[tyrael]

Hi
I'm looking for a pair of headphones for around 150$. My source is cowon s9 unamped.
I don't care they are closed or open, my top priority is sound quality
I mostly listen to japanese pop, rock, dance...
 
Thanks in advance

 

[David.M]

840 or m50 instantly spring to mind. If you got a couple more bucks and decide to get an amp in the near future, HD595 ain't too shabby either.

 

[JayB18]

Open: DT440
Closed: DT250 (80 ohm)

 

[Mr Joboto]

Consider the Alessandro MS-1 as well.  

 

[kingtz]

+1 for the SRH840

 

[TheMiddleSky]

run unamped? only MS1i or SRH840 I guess... 
 
but for later, just feed them with amp to optimize the SQ

 

[Aizura]

SRH750DJ sounds even better then SRH840 when unamped. plus it's cheaper

 

[tds101]

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SRH750DJ sounds even better then SRH840 when unamped. plus it's cheaper

But not as sturdy - mine are in for repair ATM (Shure sent me an email to confirm - they're good like that).
 
dbi Pro-700/705's, if you manage to locate them used on eBay - $40-$50 a pop. Well worth it, LOVE the SQ, and the bass is solid & makes me really happy.

 

[earerror]

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Consider the Alessandro MS-1 as well.  

Good choice if you like rock music.