[thekillingjoke0]

Hey guys, 
This is my first post after being a creeper for almost a year!
 
I currently own a koss prodj200, and I'm looking for an open backed full sized headphones for under 150$(on amazon). I did a lot of googling, but couldn't choose one.
I use an iPod Touch and will upgrade to a fiio within the year(Christmas or so).
 
Thanks for the help  
 
Edit: I did do a search of the forum, but didnt find a thread which was recent or matched my exact needs. If there is one, please let me know. And I'd like to apologize in advance if that is the issue. 

 

[taffy2207]

What genres of music do you listen to?

 

[thekillingjoke0]

My listening mostly consists of metal, rock and along those lines. I love classical- instrumental. 

 

[bassmongerxoxo]

Ive always loved my Sony SA3000s.I believe they stopped manufacturing them so it may be a bit hard to find.

 

[cdsa35000]

New SA3000 $600 or used $350:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-SA3000-Headphones-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B0007N55KU

SA3000/SA5000 only after modding is Superior:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/128397/the-sony-mdr-sa5000-appreciation-thread/289

 

[thekillingjoke0]

New SA3000 $600 or used $350:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-SA3000-Headphones-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B0007N55KU

SA3000/SA5000 only after modding is Superior:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/128397/the-sony-mdr-sa5000-appreciation-thread/289

 
Hey! Thanks for the reply, but even used its a bit out my 150$ range, help? 

 

[thekillingjoke0]

  Ive always loved my Sony SA3000s.I believe they stopped manufacturing them so it may be a bit hard to find.

Thanks for the replied, I googled em and saw great reviews. They are available on amazon from what I saw, but cost about 600$

 

[AmethystKT]

I will always recommend the Sennheiser HD598. Every genre I've listened to sounds great on them. They will be very close to your limit when it comes to the budget, though. Maybe find them used or on sale somewhere? I'd also recommend an amp, but you said that was planned.

 

[bassmongerxoxo]

Go ahead and check out this list for the best headphones under $200. They're all decent products there's some reviews at the bottom but I would go through and see which ones are within your budget and which aren't. Once you've narrowed it down to a few, do more research either on head-fi or elsewhere to help you in your final decision. The Sennheiser HD598's as mentioned above would be a good pick as well, if they are within your price range. Hope that helps.