pro1137
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If you do go for a cheaper can, do not get the HD201. It's got a tinny signature that doesn't sound very good whatsoever. The HD202 is a mile ahead of it.
The SR80i/SR60i is a hit or miss for some people. Bass isn't very prevalent at all with it. I would say it is great for rock, metal, and probably a lot of other genres where bass isn't too important.
If it were me, in the higher-priced cans, I would either pick the Creative Aurvana Live! or Superlux 668b. HTF600 if a cheaper can is necessary.
And, there's actually another I would suggest taking a peek at: Monoprice MHP-839. It's a great can for under $30. Whether you might want that over the HTF600 is up to you, though.
Interesting. Out of the low-end options listed, the Panasonic HTX7 was at the bottom of my list, but I will bump it up and take a look at the HTF600 and Superlux 668B. If I end up selecting one of the cheaper models, I will probably get it right away. If I choose a more expensive option, I might just wait a bit and keep an eye out for sales. I really feel like taking the plunge now though, have been very close to just getting the HD 201. I've owned mostly Sony and Panasonic stuff so I kind of feel like trying something different. Please feel free to post if you have any further thoughts on why you prefer the models mentioned over the others. It's been really tough whittling down this list, there are many other interesting options including several AudioTechnica models.
I may try to stretch out the budget for the SR60i, that much more to move up to the SR80i. Do you feel that the difference between the SR80i and the $40-$50 models is significant enough to be worth just waiting a bit longer? Also, there's one site offering the Aurvana for quite a bit lower than elsewhere, and it's tempting.
Reading some reviews, and the Superlux 668B does look like a serious contender.
If you do go for a cheaper can, do not get the HD201. It's got a tinny signature that doesn't sound very good whatsoever. The HD202 is a mile ahead of it.
The SR80i/SR60i is a hit or miss for some people. Bass isn't very prevalent at all with it. I would say it is great for rock, metal, and probably a lot of other genres where bass isn't too important.
If it were me, in the higher-priced cans, I would either pick the Creative Aurvana Live! or Superlux 668b. HTF600 if a cheaper can is necessary.
And, there's actually another I would suggest taking a peek at: Monoprice MHP-839. It's a great can for under $30. Whether you might want that over the HTF600 is up to you, though.