[Dedbeats]

Hey,

So i have a limited knowledge of headphones and the associated terminology, but I've been using some cheap $15 earbuds for the past several months and i need an upgrade.
I listen to predominantly EDM, but also a bit of rock here and there.
I'm looking for something within the $100-200 price range at the moment, as i'm not really willing to blow much more than that at this point.
The main two i had in mind where a pair of ATH-M50's or a pair of V-Moda Crossfade LP's (Possibly LP2's, though they might be out of said price range where I live.)
But if anyone has any other suggestions i'm definitely open to hearing them!
 
Thanks.

 

[cel4145]

Are these for home use? Or do you need something portable? If home and isolation is not required, open headphones can give you a bigger soundstage for greater immersion into the music than closed headphones. For example, the DT990 Pro 250 is open and has good bass response. They do need a headphone amp (or soundcard with headphone amp). For a little bit over your budget, the Philips X1 or for within your budget, the Philips L1 (these are semi-open). These generally do not need a headphone amp.

Here are some reviews of the Philips headphones:
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/big-bottom-and-lively-top-philips-fidelio-x1
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/handsome-philips-fidelio-l1

 

[Dedbeats]

Are these for home use? Or do you need something portable? If home and isolation is not required, open headphones can give you a bigger soundstage for greater immersion into the music than closed headphones. For example, the DT990 Pro 250 is open and has good bass response. They do need a headphone amp (or soundcard with headphone amp). For a little bit over your budget, the Philips X1 or for within your budget, the Philips L1 (these are semi-open). These generally do not need a headphone amp.

Here are some reviews of the Philips headphones:
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/big-bottom-and-lively-top-philips-fidelio-x1
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/handsome-philips-fidelio-l1

Mostly for At-Home use, though i would probably be using them on the go so portability is a factor but not really a priority.

Can anyone put a comparison between the Philips L1's, ATH-M50's and Crossfade LP's?
I don't have an amp, nor a soundcard with one so i'm curious whether the three mentioned can fit into a criteria

-Closed Back (Preferably)
-Good Bass response
-Won't feel like they're crushing my skull if i wear them for long periods of time.

 

[cel4145]

The L1s are semi-open, which means not a very good choice for portable use.

 

[Me x3]

Hi,

You should consider SoundMagic HP100.

Best Luck!

 

[zunehdrocks]

Creative aurvana live 2
http://www.head-fi.org/products/creative-aurvana-live-2-headset-with-40mm-drivers-and-in-line-mic
Polk audio buckle
http://www.head-fi.org/t/693892/polk-buckle-an-overlooked-headphone-that-deserves-a-thread

 

[Mastad0n]

+1 on the DT990 Pro 250 recommendation.  The Beyerdynamic seems a perfect match if you enjoy the driving bass lines in EDM.