[jonoh248]

Im a bass freak and im looking for a pair of over ear headphones (hopefully slightly portable) that can deliver brain numbing bass(literally...) And no please don't mention beats by dre. Recommendations? How is the Grado 325is' bass?

 

[patsrule711]

If you are looking for serious bass I don't think Grado is the right path for you. They are very much for rock music but you can add bass by venting the driver.
 
 

 

[tyoung8]

Ultrasone DJ1/HFI 580

 

[Megalomaniac]

Grado anything won't have the bass you're looking for even with mods.

 

[jonoh248]

Okay, so Grado won't deliver the bass I require. Are there any other headphones that deliver superb bass, are somewhat portable and dont look ugly as crap? I assure im more into sound than looks but I would prefer something that looks at leaaast normal sized (ear muff size is normal fyi).

 

[jonoh248]

How are the AIAIAI TMA-1s?

 

[obzilla]

Another vote for Ultrasone, the HFI 780s are chalk full of bass, along with clarity in the mids and highs. Fantastic can, under $300, easy to drive. Give them a shot.

oh yeah.... sexy as all hell too
 
http://www.google.com/images?q=ultrason+780&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1600&bih=767

 

[tyoung8]

HFI 580 got more bass then 780.  580 > 780  

 

[obzilla]

Perhaps they do, I can only recommend cans that I have and fit his description "lot's of bass, sub $300", well the 780s have tons, and are great cans in all other aspects as well.
OP should try both, along with other recommendations before buying into a "can X" > "can Z" mantra.
 
Here is a thread where people say differently, so... the buyer would do well to audition them both
 
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/359777/ultrasone-hfi-580-or-hfi-780-or

 

[joelpearce]

The TMA-1 have remarkable bass, but the Ultrasones would also be an excellent choice.  I have both the TMA-1 and the HFI-780, and while the 780 is more punchy, the TMA-1 has a lot more quantity.

 

[jonoh248]

Then what about the V-Moda Crossfade LP?
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The TMA-1 have remarkable bass, but the Ultrasones would also be an excellent choice.  I have both the TMA-1 and the HFI-780, and while the 780 is more punchy, the TMA-1 has a lot more quantity.

 

 

[Ultrazino]

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HFI 580 got more bass then 780.  580 > 780  

 
I'd vote for the PRO 750. It has a much more precise bass than my HFI-780. Either way, Ultrasone is the way to go.

 

[wind016]

Ultrasone HFI 580. Open headphones shouldn't even be considered. I had the Grado SR 325i and it won't satisfy any basshead. The HFI 580 can get very bassy and is one of the most aggressive sounding headphones I know.

 

[jonoh248]

Tried the HFI 580 yesterday and it almost satisfied my ears for bass but not enough. boy i must be a crazy brain damage basshead.
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Ultrasone HFI 580. Open headphones shouldn't even be considered. I had the Grado SR 325i and it won't satisfy any basshead. The HFI 580 can get very bassy and is one of the most aggressive sounding headphones I know.

 

 

[powerlifter450]

sony xb700, sony xb1000(are these under $300.00 yet?) Fischer Audio FA-011 an open can with closed can bass. Ultrasone 900 pro, buyauthorised will accept $320.00(on Ebay)