Hey guys.

this is my first thread and post so be nice :) I've been lurking around here enough to know that this is the best place for advice for anything sound related; even when reading reviews online, you guys are always referred to!

Anyway, I already have a pair of UE 700s which are great for cycling and being busy; although sometimes when I'm just chilling at home I would prefer to use some full sized less intrusive so to speak headphones.  

I noticed that there is the 2011 Holiday gift guide which is great but I can't make my mind up to which headphones to get.

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50's seem to be pretty much every recommendation given to comments for it and at around $160 its a nice price; but is there limitations to the sound say if we increased the price range another $100 is there anything which is left out?

The price range is going to be crucial; I wouldn't mind spending $250 on some over-ear's if they are the best I could get; also I'm British so if there are any cheaper alternatives which are better this would help as I will be buying them most probably online in Pounds!

Thanks guys!! 

EDIT: seen the thread "

Buying headphones? Seeking guidance? DON'T START A NEW THREAD. Ask for advice HERE"

Sorry should have read first, also another question I will not be using an Amp do I need one with these headphones, is it going to have a major impact to the sound quality say from a standard laptop headphone port? If so which are the best amps!

anyone?

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Originally Posted by DVDRey 

What is your type of music?

 

Open or close headphone ?

rock, dance, trance to even some classical; a wide variety

closed headphones as well!  :)

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Originally Posted by DVDRey 

 

 

HFi 780 imo or HFi 580 (more punchy bass, but less refined and detailed) or SRH 840 (more balanced, but less bass)

D2000 if you have a good price from a vendor.

okay thanks for the advice, what is your opinion of the Audio technica ATH M50's?? :)

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Originally Posted by DVDRey 

I'm not a big fan,for my taste, liveless. (but it was a gift from my wife,lol, if not, it ll be already sold:) )

okay thanks so now it's just between the HFI 870's or the D2000 time for some reviews; thanks DVDRey your advice has been great! :)

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Originally Posted by winkyeye 

If you can find the D2000 at a reasonable price, I think that's the best out of the bunch.

okay thanks :) I shall have a good look and see the prices!

just had a look online to find the prices compare the headphones! 

Audio technica ATH M50's are roughly £130 so $200

whilst the HFi 780's are £160 so $250

then the D2000's are £250 so $390

so are the D2000's really worth the difference? :)

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Originally Posted by DVDRey 

 

 

Both are different sound signature, i find D2000 more V-shaped, but less aggressive, less tiring on the long term and also overall very good. Worth the difference ? In France NO (470 euros,lol), if UK=300 euros, yes.

 

For example : HFi780 in France = 170 €.

thanks for the great advice again! I have just been looking at some reviews and some say that the wire to the headphones is easily damaged for the d2000 and that the whole design is to e used carefully; well unfortunately i need some more robust headphones, i am worried that the d2000's are not as strong as i hoped! how have yours been?? :)