[zybot001]

Hi guys!

I've been reading as a guest in this forum for quite some time and I guess it's about time to join in!
 
Anyways, I'm looking for a new  headphone (upgrade)[dunno if it's an upgrade since I'm coming from an IEM]! I sure do love the sound quality of my SE215 but I feel that my earphones is nearing its end, as you all know because of the cable issues. Its been almost 3 years since I had my 215s so I've grown to love it.
 
So can I ask what are good headphones as an upgrade to my Shure SE 215s?

here are my specs:
-around $200 budget ( I can go as high as Beyerdynamic's COP) but no more than that
-MUST be an upgrade from SE215s quality
-good bass (but not too strong as I am no bass head) [i just want it felt but not too much]
-detailed mids
-balanced performance
-not looking for portability as I am just going to use it around the house
-preferably works great without an amp (though I will be buying one somewhere later this year[as in around 4th quarter])
-noise isolation is not necessary
 
 
I pretty much listen to a great range of music
-pop
-rock(sometimes)
-Game OSTs
-jazz (sometimes)
-70s(blame my father for that hahaha)
-oh forgot to mention i'll be using this for games too [mostly]
 
I've looked around headfi and here are some of the cans that seem to fit:
-es700
-ATH-PRO500MK2
-Custom One Pro
-HM5
-grado 225 (listened to this one and its seems good. Although its touching my ears so its a bit annoying)
 
Your opinions are greatly appreciated! Thanks!