[gore.rubicon]

Need a quick pointer in terms of closed headphones, since I'm heading off to University/College, i wanna get some closed headphones. Be it for dorm/res use, or for isolation.

I currently use SR80s for headphones, so I wanna get something with a similar sound signature, I listen to mainly jazz, blues, electronic music (DnB, Electro, Trance), and some classical once in a while. I am gonna be running it from either my MSSH or from a Cowon D2.

Budget...around 150? max 200

 

[sinner6]

Denon D1001, easily the best closed phone in that price range.

 

[Ear Damage]

Word! D1001 for all the music you listed, it's easy for portable players to push and it's under $150. For jazz, blues, and classical, I like the AKG K271 and they're just a tad over $150

 

[Tiemen]

But do these D1001 isolate outside noise?
I know my D2000 didn't.

 

[nullstring]

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Originally Posted by Tiemen /img/forum/go_quote.gif But do these D1001 isolate outside noice? I know my D2000 didn't.

they certainly do not.
thats part of how denon's are.

Since you have an amp already, maybe go for the Shure SRH840's.

I've heard DT660's compared to grado's before, so maybe look into those.

 

[EddieE]

ATH-M50 should always be a contender at that price range, very good isolation and most people love their sound. I particularly like them for electronic music.

 

[loopfreak]

Senn hd 25 1 justifie their price if portability is primary. They are litle darker sounding but in your face - aggresive with very punchy bass.

 

[adiZero]

If isolation is important consider SRH840/SRH440 or ATH-M50. Very nice closed headphones for a decent price.

 

[Acix]

Try the Ultrasones, start with the HFI/Pro-550/580.

 

[hans030390]

JVC HA-RX700 or HA-RX900 (which sound much better than the SR60 or SR80, IMO) for $35 or $55. Don't let the price fool you!

But, since you have a bigger budget, the ATH-M50s are very good as well. I consider them a good upgrade to the JVCs (better bass, better highs).

 

[gore.rubicon]

Thanks for the suggestions guys, and gals, if any lol. Ill look further into your suggestions. Hmm i guess isolation is not too big of an issue, if i needed good isolation id use IEMs, im just afraid of complaints due to sound leaking out.

 

[Drubbing]

Beyer DT250. Very underrated because they're not sexy enough.

BTW, you simply can't get an open sound sig style in closed.