[koryuuu]

Ok, first of all, let me just say that I don't like looking at these types of threads, either, but my friend asked me for advice and I don't know who else to turn to! I'm more interested in IEMs, but she wants headphones. I have no reference point AT ALL, so if you guys could point me in some sort of direction, I'd be really thankful. I just don't know where to start reading!

Anyway, as stated in the topic, her budget is <$80. She said she listens to a wide variety of music, but mostly post rock and rnb. Isolation is not too huge a factor, but she doesn't want sound that leaks [so.. I'm assuming closed cans? Sorry. I am a complete noob about this]. She wants TONS of bass. She's using an iPod Classic, I think. The generation before the latest release.

So. I hope that anyone can help me as I'm really at a loss here.

Thanks!

 

[mookowz13]

AKG K81dj is under $80 and loads of bass to spare. Not exactly the most comfortable in the world though.

 

[winwin]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mookowz13 /img/forum/go_quote.gif AKG K81dj is under $80 and loads of bass to spare. Not exactly the most comfortable in the world though.

x2 on this, never really tried it but many people said its good. Try some sony headphones, its also bassy.

 

[koryuuu]

Thanks

Any others I should look into?

 

[euphoracle]

<$80 nvm.

 

[Ishcabible]

You can beg some people to sell their DT770 Pros for $80.

 

[steven_1026]

You might be able to find a used Denon D1001 for around $80. Good bass, great comfort, and won't leak much sound.

 

[Acix]

You have the M-50 @ $99 on ebay.

 

[LordZ]

I have to wonder why no one recommended these.

JVC HA-RX700 Full-Size Headphones

 

[euphoracle]

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordZ /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have to wonder why no one recommended these. JVC HA-RX700 Full-Size Headphones

Because no one can find them anywhere.

On the other hand, I'm in Canada so lol nevermind.

 

[itsjustwood]

korryu...amazon and ebay r a guiding light for u...it took me about 4 months of reading and hitting up all the forums..before i found my ad700's..i seem very pleased with them....there is alot of gear for sale on headfi also..just check all the time for any good deals they r everywhere...there's a group of good people on this site

 

[koryuuu]

Thanks, guys, for the suggestions

I will look into them for my friend.

@itsjustwood:
As I mentioned, I am not familiar with headphones and I wouldn't know where to start. I much prefer IEMs and most of my knowledge about audio gear revolves around IEMs. [I even told my friend that if she were looking for IEMs, I'd probably recommend the V moda vibes or the NuForce NE-7M or maybe even the Creative EP-630, etc etc. Random 'phones from the top of my head.]

So, I posted this thread just to have an idea about what to read up on. I can't just randomly pick a phone from a certain price range. =/ I don't know their sound signatures at all. So um yeah.