Hi
 
I'm after some recommendations for closed headphones. I currently have Beyer COP's.
 
I may get a small amp down the track, but assume that for the time being I will have no amp - I'd be running straight from my PC or Macbook Pro (occassionly iPhone also).
 
I've been looking at the Audeze EL-8 (closed) and seems that the newer 2016 models are significantly better than the older? They seem easy enough to drive without an amp also?
 
Happy to pay up to that range.
 
What else should I consider?

just for the amp thing most planar headphone will need an amp, most audeze are reletively easy to drive but you will most likely need an amp

If you like the planar sound, the PM-3 would be easier to drive in a closed version.

Also consider B&W P7 and Nad HP50, both of which are easy enough to drive.

If you are looking for a headphone in that price range i wouldn't look at portable things just get an amp an get some great headphones well thats what i would do

AKG K550. With some modding it's a top notch closed headphone that won't need a amp.

I don't know if you have checked out the Beyer DT1770 pro. They are amazing. Basically, well-balanced with some emphasis on base, great sound stage, transparent, clear, maybe a little darker than some. Leakage is nonexistent. All around fun IMHO. I would pick Beyer over the B&WP7 for clarity. They definitely benefit from dac/amp. But you could pick up the DT1770 and the a200p for close to the EL-8.

There was also a lot of buzz about the Meze99 and Sine at SoCal CanJam..