[cianedmond]

So right now I have been getting into high end audio. I am looking for a good pair of headphones that sounds good with pop and rap music as well as some female vocalist and a little bit of rock music. I need something between 600-1000 us dollars. I would also like something that's looks okay and comfort is a must. Clean and punchy bass is something that i'm really looking for. Thanks for any suggestions or comments

 

[TwelveTrains]

Do you have any other criteria? Are you going to have an amp or no? Open or closed back? What is your listening source (i.g. PC, Laptop, or phone)?

 

[Antilochos]

So right now I have been getting into high end audio. I am looking for a good pair of headphones that sounds good with pop and rap music as well as some female vocalist and a little bit of rock music. I need something between 600-1000 us dollars. I would also like something that's looks okay and comfort is a must. Clean and punchy bass is something that i'm really looking for. Thanks for any suggestions or comments

​You starting with that budget? Or do you already have some headphones and therefor some references cq preferences?

 

[cianedmond]

I have am buying a good amp and I use it on desktop and I would prefer open back. I will be using spotify

 

[cianedmond]

I have a couple low-mid tier headphones but as soon as I listened to a pair of high end headphones I knew I needed a good pair. 

 

[shefsta]

I was in a similar situation to you about a month ago, with a similar budget.  I ended up going with the Sennheiser HD 650s and the Magni 2 Uber amp and Modi 2 Uber DAC from Schitt Audio.  I am absolutely in love - listening to music has never been more enjoyable (using Tidal HIFI for my music source).
 
My logic with going with this set up was this - the HD 650s have been around forever and are loved by many seasoned audiophiles, and they come with the Sennheiser name so you know they are quality.  Since this was my first venture into this world, I wanted to go with a high end, tried and true pair first and I can expand from here.

 

[TwelveTrains]

I would also recommend the Sennheiser HD 650 if you get an amp. They don't do anything wrong, and really shine with female vocalists and are forgiving for modern music.

 

[Antilochos]

I think in that price range you can't go wrong. It's all quality, but then it comes to what kind of sound/headphone do you like personaly.
Me, I like the Beyerdynamic's; they are comfortable and have some bass. The T70 or T90 (depending if you want closed or open; both carry good bass but 70 more round and 90 more tight).
But don't forget a dac/amp with that.

 

[cianedmond]

Does anyone have a suggestion with a little higher price

 

[TwelveTrains]

Does anyone have a suggestion with a little higher price

Price isn't always indicative of quality. A lot of these headphones have gone down in price over the years, especially the HD 650. I'm sure you can find them at a higher price if you shop around though.

 

[cianedmond]

The 650's are the same as the senhizer 6xx and those are 200

 

[cianedmond]

What's your opinion on the koss esp950