++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ i.e. Don't start a new thread: ask for advice... - Page 1631

No probs - thanks for the advice on the D2000s!

 

....Anyone else have anything to say about the COPs?

Oh dear.  I've just managed to thoroughly confuse myself by looking up IEMs.  Would a decent pair of IEMs suit my needs more?

My question for today is what pair of headphones will be best for me. I listen to most types of music but mostly folk and heavy metal. I have a $400 price range but id dont know if i should put some of it into an amp. I have been thinking about the hifiman he-400 and he-300. I don't know what amp would be best but i want a desktop amp and would prefer tube. I can do some diy but i have very little practice so nothing to hard, and no surface mount if possible (that stuff is the bane of my existence). I dont want overly detailed headphones cause the give me a headache after a while. I want them to be open if possible but it is not a necessity. It is however necessary that they have a removable cord. If they sound better with a different cord please mention that. I think that is all but feel free to ask for any info i left out. thanks for any replies.

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If I were you I wouldnt get the COPs. Id get the V-Moda M100s as Ive seen a plethora of positive reviews about them and apparently they have good "fun" bass.

I would still get new headphones as theyre the most important link in the audio chain. Id second what Kg Jag said and also add the Sennheiser Momentums as theyre quite stylish and portable and sound great. As for the amp Id recommend the Fiio E11 - which can be had for about $60 off ebay.

Hey all, I'm new to the site and I didn't get the automated welcome message telling me to avoid posting any "need headphone recommendations" threads until I had already done so. XP

 

Anyways, I am currently looking for a pair of over-ear headphones to use for casual music listening, gaming, and possibly the occasional audio edit. I would like to have fairly low impedance to enable un-amped mobile use, and would prefer a pair with low sound leakage. Good build quality and a headband big/flexible enough to fit around my massive dome without breaking is a must.

 

More details, as well as the list of models I am currently looking at, can be found in my original post.

Edited by MangyFoxtrot - 2/9/13 at 7:22pm

Thank you so much for recommending a headphone model. I did some research after your recommendation and the Momentums sound like just what I'm looking for. One question--and this is because I'm brand new at this whole audiophile world--do they sound just as good through an iPod as they would through a more expensive sound system? I read in one of the introductory threads that this should be a consideration when purchasing headphones, and since my iPod is the main way I listen to music, it's an important consideration. Thanks again. :)

The ipod dac is decent so it should sound ok with a Fiio E11 or even without an amp. Although an amp will give you more volume and a more full-bodied sound. Of course if you bought a dedicated dap like an ibasso DX100 or had a smary phone and used an amp/dac it will sound better than an ipod I believe. If you buy good headphones theyll sound good, expensive gear will just push them to their full potential. Theres also such thing as diminishing returns when you start paying serious amounts of money for audio equipment.

If i were you Id stick with the ipod and get the Fiio E 11 and try to use uncompressed music files. It should sound pretty good.
Edited by dryvadeum - 2/9/13 at 8:41pm

just moving this to the front so people will read it sorry if it seems like im impatient

The HE 400s are Planar design and they are pretty detailed. Based on your description of what you are looking for they may not be the best choice. The Beyerdynamic headphones have a pretty smooth top end. Maybe one of those? I think you have to move up in the line to get a removable cable though...

What sound signature are you seeking?  I see from your first post that you have two basshead cans.  What's your budget?

Exactly what sound signature are you seeking?  What do you mean by "overly detailed"?

I am not very familiar with describing a sound signature that i like but by overly detailed i mean that the sounds seem to crisp especially in the highs and it hurts my ears after listening for a little.

which beyerdynamic would you recommend and also what amp would go well with it that does not go much over $400

I tend to be pretty picky about treble, so for now I'd like something with more pronounced mids and lows, probably saving a brighter headphone for a later buy. As far as budget I'd like to stay in the price range of $300-400, though I'm willing to pay more for the right headphone.