Hi, I am a beginner DIYer and am interested in this idea for my first project. My plan is to get a pair of fake headphones and make them sound better. An example would be to get something like the fake beats pro (sorry I know head-fi users hate these) which according to reviews have decent build...

I'm looking for a pair of headphones around $50 or $60 and I wanted some advice on what I should buy. I listen to hip-hop and want something with good bass. Also, it has to sound good out of the box without the need for an amp. I think that the Sony MDR-XB500 fits this description except I don't...