Headphone suggestions anyone??

[MasterMuffin 88]

Hey i'm new to head-fi and i am in dire need of some new phones. my price range is any where from 100-150. my musical preferences are anywhere from metal to drum n bass. thanks for the suggestions and wish me luck!

 

[GreatDane]

Welcome to Head-Fi.

 

[MasterMuffin 88]

thanks

 

[bobglaub]

Use the search function.

 

[dclancy]

Anyone else think this sounds like a case for Grados? MS1's maybe

 

[MasterMuffin 88]

yeah i am looking into grados and akg, any others?

 

[jonathanjong]

Would you like to provide specifics about where and in what context you'll be using these? At home? At work? In the library? In the bus? Walking on the streets (well, some people wear fullsized cans on the streets...)?

 

[Mc.Nick]

im in the same shoes of muffin
$100-140
looking for closed(unless open=sex)
use w/ ipod and computer
rap/hiphop/techno/rock/other genes
i have been looking at the Senn HD280pro for a long time but now im unsure after lurking on this forum. SO i need help!!1
i have now been looking at audio technica a700 & es7, ASK (k240(yes i know they are semi open)), grados

 

[jonathanjong]

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Originally Posted by Mc.Nick /img/forum/go_quote.gif im in the same shoes of muffin $100-140 looking for closed(unless open=sex) use w/ ipod and computer rap/hiphop/techno/rock/other genes i have been looking at the Senn HD280pro for a long time but now im unsure after lurking on this forum. SO i need help!!1 i have now been looking at audio technica a700 & es7, ASK (k240(yes i know they are semi open)), grados

You might find the ATs a bit bass-light. For $100-$140, I'd go down the Denon D1001 or MAudio Q40 route for your music preferences.

 

[Mc.Nick]

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Originally Posted by jonathanjong /img/forum/go_quote.gif You might find the ATs a bit bass-light. For $100-$140, I'd go down the Denon D1001 or MAudio Q40 route for your music preferences.

where could i find MAudio Q40 in my price range? i find them at $150(yes budget is that tight)
edit:
and for the Denon D1001, the one i saw was the AD D1001 k
edit2: i also dont like how the q40 goes 1/4 to 1/8

 

[jonathanjong]

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Originally Posted by Mc.Nick /img/forum/go_quote.gif where could i find MAudio Q40 in my price range? i find them at $150(yes budget is that tight) edit: and for the Denon D1001, the one i saw was the AD D1001 k edit2: i also dont like how the q40 goes 1/4 to 1/8

Q40 for $136.26 at Amazon: Amazon.com: M-Audio Studiophile Q40 Closed-back Dynamic Headphones: Electronics
The cord terminates with a 3.5 mm jack, ennit? Isn't that the case with most headphones? The 1/4 adapter is included separately, right?

I don't know what the AD D1001 k is, but the Denon AH-D1001k is the D1001 in black. D1001k is silver.

 

[Mc.Nick]

im just about to buy a pair of D1001 no regets?

 

[1Time]

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Originally Posted by Mc.Nick /img/forum/go_quote.gif im just about to buy a pair of D1001 no regets?

Wait! Where are you buying from and for how much?

 

[Mc.Nick]

i got them from headroom for 99 plus 8 for 2nd day shipping. if u say they are cheaper somewhere else i'll kill you....

 

[1Time]

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Originally Posted by Mc.Nick /img/forum/go_quote.gif i got them from headroom for 99 plus 8 for 2nd day shipping. if u say they are cheaper somewhere else i'll kill you....

OK, to save my life, I won't say.