5000 require an amp to sound the way they should. In terms of a textured, warm, but not overpowering bass, the HD650s might suit what you need, they perform very well with almost all genres, especially with vocals. Not sure how they do with hip hop tho, my guess is just about the same at the DT880s. You can find them around the 300$ price point new, you just have to look really hard.

From what Ive heard about the SA5000s, they sound like they would meet your needs best if your willing to stretch the budget a bit (if you dont have an amp, look to spending another 200-400$ for all the headphones that you will probably be recommended )
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