Closed back headphones for Iron Maiden!

[Mare or Stallion]

Hi everyone, I’m looking for closed-back headphones for around $150 to replace M40xs. They did have an amazing sound quality but had a poor soundstage and made me discover I need a slightly warmer sound. Also, they were not very comfortable and the joints that let the earcups swivel looked so weak I didn’t feel confident when putting them on.

I listen mainly to heavy, power, prog, symphonic and thrash metal.

I play 320kbps songs from my iPod 4 and my laptop.

Good isolation would be welcome because I sometimes wear them on the bus.

Finally, they must not be too bulky so I can carry them easily in a compact hardcase.


This is what I have gathered from reviews about some interesting options:

• Sony MDR-100AAP: My best option so far. Portable, comfortable and sturdy, but I don’t know if they’re good for metal. Poor isolation. I can get them for $105 US.

• Sony MDR-7506: Quality build. The sound signature may be too neutral for my tastes.

• Sennheiser HD380 Pro: Good isolation, maybe a bit tight. Not really for metal.
  
  
• Sennheiser HD598 Cs: Very comfortable, but not portable and not good for metal.
  
  
• Beyerdynamic DT770: Good sound but not carriable. Expensive and I may need an amp.
  
  
• Shure SRH840: Fold but the sound signature may be too flat. Expensive.

Please correct me on these based on your experience. Feel free to suggest more if you have better ideas.

 

[cossix]

I own the normal 598 so can't really speak too much on the CS but I've heard it's similar to the 598 open and if that's true then I'd stay away from that if you're into metal. It's too relaxed for that IMO

 

[Monsterzero]

Closed for under 150.00 that rocks metal and not bulky? Tough request.

I cant think of any headphone that checks off all your needs. Typically I'd recommend Meze 99,but theyre more than your budget and a bit bulky. Theres also V-Moda M100.Brighter than the Meze,but again over your budget and not the best mids Ive ever heard.

The others on your list dont really do metal great.

You can try asking over in the metal thread for more suggestions.

 

[Mare or Stallion]

Thank you both, I'll try the metal thread.