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I need some help choosing headphones. I'm into a heavier rock and lighter metal.

post #1 of 9
2/3/12 at 10:05pm
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I'm hoping to not spend too much, but I am willing to spend up to ... maybe 350-400ish. I'm also hoping to have something to really show what my friends with Beats that they got ripped off. I want something that isn't too big so I can take it with me when I walk around. Thanks in advance.

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post #2 of 9
2/3/12 at 10:43pm

Some of the better portables:

 

Sennheiser HD25-1 II

Denon AH D1100 (bass heavy)

BeyerDynamic DT1350

V Moda Crossfade M80

 

Do a bit of reading on these, and I'm sure more people will chime in with other suggestions.

 

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post #3 of 9
2/4/12 at 5:41pm
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Thanks, much appreciated. I'm new to head-fi, so I'm still trying to get my bearings and what not.


Edited by 9inth - 2/7/12 at 7:35pm
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post #4 of 9
2/7/12 at 7:36pm
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Bump, I'd like a few more recommendations.

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post #5 of 9
2/7/12 at 7:57pm

ESW9, ESW10 (to add to the starter list)

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post #6 of 9
2/7/12 at 10:26pm
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Isn't the ESW10 discontinued?

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post #7 of 9
2/7/12 at 10:34pm
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Originally Posted by Kerry56 View Post

Some of the better portables:

Sennheiser HD25-1 II
Denon AH D1100 (bass heavy)
BeyerDynamic DT1350
V Moda Crossfade M80

Do a bit of reading on these, and I'm sure more people will chime in with other suggestions.

+1

I love my V-80s.

Edit: Also check out the Denon D2000s. Best cans you can buy <$300 IMO, they just aren't as portable.
Edited by Magick Man - 2/7/12 at 10:37pm
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post #8 of 9
2/7/12 at 10:34pm
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Originally Posted by 9inth View Post

I'm hoping to not spend too much, but I am willing to spend up to ... maybe 350-400ish. I'm also hoping to have something to really show what my friends with Beats that they got ripped off. I want something that isn't too big so I can take it with me when I walk around. Thanks in advance.


Heya,

 

Grados (any)

AudioTechnica ESW9A

AudioTechnica A900X

Shure SRH440

Beyer DT770

Denon D2000/D5000

Fischer Audio FA-002W

 

Check 'em out.

 

Very best,

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post #9 of 9
2/7/12 at 11:08pm

Hello!

 

If you haven't already, check out these two particular threads:

 

 

 
 
I'm new to head-fi too, but these two threads had some really good information regarding portables. In particular, the aforementioned M80's and HD-25-1 ii's (as well as others) are in the second thread, while a breadth of portables are available in |joker|'s AWESOME shootout. For what you listen to, the consensus seems to be that the HD 25-1 ii's are excellent rock/metal headphones.
 
Good luck!

Edited by vaed - 2/7/12 at 11:10pm
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