[HPIMTRACER]

Hello, im looking for a pair of headphones for christmas, its probably not going to get here in time but who cares.
Question is whats the best headphone between 75.00-175.00 dollars that going to give me my lows mids and highs? i listen to alot of rap and a good amount of rock, so i need bass.
I read through the other reviews and googled what people thought were good headphones in my range but still not sure which ones or if there are still some out there that i have not looked up. I looked up the Sennheiser HD-555, Audio-Technica ATH-PRO5V, Audio-Technica ATH-PRO700SV, Audio Technica ATH-M50, Sony MDRV6, i also looked up alot of the Beyerdynamic ones but cant decide which ones are the best.

HELP!!! PLZ

 

[dkm365]

You're going to want to give us a bit more info to help. For instance, are these for home use, portable, or both? Is sound isolation an issue (i.e., in a noisy environment or not wanting to have sound leak for others to hear)? What will be driving them, as both the power and the quality of the source can make a big difference in recommending whether a can will work well or if spending more for can X is worth it or not given your source?

If you have not already, you also might want to do a search of the forum for rap and rock.

 

[USAstrat]

Hard to say from the information you've given, but as a general rule the k81dj (AKG) and the DT770 (Beyerdynamic) are two good choices at 65$ and 150$ respectively. Both have good bass that you'll like and they isolate decently.

 

[HPIMTRACER]

They are for home use and i will post them around on occasions but weight or bulky ness isn't really an issue for me. I will be using them mainly with my ipod and with my computer to play games when my roommate is sleeping..I will be listening to it during classes some times... so as long as its not just as loud on my ears as it is around me then im fine...


thanks

 

[HPIMTRACER]

port**

 

[espire]

The HD-555 doesn't have a lot of bass, but what's there is very high quality. Once you get an amp, both bass quantity and quality will increase.

 

[-=Germania=-]

Get a cheap amp in the used forums and then a set of phones. I would also suggest looking into the MS1 or a Grado 80. I am not a grado fan, but the 80's have bass and are known for their rock abilities.

 

[USAstrat]

Grado's suck for rap (though I am a grado fan). He said he wants bass. Sure grado's do have bass, but i'm sure it's not what he is looking for. I'd still recommend either k81's or dt770's.

 

[BrookR1]

You should take a look at the ATH-A900s. They have good bass and nice highs at the slight expense of mids (slightly recessed) but they're good overal cans.

 

[HPIMTRACER]

Thanks for all the suggestions... Which DT770 are you suggesting...I find 2 when i am searching one is about 170-200 and one (2005 edition) that i find no cheaper then 249.00 everywhere i look. I looked up the ATH-A9000's and there are out of my price range and i cant find them any cheaper then 249.00 also.

Are there any other headphones that you think my be worth looking up that fits my application use?

 

[BrookR1]

The ATH-A700 is in your price range. But I've never heard them, so I can't comment on their sound. Sorry.

 

[dragonchi]

the dt770 pro80s are for 200 with free shippping from musciansfriend when i last checked. but they're back ordered till janurary.

i was in the same market like a couple days ago until i made my choice. except i was looking for something more portable.

 

[Ice Nine]

Senn HD25-1. Upgrade the cable somewhere down the road. Great all around headphone and I find it very good with rap.

 

[HPIMTRACER]

Yea the ATH-A700 are in my range..Im leaning towards the DT770's
thanks for the help