[drgnfrc13]

I'm hoping this is the correct forum in which to post this, but as the title states, I need some reccomendations on which set of headphones to get. This will be my first real pair of headphones (unless you count the old crappy on-ear ones that used to come with cheap portable CD players), so my budget is going to be about $100, and I'd prefer to be able to get them locally, although if it's really worth it, I can order them online if I have to.
 
So, the other criteria I'd like them to meet:
-Good sound quality at high volumes (I like to listen to my music loud enough to hear every instrument/sound clearly)
-Durable and comfortable, since I will be using them daily.
-Capable of producing a wide range of sounds (not sure how much of an issue this is with higher quality headphones, but I do know that when I listen to songs like Ruffneck by Skrillex, my Sony DR EX 12iP in-ear earphones seem to sound a bit distorted on the extreme highs and lows, and it makes me wonder if there are notes that they're just missing altogether)
-Sound canceling/isolating. It doesn't need to be perfect in this respect, but I would like them to at least seal in enough noise to avoid disturbing other people nearby.
 
I'm not sure whether or not it makes a difference, but I listen to a wide variety of music, including everything from dubstep, to rock, metal, folk, indie, alternative, classical, pop, and even some rap. Pretty much the only genres I don't listen to at all are country and screamo, so I guess the headphones need to be good for everything else. Oh and I play a digital piano (Yamaha YPG-635), so I'll be using them for that on occasion, as well.
 
So far, the headphones that have caught my eye have been the Sony XB series; would these be good for me, and if so, which model would you recommend -- if not, then what would be better? From what I've read, it seems that all of the XB's generally have good reviews, but some people say the XB300 is uncomfortable/falls short in sound quality. And I've also noticed that a lot of people refer to the XB500's bass as "punchy..." is that a good thing? lol

 

[Gwarmi]

XB500 is a basshead's dream, mids and highs are mediocre pretty much.
 
Shure 440 is a much more balanced can for the money, unless of course bass matters
to you over everything else.

 

[drgnfrc13]

I don't need super-loud bass or anything like that, I'd just like to be able to at least hear all the bass notes.Balanced sounds good to me, I'll look those up.

 

[PurpleAngel]

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I'm hoping this is the correct forum in which to post this, but as the title states, I need some reccomendations on which set of headphones to get. This will be my first real pair of headphones (unless you count the old crappy on-ear ones that used to come with cheap portable CD players), so my budget is going to be about $100, and I'd prefer to be able to get them locally, although if it's really worth it, I can order them online if I have to.
So, the other criteria I'd like them to meet:
-Good sound quality at high volumes (I like to listen to my music loud enough to hear every instrument/sound clearly)
-Durable and comfortable, since I will be using them daily.
-Capable of producing a wide range of sounds (not sure how much of an issue this is with higher quality headphones, but I do know that when I listen to songs like Ruffneck by Skrillex, my Sony DR EX 12iP in-ear earphones seem to sound a bit distorted on the extreme highs and lows, and it makes me wonder if there are notes that they're just missing altogether)
-Sound canceling/isolating. It doesn't need to be perfect in this respect, but I would like them to at least seal in enough noise to avoid disturbing other people nearby.
I'm not sure whether or not it makes a difference, but I listen to a wide variety of music, including everything from dubstep, to rock, metal, folk, indie, alternative, classical, pop, and even some rap. Pretty much the only genres I don't listen to at all are country and screamo, so I guess the headphones need to be good for everything else. Oh and I play a digital piano (Yamaha YPG-635), so I'll be using them for that on occasion, as well.
So far, the headphones that have caught my eye have been the Sony XB series; would these be good for me, and if so, which model would you recommend -- if not, then what would be better? From what I've read, it seems that all of the XB's generally have good reviews, but some people say the XB300 is uncomfortable/falls short in sound quality. And I've also noticed that a lot of people refer to the XB500's bass as "punchy..." is that a good thing? lol

So, you want $200 headphones for $100, cool.
 
CALs (Creative Aurvana Live) are about the closest thing I can think of.
 
 

 

[drgnfrc13]

Well I want good quality, I'm just not sure I'd feel right spending hundreds of dollars on a single pair of headphones...

 

[drgnfrc13]

I think I'll go with the SRH440's, they seem more durable than the CAL's. Thanks guys.