[Chupika]

Hi guys. I'm new to headphones and I think it's time that I get a decent pair. My budget is $100-$150, and I am looking for clarity all around, and while I don't want a bass that will blow my head off, I really don't want an understated bass. I have found the following:
 
-Monster NCredible NTune headphones ($150)
 
-Sony MDR-V55 ($100)
 
-Audio Technica ATH-WS55 ($100)
 
-Sennheiser HD 229 ($80)
 
-MEElectronics Air-Fi AF32 ($100)
 
-Fanny Wang 1000 Series ($170) <- a little bit out of my price range, but if it's a lot better than any of the above, I am willing to foot the price.
 
So, for my requirements, which would be the best and do you guys have any more recommendations?
 
Thanks!

 

[Lorspeaker]

clarity all around, and while I don't want a bass that will blow my head off, I really don't want an understated bass. 
 
think i bought my first MONSTER based on a statement like the above..Ncredible  

 

[Chupika]

Thanks, but I have seen some pretty horrible reviews about the NCredible's bass bleeding into the mid-/higher range and making the music sound muddy. Do you think this might be true?

 

[LithosZA]

Ultrasone HFI-680 @ $137
or if you want more bass:
Ultrasone HFI-580 @ $120
 
,but I would rather go for the HFI-680

 

[Chupika]

I am also considering looks, as I will be wearing these in public a lot. I don't think the HFI-680's really look the best.
 
Also, how do the Incase Sonic and the Sol Republic Tracks do in terms of sound quality? They sure look nice. 
 
Top choices at the moment:
 
-Monster NCredible NTune (not sure about sound quality, based on mixed reviews)
 
-MEElectronics Aif-Fi AF32 (not sure of sound quality)
 
-Sony MDR-V55
 
-Audio Technica ATH-WS55 (I'm worrying if it might have too much bass.)
 
-Fanny Wang 1000 Series (Again, worried about sound quality)
 
Looks and sound both considered, which is the best set of cans for me?

 

[sky777]

From the list I see go with the mdr v55. Others you might want to look at mdr zx700 or ath m50. Both are closed so + for portable use. The ath m50 however has a really long coil cable so not as portable.

 

[Chupika]

I already chose the ATH-M50, coiled cable. Thanks anyway!