[dmbphan041]

Here's the list I have so far.

Sennheiser HD280
Sennheiser HD-555
AKG K 414 P
Audio-Technica ATH ES7
Sony Pro MDR-7506

Grado's don't really suit my needs as apparently they leak sound.

other suggestions I should check out?

 

[jonathanjong]

Denon AH-D1001. Competes with ES7.

The K414s are not "full-sized" if by "full-sized" you mean "circumaural". Then again, arguably, the D1001s are also "supraaural" if you has ginormic ears. Look those up anyway.

 

[Nocturnal310]

How are HD555 $100?

i got them for $135... and that was a special offer.

 

[synaesthetic]

Edit: I can't read. Disregard.

 

[user123456]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nocturnal310 /img/forum/go_quote.gif How are HD555 $100? i got them for $135... and that was a special offer.

Where I live they cost 70-100USD, some stores charge more some less. Profit ftw.

 

[dmbphan041]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nocturnal310 /img/forum/go_quote.gif How are HD555 $100? i got them for $135... and that was a special offer.

around $100. I'm willing to go up to $150 max.

 

[my.self]

the hd-555 are 100 i believe. check on amazon.

 

[n3rdling]

ath-ad700 on newegg

 

[DeusEx]

+1 Audio-Technica AD-700 (but only if you have a normal or larger head!..and you're not a basshead)

see my thread
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/new-ad700s-way-357041/

 

[asher7323]

I own those Sonys and they are excellent.

They collapse to a very small form factor, and have a nice coiled cable. One possible irk is that the headband has a forward tilt that may be a bit awkward. Comes with a handy little pouch and I find that they are often what I grab to throw in my backpack. The collapsibility is a really really really nice feature. Probably my favorite thing about them other than the excellent sound. If portability is an issue look into how compact the others are, because I can't attest to them.

They are very good at keeping the sound in as well. Easily usable at libraries at a high volume. I've gone to class before with Grados, but really when you do so it's only as a joke, and to draw attention to yourself. Which they do so admirably.

They also have a nice blue sticker that says PROFESSIONAL, and STUDIO MONITOR in silver on the top. So everyone around you will know how serious you are, and respect will follow. >_>

 

[jonathanjong]

The AD700s have gotten quite a few votes, but remember that they're open cans. It sounds like the OP wants sealed ones.

The HD280s are really touch and go. Some love them, some hate them. Try them before you buy them, if you go for there.

The ES7s are generally liked. As I said though, the Denon AH-D1001s are often cheaper and not much worse, if at all. Plus, the 1001s are very comfy.

 

[taso89]

FWIW, I owned the Sony MDR-V6's (which are basically the same as MDR-7506) since March and have gotten Senn PX100's since then.. Let's just say I can't stand the V6's anymore, they sound overly bright and shrill even from a good source to my ears. Which sucks cause I used to love them, and am embarassed that these $40 Senns sound better than my $80 v6's. PX100 is far less analytical, far less digital-sounding and most of all, far less fatiguing. Unless you're going to be checking mixes or doing professional studio work, the Senn's are a far better "listening headphone"

Just cause you're willing to spend $150 doesn't mean you should Just my two cents.

EDIT: Ahhh, you want a closed can. In that case go for Denon D1001k, you can get a good price on Amazon.

 

[ph0rk]

The jump to 150 or 180 is -huge- with closed phones, imho. DT250, K271 (which I haven't heard), DT770, HD25-1, many others.

I had a strong dislike for the mdr-v6/7506 and HD280's.

 

[Nocturnal310]

HD25-1? ...

how much are they?

was thinking of upgrading my Closed headphones too.

 

[ph0rk]

Got me, <$200 I assume but who knows with the dollar these days.

Oh right, Google.

hd-25 1 - Google Product Search