[ExtremeHotDog]

HI!!!

 
I am looking for my first headphones but I dont know what to choose.
They will be used mainly for hearing metal(alternative, industrial, symphonic, death, progressive, etc.) electronic (house, dubstep,progressive, hardcore, trance, etc.) and for gaming(without mic)
My budget is around 150 - 200 US dollars and I will be using the Fiio E11 portable amp.
I have been considering these:
 

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[size=1.7em] Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO[/size]

 

[size=1.7em] Shure SRH840[/size]

 

[size=1.7em] Sennheiser HD 558[/size]

 

[size=1.7em] VSonic GR07 MK2[/size]

 

[size=1.7em] Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10 [/size]

 
Thanks!!

 

[fabio-fi]

The DT 990 pro is bass emphasized, not good for metal to my ears. Shure's are well balanced, some people are not happy with the bass, and the Sennhs are bass light (they do well with Fps games tho) i dont have experience with the other 2 models. Are you open to more suggestions? Which kind of games you like? 
 
And..Welcome to Head-fi 

 

[hvymetal]

SRH-840 would be the most flexible option from your choices. Closed back and it's portable as well. The sound is good with nothing over emphasized. If going IEM route, then the GR07 from your choices.

 

[MalVeauX]

Quote:

HI!!!

 
I am looking for my first headphones but I dont know what to choose.
They will be used mainly for hearing metal(alternative, industrial, symphonic, death, progressive, etc.) electronic (house, dubstep,progressive, hardcore, trance, etc.) and for gaming(without mic)
My budget is around 150 - 200 US dollars and I will be using the Fiio E11 portable amp.
I have been considering these:
 
Thanks!!

 
Heya,
 
Beyer DT770
Brainwavz  HM5
Ultrasone HFI 580
 
Very best,

 

[fabio-fi]

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Heya,
 
Beyer DT770
Ultrasone HFI 580
 
Very best,

 
This ^
add to the list the Pro 550 (not as bassy as the HFI-580) but good soundstage for a closed hp. 

 

[leng jai]

The HD595 would be a good start especially for gaming. If you can still mod the 558s to 598s then that would be my pick.

 

[ExtremeHotDog]

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The DT 990 pro is bass emphasized, not good for metal to my ears. Shure's are well balanced, some people are not happy with the bass, and the Sennhs are bass light (they do well with Fps games tho) i dont have experience with the other 2 models. Are you open to more suggestions? Which kind of games you like? 
 
And..Welcome to Head-fi 

I play strategy, role, driving, action/adventure and yes I can accept more suggestions
and thanks

 

[ExtremeHotDog]

Quote:

 
This ^
add to the list the Pro 550 (not as bassy as the HFI-580) but good soundstage for a closed hp. 

DT770 vs DT990 and 
HFI 580 vs 780

 

[Dyaems]

dt770 is closed while dt990 is open

 

[XxDobermanxX]

Sennheiser HD 449
Ultrasone HFI 580 
Sennheiser HD 558
Beyer DT770

 

[ExtremeHotDog]

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dt770 is closed while dt990 is open

80 vs 250 ohms?

 

[336881]

Fav first headphone is the technics rp-dh1200. Lasted me 6 years.