[AjRocha]

What are good headphones for metal music besides Grados?

 

[jasonb]

AKG Q701! 

 

[AjRocha]

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AKG Q701! 

I heard those were good but I hear the AKG's need an amplifier to sound good.

 

[jasonb]

They do like power, but even a Fiio E11 or Fiio E17 will do the job. The Fiio E17 is a great little amp if you want an amp/DAC combo to use with a computer. 
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I heard those were good but I hear the AKG's need an amplifier to sound good.

 
For the $380 I paid total, it is an awesome setup. What is your total budget? What are you currently using/have used?

 

[AjRocha]

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They do like power, but even a Fiio E11 or Fiio E17 will do the job. The Fiio E17 is a great little amp if you want an amp/DAC combo to use with a computer. 
 
For the $380 I paid total, it is an awesome setup. What is your total budget? What are you currently using/have used?

Well I mean I just order the V-Moda Crossfade LP's and I'm getting them in a couple days and I only have around 180 dollars if I were to return those headphones. I mean I'm gonna buy another pair of headphones in the future. But even with those amps, can you use them with an iphone?

 

[jasonb]

Sure can. The E11 and E17 both have a 3.5mm aux input so you can hook any analog source you want into them. An LOD like the L3 or L9 would be a good way to hook either up to an iPhone.
 
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Well I mean I just order the V-Moda Crossfade LP's and I'm getting them in a couple days and I only have around 180 dollars if I were to return those headphones. I mean I'm gonna buy another pair of headphones in the future. But even with those amps, can you use them with an iphone?

 

[uglijimus]

probably any of these denons: 2000, 5000, 7000.  I have the 2000 and love them but probably will upgrade to the others in the future.

 

[shiorisekine]

Depends if you want Open back headphones or closed back. The Denons are great for a closed back choice as for some open back choices, DT880/990 the HE300-400. Another closed back option is the K550.

 

[reload]

The AKG K550 aren't good for fast pace metal
 
The Ultrasone HFI-780 are good choice but some say they are sibilant.

 

[dolor]

I would not say that the AKG Q701 is good for rock/metal, in my opinion and experience they lack bass and rock/metal will sound more fun with the presence of some bass. It will not sound bad with the Q701 but I would prefer something that is stronger in the lower ends and mid bass. I really enjoy the sennheiser hd650, Beyerdynamic T1 and the akg k242 hd for rock music.
 

 

[wavid]

i love my modded fostex t20rp (or t50rp) for black metal....i almost gave up on black metal because i discovered audio quality....got a pair of grados and rediscovered music again....but could not stand black metal anymore because of the high treble , but getting a pair of fostex cured that because i modded them to my liking.
 
But other than that, thrash, doom, death i love my Grados sr225i and would not change them

 

[AjRocha]

I really like all these comments. It's really giving me some range of headphones to look at

 

[ProtegeManiac]

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The AKG K550 aren't good for fast pace metal

 
What didn't you like about them? I got to try it with a loaner DX100 and by the time I let my ears breathe I think I've gone through nearly all my favorite Kamelot, Dream Theater and Nightwish  tracks (and the dealer's wasn't a regular hi-fi lounge- it was a headphone-gadget hub smack under an escalator in a mall). It was a bit less exciting and the treble wasn't as smooth with my Galaxy S3 (no surprises there) so I'm holding out until the X3 comes out; I'm not really into listening while moving around, other than on a long ride where I'm not driving, and I've been content with just whatever phone I have and a CX300II.