Quote: Originally Posted by DC5Zilla Denon, Beyer DT770/80? For around $150, the dt770/80's are pretty good for bass. Then again, I haven't really compared them to much else besides the DJ1 and HFI580s (those two are the same headphones, just relabeled for different markets...)...

Personally, I've been very content with my pair of Beyerdynamic DT770 80ohm headphones. They were, for me anyway, less sharp than Ultrasone's DJ1's, and I found they had a much more enjoyable overall sound. The DT770's are excellent for that price range for electronic, rock, and metal.

Another one I'm thinking about are the JVC ha-dx1's, how do they compare to the other cans I've listed?

Ugh, I found an AD700 appreciation thread, makes me want to get some. However, I really cannot put up with an open-can come august, I'd rather not start out with me and my roommate neck-and-neck from day one How about the HFI450's? For the price, how do they compare to the Senn's HD280?

Any word on the Audio Technica ATH-A700?

Quote: Originally Posted by The Uam No question, the HFI-780's are the ones you want... I don't have the money for the 780s, the lowest I've seen them go for is 250. I appreciate the suggestion though. Quote: Originally Posted by Acix Ultrasone are great for...

I'll be sure to checkout the D1001's, they seem to be definitely in my price range. I was able to find some AKG K271 MKII's for 145ish on eBay, but I'm not sure if they're the closed design I'm looking for, or how good they are for metal/techno.

I've been lurking around a bit for the past few days, and have found some helpful posts that have given me some insight into some potential purchases I plan on making in the near future, but I would appreciate some help! I'm moving into a dorm come august, and would like some good quality...

Quote: Originally Posted by Chris19 Amon Amarth is kind of interesting. I usually don't like the growly or screamy-vocals bands, but Amon Amarth is acceptable. Slayer, though... I apologize to the Slayer fans, but I can't deal with the vocals! Awesome riffs though. They are...

So, I'm in a very similar situation. I listen to mostly metal and techno, particular melodic death metal, and trance. My budget is sadly, even smaller than his, at approximately $150. I've been looking at some Sennheiser HD555's for $110 from tigerdirect and some AKG k271 mkII's around on eBay...