[sel00264]

This may have been asked before.  What I am looking for is suggestions on headphones in this price range that are capable of faithfully reproducing the detail and technicality of modern metal and its various subgenres.  In other words, very fast music.  Something with exceptionally tight bass, not muddy and overpowering, which is the case with my Sennheiser PX100-IIs.  As good as they are, I feel like I can definitely do better, though it may require a closed-back design I suspect.  I guess I am looking for something that is balanced across the spectrum, perhaps with slightly forward or balanced mids, which is important for metal.  Recessed mids don't do metal justice.  I hope I am not asking for something that doesn't exist.

 

[sel00264]

I have been looking at the Beyerdynamic DT 235s, any other suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[buffalowings]

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This may have been asked before.  What I am looking for is suggestions on headphones in this price range that are capable of faithfully reproducing the detail and technicality of modern metal and its various subgenres.  In other words, very fast music.  Something with exceptionally tight bass, not muddy and overpowering, which is the case with my Sennheiser PX100-IIs.  As good as they are, I feel like I can definitely do better, though it may require a closed-back design I suspect.  I guess I am looking for something that is balanced across the spectrum, perhaps with slightly forward or balanced mids, which is important for metal.  Recessed mids don't do metal justice.  I hope I am not asking for something that doesn't exist.

I would have to go with SR80i's. you can find them used from $60-70 dollars) also, they'll sound even clearer with the bowl earpads for about $15 extra
 

 

[Jjlee138]

Sorry, can't really help you, but I saw my favorite band in your avi and had to comment on it.  That being said I absolutely LOVE my Dennon C710's ($100) that I got and listen to Dark Tranquility (or Amon Amarth) on at least 3 days a week in the gym.  I am a bit of a Bassophile though and you may not be happy with that much bass.  Good luck in your search though.  \m/
 
free bump

 

[sel00264]

I have been listening to Amon Amarth's new one Surtur Rising nonstop lately

 

[Jjlee138]

 
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I have been listening to Amon Amarth's new one Surtur Rising nonstop lately

Oh my....  I have all their albums, but I have a habit of burying my head in the sand with music and don't keep up to date with releases.  Didn't even know they had a new album out and I'm seeing the when they head this way in August. Wow, looks like it got good reviews... Heading to the store now!  Sorry for thread hijak

 

[JamesMcProgger]

I thought my AKG K240 were perfect for metal.
and same way the Superlux HD668B