Hey guys,

yay another what to buy thread.

I need some recommendations on (first time!) closed headphones that more or less meet these needs:

1) clear sound, no 'senn veil', neither ultra-bass boost nor eardrum piercing treble
2) (some) isolation from outside noise
3) also suitable for lower listening levels
4) price: $1-$300

Amplification doesn't matter.
I listen to metal/rock mostly, sometimes jazz or electronica doesn't hurt either.

Because I don't know much about closed headphones I'm asking for your help. Based on a small list of recommendations I'll try to get my hands on all of them and hopefully just keep one of them.

GMP 8.35 D Monitors seem to fit your description

Quote:



X1

ESW9 and HD25 are the usual suspects in this category. I prefer ESW9, but HD25 isolates more and is cheaper.

yes 8.35D Monitors is good allrounders. But I suspect you will like them more for jazz, electronica then rock perhaps

My suggestion is the Sennheiser HD25-1's, and be careful when buying your ATH-ESW9's... there are plenty of fakes out there.

fakeheadphones.com » Audio Technica ATH-ESW-9

hd 25-1 (not the sp version), esw9, srh840, m50, 8.35D

Those are the usual recommendations, I cannot vouch for any of them.

The GermanMaestro GMP250 is also a good contender IMO.
And the K271/272.

beyer dt-250...I love em' good clarity, comfort and sweet sound.

also akg-518 (not as good midrange)....and must modify the clamping headband!

haven't had much luck with the low end senns either (the veil)