[LaynE]

I'm looking for a new set of cans around $100. I need something that is good for all around meaning games, music, and movies. I've heard things about the HD555 and ATH-A500, how are they for all-around purposes?

 

[EsthetiX]

So far the best I've heard at 100 Are Equation Audio RP-21 and Audio Technica ES7.

 

[qazwsx]

HD555 should be excellent. Warm sound with soundstage and good imaging goes well with gaming and music.

 

[andrewx490]

MMMMMMSSSS1

 

[LaynE]

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Originally Posted by andrewx490 /img/forum/go_quote.gif MMMMMMSSSS1

Quality post, sir. So how is the HD555 in comparison to the A500? I guess those are the two best options in my range? No other suggestions?

 

[cutthroat]

I would have to say either the MS1 if you want an open can, or the RP-21 if you want a closed can.
I have not heard the MS1, but I own the MS2i and love them, and they get a ton of praise here on the forums.
I do own the RP-21 and they sound better than I ever expected a $95 headphone to sound.

 

[Azure]

There's a used A700 (looks beautiful...) on the FS forum for under $100; I'm not associated with the seller.

If the MS1 is anything like the SR80, then I highly recommend against getting the MS1 for gaming and watching movies.

 

[cadobhuk]

denon d1000?

 

[034936]

Are these for portable or home use. Im currently looking for a $100 PORTABLE pair. im looking at:
Denon AH-D1000
ATH ES7
ATH A900
HD-25-1 (bit more $$$)
and DT770 (maybe a bit more $$$)

 

[StealthR6]

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Originally Posted by 034936 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Are these for portable or home use. Im currently looking for a $100 PORTABLE pair. im looking at: Denon AH-D1000 ATH ES7 ATH A900 HD-25-1 (bit more $$$) and DT770 (maybe a bit more $$$)

ES7 and HD-25-1 would be my choice for portable.

 

[misterDX]

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Originally Posted by 034936 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Are these for portable or home use. Im currently looking for a $100 PORTABLE pair. im looking at: Denon AH-D1000 ATH ES7 ATH A900 HD-25-1 (bit more $$$) and DT770 (maybe a bit more $$$)

ath-a900 aint even close to the $100 price point

 

[StealthR6]

I dont have the 555, but I own the 595, compaired to my A500's the 595 are better. The senn are more detailed, better mids/highs, but I feel the A500 still have better soundstage and bass (though slightly more boomy then the 595). The A500 are also a lot easier to drive, I dont use an amp for my A500s, but do for the 595s. Music the 595 are superior, but for gaming and movies, I do feel the A500 have the edge due to their bass. Though the 595 are pretty good in gaming and movies too. I also feel the A500 are more comfortable then the 595, but the 595 are very comfortable cans also.

 

[034936]

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Originally Posted by misterDX /img/forum/go_quote.gif ath-a900 aint even close to the $100 price point

ur right,..... barely any of them are...well...just in case he feels the urge..

 

[androo630]

i really like my portable AKGS

 

[Pibborando]

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Originally Posted by Azure /img/forum/go_quote.gif There's a used A700 (looks beautiful...) on the FS forum for under $100; I'm not associated with the seller.

I swear I didn't pay this guy.

The A700's are great though!