[room808mix]

My fellow Head-Fiers, lets see how many of you can pay attention to the actual question.....
 
I've been using the etymotic 4p/s headphones for quite some time and enjoy the sound quality very much (unamped)
 
BUT I've listen to the Beats by Dre studio headphones on many occasions and even tho I hate the overall sound quality of the phones I must say that impact of the bass and being able to actually "feel" a kick drum or bassline is something I like alot about them. But we all know here on the forum that its not enough to justify the $300.
 
I need recommendations (or past threads) on cans that will help me find the middle ground between these 2 headphones.
 
They dont HAVE to be iems
 
They dont HAVE to be under $300 
 
I just want headphones that will keep me happy.
 
Thanx

 

[KingStyles]

Darth beyers. You will get the bass while having a better sound quality than dre beats.

 

[shake]

1. get any respectable headphone that isn't known for being "natural" or "audiophile-grade"
2. windows bass-boost.  55hz.  +9db
3. ????
4. profit!!

 

[SolidVictory]

Sennheiser IE8. Problem solved.

 

[wind016]

Dude...  you need advice from a basshead.  I love my bass.  Like ridiculous amount of bass.
 
Check out Ultrasone HFI 580 it has the most bass I have ever heard from a legit headphone company. The bass thumps real hard but the low end still does not encroach on the mids and highs like the Beats do. The Studios have low end that runs through most of the sound. Eqing would review grainy highs. The Ultrasone is very detailed in comparison
 
Almost no other headphone I have heard has as much bass impact. Even Monster, Denon, and Beyers do not compare in bass impact. Sony XB series have a little more bass impact but i feel the highs are grainy and the overall sound being muddy.  I intend on buying the Pro 900s though and see how they are

 

[baka1969]

The M50 has lots of bass impact.

 

[blueyan]

hmm ,  I'm also looking for bassy headphone around $200...how about M50 vs Hfi 780 vs Hfi 580 ?
 
from amazon
Hfi 580 $189
Hfi 780 $224
 
does the Hfi 780 worth to pay $35 more ? :/

 

[Armaegis]

Do a search on these forums for something called "Thunderpants" (yes really).

 

[Azathoth]

I found the Denon D2000 to have plenty satisfying low end impact, and it's under the $300 mark.

 

[Abovetheair]

Darth Beyers, modded beyer headphones

 

[TobaccoRoad]

Quote:

My fellow Head-Fiers, lets see how many of you can pay attention to the actual question.....

what's this supposed to mean? 

 

 

[wind016]

Hfi 580 has the most bass of anything mentioned. 780 has less bass also.

 

[blueyan]

how much bass does Hfi 580 have over Hfi 780 ? in % ? I want it to be punchy , but not too punchy that can rumble my head , will cause dizziness after long hours listening :/ , hmm , is Hfi 780 an all rounder bassy headphone compare to 580 ?

 

[shake]

Quote:

hmm ,  I'm also looking for bassy headphone around $200...how about M50 vs Hfi 780 vs Hfi 580 ?
 
from amazon
Hfi 580 $189
Hfi 780 $224
 
does the Hfi 780 worth to pay $35 more ? :/

I got my HFI-780s new for $165 shipped.  When EQ'd right, they have a butt load of bass, impact and rumble.  If it matters, this is coming from someone who thought the M50s were bass light.
 

 

[wind016]

Hfi 580 has far more potential for bass punch. When machbass setting on my cowon s9 is maxed out, id say there is aabout 50% more bass impact. That isnt really an exaggeration. The bass impact may be even double. When not EQed, the bass wont really rumble your head. But 580 is definitely a basshead's headphone