[ishthefish519]

I was looking into the beats solo hd. Do they really sound THAT bad? I wanted headphones for under $200. I listen to classic rock, hard rock, alternative, and I love metal like Metallica. I'm goin to be wearing these a lot in public so I want something that looks good to, which is why I wanted the beats solo hd. They should look and sound good. Any suggestions?

 

[zeno]

Yep, the Beats are that bad.....Do your self a favor, and stop caring how they look, and get the Grado SR60i....You will thank yourself

 

[El_Doug]

If you want good looking phones, why would you want beats?  Your post makes no sense to me

 

[NinjaSquirt]

ATH M50, Grado leaks sound and don't isolate at all. Some beats sound bad, other sound okay at best, none of them are worth their price tag.

 

[joeylw]

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If you want good looking phones, why would you want beats?  Your post makes no sense to me

 
I agree the Beats Solo HD don't sound good at all, but after seeing them and actually handling them quite a bit  can't disagree more on how they look. They are very appealing visually.

 

[Vikingatheart]

I think that the Phiaton MS400 is a great looking set of cans and they sound (from the few minutes I listened) great with rock and metal. Don't get beats, waaaay to much bass for rock or metal. 

 

[yd2zhang]

have you heard the HD25's, they dont look terrible and will provide you with good sound quality and portability along with a good sound sig for rock and metal (IMO). They can be had for about 150 USD

 

[LithoJazoSphere]

Take at look at the Ultrasone HFI-780, Phiaton MS400, Sennheiser HD25-1 II, Shure SRH-840, and V-Moda Crossfade LP.

 

[hodgjy]

Good for metal=
 
Sennheiser HD600
Beyerdynamic DT990
 
I listen to a fair amount of metal, and these cans do the recordings justice.

 

[DVDRey]

 
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I listen to classic rock, hard rock, alternative, and I love metal like Metallica.

 
HFi780 is very good with metal.
 
 
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Good for metal=
 
Sennheiser HD600
Beyerdynamic DT990

 
Though two very different headphone. HD600 is balanced, DT990 has a V shaped signature.

 

[hodgjy]

Exactly, which is why I own both!

 
Both do metal very well, IMHO.
 
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HFi780 is very good with metal.
 
 
 
Though two very different headphone. HD600 is balanced, DT990 has a V shaped signature.

 

 

[LithoJazoSphere]

It may depend on what kind of metal you listen to, but I'm not a fan of the HD600 for any of the metal I like, it's too mellow.

 

[hodgjy]

I can see how some might feel that.  There's truth to it based on each person's preferences.  For me, the 600s don't have the sizzle in the treble that the 990s have, which makes them seem a little laid back.  But, the 600's midrange is incredible.  It has incredible bite on electric guitars.
 
YMMV.
 
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It may depend on what kind of metal you listen to, but I'm not a fan of the HD600 for any of the metal I like, it's too mellow.

 

 

[DVDRey]

 
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But, the 600's midrange is incredible.  It has incredible bite on electric guitars.  

 
Have you ever tried the SR325is, fantastic with metal, rock...
 
 
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but I'm not a fan of the HD600 for any of the metal I like, it's too mellow.

 
+1, but still good.

 

[yd2zhang]

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Have you ever tried the SR325is, fantastic with metal, rock...
 
 
 
+1, but still good.

OP wants portability and preferably under 200 dollars, neither of which describe the SR325's. Amazing rock/metal phones tho