[paintedr3d]

Looking for something with bass and really clear sound price isn't an option. Will be using a FIIO E11 amp. Looking for full size over the ear headphones.

 

[TubeStack]

Open or closed? I'd say Grado 325i, if you're okay with open.

 

[paintedr3d]

Looking for closed

 

[jackwess]

HD-25 I II is the most common recommendation of a closed HP for metal. But it does not cover your ear, goes over the ear. 

 

[Sekka]

As I always recommend to those looking for a balanced sound signature around this price, the SoundMAGIC HP100.
 
Look up some reviews.  It really is a steal for how it is priced.
 

 

[paintedr3d]

I just bought the sound magic hp100 it seemed to be the only one that met all my criteria.

 

[Necrotic]

How are you finding the sound so far?
 
Looking for a new set of good headphones and basically looking for the same criteria, except I don't have an amp to run through whatever I end up buying atm
 
I plan to listen to a large variety of music but mostly death metal and I'm looking for something over-ear and closed-back. I also like my bass on the punchier side. I might just end up getting the Grados or HD-25 I II if these are a bust.
 
Thanks!

 

[shiorisekine]

http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-Open-Studio-Headphones-Ohms/dp/B0011UB9CQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1363847923&sr=1-1&keywords=DT+990 for open back

or

https://www.mrspeakers.com/MrSpeakers-Mad-Dog-Alpha-Pad

 

[shiorisekine]

double post

 

[paintedr3d]

I will let u know I got em off amazon and waiting for em, if the bass is good and I can hear everything that's going on in I guess what they call "soundstage" then they will be worth it. I listen to all manner of metal but I'm mostly in to traditional metal as well as power metal, blind guardian being my fav and often they have a lot going on so I want to enjoy that to the fullest. I chose closed because during summer I have like 3 fans going at once and closed I can't really hear the ambient sound in my room. But the price was right. I took a leap of faith.

 

[Sekka]

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I will let u know I got em off amazon and waiting for em, if the bass is good and I can hear everything that's going on in I guess what they call "soundstage" then they will be worth it. I listen to all manner of metal but I'm mostly in to traditional metal as well as power metal, blind guardian being my fav and often they have a lot going on so I want to enjoy that to the fullest. I chose closed because during summer I have like 3 fans going at once and closed I can't really hear the ambient sound in my room. But the price was right. I took a leap of faith.

Remember that burn-in helps, and that the FiiO has a bass boost if you find it to be insufficient (you shouldn't).

 

[paintedr3d]

I keep reading about burn in and how it helps, is it really necessary? I've been reading some people don't believe in it.

 

[paintedr3d]

And is their a better portable amp I should look in to? Amy reasons why said amp would be an upgrade to the one I just got?

 

[Sekka]

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I keep reading about burn in and how it helps, is it really necessary? I've been reading some people don't believe in it.

It helps a lot for me, I don't know about others.  Judging by popular opinion and personal experience, it is a real thing.

 

[Sekka]

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And is their a better portable amp I should look in to? Amy reasons why said amp would be an upgrade to the one I just got?

The FiiO E07K has an amp that is a bit better than the E11, along with a dac (E11 doesn't have one).  I think that you would be able to tell a big difference from the dac, and a small difference from the amp (HP100 isn't too hard to drive).