[aaronchan10]

Hi everyone,
 
I know next to nothing about headphones, and this would be my first serious purchase. I've been doing quite a bit of reading, and it seems like there's both a lot of good and a lot of bad written about the ATH-M50s. I've also got a few other options to think about:
 

1. Sony MDR 7506
2. AKG 240
3. Sennheiser HD 449

 
I don't listen to just one genre, so I'm looking for a pair with both decent bass and treble, an all-around good beginner's set of headphones. I'm definitely not limited to just these options. My price range is around $100, and I don't really want to go much higher than that. Any advice or suggestions?
 
Thanks!

 

[Me x3]

Hi,
 
You should also consider Takstar Pro 80 (or Gemini HSR-1000 same headphones)

 
And, Logitech UE6000 (This can be found under 100 nowadays)
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/surprisingly-good-logitec-ue6000-and-ue9000
 
Best Luck!

 

[396208]

V-Moda recently dropped their M80 to $150 and it will be a solid alternative to ATH M50.

 

[zunehdrocks]

Donscorpio dolphin
m audio q40 (if you are a basshead this is great)
House of marley exodus (haven't heard them but tyll likes them)
yamaha pro300
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/house-marley-exodus-page-2
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2413645,00.asp
http://www.head-fi.org/products/m-audio-studiophile-q40-closed-back-dynamic-headphones

 

[cel4145]

+1 on the Donscorpio Dolphins. I recently got a pair. Great sound.

The UE6000 are another good pair to look into.

 

[aaronchan10]

Do you know of any takstar pro 80s with just a straight cord?

 

[aaronchan10]

  Donscorpio dolphin
m audio q40 (if you are a basshead this is great)
House of marley exodus (haven't heard them but tyll likes them)
yamaha pro300
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/house-marley-exodus-page-2
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2413645,00.asp
http://www.head-fi.org/products/m-audio-studiophile-q40-closed-back-dynamic-headphones

Donscorpio dolphins? I tried googling these, but couldn't seem to find any sellers...

 

[aaronchan10]

Where did you get your dolphins from? I can't seem to find a seller...

 

[cel4145]

Penon Audio: http://penonaudio.com/index.php?route=product/manufacturer/info&manufacturer_id=45

 

[zomgpront]

There also happens to be a used pair of them going up on the trades forum (if you don't mind used, of course).
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/719429/fs-ft-various-iems-and-headphones

 

[zanderwebb]

Just saying, dont count out the M50's yet.. They are AMAZING! Would recommend getting a little amp for them to for DAT BASS

 

[cel4145]

There also happens to be a used pair of them going up on the trades forum (if you don't mind used, of course).

http://www.head-fi.org/t/719429/fs-ft-various-iems-and-headphones

I think I would go for new ones since it's only $10 more to them from Penon Audio.

 

[aaronchan10]

  Just saying, dont count out the M50's yet.. They are AMAZING! Would recommend getting a little amp for them to for DAT BASS

Yeah, I've heard they're really good, but I don't listen to much bass-intensive music. And the price tag is just out of my reach

 

[aaronchan10]

Penon Audio: http://penonaudio.com/index.php?route=product/manufacturer/info&manufacturer_id=45

Thanks! I see they're a foreign company. Safe to order from?

 

[cel4145]

A lot of people in the Chinese Asian thread have. I have ordered from them three times