ohh, for a bass head, these headphones are extremely weak on bass lol.. some get the M50 and the EQ it to bass boost even more   I find that SRH 440 + Bassboost from E5, or a slight modification on EQ makes it very nice, else, for me, it would be less enjoyable, though not a deal breaker  ...

its mostly my ears they hurt

this is a copy paste from a forum I post in.   I am 100% new to headphones, am totally new....   I wanted to outline the problems, so even though it sounds like the SH440 sucks, they really are pretty good, provided that you don't run into these problems, even GREAT     Quote...

other popular option in your price range are the srh440 srh840 and 750dj all from Shure.   While headphone influence a lot the sound quality, do not forget peripherals like sound cards. An ASUS Xonar DS should do you fine for a small budget. If there is alot of portable use involved, a...

I received my L1, I haven't had the time to really use it, and my headphones and amp are still AT LEAST 1 week to 10 days away before I get them :(   On a side note, my KSC75 are great, withstand abuse, and sound great even on bad sources. And Flac files are so much better than mp3 file :O I...

The M50 is boomy bass, the OP said no to that... SRH 840 could be a good option, not that I read the op lol

hmmm I like ghetto, nice old song... liked dont matter also and your so beautiful

some say the e5 makes sound worse. I will know when mine get here lol

you mean similar to Grado sound signature? that'll be a tough one to find >.<

I've heard people prefer the SRH440 over the 840 for balance of sound... never overall though. The SRH840 pads are way more comfy then the 440, and cost 20$ xD

not, I'm saying that non-audiophiles prefer fun sound, not the people who prefer fun sound are not audiphiles XD   And Compared to the M50, the SRH440/840/750DJ is a more accurate less fun sound   You may be right, sometimes better spend more once then twice... but I am not sure if it is...

add SRH840 and DJ750 from Shure on your list. I strongly recommend closed can headphones for your use, so no Grados. The Denon D1001 don't have that great of a sound isolation.   I would recommend M50's or SRH 840's or DJ750's, but don't take my word for it, research ;)   For your ipod...

If you are listening from a computer, investing in a soundcard might be wise (something like an ASUS xonar DS), if you are going to listen from an ipod, an LOD and portable amp may be interesting   Usually, non-audiphiles prefer a funner sound for music, therefor the M50s may be your best...

Yes, but is it worth paying 100% MORE? TWICE the price? I doubt it is for non-audiophiles or non-experiences listeners   Also, for example, if his source is an ipod touch, an ipod LOD (Fiio L1 7~8$) and an a cheap amp (Fiio E5 20$, includes bass booster), it would be worth it for him in the...

While I kind of understand, why not go the lower grade model? The 750dj or 840 are double the 440s price

I kinda said that already lol

the choices you got are SRH440s (70$) or the M50 (110$)   do you prefer fun sound or more analytic, realistic sound? What is the source? (ipod touch or other or onboard sound on a computer or a soundcard?)

Creative Aurvana Live! were 55$ at Costco few weeks back

This is almost like EQ talk lol

try with other headphones/earbuds if you notice the same thing

aren't there cables for the iphone to seperate mic and headphones? then you could buy an attachable mic     I also had missed that part xD

  I suggest you get a Fiio L1 or L3 iPod LOD first and foremost. Then invest in a quality portable amp, or at least any amp (fiio E5 is cheap and has bast booster). Then get some decent headphones. I am guessing this is for portable use? I heard good things about the SRH840, or the AT M50s...

You're right, I should be more careful... I'm still new to this so I can make mistakes, and this one might be one. Thanks for keeping me in check   Though I haven't heard them per say, I have definitively contacted people who have. While I have heard that the M50 are more 'fun' compared to...

I am in the same situation as you are and here is what I did...   Bought the SRH440 for 70$ + Fiio E5 (bass boost makes them much better) for 20$ + ipod LOD Fiio L1 for 7.50$   Overall, the sound will then be better than the M50, especially out of the ipod Touch, and future headphones...

missed the creative aurvana live! at costco :(   I suggest you either lower your budget or make it higher.... for 70$, the SRH440s look great, I prefer the RX 700 to the 900, so I'll suggest the 35ish$ RX700 with felt mod, ear pad foam mod and cup stuffing mod, totals like 2$ worth of mods...