Thanks KG Jag. I know the SRH840 is the best of the group, but I was initially considering under $100, possibly under $80, but I've been increasing my budget slightly because I just want to get a good pair the first time around. Is there any significant improvement in durability or warranty by...

Hello, everyone,   I'm interested in purchasing the Shure SRH440 ($85) [Or possibly Shure SRH840 ($150) if the extra dough is worth it].   I'd like to compare the Shures to others that have been recommended by this forum: CAD Audio MH310 ($63), Creative Aurvana Live! ($95), Koss ProDJ100...

Thank you, imackler. That's not something I want to get into the hang of, but since I want to spend the most money I've ever spent on headphones and I'm having trouble deciding between different styles, it seems convenient to try out more than a pair before I commit to one.

Since I was having trouble choosing headphones, someone here recommended me to order more than one pair of headphones from amazon, then return the ones I don't like. How does that work? Is that normally what's done when ordering online? Is there usually a return shipping cost associated? Thanks.

No rapping. I usually record electric guitar straight into a Focusrite Saffire 6 USB interface. I process with various VST plugins, including amp simulators. I actually don't pay too much attention to mixing, although I should. I focus more on sound design. For my purposes, any sound leaking...

Thank you, 50an6xy06r6n. I will definitely consider those models. I'll have to go into a store and test out the basic acoustic differences between open and closed headphones, just to know what I'm dealing with.

Thanks for your quick replies drtturnip and Xinze. It looks like I'll have to consider this for more time. I usually have to do a lot of research before deciding on any purchase, with proportion to expected cost. Do you think that for my uses I should go with a larger style? I have used earbuds...

  I am looking for some headphones (like many here) and have filled out this list:   Music genres: Electronic (IDM, Jungle), Jazz, Alternative. I enjoy solo instrument music as well. I do not care too much about vocals, since most of what I listen to is instrumental (excepting the...

Thank you. That's good. I don't really care too much about the headphone since I'll be using speakers; I care more about the sound when it's recorded, which from the review I expect should be good. I'm planning on recording electric guitar directly in and using modeling. Thank you for your response.

Quote:   Hi, what do you mean by better suited for rock and metal. I'm thinking about getting this unit, but I want to play a lot of clean. I like Jazz music and blues, but after I get an interface I might record with more gain since my sound will be cleaner. Is it the character of the...