[Theimpaler]

First off I'd like to apologize because i know nearly nothing about the intricacies of sound and whatnot, and am new to these forums.

With that being said, my birthday is coming up and I was really looking forward to getting some really good headphones for around 150-200 USD (am a little flexible with that range though), and the primary use would be for mostly listening to music, and for SOME gaming. My music tastes are primarily rap and hip-hop, with some techno and trance. I value really good bass, and soundstage is relatively important too. whether they are open or closed isn't too important, but closed would be preferred.

I've been looking at the audio-technica a900 or ad900's, but just because I heard good things about them. Are there other headphones out there that would suit my needs, or is there a better value out there?

Thanks in advance for helping me out, I really appreciate it!


edit: I tend to kind of abuse my headphones, so being sturdy is important!

 

[xromanticistx]

Sennheisers have sweet soundstage with decent bass and are great for gaming so you might want to look into their line of models.

 

[Theimpaler]

I think i value bass over soundstage, but I like to listen to rap/hip-hop louder than normal i suppose.. and gaming i dont care so much about, mostly music though.

 

[Theimpaler]

also is it necessary to get an amp.. and if so, whats a good quality cheap one that is small enough to fit in a pocket?

 

[devilsadvocate]

Beyer DT 770s would fit the bill, or if you were looking for an IEM the Super.fi 5 EBs would also work.

 

[Theimpaler]

Thanks, but:
1. whats an IEM
2. what about the HD595's?

 

[feh1325]

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Originally Posted by Theimpaler /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks, but: 1. whats an IEM 2. what about the HD595's?

iem = in ear monitor = think an earbud + earplug = small, isolating bud
probably not the best solution to gaming

 

[kugino]

grado sr-60. so much sound for so little dough.

 

[Asr]

Ok I really need to hear both the AD900 and AD700 so I can start providing insight on them. These two are starting to become the latest FOTMs!

ATs in general though don't need amps to sound good - if you get the AD900 you can just forget you ever read about amps, you'll be good to go with just the headphones.

 

[Theimpaler]

does the ad900 have good bass?

 

[spacemanspliff]

http://www.equationaudio.com/Eartool...onal/RP-21.htm

 

[Theimpaler]

actually, im pretty sure I want closed headphones, so im leaning heavily towards the a900's. The only question I have is whether or not the bass good

 

[azncookiecutter]

If you really want bass, then DT770s are your only answer. Bass monster, they are.

 

[Bazile]

I see there is still 1 vendor on e-bay selling Senn HD-580's. Those would be a great headphone to start your addiction with.

Bazile

 

[BassheadJazz]

Beyer DT770s and a nice portable amp (depending on your source) is going to be as good as it gets for the bass head, plus they're good for gaming as well. Enjoy the madness!