$150 >, Closed, Around the ear, /amp Best ?

[Folex]

I'm looking for a closed, around the ear pair of headphones that doesn't require an amp. I want to use the headphones for both VOIP and a wide range of music. Looking to spend under $150. Somewhat light would be a plus but not required. 

 

[swbf2cheater]

a few sets come to mind when i think of sub $150
 
-used phiaton ms400
-denon d1001 or D1100
-Audio Technica M50
-Shure 840 or if you can stomach on ears, the 750DJ
 
outside of those, I wouldnt feel okay recommending anything else for something around $150.  

 

[eriktheg]

Voice over Internet Protocol?
Well, wouldn't that mean that you want a microphone attached to your headphones, or in other words a Headset?
 
Now that I think about it, I haven't ever seen anyone talk about audiophile headphones with a mic on them since the day I first joined this community. Personally, I have bad experiences with Headsets since every headset that I have owned broke on me real fast. I now prefer to have an external mic.

 

[Folex]

I plan on using a conference microphone with the headphones. I'm fed up with headsets and I want to get back into using good headphones. 

 

[theleonlion]

I'd go with the Audio Technica M50.
 
If you're only using the headphones with a microphone, look at the Sennheiser HMD25-1 II.
 
Way above your budget, but probably the best headset available, especially with the sound quality of the Sennheiser HD25-13 II.

 

[Folex]

I do not want a headset.
 
I might just spend the extra money and go with what I have liked, Denon 2000's

 

[theleonlion]

That would be a good idea, but be sure to try the M50 too. You might actually like them more than the AH-D2000.
 
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I do not want a headset.
 
I might just spend the extra money and go with what I have liked before, Denon 2000's