cameronisoup
New Head-Fier
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Hey Guys,
I'm sure you see a lot of these threads, but I could use some help picking out a nice audio set-up to help me get more out of the music I listen to. I've been lurking on these forums for quite awhile, and have managed familiarize myself with a lot of the important things I should know. I'm willing to spend up to $300 US on a sweet pair of closed headphones (including an amp if necessary).
So, here are some things you guys should probably know to be able to help me out
- I listen to a lot of metal, classic rock, some folk, classical and a bit of techno/trance/dubstep-like stuff.
- The headphones would be used mostly at home, with the occasional trip outside (in good weather of course). I plan to take really good care of them.
- I'm willing to invest in an portable/desktop amplifier that you recommend if it happens to suit a certain pair of headphones.
- Most of my music files are between 256 and 320 kbps, but I'm willing to get some flac files if it will make a difference.
- I listen out of an iphone 4 or my macbook air most of the time, and sometimes my samsung TV for movies and gaming.
- I kinda want something that would be good for immersive gaming too.
- I think I would like something with pretty good bass, but that also performs well all-around.
I've been looking at the Audio Technica M50's for awhile, and they look great for my needs, but please, throw some other suggestions out there guys. Anything that would suit my needs, that would last me a long time, and that would really introduce me well to the "world of the audiophile."
I would also appreciate any other tips, pointers, knowledge or advice that you guys might have for me.
Cheers!
EDIT: To be honest, I'll spend more than 300 if it's really worth it. I can always spend more on headphones now, and then save up to buy an amp later on down the road. So yeah, anything goes, really.
I'm sure you see a lot of these threads, but I could use some help picking out a nice audio set-up to help me get more out of the music I listen to. I've been lurking on these forums for quite awhile, and have managed familiarize myself with a lot of the important things I should know. I'm willing to spend up to $300 US on a sweet pair of closed headphones (including an amp if necessary).
So, here are some things you guys should probably know to be able to help me out
- I listen to a lot of metal, classic rock, some folk, classical and a bit of techno/trance/dubstep-like stuff.
- The headphones would be used mostly at home, with the occasional trip outside (in good weather of course). I plan to take really good care of them.
- I'm willing to invest in an portable/desktop amplifier that you recommend if it happens to suit a certain pair of headphones.
- Most of my music files are between 256 and 320 kbps, but I'm willing to get some flac files if it will make a difference.
- I listen out of an iphone 4 or my macbook air most of the time, and sometimes my samsung TV for movies and gaming.
- I kinda want something that would be good for immersive gaming too.
- I think I would like something with pretty good bass, but that also performs well all-around.
I've been looking at the Audio Technica M50's for awhile, and they look great for my needs, but please, throw some other suggestions out there guys. Anything that would suit my needs, that would last me a long time, and that would really introduce me well to the "world of the audiophile."
I would also appreciate any other tips, pointers, knowledge or advice that you guys might have for me.
Cheers!
EDIT: To be honest, I'll spend more than 300 if it's really worth it. I can always spend more on headphones now, and then save up to buy an amp later on down the road. So yeah, anything goes, really.
), but when your ideal budget is twice that, you've got a lot more choices that would kick much more ass. I'm sure other people will name some names. With what you're looking at, and being new to this whole thing, the M50 or V-Moda (I don't know about this one; purely speculation) would both be good choices for cheap, though. So that's whatever it is.
