Hello all. I've recently bought a pair of PX200-IIs, and although I found them quite to my liking for acoustic and classical music (while studying etc), my main casual style is heavy metal, and by that heavy metal with some bass. What I really liked about the PX200s was the instrument separation and the detail, however the bass is almost nonexistent. Now, I want to buy a pair of cans for listening to metal music. And I want some deep, thumping bass! Although I don't want recessed mids, they do not have to be as good as the PX200s (AFAIK this is where they shine), but I want some good highs. They can be a bit harsh and aggressive, it would not create a big deal. I will listen unamped btw. So my main picks are:
- MDR-XB500 (for about $60-80)
- ATH-M50 (For about $140)
- ATH-ES7 (for about $65, but I want full sized headphones)
- AKG K240 (for about $210)
- Grado SR80i (for about $150, a bit overpriced perhaps)
- AH D1100 (for €200, way too much for my budget but if it's a no brainer could perhaps get it)
-HD 212 Pro DJ (for €70)
Again, this will be mainly for metal (Meshuggah, Symphony X, Megadeth, Nevermore, Bloodbath, Opeth etc.). Highs are more important than mids, but still I don't want metallic vocals. Instrument separation and details should be good. So what do you recommend? Thanks.
PS I live in Turkey so many headphones will not be available for me to buy.
PPS I can play around with some equalization.
Edited by lkmg - 11/24/11 at 1:26am











