[cap10 crunch]

My friend loves technology and has a pretty decent setup in his basement for movies. He bought his dad some of the higher quality beats headphones and is convinced they're the best. He listens to a variety of music but his favorite bands are Blink 182 and Angels and Airwaves but also really likes hip hop. He would be playing the headphones from his computer/ipod unless newer headphones will convince him to upgrade his source or buying an amp. Price range would be less than the beats headphones. Any suggestions?

 

[NapalmK]

For around $200 you could get a pair of Denon D2000's or Ultrasone HFI-780's (both have a lot of bass). I'd probably go for the D2000's. The sound is beautiful and they have incredible bass.

 

[the search never ends]

Or the Grado SR225i, not for everyone, but one of the best at 200 dollars. They are very versatile.

 

[baka1969]

X2 on the 225i. If someone is new to great headphones Grados are a 'Wow' headphone. Everyone that's heard any of mine for the first time always have that reaction.

 

[cck5]

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Originally Posted by the search never ends /img/forum/go_quote.gif Or the Grado SR225i, not for everyone, but one of the best at 200 dollars. They are very versatile.

this is the route i took. =p

 

[Tympanum_Plan]

Does he WANT other headphones? Some people actually like bad sound.

 

[SanJoseCanJunkie]

What's the bass on an unamped 225i going to be like though?

I don't think rap/hip-hop was a very big consideration (thank God) when Grado engineered my RS1i's, even when amped. I haven't heard the 225i though.

 

[cap10 crunch]

yeah I was thinking of telling him to get some Grado headphones but did not consider the D2000. Thanks!