[csnut18]

I want traditional headphones, not IEM's. Of course I love bass. I was looking around at various units and was trying to find the best set of bassy cans for dance music, which is what I listen to. For $105, I can have the     ATH-WS70. I know that the Ultrasone 580 and 780 exist but I am wondering if I wouldn't be happier with the ATH-WS70. Hopefully you guys can give me some words of wisdom. Thanks so much.

 

[wywern209]

The ATH-M50 has had a reputation of being bassy. Give that a shot.

 

[csnut18]

I have read that too. But being that I am more concerned with bass than anything else, wouldn't the unit from the "Solid Bass" line be better for me? Thanks a ton for the response.

 

[wywern209]

from what i saw from some reviews, the WS70 has tight bass that comes and decays fast. the impact is good but the bass doesn't stick around for long. If what you are looking for is the booming subwoofer kind of bass, i would look elsewhere.
 
EDIT: OP, i would try http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/474111/audio-technica-ath-ws70-newest-addition-to-the-familyhttp://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/474111/audio-technica-ath-ws70-newest-addition-to-the-family thread. it seems to have more info that pertains to your quest.

 

[wywern209]

It turns out in that thread that the headphones are terrible. Go with the M50. apparently the WS70 sounded good before burn in but after it sounded terrible.