[Slumdog]

I don't know anything about headphones. Style is somewhat important to me, I want something not too big, foldable, and it would be nice if the ear muffs swiveled side to side as well. Looking for something non-dependant on source/amp (don't want to go hunting for additional equipment) should have good bass but i don't want crappy mids and highs either.
 
short list of what i listen to: tribe called quest, nas, biggie, 2pac, jay-z, de la soul, dilated peoples, lupe fiasco, j.cole, B.O.B, pharcyde, fugees, talib kweli, mos def, j electronica, marques houston, brian mcknight, ne-yo, usher, marvin gaye, aaliyah, alicia keys, musiq soulchild, j. holiday..
 
looking to spend $50-$75 obviously less is better
 
edit: forgot to mention that i'd also like them not to cover my whole ear because i wear earings

 

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[Slumdog]

46 views and no one has any suggestions?

 

[GLrunner13]

At that price you your only great options for bass heavy headphones (if thats what you want) for rap etc is probably the Sony XB500/700 series.  I think the 700 series has slightly better sound quality.

 

[metalh3ad]

The XB series are bass heavy, but the midrange is a bit recessed. 

 

[Slumdog]

I find the XB series kinda ugly..
 
what do you guys think about these
 
ATH-M35 for $89.99
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/audio-technica-audio-technica-headphones-ath-m35-ath-m35/10160346.aspx?path=330195b682a729bf7304b2a0a681bd7den02
 
SRH440 for $99.95
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/shure-professional-headphones-srh440/10128933.aspx?path=32cf7eee12b8f5208b0454cb0e24ecc0en02
 
MDR-V6 for $99.99
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=16_222&item_id=030922
 
MDR-V700DJ for $99.99
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/sony-sony-mdr-v700dj-dj-style-headband-headphones-mdrv700dj/10009829.aspx?path=8f2c4f25aa961b5d2d0038340b488334en02&lid=fp-10009829-sonysonymdrv700djdjstyleheadba-en
 
DN-HP700 for $123.11 (After tax, duty, and shipping)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/544653-REG/Denon_DN_HP700_DN_HP700_Professional_DJ_Headphones.html <---never heard of this site before though so i'm hesitant to buy anything there
 
These cans are all over my budget but I could spend a little more if it makes a huge difference
 
keep in mind that I don't want to have to buy an amp as well, and my main source is my laptop
 
On my Laptop in the Device Manager I have "ATI HDMI Audio" and "Realtek High Definition Audio" listed under "Sound, Video, and Game Controllers"
 
I Like the design of the DN-HP700 and the MDR-V700DJ the most because the cuffs swivel and they're not huge
 
Like I said I'm a complete noob with this stuff, so let me know if more info is needed

 

[Farelistic]

You considered IEM's?

 

[Slumdog]

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You considered IEM's?

I Have Creative EP630s and they're pretty good but they start to hurt my ears after a few hours...

 

[Farelistic]

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You considered IEM's?

I Have Creative EP630s and they're pretty good but they start to hurt my ears after a few hours...

is it pain from lack of comfort, or from sound? I've heard Fischer Audio eternas are bass monsters, and they run about 70

 

[Slumdog]

lack of comfort.. i use them at school to drown out the chatterboxes around me while i work, so i want something i can wear for 5 hours or so

 

[ssavage]

take a look at M50s

 

[Slumdog]

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take a look at M50s

yeah i've been hunting for those. seems like everyone on these forums owns a pair heh.. problem is they sell for $190 in Canada which is pretty sucky when I've seen them on American sites for $120... not looking to buy used either cause I don't wanna end up with fakes

 

[ssavage]

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take a look at M50s

yeah i've been hunting for those. seems like everyone on these forums owns a pair heh.. problem is they sell for $190 in Canada which is pretty sucky when I've seen them on American sites for $120... not looking to buy used either cause I don't wanna end up with fakes

Yikes 190 for M50s isn't worth it simply then

 

[Farelistic]

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Yikes 190 for M50s isn't worth it simply then

Well, that's what they actually retail for. how much is shipping from NY to you? BHphoto is one of those sites that has it for 120 and is also legit.. problem is, they perpetually go out of stock =]