I've been reading this board for a couple of weeks and have learned a load. Now I'm ready to scrounge together the bling necessary for a serious pair of headphones (opens up Job Section). I will drive them off a META42 Amplifier and would mostly use these for listening at a residence and rarely (if at all) for portable use. I listen to mostly rock (all genres except classical) and trance/techno/dance. I've been thinking of either the Beyer DT770's DT880's, Audio Technica AT1000's, Sony CD3K's, and HD 600's. I am open to suggestions for headphones and if upgrades made can sound better that should be suggested also but the price cap for can + upgrades is 400 bucks.

Thanks In Advance For Your Help,
nArKeD

dt250-80 =p

The DT770pros should suit your tastes very well
Just keep in mind they really do need amplification, so if you ever find yourself in an amp-less situation they won't be sounding as good as they could.

I've been using a pair of 770 pro's for most forms of electronic, jazz, classical, some metal etc

I love em but at the same time i'm VERY curious as to how the 880's sound. but without hearing em firsthand i'd say go the 770's

So your budget is $400 for headphones + more for an amp? Can I ask what kind of source you will be using? Even so, it sounds like the beyer 770 may be right up your alley.

Source will be a computer most of the time. Amp is already decided. META42

For my .02 worth, here's my order of these cans:

1. DT770 or DT880 wait for more review on the 880s to see what others think first.
2. Sony CD3K
3. Audio Technica AT1000
Very distant 4th. HD 600's w/ Cardas cable upgrade.

Enjoy, and let us know what you decide to get and how you like them teamed up with your META.

I think dt250-80 might do better. Beyer dt770pro is an excellent choice though.

Both!

Go team excessive!

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