[Audiophile24]

I have read the headphone buying guide, which is nothing short of fantastic. I think I know what I want but would really appreciate some honest feedback on a headphone recommendation. I am not ready to go all in a $1K set of phones, but I would like to find something that fits in the $100-$200 range.

I prefer closed cans only because they keep the sound contained and I would like to use them occasionally during travel. The three things most important to me are instrument detail, image, and clarity. My thought was something like the Sennheiser HD 280 or the KRK 8400's, something made for complete accurate reproduction - then I could EQ out some flatness.
 
If open cans are the way to go then I am okay with that. I have never had the fortune to test a pair to know what the openness sounds like.
 
The type of music I listen to would be a mix of:
 
Foo Fighters
Counting Crows
Breaking Benjamin
 
Then
Phil Collins
Bruce Hornsby
 
and a bit of Robert Miles and ATB
 
I appreciate all the help in advance. 

 

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Go with the Audio Technica ATH-M50 as they sound just as good if not better than the HD 280 pro and the M50 is way more sturdy.  I have not heard the KRK 8400, but many here recommend them as well.
 
According to the charts the ATH-M50 is the more accurate headphone lacking the severe dips in the frequency response as well as the square wave responses.
 
Audio Technica ATH-M50
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/AudioTechnicaATHM50B2012.pdf
 
KRK 8400 Charts:
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/KRKKNS8400.pdf