[Windsong]

Trance is my favorite genre of music for headphone listening, but I also listen to a lot of classic/progressive rock. I don't need a lot of bass to enjoy my trance though, so dont make that the main priority. Overall clarity and soundstage are more important imo. I'm willing to spend maybe a little over 100. Thanks!

 

[BotByte]

Clarity and Soundstage under $100 is almost a joke.
 
There is Grado Sr60i or Sr80i, with great Clarity, but then fail at soundstage.
 
Fostex T50RP, have amazing clarity and soundstage, amazing sound, but need an amp like a fish for water.
Read my review:
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/559233/review-fostex-t50rp-it-s-been-needing-a-review
 
Sony MDR-V6, good balance, clarity somewhat, ok soundstage.

 

[shortyg83]

I got the AKG 240s for 99 may wanna look into them.  They sound pretty good on everything I have used them on so far.

 

[BotByte]

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I got the AKG 240s for 99 may wanna look into them.  They sound pretty good on everything I have used them on so far.

They are more balanced then all the others, so to a untrained ear, they sound mediocre. But give them some time and you won't be able to stand the others.
 
Also, why did you buy 4 pairs of headphones at the same time? It's all about buying one and moving on to the next.

 

[shortyg83]

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They are more balanced then all the others, so to a untrained ear, they sound mediocre. But give them some time and you won't be able to stand the others.
 
Also, why did you buy 4 pairs of headphones at the same time? It's all about buying one and moving on to the next.

I didn't buy all 4 at the same time.
I bought panasonic first then beats. then just ordered the akgs and denons last week cuz I wanted to try a semi open set  as well as an unactive noise cancelling closed set
 
 

 

[BotByte]

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I didn't buy all 4 at the same time.
I bought panasonic first then beats. then just ordered the akgs and denons last week cuz I wanted to try a semi open set  as well as an unactive noise cancelling closed set
 
 

oops, posted question in wrong thread. It was weird how you posted so fast! Now I understand
 
AKG are good btw, OP, but they do need water like a headphone. Or is that amped like a fish..... what?

 

[alv4426]

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I didn't buy all 4 at the same time.
I bought panasonic first then beats. then just ordered the akgs and denons last week cuz I wanted to try a semi open set  as well as an unactive noise cancelling closed set
 
 

 
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I waited a little over a year to go from my M50 to my DT880.... at your pace you'll be up to HD800 next Thursday. Say bye to your wallet and hello to top ramen 3 times a day forever
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[stefuhno]

I listen to EDM (house, electro, progressive) and i find that the SHURE SRH 440s do the trick. they are pretty cheap from like 70-100$ if your budget is more maybe buy the shure srh 840s

 

[BrucYSN]

Shure 840/740 DJ worth looking at, and the Sennheiser 598 is a gem, although it's kinda pricy right now since they are new, you might be able to get a good deal on used market. The down side of 598 is that they a bit bass shy

 

[crinacle]

Ultrasone, though you may have to top up an extra 50...
 
The other cans are "great" for EDM, but Ultrasone is the undisputed king of EDM thus far.

 

[djviciouscycle]

Now that I've joined up here, I find myself wanting to get some Sennheiser HD280s again. They seem like my answer to every thread, except the basshead discussions.

 

[Acix]

Any Ultrasones will do a great job... I just saw PL-650 on the FS forum for around $100.

 

[Arnotts]

SRH440 if it has to be 100 or lower. They're very good headphones .
But... Ultrasone's if you really want excellent headphones for electronica. DJ1, HFI-580 or Pro 550 (not sure how much each of those models go for, but they seem to the best Ultrasone's for those on a bit of a tight budget).