[maverickronin]

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Hi, I am looking for a decent headphone around $250 or less

Currently have:

E9&E7 combo
M50s
 
I wonder what be a good match for my setup, since its transparent and revealing
 
I listen alot of different varies of music from alternative/indie to trance/hardcore , etc
I also watch movies and stuff like that
 
I wont use them outside my house, so doesnt have to be portable
I am looking for something open/semi-open
Have to comfortable, wear them on for several hours and game too
 
Should have decent bass/some "oof" to it for an open/semi, cant be flat lik AKGs or most opens
I really like mids,
I lik my high to be detailed and wonderful but not to be piercing since my setup is transparent

Too many requirements.  The Beyer DT990s fit most reqs except the mids.  They're kinda recessed and a little cold.   Some people find the highs piercing as well.  I did, but others disagree.  Other than that, maybe some used HD650s?  The 990s are good for trance.  The HD650s, not so much...

 

[JudgeDreadLocks]

I plan on buying a pair of modded HD555s, will I need an amp? I'll be using them on my computer, which I'm sure has an integrated realtek soundcard, and possibly my J3.

 

[olor1n]

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please answer for my question

Your questions were already answered when you spammed the boards under a different account name.

 

[skuntruk]

Best closed portable unamped?

 

[slapshot30]

Eh we might need more than that... What kinds of music are your favorites? What is your price range?

 
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Best closed portable unamped?

 

[olor1n]

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Best closed portable unamped?

ATH-M50. It's perhaps a bit bulky but it's foldable, built like a tank and is great unamped.

 

[skuntruk]

Thanks for speedy reply!!!

 

[skuntruk]

I listen to 90's rap, classical, and some dubstep/house.
my source will be iriver spinn with mostly 320kb mp3 and flac.
needs isolation and little sound leakage.
Price less than 300 USD.

 

[slapshot30]

Yea I agree, that's what I have, but I don't really think they're for EVERY genre. But for most they should be fine. Also, they do have some nice bass, but if you listen to a lot of hip hop or techno you will really benefit from the added bass from an amp. Maybe you could just get one later on down the road if you don't want to spend too much right now.

 
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Best closed portable unamped?

ATH-M50. It's perhaps a bit bulky but it's foldable, built like a tank and is great unamped.

 

[skuntruk]

Should i perhaps get an amp first and then better headphones? i have recabled shure srh440 right now. 

 

[olor1n]

Considering you have the Shure and can stretch your budget to $300 I'd suggest you set your sights higher than the M50 instead. Perhaps look at the Denon offerings if you must have a closed can (probably not ideal for portable use though). Check out some of the links in the OP.

 

[slapshot30]

Eh... it's up to you. There's a new amp coming out in March that is getting a lot of hype. The fiio E11, it looks pretty promising. It's only an amp though and no DAC so if you'll be using a computer too then you might just want to get a fiio E7. If you're only using an iPod, Zune etc then you might want to wait for the E11.

 
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Should i perhaps get an amp first and then better headphones? i have recabled shure srh440 right now. 

 

[skuntruk]

From what i have read before higher-end denons need an amp to sound up to their potential so i have decided to wait for denons and buy an ibasso d12. Thank you for advice!

 

[ValSic]

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Hmm.. how does the HD600's midrange compare to FA 003s?

Anyone...?

 

[maverickronin]

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Hmm.. how does the HD600's midrange compare to FA 003s?

Anyone...?

I'd tell you if I knew.