[zjguyer]

Hello all,
I am a new member here, looking to start taking the next step up in the audio world. All I have owned/been able to afford before are Sony MDR-EX10LP IEMs, and I would really like something better. I enjoy most types of music, but mostly listen to rock, electronic, and movie soundtrack-type stuff, and not as much country. 
 
So, like the title says, I'm looking for something on-ear or over-ear for less than $200. I'm not really interested in anything I will need an amp or anything for; I would really like to just plug-in and go. The lower the fuss, the better. I will probably mostly use them at home, but would like something I can take around with me if I want. I live in an apartment with 3 roommates, so closed headphones are definitely preferred.
 
Anyway, I have never done this before, any have gotten a little overwhelmed looking through the site here. A couple I have been looking at are the Audio-Technica ATH-M50Ss and the Logitech UE 6000s. I couldn't tell if either of those are closed, but they both seemed like pretty good deals regardless. What do you guys think? Any recommendations or tips?
 
Thanks 

 
 
Edit: Also, forgot to mention I will be using these mostly with just my laptop and iPod.

 

[cel4145]

I have not heard them, but Soundmagic HP100 have been very popular on head-fi lately. Lots of good testimonials: http://www.head-fi.org/t/616201/soundmagic-hp100-review/. 32 ohm impedance, so should work quite well with portable devices.

I do think the ATH-M50s are a good value for around $125 or less.

 

[metalhead101]

well for rock the audio techneicas are out, they are great headphones for rap, but for rocks, just no, like the guy above me said the soundmagics are pretty good, i own pair and do like them, im just more of a sennheiser fan myself(i would suggest momentums (on ear version) but they are like 30$ over your price range, but if you dont mind the extra cash, i would definatley go for them

 

[metalhead101]

also the sennheiser hd 25s are amazing too, and are just at $200 currently

 

[zjguyer]

Those HP100s look great! Definitely at the top of my list for now. Thanks!

 

[zjguyer]

The Sennheisers look good too, but a bit out of my price range. 200 is my very upper limit.

 

[metalhead101]

I will be using my iPod to power so ohmz can't be to high(I can get an amp if needed but would prefer not)