[vk93]

I dont have an amp yet, and probably wont consider one for a while, unless there is a really good deal on a good amp. Does anyone know of headphones that are portable, can run well unamped, provide great bass/mids/highs. I listen to hip hop and rock, so just want to know some of your guys suggestions. I am interested in over the ear headphones by the way, so thanks.

 

[classakg]

Hello,
How much are you willing to spend? 

 

[vk93]

I could go up to 300$. 350$ would be my most

 

[vk93]

basically up to 300. I would prefer that range, but if there is a heaphone that you want to seriously consider to me and can be found lower than 350 go ahead. Also, if there is a good deal for a good amp, than Id consider it too, such as maybe the E5 or E7.

 

[pumpk1n]

open or closed?

 

[classakg]

The Shure SRH750 DJ's can play hiphop and rock nicely...work well unamped. 

 

[vk93]

uhh i dont mind, although I hear open is better. Hmm thanks classakg for your suggestion, feel free to add more guys so I can decide which one is good.

 

[Digital-Pride]

Here are recommendations for ya:
 
 
Shure SRH440
 
Sony MDR-V6, MDR-V600, MDR-7506
 
Ultrasone HFi 580, HFi 780
 
Audio-Technica ATH-M50
 
 
All of the these 'phones are have a foldable design and are driven well without an amplifier.  For your preferences I would suggest taking a close look at the M50 and the HFi 780.

 

[vk93]

Hmm I have been reading a lot of these forums, and the M50 seems to a very popular choice. I would love to consider them since they look great and Ive been hearing they have a good sound signature. How good does the M50 play with the more relaxing songs? Also how comfortable are they? Do they improve much more with an amp such as maybe the E5/E7? Feel free to suggest more headphones to me.
Thanks guys.
P.S. Ive been hearing bad things about the HFI 780s, so I most likely wont consider them. 

 

[earerror]

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How good does the M50 play with the more relaxing songs? Also how comfortable are they? Do they improve much more with an amp such as maybe the E5/E7? Feel free to suggest more headphones to me.

They do a good job performing most music genres, and don't need to be amped to sound good + they are comfy. 

 

[vk93]

If i end up getting an amp in the future how big will the sound difference be from unamped to amped?

 

[xXFallenAngelXx]

M50s are great all rounders..and I've heard amping them doesn't do them wonders but there was some subtle improvements here and there..

 

[vk93]

Hmm I will definitely consider the M50s then. Of course I am not buying till christmas, so I am open to more suggestions from the Head Fi community. Thanks!