[sbaker34]

I already did some searching but couldn't find a thread that answered everything, I really like how IEMs work for blocking out most noise but I prefer the ease of headphones, most my music is rock and metal  so I want something clear and grado like I really don't want other people to hear my music, I plan to use them in the car a lot and my family does not care for my music.
 
I here about the m-50s a lot but while I don't care about bass I hear they are not very sharp which I really want. What are my options?
 
Pricerange is 100-150.

 

[WillHughes]

For 100-150 price range, really you won't do too much better than the M50 or maybe Shure 840, the M50 is a pretty good all round phone and if you haven't heard $1000 headphones they will sound sharp...
 
They do quite well with music tbh, don't know what else to say, I have a pair here. You can always create the effect of sharpness by EQing off the bass, I find that tends to create the desired results, in most cases anyway.

 

[zmd]

HD25s. Stretch your budget and don't look further. Check out the reviews on these babies if you want more details. Suffice to say, they're awesome for metal and rock.

 

[sbaker34]

Sorry for the bump of a old thread but any other ideas?

 

[torifile]

What's wrong with the 840s? Right in your price and plenty sharp enough.

 

[Amatsu]

I've also heard that the Sennheiser's HD25 are good for rock and metal for a closed headphone.