[Pouletmagique]

Hi everyone,
 
1st time poster, been reading for about 1 year. I've tried searching for a comparison thread of cans with reviews (i remember there was one but i can't find it) but to no avail. Hopefully someone will either lead the way or just give me some suggestions!
 
So here is the breakdown :
 
Looking for closed cans in the 150-250 price range. Sound isolation is a must because i want to use them at work and while taking public transit so i want to cancel out exterior noise. I would also like for them to not leak too much, but not at the cost of a smaller soundstage. Comfort is also something important for me as i will be wearing them maybe 3-4hours per day.
 
I listen to alot of electro and also rock/punk/alternative, so nothing too heavy on the bass, but i want to be able to feel the groove when listening to bassy electro tracks.
 
Any suggestions?
 
P.S. I'm currently using Nu-Force ne-7m as my main set plugged into a Cowon S9 music player. So i would want a substantial upgrade in sound from these.
 

 

[Pouletmagique]

anyone?

 

[spartan123]

M50's

 

[Pouletmagique]

Would for example Sennheiser HD25-I be a significant upgrade over M50's?

 

[mvw2]

Is size an issue?
 
Are you looking for any specific sound signature?
 
A closed design will give you isolation you're seeking, but it does cut out some options.
 
Many people have stepped to IEMs to deal with sound isolation in a much more compact, portable way.  A question might be, what would you rather be hauling around?  An IEM or a full-sized headphone?

 

[Pouletmagique]

Definitely want a fullsized headphone. I have IEMs (NU-Force ne-7m) and althought i love them, they are still a little bit uncomfortable for me.
 
Size is not really an issue, i just want them to be somewhat portable as i will be moving them between work and home.

 

[mvw2]

Comfort is typically a tip and wearing issue.
 
What kind of sound signature are you looking for?
 
Without knowing what you want, it's hard to suggest anything.