[sbaker5]

After years of crappy headphones I think it is time I got something better, they will be ran off my computers sound card (reaktek HD audio) and mostly used for rock, metal and gaming. I know about the grados but people say they are extremely uncomfortable and after using my logitech headphones which sound bad and  hurt the top of my head I want something that does not hurt after using them for 10 minutes. I have a medium sized head which also might be a problem. Closed or open does not matter, closed might be a little better just to block out the TV in the next room but I really don't care, All I care about is they sound good for rock, metal and don't hurt my head.

 

[NigForce]

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/505409/rock-for-100
 
Similar to what you ask, please look in the forums before joining just to ask one question.

 

[tdockweiler]

Try to find an open box AKG k240 Studio for $80 or a new one for $99. Best deal ever for such a good headphone. If you ever get an amp later (not sure if you have one) then these would benefit from them. If you can get them for $70-$80 you could buy an E5 amp for $20also  and be set for quite awhile.
 
They're also very comfortable. Zero clamping force and are light. They even have a decent amount of bass, even more than my k601!

 

[sumathias]

Never tried the 240s, but they get respect around here so they should be fine
 
Consider the ath m50s as well.
 
By the way, when I wore grados, my main comfort issue was with the itchiness and the heat on my ears. The headphones are actually very light and have little clamping force and shouldn't hurt the top of your head.

 

[Proglover]

You could consider 'the sock mod' for Grado's.
 
Under 100 bucks, you can't beat SR60-80 for rock/metal.
 
Try some searching here on sock mod, f.e. this topic:
 http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/55803/help-how-to-sock-mod-my-sr-80-s 

 

[ArmAndHammer]

I have the heavier Grado SR325i's and I can really barely feel any pressure on the top of my head. The ear cushions are not the most comfy but not anything I would call uncomfortable.

 

[BobSaysHi]

sr60i. Go buy it.

 

[cck5]

get the sr80I. adds a little more badd than the 60i. worth the 20 bucks.

 

[cowjuan]

i can also vouch for the sr80 being a great headphone for rock. real good bass. i would also recommend an amp. any will do fine, even a ~$20 one. i used my friends ~$5 amp for the first time and the sound improved significally. i almost cried.

 

[cowjuan]

i don't find them uncomfortable at all, they are very lightweight and the cushions feel pretty good. especially on cold, winter days. they act as earmuffs. 

 

[theeyealtering]

I own the Alessandro MS-1. Cost me $100 and absolutely killer for metal/rock. They go loud and hard and don't fatigue the ears with harsh highs.
Same design as Grados and I don't find them uncomfortable at all.