thecansmancan
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Well for the genre of electronica, and especially if you're looking to move into some heavy bass stuff, id recommend Sony's xb line. They're easy to drive. However you may run into issues with portability. They're massive. But incredible comfortable. Leakage has proven to be a bit of an issue with them. I'm not sure just how well it will fit your situation. But i think the slap you in the face bass heavy sound signature would work superbly for that style of music.
I also recommend the Shure srh 840. An incredibly balanced can. I was surprised the lack of coloration. Probably just a little bigger than the m50. Still relatively easy to drive. Leakage and isolation is superb. The balance allows for better cross genre listening. EQ will become your best friend if you need the sound changed.
And about the cable. Coiled for portability, I'm not to sure. Coil cables are great if you have to move away from your source. But they are quite large and they can get caught on stuff fairly easily. But i guess for that matter so does every headphone cable. I run mine down my shirt. But i still manage to strangle myself half the time.
Hey, this is my first post and I'm totally a newbie, so hi there
I currently own a Sennheiser cx300 ii precision IEM, which work well for me. I like the overall sound and the isolation, and am pleased with it. I mostly listen to electronic music (the wide genre that it is, recently switched to stuff a little more heavy on bass), IDM, some indie, experimental stuff and so on (the artists that Boiler Room books mainly, to give you a general idea). I have a 6th gen ipod and iphone4s, as well as my laptop and my desktop, so I listen on the go and while I'm working as well. And, I need isolation, that is a given. After almost a year of reading Head-Fi, I finally decided on buying headphones, and I will do so in the next couple of days.
Due to the recommendation and overall praise for the Audio Technica ATH-M50's, both in sound quality and physical aspects (comfort, isolation, little leaking etc.) I'm very inclined to buy them; but for one last reassurement (I am a VERY indecisive person), I thought I'd ask if there are any other headphones that would be way better than the M50's, in the same price range (100-140USD). I've read most of the threads regarding the M50's, some comparison threads and considered other alternatives from AKG to Shure to Sennheiser to Beyerdynamic and so on, but I always come back to the M50's because everyone says it's a good beginner gear and the experience is fulfilling; that the bass is felt sufficiently an enjoyably after burning in and the only problem might be the recessed mids.
So, that's that, would be lovely if you guys could help me make a final decision
Also, if you say M50's, coiled wire should be my choice for portability, right?
Well for the genre of electronica, and especially if you're looking to move into some heavy bass stuff, id recommend Sony's xb line. They're easy to drive. However you may run into issues with portability. They're massive. But incredible comfortable. Leakage has proven to be a bit of an issue with them. I'm not sure just how well it will fit your situation. But i think the slap you in the face bass heavy sound signature would work superbly for that style of music.
I also recommend the Shure srh 840. An incredibly balanced can. I was surprised the lack of coloration. Probably just a little bigger than the m50. Still relatively easy to drive. Leakage and isolation is superb. The balance allows for better cross genre listening. EQ will become your best friend if you need the sound changed.
And about the cable. Coiled for portability, I'm not to sure. Coil cables are great if you have to move away from your source. But they are quite large and they can get caught on stuff fairly easily. But i guess for that matter so does every headphone cable. I run mine down my shirt. But i still manage to strangle myself half the time.