Does anyone know what the best headphone for rock under 400 bux would be? I dont really care if it's open or closed just awesome for rock.

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Originally Posted by FlobHobNob 

Does anyone know what the best headphone for rock under 400 bux would be? I dont really care if it's open or closed just awesome for rock.

I'm not very experienced with headphones but i've read alot those threads and the headphones that came up the most often for rock were the Grado SR60i, SR80i.... Any SRXXi type of headphones. I'm curious to see what other people has to say.

EDIT: These headphones are very customizable, and work well without amps apparently.

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Originally Posted by Ren19 

I'm not very experienced with headphones but i've read alot those threads and the headphones that came up the most often for rock were the Grado SR60i, SR80i.... Any SRXXi type of headphones. I'm curious to see what other people has to say.

I already own a pair of grados. I was looking to buy the sr325 but I figured the extra 100 dollars might find me something better.

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Originally Posted by FlobHobNob 

Does anyone know what the best headphone for rock under 400 bux would be? I dont really care if it's open or closed just awesome for rock.

You can look into the HE-400. Might need an amp though. (Sorry I'm not too familiar with this price range!)

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Originally Posted by DairyProduce 

 

You can look into the HE-400. Might need an amp though. (Sorry I'm not too familiar with this price range!)

That's actually the exact can I was looking at haha.I totally agree though it's sort of a hard price range.

Looking for headphones that satisfy the following needs (in order)

Comfort

Sound Quality

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Detachable cord

Durable

Nice looking

I definitely prefer a sound signature with bass emphasis.

I have done some research and found these models but I am just looking for more suggestions

SRH 750DJ

ATH M50

Pro 700 mk2

HFI 580

Vmoda M80

Maudio Q40

Beyer Dt770

ultrasone pro 550

HFI 580

and the top of my budget is about $175.

I would be open to buying new pads, but am not sure I am into doing a ton of modding (prefferably, none at all)

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Originally Posted by Doc-holliday 


Out of curiosity what amp did you try the HD650 with?
If you are looking for detail (sorry soundstage is going to be pretty up close with on ear HPs) the DT1350 are very much worth looking into for your portable HP.

I auditioned them on my red Go-DAP X, as well as the store's custom diy amp and another amp I forget the name of - something not so popular these days, I think.  The HD650 mids had more substance but treble and clarity was just not there enough for me.  I brought my DT880s along and I always preferred them for their neutrality - less engaging mids than the HD650, yes, but no nagging sense of coloration and overdone-ness in the sound.  The HD800 that I also listened to suited my tastes more but didn't quite seal the deal for me - I will need more time with those on better amps and a quieter environment.  

I'm prepared to take the plunge but I'm still not convinced that it's going to be easy to justify going for >$500 headphones.  If the perceived improvement is only going to be incremental, I think I could be happy with my current setup for a while.  

I'll give the DT1350 a listen, thanks.  

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Originally Posted by FlobHobNob 

Does anyone know what the best headphone for rock under 400 bux would be? I dont really care if it's open or closed just awesome for rock.

I would say the Grado Sr325i or Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium, granted you would be willing to purchase an amp with those ones.

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Originally Posted by lukEM22 

Looking for headphones that satisfy the following needs (in order)

 

Comfort

Sound Quality

Folding

Detachable cord

Durable

Nice looking

 

I definitely prefer a sound signature with bass emphasis.

I have done some research and found these models but I am just looking for more suggestions

SRH 750DJ

ATH M50

Pro 700 mk2

HFI 580

Vmoda M80

Maudio Q40

Beyer Dt770

ultrasone pro 550

HFI 580

 

and the top of my budget is about $175.

I would be open to buying new pads, but am not sure I am into doing a ton of modding (prefferably, none at all)

I think the ATH-PRO700MKII would fit you perfectly.

FYI - Detachable cables often cause more problems than they solve.

Such as?

Could I put velour pads on them to make more comfortable?

Wondering the same with the Q40...

I am so indecisive...

Since I valued comfort the most I feel like the Pro700's wouldnt be the best..

Forgot to mention, isolation is placed after sound quality.

 

Listen to all types of music, mostly rap. (no electronica or dubstep for me)

creative labs aurvana live or grado sr60is for metal, rock and rap?
 

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Originally Posted by ladridge 

Can anybody tell me what a good/cheap (around $60) replacement cable with a 3.5mm jack for my grado sr60's would be?

Save money for a better headphone/amp/whatever. The cable should be your last upgrade.