[PRnate93]

Yeah, i know there has been multiple other threads on this but im hoping for some more results..
I listen to a lot of metal, alternative and dubstep music, so they need to be pretty versatile.
 
I have a couple in mind but im open to more ideas.
 

1. Ultrasone hfi 700

http://reviews.cnet.com/headphones/ultrasone-hfi-700/4507-7877_7-32391033.html?tag=specs
 

1. and (the popular choice) the m50's

http://reviews.cnet.com/headphones/audio-technica-ath-m50/4507-7877_7-33899646.html?tag=specs

 

[Teh-Monkey-man]

Shure SRH750 DJ
 
I prefer those to the M50

 

[Mondo33]

I love my Grado 225s I listen to a lot of alternative and a bit of metal and it sounds good on those. I'll bust out my old dubstep to see how it sounds on that and update you. never heard the other two but the Grados cost $200 and they sound real nice. I'm new to all of this audiophile stuff so forgive the fact that I am not very adept at describing the sound of headphones. I will say however, that I find the Grados to be a sort of fun(?) headphone to listen to everything kind of sounds alive through these. I also love the bass on these. Good luck on your search. 
 

 

[PRnate93]

are they closed or open?

 

[bleho]

Fischer Audio FA-003!

 

[torifile]

I prefer the Shure 840 over the M50. At least in their unburned-in state at the store today. They just felt better and sounded a little better to my ears.

 

[eucariote]

I agree with the others in this (and many other threads), and think that SR225 is the best open headphone I've heard in that price range and SRH840 is the best closed headphone.  Both work ok unamplified but the Shure scale well and sound even better with more juice.  Don't get a closed headphone unless you absolutely need one, as open perform much better for the price imo.  In your shoes, I'd spend $25-50 more and get a used HD600, like the one currently listed in the fs forum.  They don't have the imperfections of SR225, which are somewhat weak bass and intense highs. 

 

[PRnate93]

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I agree with the others in this (and many other threads), and think that SR225 is the best open headphone I've heard in that price range and SRH840 is the best closed headphone.  Both work ok unamplified but the Shure scale well and sound even better with more juice.  Don't get a closed headphone unless you absolutely need one, as open perform much better for the price imo.  In your shoes, I'd spend $25-50 more and get a used HD600, like the one currently listed in the fs forum.  They don't have the imperfections of SR225, which are somewhat weak bass and intense highs. 

 
About the SR225's, noting the fact that they are open, would you still recommend them if i intend to use them in public use? I value headphones that are somewhat decent with noise canceling for the reason that i use them in school and i like loud music

 

[eucariote]

^ Not at all.  Outside sounds will enter like you're not wearing headphones at all, overwhelming the music and killing sound quality and your music will leak out so others will hear your music even at low volumes.  Closed headphones or iems are the only options in public use.