[roksraka]

Hello everybody!
 
I'm thinking of buying some new headphones and I need your help. I've been using Sony MDR-V700DJ headphones for over 3 years now, but since I'm not longer DJing, these headphones no longer suit me, since they overemphasize the bass, also, they are quite cheaply built (although nothing broke). I'd like a pair which would justify the buying of a 200$ DAC/amp, has a neutral, balanced sound (I listen to a lot of jazz, funk, tech house, rock...), but that I could still take them to school when i'm working in the studio (I'm an architecture student). So I would prefer either closed or semi-open, over-ear headphones, preferably with a case, which cost no more than 250$, and would benefit from a dac/amp, but could still be power from my macbook when i'm not at home.
I have considered Sennheiser Momentums. What do you think? Other suggestions?

 

[MadMike]

V Moda M-80 is a good portable headphone that could work.

 

[roksraka]

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V Moda M-80 is a good portable headphone that could work.

They're on-ear headphones... which I usually don't like, since they can get a bit uncomfortable

 

[XVampireX]

Give the ATH-M50's a try, it's pretty much what you are describing
 
These cans are closed, well, maybe semi closed? Anyway, they sound fairly flat, they're called monitor headphones. They've got 38 Ohms to power, they can be powered from phone/tablet/laptop/pc but will benefit from an amp and a good DAC.
 
So yeah, get these, they are well within that 250 USD and could say quite a bit less, you'll have more money to spend on a proper amp/dac that way

 

[kamcok]

I suggest you wait for the momentum to be on sale, they can go for as low as $240 ish
You can also try the Creative Aurvana Live! which can go for as low as $60. It isn't all that durable but it's very light weight and has sound quality comparable to $200~ headphones
Give them a shot 

 

[commando]

Have a read of this thread, all semi portable.