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Hey guys, I've posted something similar but comparing 2 other sets of headphones.
 
Here is what I'm looking for:
 
 
- Closed-back;

- Either over-the-ear or supra-aural;

- To be used un-amped, plugged into Mac or iPod (Apple Lossless files);

- Mostly jazz; also blues and classic rock;

- Around $100;

- Good construction is a plus;

 

So, I've narrowed it down to the ES7 and the Ultrasone HFI-450. I've heard the first one is rather colored, which isn't really what I'm looking for, I wanted something with a more clear and natural sound. Other options are more than welcomed!
 
Thank's

 

[Mr Joboto]

Shure SRH840?

 

[bbbbbbb]

Sounds like a good option. Could you give me some info on them? Sound-wise, mostly.
 
They are actually $200, a bit out of my range, I'm afraid...

 

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[nitrotron]

ATH-M50. Serves all your purposes. Pro Audio Mart on ebay sells for around 100 and they are legit sellers. 

 

[edge111hussain]

 

ath-ES7 has a much closer sound as compared to the ath-50's. By closer i mean straight in your face whilst the 50's seem like sound coming from some feet away. Both r a solid bang for the buck. Shure-840's will need amping, if you dont want to amp, dont go that way..

 

[captian73]

be careful of counterfeit ES7's, I love the HFI-450's but I don't think they can compete with a genuine pair of ES7's and the A-T M50 get much respect around here. 
 
I'm thinking of the Denon AH-D1001's.... I've got them on at the moment listening to Manic Street Preachers. I don't know anything about the M50's but I'll throw in my D1001 suggestion. I've owned a few pairs in my time. I keep on buying a pair, selling them regretting it, and so i buy another pair, but these are here to stay. 

 

[bbbbbbb]

The ATH-M50 seems interesting... But does it sound good unamped? Plugged to an iPod or a Mac, using Apple Lossless files? They are labeled "Monitor Headphones"...

 

[NapalmK]

It has similar impedance (and power requirements) to my Sennheiser HD280's which for me run very well unamped with a mp3 player or computer. FWIR they are pretty easy to run you won't have to worry about being able to power them.

 

[bbbbbbb]

Ok, I'll take a look at the ATH-M50! Thank's!