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Best $200-$250 Headphones For Rock Music

post #1 of 14
11/19/11 at 8:58pm
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Looking to purchase some new cans for ~<$250. Bass isn't a huge factor (I'd like it to be decent though) considering I listen to mostly rock (Rise Against, Three Days Grace, RHCP, Breaking Benjamin, Avenged Sevenfold, Rage ATM, Led Zeppelin, Black Keys), although I do listen to some acoustic like Mumford & Sons. Because of the environments I'll be in, closed phones would be best.

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post #2 of 14
11/19/11 at 9:14pm

I'd recommend the Grado SR225i for that price range if you music taste is just rock.

 

Edit: I didn't see that you prefer closed headphones. So the Grado is out of the question.

 

Take a look at the Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro


Edited by Han Bao Quan - 11/19/11 at 9:16pm
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post #3 of 14
11/19/11 at 9:28pm

What source(s) will these headphone be plugged into.

 

Headphone wise

Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro 250-Ohm, needs a headphone amplifier.

But You should be able to get both for $220-$250.

 

On eBay, you can get single tube headphone amplifier starting at $55, ships from China, takes 10 days.

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post #4 of 14
11/19/11 at 9:40pm

Sennheiser hd 25 1 ii.

 

Absolutely phenomenal for rock and metal.

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post #5 of 14
11/19/11 at 11:58pm
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Originally Posted by PurpleAngel View Post

What source(s) will these headphone be plugged into.

Headphone wise
Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro 250-Ohm, needs a headphone amplifier.
But You should be able to get both for $220-$250.

On eBay, you can get single tube headphone amplifier starting at $55, ships from China, takes 10 days.

They'll be plugged into an Android phone. I'll be using them on buses and the like so I won't be able to use an amp.
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post #6 of 14
11/20/11 at 12:00am

CALs (Creative Aurvana Live), way under your budget.

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post #7 of 14
11/20/11 at 12:09am
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They'll be plugged into an Android phone. I'll be using them on buses and the like so I won't be able to use an amp.


I’d say Sennhesier HD 25 1-II. if you were using them in a quiet environment and not around lots of other people, I’d recommend a Grado instead.

 

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post #8 of 14
11/20/11 at 12:14am

Spot on to all of the below.
 

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Originally Posted by LCfiner View Post


I’d say Sennhesier HD 25 1-II. if you were using them in a quiet environment and not around lots of other people, I’d recommend a Grado instead.

 



 

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post #9 of 14
11/20/11 at 12:17am

HD 25-1 II's for all your closed headphone needs.  Great with with rock and electronica.

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post #10 of 14
11/20/11 at 12:24am

 

Skullcandy uprock and spend the $200 left over on a guitar, jeans, sunglasses and leather jacket.

 

 

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post #11 of 14
11/20/11 at 12:57am
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Originally Posted by BW202 View Post

Looking to purchase some new cans for ~<$250. Bass isn't a huge factor (I'd like it to be decent though) considering I listen to mostly rock (Rise Against, Three Days Grace, RHCP, Breaking Benjamin, Avenged Sevenfold, Rage ATM, Led Zeppelin, Black Keys), although I do listen to some acoustic like Mumford & Sons. Because of the environments I'll be in, closed phones would be best.



Live dangerously ~ Grado's are worth putting up with the open niggles that come along with ownership of such cans.

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post #12 of 14
11/20/11 at 7:34am

Sennheiser 25-1 II if you want closed. 

 

Grado 225i's if you can deal with open. (325i's if you can find a bargain/used)

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post #13 of 14
11/20/11 at 9:15am
The AiAiAi TMA-1 is another option. Its small, sealed, and very sensitive like the HD25. Its darker and has more bass than the HD25, a good option if you like a warmer and darker sound.


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post #14 of 14
11/20/11 at 9:20am

Heya,

 

M80 & ESW9 if you want closed & portable with serious style.

Grado, otherwise.

 

Very best,

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