[TheUbiquitous]

Hello everyone, I'm new here and just getting started in this great experience.
I have a question I would like you to help me with. I need a pair of headphones that provide good isolation (not active) for around 300$.
Of course, what I want is the best sound I can get in this range. My budget is narrow now and I need something to get started, I hope that in the future I'll be able to get to the next level.
Thanks ¿?

 

[BotByte]

All full sized headphones isolate, even the boat shot with shotgun barrage named Grado isolate (you can see through them)
 
I'm not sure if you mean noise canceling or isolation
 
Canceling is sending out a reverse frequency of the outside
 
Isolation is just covering up your ear
 
 
Isolation comes in two major types.:
 
Open: Less isolation, but better sound quality and more detail.
 
Closed: More isolation, but lacking sound quality and more bass.
 
 
What's really popular for starters are ATH-M50's (about $150)
 
But be warned, they are Bass heavy. So if you listen to Jazz/Rock/Classical they won't be for you
 
Also good are Senn HD-598 (I just ordered, $179.99 for call up JR)
 
Be warned, they are open but are good for Jazz/Rock/Classical
 
I wouldn't push up to the $300 range just yet, but I like your enthusiasm!

 

[TheUbiquitous]

I don't want sound canceling phones. What I own now is a pair of bang & olufsen form 2's which are open back, and a lot of ambient noise comes through. I use them a lot on public spaces so I'd like something with better isolation than these.
 
I'd like a good compromise between isolation and soundstage, and I'm not a bass head but I like it to be there. I listen to a wide variety of music, including classical and rock.
 
These are the ones I have been looking into:
Audio-Technica ATH-M50S Monitor Headphones
AKG K701 Studio Headphones
Fischer Audio FA-003
AKG K 702 Headphones
Shure SRH840
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro-80 Closed Studio Headphones
 
I'll read on those you said. Why do you think I shoud spend less?

 

[TheUbiquitous]

 Ok I'm liking the ATH M50S.
A few questions

Is the bass correctible with an equalizer?
How good is the soundstaging?
Do they need an amp?
 
Thank you!

 

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But be warned, they are Bass heavy. So if you listen to Jazz/Rock/Classical they won't be for you

Only some models are. I ordered from Amazon and got the balanced model. Also, there are several mods to lower bass and raise the mids. Combine the two and you almost get mid-heavy 'phones.