[rurmann]

Hi guys, Im looking to buy some headphones with really good quality for under 200 bucks. I was originally going to get a pair of refurbished sennheiser hd 598's but then I learned that they are open, Although they will be mostly used at my dorm, but I still dont want to annoy my room mate. I listen to all types of music but I want a headphone that can handle some bass because I think I lean toward the electonic genre. So any advice on your favorite closed headphones would be  awesome! 
 
Thanks, Reed
 
P.S. is it advisable to get refurbished Equipment? I heard that They can someimes be better because they will fix any defects?

 

[RobustOrange]

The V moda crossfade LP2 are great for bass, much better than their earlier counterpart. The M80s are on ear though offer a more balanced sound than the LP2.

 

[ssrock64]

A good choice for you is the Ultrasone HFI-780. It's closed, bassy but not too bassy, and has the crispness necessary for electronica.

 

[imola]

give beyerdynamic dt770 pro a try...

 

[WiR3D]

all good recs, i think the ultrasones and the beyer is probably the way to go (having heard neither)

 

[rurmann]

Thanks guys, 
Another thing is that I already have a pair of closed headphones the Sony mdr-V6's  and while not nearly the quality of the Ultrasone HFI-780  i was thinking about seeing the difference between open and closed. because I can go out with the sony's around my neck but i would like a pair of cans that can be the best in a dorm. and i mean the best sound for the money ($200)

 

[bleudeciel16]

surprised nobody gave the usual ATH-M50 recommendation.  so I will.  for the price ($150), they're comfy, closed, great sound and bass, not too heavy, and fold down to portable size, and have the nice screw-on type jack adapter. (and includes a leather soft case)
 

 

[ssrock64]

For something both open and bassy in your price, the one absolutely great option is the Fischer Audio FA-011. Looking closed, I'd still go with the HFI-780.
 
The ATH-M50 is a bit over a sane price for it in today's market.

 

[skyline315]

I'd take a pair of Shure 840s over the ATH-M50s any day.