[neocypher]

Hi! I've been lurking around Head-Fi for quite some time now and today I decided to make an account to ask for your advice.
 
Although I really enjoy my HD 205's sound-wise, I am looking for a new pair of cans in the ~100-150€ price range because the HD 205's are getting uncomfortable after a quite short period of time.
 
My taste in music mainly consists of electronic music and a few of my favourite Artists are Justice, Daft Punk, Gorillaz, Pendulum, Netsky etc. but I listen to almost anything if it's good. 
I'm also using a pair of AKG K328 and a FiiO E6 + lod and I have been looking into buying AKG K242 HD's but I read that the bass is kind-of 'muddy', do you have any better suggestions for Over-ear headphones? 
 
Thanks in advance!

 

[Empire1]

Wait! Good news. I just realized Bose offers a 30 day home trial and you can get your money back within that time. Which means I've just extended my finances to over $300!!

So based on my previous preferences listed (minus the $200 maximum), what headphones would suit me best?

 

[Ero Milliard]

The 250 Ohm version of the DT 880 is a good choice.  Can't help you with the portable amp issue, as I have only destop amps (and receivers--old and newer).  The Beyer is very close to neutral can.  If the bass is there on the track, you will get it as put down.  It will not amp it up.  The seal issue is one that is unique to the K550 and maybe a few other closed cans.  The DT 880 is semi-open.

Thanks again

I think I will go for the dt 880 but what about the e10 desktop amp? Do you know anything about this combo(dt 880 + e10)? Do you think they will work as a good combo?

 

[KG Jag]

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Thanks again

I think I will go for the dt 880 but what about the e10 desktop amp? Do you know anything about this combo(dt 880 + e10)? Do you think they will work as a good combo?

My entry level destop amp is the hybrid HiFiMan EF2A--which powers them with no difficulty.  I have never owned a Fiio.

 

[Humannequin]

Hey! I'm looking for a good pair of closed over-ear headphones under $500. I listen to mostly hardcore/metal, but a lot of other genres as well and I listen on my 160GB iPod Classic (just AAC files), hopefully I'll be getting a Fiio E7 as an amp soon.
 
I currently have a pair of Sennheiser HD 558 and they're awesome! Just not good for on-the-go use seeing as their open, have a huge cable and bulky jack. So pretty much what I'm looking for is:
 
- Closed
- Over-ear
- Good for metal/hardcore
- Under $500
- Short cable
- Good for on-the-go
 
Thanks!
 
P.S. The new Sennheiser Momentum is looking AWESOME, any idea if they might suit my needs? Also been looking at the Denon AH-D600EM, but I'm favouring the Momentum. Of course, I'm open to any other suggestions.

 

[nkatkamwar]

I have to pick between  Bose ie2, klipsch s4 & sony XBA 3 as my gift..
 
Which is better and why...
 
I particularly like soundstage, true vocals, Nice treble, tight bass and most importantly instrument separation..
 
 
Plz respond
 
I am from india, so i only have only these IE's availbale around me...
 

 

[MurcieLP640]

Hey there, I'm looking for a set of cans for use on an iPod Video and/or my Samsung Galaxy Nexus phone (unamped, would also appreciate recommendations on a portable amp if it would be necessary to get the best sound). I have a budget of about AU$300. As for my music range I listen to a bit of everything but metal, dubstep and drum 'n' bass are my main three genres (essentially anything with a nice heavy drum beat). I like the sound my Sennheiser HD215s have however the bass is a bit too weak. Top of my list at the moment are the Sennheiser HD598s and the V-MODA M-80s. Thank you in advance.

 

[KG Jag]

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I have to pick between  Bose ie2, klipsch s4 & sony XBA 3 as my gift..
 
Which is better and why...
 
I particularly like soundstage, true vocals, Nice treble, tight bass and most importantly instrument separation..
 
 
Plz respond
 
I am from india, so i only have only these IE's availbale around me...
 

You're in the wrong section of the forum.  This is for Full Sized Headphones.

 

[LazBro123]

hey guys,
 
I am looking for a pair of headphones that are up to $350-400 dollars. I am a basshead, and am thinking of PRO 900, but they say they are terrible unamped. I am going to be using them unamped with an iPhone and a MacBook PRO. What options are there?
 
Thanks!
 
LazBro123

 

[jacknight]

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hey guys,
 
I am looking for a pair of headphones that are up to $350-400 dollars. I am a basshead, and am thinking of PRO 900, but they say they are terrible unamped. I am going to be using them unamped with an iPhone and a MacBook PRO. What options are there?
 
Thanks!
 
LazBro123

 
ATH Pro 700 mk2 maybe

 

[Lorspeaker]

alway awesome to own a pro900.
think u can snag a used pro900 for around 250...balance of the $ can go into a portable dac...like a dacportLX..
or something cheaper...fiio..

 

[MarsNielson]

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My local hifi store have the new Denon AH-D600 on sale for aprox. € 400 - should I just bite the bullet and break the bank and get these instead? 

 Or would that be overkill considering the source?

 
 
The low price in the Denon AH-D600 ends tomorrow so I have to decide before that. So any advice would be much appreciated. 
 
Taking into consideration that I will be listening mostly to Spotify on my laptop through a FiiO E10, and then question is; would it be overkill to buy the Denon (hence the sound is only as good as the source)?

 

[Lorspeaker]

with a dac out from the laptop should be fine...
since your finger is like half an inch from the BUY button...
just....
 
H...I....T   it. 
 

 

[MarsNielson]

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with a dac out from the laptop should be fine...
since your finger is like half an inch from the BUY button...
just....
 
H...I....T   it. 
 

 
... and sorry about your wallet
 
I was secretly hoping that you would have said it would be overkill, so I could have bought a set of cans in the sub-$200 category 

 

[KG Jag]

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The low price in the Denon AH-D600 ends tomorrow so I have to decide before that. So any advice would be much appreciated. 
 
Taking into consideration that I will be listening mostly to Spotify on my laptop through a FiiO E10, and then question is; would it be overkill to buy the Denon (hence the sound is only as good as the source)?

Not many have heard them yet.  However, a couple of members has posted reviews:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/products/denon-ah-d600
 
There is also a long appreciation thread on them that you can search for and check out.