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More bass I think

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Originally Posted by KG Jag 

They're very good if their mid bass hump and somewhat recessed highs don't pull them too far from neutral for you needs.

 

The KRK KNS 8400 are closer to neutral--less bass and just a bit bright.  They are also very comfortable and isolate quite well.

Ahhh so hard to choose. 

I don't mind a little extra bass since I do enjoy it and 99% of my music would use it nicely, but I'm not sure I want to sacrifice highs for them.

Wish I could listen to these songs with both

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFyQcjv6gcI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxorHPrUyvs

Okay, thanks for the confirmation that I am not ignored. :) I will patiently wait! :) 

Okay so i am looking for bass heavy headphones over the ear design which are portable (looking forward for urban use) and please i want over ear i just cant stand on-ear headphones ;) price range 80$ tops

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Originally Posted by soundmatters 

Okay so i am looking for bass heavy headphones over the ear design which are portable (looking forward for urban use) and please i want over ear i just cant stand on-ear headphones ;) price range 80$ tops

Sony MDR-V6

Buy a used MDR-V6 and some Beyerdynamic EDT200/250 V Velour ear pads. total should be under $80.

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Originally Posted by KG Jag 

You'll have to tell (at least some of) us what your Ibasso will drive.  Beyond that you need to describe the sound signature that you are seeking.and whether or not you are OK with open cans.

Well I'm not sure about it's driving capabilities, but I've read of people reporting that it moved the HifiMan HE-500 rather well.

On the sound signature, I thought the ATH-M50 sounded a little harsh on my cowon A3, voices sounded metallic and unnatural. But with the Ibasso I think it has improved, or I just got used to it. I guess what I want is a well balaneced sound with sweet highs and organic feeling mids, and I do love to hear great bass textures. Like I said, I listen to a wide variety of music genres.

I'm looking for an open pair.

This are the options I have been considering, maybe based on what I've said you can help me to at least rule some out:

-Sennheiser HD600
-Sennheiser HD598
-Beyerdynamic DT990
-Beyerdynamic DT860 Edition
-Beyerdynamic DT440 Edition
-AKG K142 HD
-AKG K701
-AKG K702
-Audio Technica AD900
-Grado Labs SR225i
-Grado Labs SR325is
-HifiMan HE-300
-HifiMan HE-400
-Ultrasone HFI 2400
-Fischer Audio FA-011

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Originally Posted by TheUbiquitous 

 

Well I'm not sure about it's driving capabilities, but I've read of people reporting that it moved the HifiMan HE-500 rather well.

On the sound signature, I thought the ATH-M50 sounded a little harsh on my cowon A3, voices sounded metallic and unnatural. But with the Ibasso I think it has improved, or I just got used to it. I guess what I want is a well balaneced sound with sweet highs and organic feeling mids, and I do love to hear great bass textures. Like I said, I listen to a wide variety of music genres.

I'm looking for an open pair.

 

This are the options I have been considering, maybe based on what I've said you can help me to at least rule some out:

 

-Sennheiser HD600
-Sennheiser HD598
-Beyerdynamic DT990
-Beyerdynamic DT860 Edition
-Beyerdynamic DT440 Edition
-AKG K142 HD
-AKG K701
-AKG K702
-Audio Technica AD900
-Grado Labs SR225i
-Grado Labs SR325is
-HifiMan HE-300
-HifiMan HE-400
-Ultrasone HFI 2400
-Fischer Audio FA-011

you'll probably want to get an orthodynamic headphone like the he-400 if you want good mids and organic sound.

what do you guys think of these headphones?:

  Koss pro dj100   ($46)

  Sony mdr-zx700   ($88)   
  Sony mdr-v6   ($70)

  Sony mdr-xb500   ($51)

  Numark phx pro   ($62)

I dont plan on buying a amp but maybe instead on recabling for durability and mainly used for listening to techno/house music.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated!

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Originally Posted by hipster2010 

I think the DT990 premium variations have a straight cable. You could also look into ultrasones as they have a similar "fun" sound with lots of bass and the treble emphasis.

I've seen a few different 600 OHm versions of the dt 990 and they either have neither Pro nor Preimum or preimum, anyways I'm happy to hear the pro 990 are like the Pro 900 [which I shall never own I've seen it's roll offs dreadfull!]

I will say the pro 990 250 has better sub and low mid bass[ 30-130 (+8db peak} at 130) ] , where as the 600 ohm has better mid and upper mid bass [140-300hz  (+8 peak at 200) ] the 600 ohm also extends better but peaks in high frz, 

Point being I think the 250's are the better option seeing as the 600 ohm is almost twice as much! But hey I might get a 600 Ohm version when I go for a Hifiman He-500! 

I'm looking for a headphone within the $250-$400 range to use with an HT Claro Halo for mostly music use, but also a small amount of gaming. I'm looking to upgrade from my Senn HD 280s. I listen to mainly rock (progressive, indie, alternative), instrumental, ambient (see my last.fm for a better idea). I want an immersive listening experience with a decent soundstage, relatively neutral. I apologize if I'm not being descriptive enough, I'm relatively new at audiophilia.

my friend has got the supplies needed recable, just said gotta pay like $15
 

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Originally Posted by poodytang 


So you're not willing to pay 50$ for an amp but you'd rather spend 200-300$ on recabling? Recabling has no impact on durability, it's almost a placebo that you get better sound recabling.

my friend has got the supplies needed recable, just said gotta pay like $15
 

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Originally Posted by TMRaven 

Sounds like you need a Denon-- an older Denon, not the new ones.

By older Denons, do you mean D5000 and D7000 or do you mean older?

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Originally Posted by poodytang 


Beyer dt990 or Denon d7000

Thank you for the recommendations. I feel that I might also like the LCD-2. Any opinions on that being comparable to a Pro 900 with more mids and nice treble... all the while retaining emphasized bass? Any and all other recommendations are welcome!