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Best bass headphones under $200

post #1 of 24
12/22/11 at 5:50pm
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First topic on these forums! Bear with me I'm just a noob. Basically what I'm looking for is a pair of headphones that have decent bass (not overbearing) for under $200, preferably closer to $150. The main genres I listen to are hip-hop/rap and rock. If possible they should also be "semi-portable" (able to do a little more than just walking around relatively easily), but if not that's ok.

 

Any suggestions/pointers would be helpful, and if this topic has been done to death a link to a similar topic would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

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post #2 of 24
12/22/11 at 5:57pm

Welcome to head-fi, 

 

Take a look at the HFI-580's. (ultrasone) 

ATH-m50, Shure Srh-750dj

 

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post #3 of 24
12/22/11 at 5:58pm

http://www.head-fi.org/t/567149/my-200-and-under-bassheads-buyers-guide/

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post #4 of 24
12/22/11 at 5:59pm

HFi580 (more punchy bass) or HFi780 (more refined and detailed).

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post #5 of 24
12/22/11 at 6:12pm
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Thanks so far! Also, what would be a comfortable set? And how do the ATH-A700 compare? I forgot to mention I would prefer a closed set.


Edited by Suns1344 - 12/22/11 at 7:21pm
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post #6 of 24
12/22/11 at 7:01pm

There are comfortable, but less than ATH-A or AD series.

 

I haven't tried A700, but ATH-A or AD aren't portable headphone, there are very big and leak a lot, even A serie. HFi are much more "portable" and with very good isolation.

 

I like ATH sound, but for hiphop/rap...

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post #7 of 24
12/22/11 at 7:13pm

I think you'd like the ATH-M50 for its sound, but it is severely uncomfortable for long listening sessions because of its extreme clamping force. I have almost a thousand hours on mine and they have never loosened up in fit.

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post #8 of 24
12/23/11 at 12:42pm
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I just realized I posted A700 instead of A900. So, how do the A900's stack up? Also it seems the ATH-M50 and the HFi 580 are two top choices. How do they compare in durability? I won't treat them terribly but how would they fare if they fell or were occasionally stored in a backpack?


Edited by Suns1344 - 12/23/11 at 12:59pm
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post #9 of 24
12/23/11 at 12:46pm
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Originally Posted by ssrock64 View Post

I think you'd like the ATH-M50 for its sound, but it is severely uncomfortable for long listening sessions because of its extreme clamping force. I have almost a thousand hours on mine and they have never loosened up in fit.



I have had my ATH-M50's for quite some time now and I don't even notice them on my head. Are you sure your head isn't made of like jello or something? I find the M50's to be very comfortable. Can't say much about isolation though since they are very bulky.

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post #10 of 24
12/23/11 at 12:55pm

 

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So, how do the A900's stack up? Also it seems the ATH-M50 and the HiFi 580 are two top choices. How do they compare in durability? I won't treat them terribly but how would they fare if they fell or were occasionally stored in a backpack?

 

HFi 580 is better than M50 imo. Concerning durability, M50 and HFI 580 are very robust, much more than A900, relatively fragile imo with aluminum shell.

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post #11 of 24
12/23/11 at 1:18pm
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Originally Posted by Suns1344 View Post

I just realized I posted A700 instead of A900. So, how do the A900's stack up? Also it seems the ATH-M50 and the HFi 580 are two top choices. How do they compare in durability? I won't treat them terribly but how would they fare if they fell or were occasionally stored in a backpack?


The A700 and A900 are nothing of the sort if you want some bass at all. Plus they're built like marshmellows on sticks, in terms of durability.

 

Suggestions:

 

Ultrasone HFI 580 (or 780)

Ultrasone PRO 650

Shure SRH750 DJ & SRH840

Beyer DT770 PRO

Fischer FA-003 (or Brainwavz HM5)

 

Very best,

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post #12 of 24
12/23/11 at 1:48pm

CALs (Creative Aurvana Live), closed, 32-Ohm, nice sound.

Cups are on the small size, barely fits around my ears.

Really great price at Amazon and creative Labs.

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post #13 of 24
12/23/11 at 2:23pm
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The DT 770 look nice, but what is the difference between the various versions? As of now I'm going to be listening through my iPhone or computer. If it's recommended I might get an inexpensive amp. Right now I'm debating between the HFI-580 and DT 770. Thoughts?

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post #14 of 24
12/24/11 at 8:50am
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Also I have an Astro Mix-Amp. Is that a good amp for these headphones? And how well does the DT-770 perform with no amp?

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post #15 of 24
12/24/11 at 9:45am
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Originally Posted by Suns1344 View Post
Also I have an Astro Mix-Amp. Is that a good amp for these headphones? And how well does the DT-770 perform with no amp?


The DT770 32-Ohm and 80-Ohm will work decently without a headphone amplifier.

But a headphone amplifier bring out their best.

I've never used a mix-amp, but I'm guessing it will do the job.

 

 

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