[mike543]

I'm looking for recommendations to purchase my first pair of full-size headphones with the following characteristics.
 
-Closed
-Circumaural
-$150-250
-Balanced sound for all types of music
-ANC acceptable but not necessary
-High SNR
-No amp preferred
 
Thanks for any advice.
 
 
 
 

 

[crinacle]

Audio Technica M50, AKG K271 MKII, Shure 440/840.

 

[FearSC549]

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You can have a look this AKG Q701 Premium Reference Headphones ,it is a good choice for u.
 
Good luck for u.

Does not meet the following criteria:
 
-Closed

-Balanced sound for all types of music

-No amp preferred

 
Seriously guys, don't recommend random cans when you don't know much about them(other than they're high-end and cost hundreds).
 
Question for OP: What kind of music do you listen to?

 

 

[mike543]

I primarily listen to rap, hard and soft rock, instrumental and classical.
 
Currently I own UE SuperFi 5vi IEMs but don’t like the constant noise if I move. Do around the ear headphones usually provide a greater lever of isolation than IEMs?  Also, I have a big head so if any choices fit tight or loose please let me know.
 
Headphones I’ve been looking at are the beyerdynamic DT660, Audio Techncia ATH-A9000, and Sennhieser HD 558. I’m also considering the Sennheiser PXC for Bluetooth feature even through it’s a little out of my price range. When I was searching earlier I found folding headphones in the $150-$250 range but can’t seem to find their name now.
 
I live in New York City. Is there anywhere to test headphones before purchase?
 
Thanks for the advice.

 

[smaugem]

Fischer Audio FA-003 meets all your criteria. I just got a pair and they complement my AKG k701 perfectly.