[SmokeyTheBear]

I've been browsing the site for a few days now cause I'm finally deciding to fork over some money for some real headphones and not the total crap i buy that breaks every 2 months. I've never spent more than 40 bucks on a pair of headphones before (they're for working out. It was mostly for the design). I'm not trying to spend money on a 300 dollar set of headphones but I do understand I get what I pay for. Heres my situation

-Would like to spend under 150ish
-Roommates are fairly loud so closed headphones are a must
-Will only be used at home and maybe mowing the lawn
-Looking for bass, but not overpowering bass. Nice, accurate bass
-Listen mostly to hip hop and rock
-Will be listening through an iPod

I've viewed a few brands that I think would fit what I'm going for but theres so many choices and recommendations I figured I would get someone else's input. Right now I'd say my top choice is the Sennheiser HD-280's or the Sony V6's. Any other ones I should consider?

 

[Doorbell]

ATH-M50. They are great. Not too much bass but just enough. I love them. Plus I can finally drown out my loud ass neighbors.

 

[WhiteBear]

Ultrasone HiFi-580

 

[ssavage]

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Originally Posted by Doorbell /img/forum/go_quote.gif ATH-M50. They are great. Not too much bass but just enough. I love them. Plus I can finally drown out my loud ass neighbors.

x2

 

[JeckyllAndHyde]

HD25-1 - for isolation, bass and portability
Sennheiser, HD25, HD25-1 | Headfonia

 

[buz]

The MDR-V6 rather sucks for isolation and it's bass is not really too great either. I find it to be pretty comfortable though.

 

[SmokeyTheBear]

what do you guys think of the sennheiser hd 555's? I found a pretty good deal on them online and am wondering if they'd be worth a little extra cash compared to other headphones in the price range? They're only $100

 

[baka1969]

If you're going to mow the lawn with them, you might want to look at an IEM for better isolation.

 

[schawo]

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Originally Posted by SmokeyTheBear /img/forum/go_quote.gif what do you guys think of the sennheiser hd 555's? I found a pretty good deal on them online and am wondering if they'd be worth a little extra cash compared to other headphones in the price range? They're only $100

They have literally no isolation, and weak bass. But they are fine for that price, f you are looking for a balanced pair of phones.