Quote: Would you say that the srh 840s could be considered harsh or fatiguing in any way? Also, how is their bass extension? You mentioned that there is a mid-bass hump...does this mean that the bass drops off as you go lower?

Quote: So right now I am considering the shure srh 840s, the beyerdynamics custom one pros, and the sennheiser hd 419s. What are your thoughts/how would you compare these headphones.  Thanks

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So I picked up a pair of ath m50s and I thought the highs were a little to much for me...maybe too crisp. The mids were recessed and I had to make an effort to follow lyrics and the bass was kinda boomy and actually didn't handle the lower end all that well (it didn't distort but it was softer)...

I guess I prefer more neutral sound. I definitely enjoy nice tight bass without sacrificing mids and highs. I also can't stand overly emphasized highs that end up hurting my ears. I'm kinda new to this terminology but something that can capture the sound of an acoustic or classical guitar is...

I am looking for some solid unamped over ear or on ear headphones in the $100-$200 range. I guess i would prefer something with good sound isolation. I will be using them mostly while studying and travelling so comfort and portability are important. I listen to many genres of music including...

Oh I forgot, I would like to avoid using an amp.

So I have had a few pairs of sennheiser earbuds that I use for everything from the gym to watching streaming lectures while I study. My problem with them is that the cord makes a lot of noise when it rubs against anything and it becomes irritating during long study sessions. I care about sound...