Hey, I was just wondering if you knew how these headphones compare to the AKG K451? Do these produce a more balanced sound? Are the K451's a little over-bassy in comparison? Do you know how build-quality/design compares?

Which of the RHA SA950i and the AKG K451 headphones is best for powerful bass, but with clear highs and mids? The K451 seem like they will produce good bass, but lack high-end sound and clarity, is this true? Do the SA950i give enough bass for me, and do they offer more clarity than the K451...

Sorry, but I'm not entirely sure what you mean. I was just asking for different examples of headphones for under £80 to help me decide which pair to buy. I understand technical language, I'm just not entirely sure you fully comprehended what I was asking.

I just want opinions and reviews on different on-ears for under £80 or so, so I can make a decision on which pair to buy. I want a lot of good bass but clear highs and mids, and ideally a detachable wire. I looked at the AKG K451 but they might not give me that clarity in the mids and highs...

So, in summary, if I want a clear, defined sound, but with a little more bass than the K430, the K451 might just about satisfy me but the Mikros 90 will be a much better choice, giving me a mid-point between the three of them for bass, but bringing me superior clarity to both of the other two?

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, although they look like some very classy headphones with very crisp mids and highs and also very comfortable and well made, they appear to be extremely difficult to find in the UK. I have only found one sale, which was on eBay, which has ended anyway. I also...

I have previously owned the AKG K430's, and for the price I paid I was impressed by the sound quality. The highs and mids came through clearly enough for me (admittedly they're not the most crisp headphones ever, but great for the price I paid of £30), but there was just a little more bass...

I have previously owned the AKG K430, and for the price I paid I was impressed by the sound quality. The highs and mids came through clearly enough for me (admittedly they're not the most crisp headphones ever), but there was just a little more bass coming through, which I personally like - bass...