Bass extension and bass impact are 2 different things.   What you want is strong midbass like the beats. You could always EQ the Pro 900 midbass and probably get more bass without distortion than you can with the beats.

Quote: Really? Were you using the same source and music i.e. did you compare them using your own iPod with the same song? Also, did you drive them properly? I think the Pro 900 is 250ohms. So you'd definitely need a good amp for it. If your listening straight from your ipod, they will...

I demoed the Beats at Best Buy and I didn't like the congested sound and the awful mids and highs. BUT one thing I did enjoy was the thumping, booming, impactful subwoofer bass. I'd like something like that but with a little more control. I've read some of the alternative recommendations, but I...

Quote: Inexperience, but whatever. The reason they sound nicer compared to other phones is because they are preamped. That's why you need the battery. The Beats EQ your music basically to give the illusion that it has nice bass, when actually it doesn't really have a lot, especially in...

Ultrasone HFI580 Beyerdynamic DT770   I'm in the market for basically the same headphones as the ones in your description. But I haven't committed to purchasing anything yet. Those are just what I have narrowed it down to in my research here. 

Out of all of these recommendations, my personal preference would be the MDR-V6 (watch out for fakes- very common online).   However, if you want nice bass and soundstage, the Panasonic HTF-600 is a good budget option. But it's semi-open. XB500 or XB700 if you want super bass and comfort...

Amazon is selling the Meelectronics M6 for $15. It's a steal! At $40, they were pretty good. But now they're possibly the best budget IEM's on the market (if you're able to get the right fit)

So besides the Beyer Velous Pads, are there any other ear pads that fit this headphone?   Like how about the Shure 840's. Those were pretty comfty.

If you're looking for bigger bass and soundstage, try researching the Beyerdynamic DT770 or Ultrasone HFI580.   I usually don't wear headphones outside. I use earbuds for that. All of the headphones we mention here are pretty big and aren't that portable. But whenever I'm home I wear my...

All new. My best friend is a DJ and I don't know where he gets his stuff from, but those are the prices he gave me. And he's a rich guy, so I don't really have any authenticity worries. He recommended the DT770, but also told me about the M50 offer. The HFI-580 and ATH-PRO700MK2 are from...

Yeah the price is what's really attracting them to me.   I checked out the HFI-580's and found them for around $120. Another headphone I found at that same price was the ATH-PRO700MK2. They both sound like something that'd suit me.   Ah, this is getting frustrating.

I've read about the FA-003 and Brainwavz HM5, and the soundstage seems superb from what I've read. But I think these fall into the category of "neutral" headphones with a flat, natural sound sig. I already have MDR-V6's for that category, and while the soundstage isn't nearly as impressive, I'm...

**"What is" Right now, I can get the M50's for $80 or the DT770 for $120.   My current phones are Sony MDR-V6 that I use a lot for mixing and recording. They've been awesome and still work fine, but for music they leave me a little disappointed in certain genres. I'm searching for a more...

My school sells new Aviators for $70. I'm kinda leaning to get a pair. Sampled them before at a store and they actually sounded pretty nice, but weren't worth the $150. But with my school discount, they're suddenly extremely attractive.