[KyPeN]

My roommate likes to play his music at the same time I do, so instead of killing him, I may just buy some headphones. I just may.

They will only be driven out of my reciever at first, but it does pretty well with the 580s, so I don't think amping should be too much of a problem.

I listen to a lot of rock: Dream Theater, Symphony X, Metallica, Rush, but I also listen to some Rap, neo-classical (Michael Angelo Batio, Steve Vai, etc), the occasional score or symphony. However, the primary focus should be on rock with some solid bass and a decent midrange for rap.

I have my MS-1s and I love them. HD-280pros are just too neutral for rock. God, if I could just have the 580s or MS-1 or something CLOSED.

Can someone help? Max $200, hopefully <$150.

Thanks

 

[Veniogenesis]

Rock? Like, awesome rock? Like... Beyer DT770 rocking rock?

My suggestion: DT770.

 

[KyPeN]

I was actually just looking at Beyer.

How much of a difference is there between the 660/770/880/990?
I assume I would want to look at the 80 ohm model?
I may want to wait seeing as they have the new configurator, but I only see 32 ohm, 250 ohm, and 600 ohm?!

 

[J-Pak]

Headroom says the DT770 lacks mids....something you don't want lacking for rock

 

[brian183]

Consider the beyerdynaimc DT250-80. The bass is not as solid as the MS1'sbut I think they have pretty nice impact none the less. Soundstage is definitely wider than MS1. Listening to live recordings on my ms1's make me feel like im onstage while my DT250 make me feel like im in the pit first row.

 

[patrox89]

ya out of their lineup the250-80 are pretty good for rock. when i was buying headphones i was looking for a closed can witha forward presentation and a partially bright sound. i didnt want the harshness of the grados however, so far, im very happy with my dt660's, especically with my headroom micro.

 

[gratefulshrink]

Quote:

Originally Posted by brian183 Consider the beyerdynaimc DT250-80. The bass is not as solid as the MS1'sbut I think they have pretty nice impact none the less. Soundstage is definitely wider than MS1. Listening to live recordings on my ms1's make me feel like im onstage while my DT250 make me feel like im in the pit first row.

Second on the DT 250 (I have the 250 ohm version) -- I think they are great for rock.

 

[dag655321]

Third vote for the DT 250s. I also have the 250 ohm version and they actually work suprisingly well stright out of my iPod. I usually use them with an amp though. The 250s have some great mids with a pretty good overall balance. Bass is there, but not a thumping as the DT 770s. I breifly owned a pair of DT 770s (80 ohms, from Guitar Center), and they really don't work for rock. They really do lack in the mids and don't due justice to guitars.

 

[Dusty Chalk]

You would need a "real" amp for the DT770's. I fourth (?#) the DT250's.

 

[kramer5150]

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-Pak Headroom says the DT770 lacks mids....something you don't want lacking for rock

That site is very mis-leading.... they do NOT lack mids (at least not the 80 ohm model). 900-4000 Hz is very forward and involving. Its the lower mids 400-900Hz that are a bit less in amplitude. BUT imho this balance works well for many metal and prog rock tunes. It tends to thrust guitars and vocals out over the mix.

If you want a can that lacks mids (to a flaw IMHO)... Youve got it in the HD280.

IMHO you should also consider the DT250-80. Its a flatter response curve than the 770

You can always recable them and bring out that midrange....
http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...ght=DT770+mods

heres my solution to the "closed Grado" desire.
http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...ight=MDR-CD870

Garrett