Could you indicate which Headphones need an amp? I want portable headphones, and am willing to spend about 150 bucks, but do not want to use a headphone amp :p Would reeeeeaaaaaaaally appreciate it :P!

Looking for portable headphones arouns 150 bucks. Will not use a portable amp.   I currently have a pair of Shure SE530 which Im going to sell. They hurt my ears. I like their sound, though something more fun/aggressive/in your face would be nice, without loosing detail in songs.   TIA!

Im lucky to have seen this, as I have (I hope) just in time canceled an order on some SE530. Ill wait to see what is going to be released. Even if it is too expensive, it SHOULD lower the SE530 costs...maybe at least! !

Check this out! pitchengine.com - Shure - Shure Gears Up to Unveil Four New Products in January 2009 4 new products...worth the wait?

Someone could give this closure. How much does a closed headphone of similar quality to the top IEMs cost?

But could anyone point out closed headphones with a similar or better SQ than the SE530 please? TIA!

BTW, I had a pair of SE530 that got stolen, an dI definetely dont want to get something that sounds worse. If thats not possible, Ill just get another pair of those. And I need them closed, as I might use them in places like a library. Thanks!

The title says it all. Which would you say are the equivalent closed headphones for the top IEMs? This for portable use and unamped (played through an ipod)

Quote: Originally Posted by Jim Barry The standard suggestion would be the Sennheiser HD25, though I personally find them a bit brash and lacking in deep bass. If you can go bigger, I'd definitely recommend checking out the Beyerdynamic DT770 (80 ohms). In terms of size they are...

Or the sony V6?

Ive just realized that I need something closed for the places Im going to use this at. What about the HD280? I know its much cheaper, but Im trying to save ..... Just tell me this if you can...comparing SQ between the SE530 and the HD280, ho would each fair? I know they are different (IEM...

Could anyone give input on the three headphones listed, like their differences and such pleasssssssse? I would really appreciate it!

BTW, this review says the A900 beat the HD595 which Im quite fond of due to its supposed good SQ, build quality and comfort. Good Gear Guide - Sennheiser HD595 - Reviews - Hardware - Headphones - HiFi Headphones Ive also heard the DT770 2005 are better, but not sure really.

I think it sums up to these up until now: Sennheiser HD 595 Beyerdynamic DT770 ATH A900 As I said before, I had the SE530. I quite enjoyed them. If one of the phones above has a similar sound signature, Itd be great. then again, I havent heard anything else high end (apart from the...

Those DT770 look really promising! Anyone else have stuff to add about them?

Quote: Originally Posted by Raez I had the 595s and was thoroughly unimpressed. I think you'll find that the sound is not personal at all, flat, and boring. I say no-go. Really? Can anyone corroborate this, because Ive read otherwise.

I would go with Grado but...they are not that comfortable fwir. Besides, I also listen to jazz and acoustic guitar music like flamenco for instance, and I hear the grados are not great at that.

Finally, after much afterthought, I think Im going for the HD595! I know they arent exactly portable, but come to really think of it, now that Im going to buy a car (in the near future I hope), most of my portable headphone time is done for. What do you think? I also saw the A900 coul be a good...

BTW, the rock I listen to is mostly clasic, instrumental, very guitar based rock. Jazz and acoustic guitar music is also big on my ipod. HELP please!

what about the HFI780 and A900? Ive read some good things in the forum.

would these babies be able to play well unamped?

BTW, I had the Shure se530 which got stolen ! So this is going to replace them. I havent really heard good headphones (I had the Bose one ear!!! ) I think Im up to spending a little more. Lets get those guitars rolling! I think what Id like is really feeling the guitar, but also having good...

Hi everyone, Im now searching for a good set of rock headphones. Emphasis on them being for rock music and that they are comfortable. By portable, I mean that they are not huge, so go ahead and recommend any that may not be EXACTLY portable. Though, in the end, I might sacrify the portable...

What about artists like ACDC, Deep Purple, Iron Maiden, Jethro Tull and Joe Satriani? For those which IEMs would you recommend, W3 or 530?

Arent the triples mids not as good as the rest of the bunch? So, really, just 2 options? Im just amazed it really is down to 2 options...