[Zowzout123]

So I am looking to replace my AD-700's that my dog ruined and I can't seem to properly fix and I'm trying to decide if I should go with another pair of AD-700's or if there is a comparable/better IEM for sound.  The budget is around $100 (Could spend more if I wanted but like to keep it under $200) because I primarily listen to music/play video games via my desktop speakers which are very very nice but for late night music/gaming sessions I want to use the headset.
 
The AD-700's lacked bass but overall I was really happy with them and thought they sounded fantastic so I already know what I'm getting into with those.
 
The main question is, are there things that IEM's are better for and likewise what a over the ear headset is better for?  These will be used exclusively at home, not running or working out or anything like that.  Also a good recommendation of IEM's that are comparable to the AD-700's?
 
Thanks!

 

[SNOOP_DOGG]

If must need fullsize closed back headphones then Denon used D2000 canbe find for under $200 and they sound amazing for the price. The other headphones like V-Moda M80 are also very detailed sounding headphones with tight punchy bass. The IEms like GR07, FXZ200, Sony EX7550, RE272 are very detailed and sound fairly big.

 

[ericfarrell85]

I've never heard the AD700, but given the choice between even my AD2000, which is a far cry from my best headphone I'd prefer it over any of my three custom iem's for what it does well. There are of course qualifiers there, for instance, I only use AD2000 with pop and rock, but given the same selection of pop and rock, iem's, even customs, are just hindered by the small scope of their presentation.