I just signed up to ask a question. I've been a Forum user for other things before, so I know the question of "which earphones should I buy" has been asked a million times before. That said, I thought I'd throw out some specifics and see if I could get some help. I would greatly appreciate it!
I love to make music as much as I do listening to it. I use Ableton Live 8 on a Macbook Pro (one model before the current body style), and I'm looking for a great sound. I'd say most of my current projects are beats (hip hop), but I love most genres of music (except newer/non-old-school country). Ideally, I would love a pair of earphones that has kick when I need it, but doesn't sacrifice the intricacy of a melody. I would also like something that can be loud if I need it to be. I hate feeling like I have to press headphones into my face just to hear a part of a song I'm trying to pick out.
I had a friend who let me hear a pair of lower-end Grado headphones one time, and I was impressed with the clarity of the classical track I was hearing. I've also sampled the notoriously cheaply-made Beats By Dre, which honestly seemed to have pretty good bass but seem a bit gimmicky to me. My last pair were AKG K240 Studio, which I had a warranty on but got the run-around from until the warranty expired. They also never seemed to retain enough sound to give me the volume I wanted. I like comfort as much as the next guy, but unless there is a pair that is known for causing so much discomfort it almost seems intentional, I'm mostly just concerned with sound. Both in music-making and in recreational listening. Ideally under $300, but I'd be able to do as much as $400. Whatever comes closes within the price range, but if there is something that is "perfect" and more expensive, I'd like to know about it to so I can lust after it until I can afford it.
Does this pair of headphones exist?!
