[d_headshot]

I listen to a lot of heavy metal and I'd like to know which headphones for around $100 would be great for metal instruments such as electric guitars, bass, and especially concerning percussion and snare drum sounds. It's important that the bass isn't loose and boomy but very dynamic and "tight".

Also, I listen to a lot of original, non-remastered tracks if that's relevant. And my budget may change quite often lol.

 

[koven]

What is your source and is portability a factor?

 

[| Scorpio |]

The Grado SR80i sounds absolutely perfect for your tastes.

 

[Zombie_X]

Grado's are great for metal. The Sony MDR-V6 might also fit but it has a deficiency in the midrange.

 

[Drubbing]

Alessandro MS1.

But SQ you get from any phone will depend on what you're plugging into. They sound fine with an iPod however, but not really portable.

 

[kostalex]

Grados or MS1.

 

[Kawai_man]

Sennnheiser hd555s are grreat for rock but they do lack a little bass

 

[MaZa]

Grado SR60 or SR80.

 

[nhancakes]

I listen to metal, and the ms1 sounds great and is forgiving on some raw production material (black metal still sounds good ;P).

 

[ThePandemonium]

I will also highly recomend the SR80.. They are just perfect for that kind of stuff...

 

[YtseJamer]

Go with the Grado SR60, SR80 or the MS1.

 

[d_headshot]

Thanks for the replies, I'll see if I can check out the suggestions.

Quote:

Originally Posted by koven /img/forum/go_quote.gif What is your source and is portability a factor?

My source is a sansa clip, and possibly a good cowon player in the future. Portability is factor and I do not plan to buy an amp.

 

[d_headshot]

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfillion /img/forum/go_quote.gif Go with the Grado SR60, SR80 or the MS1.

What's the difference between the 60, 80 and 80i models?

 

[YtseJamer]

Grado SR60 vs SR80 and the SR125

Unfortunately I don't know if the new versions are better.

 

[d_headshot]

I think I will be ordering myself the grados for christmas but I still don't know if I should spend more money on 80i's. Does anyone else have experiences with the differences between them?