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Looking for over the ear bass cans (A mic would be a plus)

post #1 of 4
11/6/11 at 1:54am
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I recently started a new job where I sit at a desk for several hours and am allowed to listen to music. I've only ever owned ear buds (Shure SCL4, Etomotic ER6i, Vmoda Vibe Duo, and my dailies Sony MDRXB40EX). I found around the office a pair of these http://benheck.com/06-05-2007/the-audio-fx-pro-51-headset (I work in the PC gaming industry). They sound alright and the vibrate function is actually kind of neat, I mostly listen to hiphop and dubstep with some classic rock every now and then and I REALLY enjoy my bass. 

 

The problem with my current head set is the comfort. I can't wear these things more than an hour without my ears hurting. I would love to get a pair of around the ear headphones. I don't really mind if they are open or closed, or if I can hear the outside world or they can hear me. I'd just like clear abundant bass, to be very comfortable, and decent highs. I also would like to use them for gaming and Skype so a headset would be a plus, but not at the cost of quality.

 

These will mostly be hooked up to my computer or my iPhone and I am not currently interested in dealing with an amp. My budget is around $250 but can be flexible.

 

I've been considering:

Reloop RHP-10

Sennheiser PC 360

Beyerdynamic DT-770 32 ohm

Denon AH-D2000

 

It's easy to find big bass, but comfort is so subjective it has been tough, I believe I will be happy with anything with a large can that goes around my ear would appease me.

 

(I recognize there is a stigma about enjoying a lot of bass, please understand that by no means do I consider myself an audiophile and that I am just looking for a pair of cans that I find personally enjoyable)

 

Thanks for reading and would appreciate any input.


Edited by Retell - 11/6/11 at 1:34am
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post #2 of 4
11/6/11 at 5:04am

Heya,

 

Denon D2000 - Super comfy, great sub-bass, good sound stage, very nice in general.

Panasonic HTF600 - Comfortable, great bass, very warm, inexpensive, good sound stage.

Beyer DT770 - Comfortable, great bass, potentially bright highs.

 

I'd get the Denon. Otherwise, if you want to save a buck, get the Panasonic.

 

Very best,

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post #3 of 4
11/6/11 at 11:24am

denon, dt 770 pro, ultrasone series

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post #4 of 4
11/6/11 at 2:46pm
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Ordered the Denon from a third party on buy.com which I later felt uneasy about. Thankfully I woke up and checked the order and it had been canceled due to the fact I moved and never reverified my Paypal. I did some searching and found that J&R has them for $250 shipped and no tax if you call them, so I did just that. They are on backorder, but knowing I am saving $100 off MSRP and am buying from an authorized dealer is nice.

 

Thanks for the input guys! I'm sure I'll be around here for a bit :D

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