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I'd go with the Shure SRH 840, which are in the same price range. I assume that you want a can that is easy to drive. The M50 has a "v" shaped EQ, which means recessed mids. That is not good for jazz, classical and blues, even if you generally prefer this EQ signature. The HiFi 780 are not the most comfortable for extended listening sessions. If you like the sound of the 780, spend a little more and get the Pro 750 with the understanding that they have to be amped or they lose their bass.
The Shure SRH 840 are neutral-ish, comfortable and come with a removable cord & an extra set of ear pads. They will work unamped with an iPhone 4, provided you don't need them to be very loud.
Hello Head-Fi,
I'm in the market for a new pair of headphones in the $100 to $150 price range. Currently I own a pair of JVC HA-RX700's and while they have performed exceptionally well for their price over the past year I feel it is time to move onto something with far higher sound quality. I currently attend a University and live on-campus where I do not have access to a nice sound system, so I use my headphones on a daily basis for playing video games, listening to music, etc. Thus far I am torn between the Audio Technica ATH-M50's and the Ultrasone HFI-780's. I've heard both good and bad things about both headphones, first off comfort is a key element for me, and I've heard that the HFI-780's can be horribly uncomfortable for extended periods of time compared to the ATH-M50's. On the other side I've heard that the bass, frequency response, lows, mids, and high's were better on the HFI-780's. Some people have also told me that the HFI-780's have a shrilling or metallic treble that is not pleasant to the ear and makes listening to metal or rock music on them underwhelming. As far as the HFI-780's S-Logic+ goes, I am interested. I've heard everything from it makes the soundstage far more immersive and expansive to it doesn't work and makes the music lack focus or clarity, especially in the vocal department.
As far as music goes I listen to almost everything from hip-hop and rap, metal, rock, jazz, blues, pop, and classical. I listen to my music on vinyl records (which I sadly am without when living on campus, though I would use my headphones for listening to them late a night when home), compact-discs, or wave files. Both headphones can be found on Amazon for almost the same price and I'm split between them.
Any suggestions?
I'd go with the Shure SRH 840, which are in the same price range. I assume that you want a can that is easy to drive. The M50 has a "v" shaped EQ, which means recessed mids. That is not good for jazz, classical and blues, even if you generally prefer this EQ signature. The HiFi 780 are not the most comfortable for extended listening sessions. If you like the sound of the 780, spend a little more and get the Pro 750 with the understanding that they have to be amped or they lose their bass.
The Shure SRH 840 are neutral-ish, comfortable and come with a removable cord & an extra set of ear pads. They will work unamped with an iPhone 4, provided you don't need them to be very loud.