[ptv999]

After two and a half years of use, my Audio-Technica ATH-E37 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00164F1EY/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details
 
died on me (the left side's wiring got screwed up I'm guessing). Hence, I'm looking for some new cans, and was thinking of upgrading to full-sized ones. I think the ATH-E37 were a good entry level for me, and I was considering upgrading by a bit, but not too much (preferably under 250 dollars or dare I say 200). Which full-size headphones would you recommend for me?

Perhaps some description:
I do like bass, but not too overpowered (I do like my fair share of highs and mids).
No preference on noise-cancelling
I will be using the headphones for music, youtube commentaries and a bit of gaming (no mic necessary).
I listen to pretty much all genres of music except country and trash rap.
Preferably full-sized, but perhaps even good portable ones might work.Right now, I'm just using my pair of Hifiman RE0.
I do have one amp, but it's just a Nuforce iCon model http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NXWSBM/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details
And lastly, something that I can buy accessibly (as in, I can buy from places like Amazon or in-life retailers).
 
Thanks!
 
 

 

[MalVeauX]

Heya,
 
Here's some neat deals (used, good prices):
 
Beyer DT770 32ohm
Beyer DT770 250ohm
Hifiman HE-300
 
Some suggestions to get you started (new):
 
Fischer Audio FA-002W
Fischer Audio FA-003
AudioTechnica AD900 or A900X
Beyer DT880 PRO
Beyer DT990 PRO
Sennheiser HD598
Ultrasone HFI 2500
Ultrasone PRO 650
Shure SRH840
AKG K240 MKII
Panasonic HTF600
Hifiman HE-300
 
Very best,

 

[ptv999]

Quote:

Heya,
 
Here's some neat deals (used, good prices):
 
Beyer DT770 32ohm
Beyer DT770 250ohm
Hifiman HE-300
 
Some suggestions to get you started (new):
 
Fischer Audio FA-002W
Fischer Audio FA-003
AudioTechnica AD900 or A900X
Beyer DT880 PRO
Beyer DT990 PRO
Sennheiser HD598
Ultrasone HFI 2500
Ultrasone PRO 650
Shure SRH840
AKG K240 MKII
Panasonic HTF600
Hifiman HE-300
 
Very best,

Thanks a lot! I'll look into those. So far, I'm probably going to decide between the Sennheiser HD598 and the AKG K240 MKII.

What are the differences between the two?

 
 

 

[NoahZ]

I'd like to throw the Ultrasone PRO 550 into the ring. First of all, it'd be under your price ceiling (it tends to go for around $150). Second, I've used it for the past several months, and I love it. It's super comfortable, it has a good strong low end, but it has an overall balanced sound signature. It also has a massive soundstage, which makes it really fun to listen to in a variety of applications. Regardless of your amping situation, I find it is easily driven by my phone without any amp whatsoever. You definitely could spend a bit more, and possibly do better (within Ultrasone's product line, if not elsewhere), but if you want to keep your budget lower and get something that really does sound fantastic, I would definitely consider the PRO 550.