[NDat]

I have some money now and I'd like to buy a new pair of headphones.
I'll be using it for home use and for (mostly) alternative and rock.
 
I'm a fan of closed headphones but I'm open to any other suggestions.
The budget is under 600$.
 
Thanks!

 

[Zombie_X]

I thought the Sennheiser HD600 and beyerdynamic T70 were great can and great all rounders. The HD600's are warmer and smoother while the T70's are more analtyical and neutral. It all comes down to preference as well.
 
Another good headphone is the Phillips Fidelio L1. It's warm, slightly bassy, and smooth. I think it gives rock some needed smoothness and the treble is a lot more pleasing.
 
Another option is the Shure SRH-840. It has a similar tone to the L1, but is more affordable. I would say the L1 is more refined and energetic.

 

[sipter]

I too listen to mostly rock music, and I'm finding the HD-600's a charm. However I recommend you going to shop where you could listen to the demo's and see which one you like most.

 

[Silver]

Grado RS1 I think that could be the pinnacle for rock music listening. Personally owning only SR80s but I think they will be that good.

 

[Silver]

Sorry didn't know the retail price of new pair would be slightly above your budget at $695 or so. Think of a used pair then
 
EDIT: also didn't know what they sell now are RS1i... revised version of RS1 with an alphabet of i

 

[Maverickmonk]

Bump to ask the same question without starting a new thread, but my requirements are a little stricter:

~300$ Used (So in the 400-500 new category I suppose)
 
-No Grado's, I had some SR60's that were modded and woodied, and I loved them, but they inflicted great pain upon my ears. Someday I'll mod another pair and try to rectify this issue, but not now
-Must be comfortable, plenty of room for my awkward ears to sit in the cups for hours on end
-Amping is not an issue at all
-I prefer open backed, but it's not a necessity
-I prefer a little treble tilt, but still prefer warm mids (So a little warm but with "bite" would probably sound good to me)
-a balance between sound-stage and intimacy
-must still do other genres (jazz, EDM, classical, OST's) well
 
-Is the DT880 going to be too laid back for this? Also, will it make poorly mastered/compressed modern rock un-listenable? I listen to a lot of modern rock
-When modded, do the Denon D2000's fill this purpose? Or are they still darker sounding even after mods
-I heard the HE-400 recommended but it seems sort of weird right around 1khz, thoughts?
 
 
I still have a lot to learn

 

[Silver]

i should have sent a Grado SR80 D777 and a couple of law textbooks to Any US green card

only because some family matter i throw the said matter no where

 

[dunring]

For that budget I'd go to the Drop.com refurbished page and get the Hifiman Edition XX for $299 and if you need a closed back, the Beyerdynamic DT770 250 ohm is fun too.

 

[odarg64]

What would you have recommend a decade ago?

 

[Silver]

What would you have recommend a decade ago?

HD600 is middle of the road not any bias towards rock music

 

[odarg64]

HD600 is middle of the road not any bias towards rock music

Even in 2012?

 

[Silver]

Even in 2012?

Darn i dont know anything to heart,

beyond 2003 Hong Kong meet CD-3000,

I only liked MDR-CD3000 and the whole Sony line like diehard, although i found it miserable to live with MDR-E888

 

[Shane D]

Two I would recommend are the Focal Elex's ($749.00, but every so often they drop to $599.00 on Drop). Great bass for an open back, nice mids and enough treble.

The other one is pretty new to me, the iBasso SR2's. Much more bass centric, but also has very good mids. I find the treble to be lacking, but that pretty much works for me. If I need a shot of "brightish" sound, I can reach for my Grado's.
Price is usually $549.00-$599.00.