[gunnerwholelife]

I have 110$ saved up and I want to buy over-ear portable headphones.
 
I listen to all kind of music genres but more inclined to metal and rock.
My fav bands are :
Metallica
slipknot
SOAD
pink flyod
megadeth
linkin park
coldplay
adele 
breakin benjamin etc
 
so its a mixture of hard and soft music
 
I want some decent closed headies
 
 
I am looking at ATH-m50s,shure 440/840,ath-ws55i.
I like m50s very much[design wise] but if you guys have got a better option tell me.
I gonna plug them into my philips gogear mp3 player.
 
 
I know you guys will say why don't you just look around the forum you will find many similar posts but they all are confusing me.
 
Some say m50s aren't comfortable some say they are etc
 
Also the music genre suitable for the respective headies is not specified.
 
Please help me out.
ty a lot.

 

[Arbite]

You will hear mixed opinions about most headphones from most headfiers. This is simply because we all prefer different music and different headphones for that music. On thr comfort front, for example, the srh840's can be ludicrously comfy if you have a wider head, because the band is more flat when stretched. I love them, but a mate of mine hates them because of the shape of his head.

You should also consider the Grado sr60i and sr80i for rock and metal. They are open however, and so will leak sound.

 

[gunnerwholelife]

Guys I dont want to start a new thread !!
 
I am going to buy my 1st headphone in coming few days.
 
I have saved up cash for 4 months now and therefore I want to get it right.
 
I am confused between ath m50 and dt770.
 
I love to listen to metal and I want a headphone which I can use while on long walks to my college and etc.
 
Also if I get dt770 do I need an amp?
Please help !!
 
I was going to buy m50 but many said they are overrated bassy phones.
 
I loved dt770 for comfort and look but do they play metal well?
 
My favourite bands are . . 
 
slipknot
megadeth
metallica
amon amarath
cob
log
coldplay
linkin park
pink flyod
 
Please help me !!
 
Ty a lot !!
 
sorry for my poor english !!
 
I am tired of searching head fi forums with endless threads
Its confusing me further !!
Just help a poor soul out !!

 

[Matt head 777]

headphone.com speaks well of the ATH-M50