[pops]

I have only owned a variety of skull candy and "off brand" headphones and prefer ear buds. I wanted to buy beats tour for Xmas but most reviews I read say they're not at all worth the price. I'll have $150 and want something with bass that will make me flinch. I'm also considering headphones but something built with minimal bulk. Any suggestions?

 

[JK1]

Do yourself a favor and skip the Beats Tour. For under $20 the JVC HA-FX101 has plenty of bass and great clarity. Once you try this, you will be surprised at how much quality JVC can deliver for a tiny amount. You should also buy the JVC HA-S160 headphone for around $12.  It is quite compact and has excellent sound. Search for reviews of these on the forums.

 

[Peculier]

The Klipsch S4i has plenty of bass and is great value for the money.

 

[Eddie C]

Audio Technica ckm55's got me into portable audio and I loved them when they were my primary phones, the ckm500 seems to get alot of attention now and many members here enjoy them
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/607006/the-new-ath-ckm500-the-best-ckm-earphone-yet

 

[jrwong28]

Everybody know if u want a good bass Iem shure is the name

 

[AdamskaPrice]

Do not get the Beats Tour. Just don't. I recommend the Brainwavz B2. They are about $120 on Amazon and lower in the streets. They are IEMs though so it might take some time to get used to the fit. 

 

[Staal]

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The Klipsch S4i has plenty of bass and is great value for the money.

 
I think a lot of Head-Fi members might disagree with that.

 

[AdamskaPrice]

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I think a lot of Head-Fi members might disagree with that.

I agree to disagree.

 

[Seekky]

UE700

 

[Advent7]

I would say that the S4's are a little on the lacking side of bass IMHO. 

 

[Staal]

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UE700

 
UE700 and bass that will make him flinch? Come on now.

 

[Zenesis]

Do not get the Beats Tour. Just don't. I recommend the Brainwavz B2. They are about $120 on Amazon and lower in the streets. They are IEMs though so it might take some time to get used to the fit. 

He asked for bass that will make him flinch and you recommend Brainwavz b2? You shouldn't recommend it just because it fits your taste, an analytical iem is not what the op is looking for.

OP - check out Atrio MG7, great iem for bass head. You should also check out triple.fi 10, you may be able to find them in the buy/sell section on headfi, though they're discontinued now (warranty issue).

Headphone wise, try ath-m50. I'm listening to my roommate's m50 as I'm typing this. It doesn't have an incredible amount of bass, but it's impactful.

 

[Seekky]

UE700 and bass that will make him flinch? Come on now.

Oops, didn't read carefully, my bad.

Maybe mee m31 or fx3x or mg7

 

[Seekky]

Xb40ex if u can still find it under 50

 

[Staal]

I agree with Zenesis,
 
If bass is what you're after, the Atrio MG7 will suit your needs very well.