[portia79]

Hi there,
 
Could you recommend any closed headphones for up to $300. I connect them to a Tapco Mix100 mixer (connected to my computer with an Audiophile 2496 card.) That's the only place I'm going to use them so no need for portable ones. The problem is that I listen to all sorts of music, from heavy metal, through jazz to electro so it's really hard to be specific. At the moment I'm using cheap Sennheiser HD201 but the sound is rather poor.
 
Any recommendations?
 
Thank you 
 
portia

 

[RainbowJack]

Denon AH-D2000, definitely!

 

[MalVeauX]

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Hi there,
 
Could you recommend any closed headphones for up to $300. I connect them to a Tapco Mix100 mixer (connected to my computer with an Audiophile 2496 card.) That's the only place I'm going to use them so no need for portable ones. The problem is that I listen to all sorts of music, from heavy metal, through jazz to electro so it's really hard to be specific. At the moment I'm using cheap Sennheiser HD201 but the sound is rather poor.
 
Any recommendations?
 
Thank you 
 
portia

 
This one. The Denon D2000.
 
Alternatives: Beyer DT770, AudioTechnica A900 or A900X, Brainwavz HM5 (or FischerAudio FA-003).
 
Very best,
 
 

 

[portia79]

Thanks a lot. It's hard to get them (D2000). Most places say it's out of stock. Have they been discontinued? I live in the UK and found only one site which has it in stock.

 

[KG Jag]

Add the Shure SRH 940 to your consideration list.

 

[ssrock64]

The D2000 has the perpetual problem of low supply and high demand, but when you can find them for a good price they're definitely worth it. They're a bit on the bassy side, though, so if you don't want that there's other options.

 

[portia79]

Thanks guys. I read some good reviews so I've bought them. Can't wait!