[00birdy]

looking at alot of options then decided against them because I don't want a open one... I want a closed full-around the ears headphone (not ears resting on pads).  I listen more to electronic music with an adjusted EQ towards mids/highs, i'm not on huge on bass so the go-to recommendation of the ATH M50 is a tough choice.  I'm wondering what else would be better than it without the big boomy bass?  All the good sennheisers in this range seem to be open eared too.

 

[Marximus]

KRK KNS-8400s.  And done.

 

[mc906]

shure 440
 

 

[streetdragon]

shure srh840 or srh940 which has super detail but less bass (REALLY little bass)

 

[PastaChief]

Fully agree with Marximus. KRK is great for mids/highs with lighter bass.

 

[kid vic]

With street Dragon on the Shures!

 

[valerianaoff]

+1 KRK KNS
 
+1 Shure
 
Good recommendations really...
 
Adding the Brainwavz HM5 to the list !
 
Cheerz!

 

[00birdy]

after reading this I'm not so "sure"!  http://www.headfonia.com/closed-cans-shootout-m-50-esw-9-t50p-hd25-1-beats-studio-srh-840-srh-750dj-k181dj-and-dj1pro/3/

i just really cant make up my mind I know it's going against what I asked for closd over ear but how does sound quality on the closed compare to something like the Senn 558?

 

[streetdragon]

shure srh940 vs hd558

shure has much more detail than the hd558, the bass on the hd558 is more solid though as the srh940 has bass and almost no subbass.
soundstage wise both are very good.
midrange, the hd558 sounds more full bodied but the srh940 one sound more natural (unless you mod the hd558 then you will get natural vocals too)

 

[Lorspeaker]

940....hm5

 
940 has accentuated highs...as if the guitars violins are ALIVE. ( not sure if that will make u relax...)
 
hm5 is more balanced up n down.. and has a slight spacey effect which i find suited to electro music.

 

[streetdragon]

srh940 detail is beautiful, but unfortunately i felt the treble to be too hot and spikey, and also too little bass, i wonder how op will find them though

 

[00birdy]

Well the 940 seems to be closer to $235-250. I could just keep spending more and get a baer or something but I also dont plan on getting an amp for these.

 

[altoclefchris]

I'd recommend the Shure SRH440. I've had mine for over a year, and while I haven't tried many other headphones I can say that the bass on them is anything but boomy. I mostly listen to rock, though. Hope it helps.
 
I have heard that the 840s and 940s are much better, though. I suppose it depends how much you're willing to spend.
 
 

 

[roma101]

I'd also agree with the KRKs.

 

[00birdy]

What if I just go with beyer DT 880 and call it a day will it be worth it or am I wasting money since I wont use an amp. Or what else under $ 280 to give more options.