Hifi Man
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So after I learned a little more about what I want, I decided to revise the OP.
EDIT: Comfort is paramount because I listen to music all day. I want to know the options for amplified and unamplified. Over ear, open or closed is fine, as long as it sounds really good. On ear isn't an option.
Build quality - As long as it doesn't break if I accidentally sit on it I'll be fine.
My drivers - Go-Dap GD-03 amplifier, iPod Classic 160 gig (my main unit of music playing), iPod Touch, iPhone 3g. I want something with a good sound stage and accuracy, I want it to handle everything I throw at it too.
Isolation - not a big concern, because these will be for around the house, and maybe a little on the go use.
My sound signature (this is where I'm just guessing what I want) - I want a good sound stage and accuracy. I want to hear all the instruments separately and can handle anything I throw at it that doesn't sound muddy or congested. Here's my last fm http://www.last.fm/user/metaldiscussor. You can see I have over 800 artists I listen to, but mostly metal.
This time I'll take better care, and more time before making a decision. This is how I should have started this thread.
OLD OP:I mainly listen to music on my portable headphones, connected to my iPod. I've had a pare of bose AE2 headphones for a few years now, and they haven't broken. However, I've been interested in headphones that give better sound for my metal music. These ones kind of don't elevate the music I listen to to the heights I think it should sound. It doesn't give heavy music that powerful sound. But whatever headphones I get, they have to be durable as hell. Sometimes I fall asleep with these on, I use them all the time for running outside, and they get lots of sweat on them (sorry if that grosses someone out). I want an upgrade, I'm not looking to try multiple headphones. I want to order one pare of headphones that delivers what I want right out of the box.
Price range, I'm looking at above 100 dollars. I don't want cheap headphones, it has to be an upgrade from my bose AE2s. On the other hand, let's try to look at headphones below 300 dollars. I wouldn't want headphones I have to baby, unless they're designed to be durable. I look forward to the suggestions; please and thank you.
These headphones must be non-amp driven.
EDIT: Comfort is paramount because I listen to music all day. I want to know the options for amplified and unamplified. Over ear, open or closed is fine, as long as it sounds really good. On ear isn't an option.
Build quality - As long as it doesn't break if I accidentally sit on it I'll be fine.
My drivers - Go-Dap GD-03 amplifier, iPod Classic 160 gig (my main unit of music playing), iPod Touch, iPhone 3g. I want something with a good sound stage and accuracy, I want it to handle everything I throw at it too.
Isolation - not a big concern, because these will be for around the house, and maybe a little on the go use.
My sound signature (this is where I'm just guessing what I want) - I want a good sound stage and accuracy. I want to hear all the instruments separately and can handle anything I throw at it that doesn't sound muddy or congested. Here's my last fm http://www.last.fm/user/metaldiscussor. You can see I have over 800 artists I listen to, but mostly metal.
This time I'll take better care, and more time before making a decision. This is how I should have started this thread.
OLD OP: