[ProtegeManiac]

  I listen to music mostly at home and while travelling.. price range would be lesser than 300 USD. presently using sennheiser px 200 II, need to upgrade. 

  thanks for the suggestions.. i was planning to get ATH M50x or grado sr125e..let me check this out!

 
If you use the SR125 while travelling you need to wait until you get to your hotel room, otherwise, prepare to listen to the music of jet engines, locomotive wheels, and other passengers who do not enjoy what you are listening to.

 

[daydreamer88]

 

[daydreamer88]

Well, then AKG Q/K series of open headphones would be my choice based on everything you have said: Q701, K7XX, K702, etc. However, some are a bit difficult to drive and will likely need a headphone amp of some type, depending on your device.

your opinion about ath m50x? will it satisfy my requirements?

 

[cel4145]

The AKG open headphones will be far better than the M50X for your listening genres.

For closed headphones, consider AKG K550, K551, or K553. But the open headphones are better. Just not good for using in public.

 

[daydreamer88]

The AKG open headphones will be far better than the M50X for your listening genres.

For closed headphones, consider AKG K550, K551, or K553. But the open headphones are better. Just not good for using in public.

i searched for AKG headphones in popular online markets in dubai.. the above recommended headphones are unavailable.. can u suggest an alternative brand? 

 

[Me x3]

Open - No isolation
 
-Sennheiser HD598
-Sennheiser HD600
-AudioTechnica AD900X
-AudioTechnica AD1000X
-Sony MDR-MA900
-Philips Fidelio X2
-Beyerdynamic DT880 250 Ohm
-Soundmagic HP-200
 
Cheaper but still good sounding:
-Pioneer SE-A1000
-Takstar HI-2050
 
Closed back - Some isolation
 
-Shure SRH 840
-AudioTechinca MSR7
-Sony MDR 1A
-Sony MDR 1R
-NAD Viso HP50
-B&W P7
-Focal Spirit Professional
-Beyerdynamic DT770
 
Cheaper but still good sounding:
-Takstar Pro 80

 

[episiarch]

FWIW AKG K545 and K845BT have a similar sound signature to K550/551/553. 

 

[cel4145]

Out of the closed, the Focal, Shure, and MSR7 would be good to consider.

Out of the open, everything but the X2 is worth considering, IMO.

I think you should decide if you are going with open or closed. Open will have better, more immersive soundstage, but not good for using in public.

 

[daydreamer88]

Out of the closed, the Focal, Shure, and MSR7 would be good to consider.

Out of the open, everything but the X2 is worth considering, IMO.

I think you should decide if you are going with open or closed. Open will have better, more immersive soundstage, but not good for using in public.

i prefer open anyday.. let me check the vailability of these headphones.. hd 598 are easy to find! i thought it was closed type.

 

[cel4145]

HD598 are also fairly easy to drive. You might find they get loud enough with portable devices without an amplifier.