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Looking for over ear 'phones, good looks, good bass, $120 price cap.

post #1 of 11
1/26/12 at 4:35pm
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So I'm a complete nooblet, and I'm looking for a decent pair of 'phones that aren't too large in size (but not on-ear) so they're somewhat portable and not too unusual to look at (taking the Audio Technica ATH-ES7 as an example) with good bass and decent overall sound quality with a price cap of around $120 ( but I can stretch to about 140 if it's worth it). Durability is something that I'd love and possibly sound isolating.
Thanks

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post #2 of 11
1/26/12 at 5:19pm

Audio Technica ATH-M50  some bass emphasis, built like small tank

M-Audio Studiophile Q40  prominent bass

Sony ZX700   more balanced sound signature

 

As far as looks...can't tell about taste, so no way of predicting your reaction to any of these.

 

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post #3 of 11
1/26/12 at 6:07pm

Vmoda LP2 or crossfade LPs might suit you. Their sound might not be up to audiophile standards but they do have a ton of bass and look stylish. Build quality is great also.

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post #4 of 11
1/26/12 at 11:44pm
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Crossfades LP's where my original decision, but there were frequent cracking problems and I was told that V-Moda was just another brand like Skullcandy or Beats, so that's what got me away from them. 
I was looking at the M50's but I was wondering if they'd be too large to carry around with me. Should I just go for some supra aurals then?
If so which would you recommend?

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post #5 of 11
1/26/12 at 11:52pm

Ultrasone HFI-580...

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post #6 of 11
1/27/12 at 12:25am
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Originally Posted by LAX-RN View Post

Crossfades LP's where my original decision, but there were frequent cracking problems and I was told that V-Moda was just another brand like Skullcandy or Beats, so that's what got me away from them. 
I was looking at the M50's but I was wondering if they'd be too large to carry around with me. Should I just go for some supra aurals then?
If so which would you recommend?

 

Vmoda might have been a fashion brand like skullcandy, but they certainly arent anymore. If you're looking at the m50's, then I would suggest the ultrasone 580's instead. Many seem to prefer it over the M50's and they're currently cheaper at the moment. I think its just within your budget: http://www.head-fi.org/t/505970/the-deals-thread/1965#post_8093993

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post #7 of 11
1/27/12 at 12:48am

Second the M-Audio Q40 recommendation. Some of the best performing cans bass wise for (semi)portable phones.

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post #8 of 11
1/27/12 at 6:47am
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I've decided to go find some supra aurals instead,
If I ever to change my mind to full size again then I'd go with the HFI-580's 
Thanks for the suggestions 

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post #9 of 11
1/28/12 at 4:01am
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AT-WS70's Y on N?

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post #10 of 11
1/28/12 at 4:20am
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or ws55's?

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post #11 of 11
1/28/12 at 2:24pm

 

Quote:
Ultrasone HFI-580...

 

+1, HFi580 for punchy bass without sacrificing all the frequency range, good isolation and relatively small form factor for an circum aural headphone.

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