[LordSnail123]

I'm looking for headphones for classical music (mainly orchestral & cello, a bit of violin) under $100. I will listen to them off of my computer's onboard sound with a Sony STR-DH500 that I found around my house. I'm considering the Shure SRH440 or Sennheiser 448. Are there any better choices for headphones for this purpose?

 

[5370H55V]

There are the AKG k240's to consider:
 
http://www.amazon.com/AKG-Acoustics-K-240-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0001ARCFA

 

[PurpleAngel]

AKG K240 have a nice mid-range.
Might find some used ones on eBay for a good price.

 

[LordSnail123]

On ebay, wouldn't you have a higher risk of buying a counterfeit though? And also, is the cello a low-end or mids instrument? Sorry I don't know much, I just joined today

 

[PurpleAngel]

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On eBay, wouldn't you have a higher risk of buying a counterfeit though? And also, is the cello a low-end or mids instrument? Sorry I don't know much, I just joined today

Counterfeits seem to be coming from China.
If you wanted to save a few dollars get the Superlux HD-681 or Samson SR850 (made by Superlux).
 
 
 

 

[5370H55V]

People only counterfeit the popular and well known headphones, like beats, bose, and a few audio technica and sony models. If you're looking to buy shure, sennheiser, or akg's off ebay you can be fairly certain its real.

 

[ssrock64]

With orchestral music, many listeners like a slightly warm, slightly bassy sound. Lush mids are also a requirement. For that, the aforementioned K240 is a great choice, especially for the price. Another option to consider is a Shure SRH440 (which you have listed) if you want a more technical, analytical sound. It won't be as involving or passionate towards the music, but you'll get more details out of it.

 

[LordSnail123]

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With orchestral music, many listeners like a slightly warm, slightly bassy sound. Lush mids are also a requirement. For that, the aforementioned K240 is a great choice, especially for the price. Another option to consider is a Shure SRH440 (which you have listed) if you want a more technical, analytical sound. It won't be as involving or passionate towards the music, but you'll get more details out of it.

Thanks, I'll take this into consideration when I buy some new headphones (my first half-decent ones) later.