[KBerube80]

Hey all.  I am in the market for another set of cans.  This time I am looking for a highly efficient, closed back style that excels with Metal music.  Currently using Grado SR225i but they don;t have enough bass for that type of music and the outside noise interference bothers me at times.  They would be used predominately from my laptop and 1stGen iPod. I am preferably trying to stay under $200 new.
 
Thanks in advance!

 

[Lorspeaker]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009GOGO8I/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A16TJW7X82VNF
 
the rage now. 

 

[viralcow]

Quote:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009GOGO8I/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A16TJW7X82VNF
 
the rage now. 

 
Ahaha. Yes, these do seem like FOTM, but they do sound amazing for the price. I think one reviewer said they offered twice the value of the Grado SR225's, so if you get them you could see for yourself

 

[KBerube80]

Reading up on these K167's sound VERY promising indeed!!!

 

 

[wje]

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Ahaha. Yes, these do seem like FOTM, but they do sound amazing for the price. I think one reviewer said they offered twice the value of the Grado SR225's, so if you get them you could see for yourself

 
Correct.  I've had many Grados as well as a few Magnum builds.  But, the SR-225i was basically the "sweet spot" to buy when looking for a headphone to morph into some wooden shelled wonders.  The upper detail was there, but the lower end left a bit to be desired.  In that regard, the K167 has basically the upper-end detail of what Grado offers, but then also brings the great bass (strength and detail) into the mix.  The result?  A very good sound in a pair of closed headphones, that are somewhat compact, fold flat and also fall within a budget constraint of $200.

 

[obobskivich]

Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9A. The "anti-Grado" in a good way, and sound like what you're describing in the first post. They're also among the best looking headphones ever made, in my opinion.