aequinox
New Head-Fier
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As I'm always the one complaining about people not taking advantage of the immense wealth of information that can be found online, I rarely do anything half-assedly. This comes into specific note with any (relatively significant) online purchases. So, while I've spent a couple days on and off researching headphones, I find the more I look, the more I realize that Studio Beats are exactly the type of thing I am looking for.
They hit all my priority qualifications:
Also, they are very portable and can be neatly and tidily packed away (I am always very careful with my stuff).
Now, while that's all and good, I'd rather not spend the $200-300 on them if there are better (and lower cost) alternatives. I'd much rather be in the market for something along the lines of $50-80 headphones, but could go up to ~$100-120 if they catch my fancy.
I listen to:
I don't really listen to: Classical, Jazz, Country
I'd be listening to them:
I have found some possible contenders, but am really at a loss as to where to go from here. What I've looked into are Shure SRH440s, Shure SRH840s, Shure SRH750DJs, Koss PRO DJ100s, Sony MDR-V6s, Sony MDR-ZX700s, Sennheiser HD280s and Prodipe Pro 800s. What am I missing, and/or what would be my best choice?
I do greatly appreciate any and all advice concerning what I should buy. Thanks already for taking the time to read.
They hit all my priority qualifications:
- Are over the ear (although I could do on-ear, if the cans are exceptional for my budget)
- Are very good at isolation
- Good sound quality (probably the highest quality cans I've had extensive exposure to - I realize there are scores of better ones out there, but for now I suppose ignorance is bliss)
- Nice aesthetics (yes, this is my personal opinion)
Also, they are very portable and can be neatly and tidily packed away (I am always very careful with my stuff).
Now, while that's all and good, I'd rather not spend the $200-300 on them if there are better (and lower cost) alternatives. I'd much rather be in the market for something along the lines of $50-80 headphones, but could go up to ~$100-120 if they catch my fancy.
I listen to:
- Primarily electronica (EDM, House, Trance)
- Hip-Hop (here's where I'll say I enjoy bass - so slightly bass-heavy cans are fine with me. I'm not specifically looking for anything bass-heavy though)
- Alternative / Punk Rock
I don't really listen to: Classical, Jazz, Country
I'd be listening to them:
- On the go from an iPod or Samsung Galaxy (phone)
- In my dorm from a Pavilion dv6 laptop (with Beats audio if that makes a difference, never had anything decent enough to tell)
- While not sober (just saying, 'cause this is where the isolation really makes the difference)
I have found some possible contenders, but am really at a loss as to where to go from here. What I've looked into are Shure SRH440s, Shure SRH840s, Shure SRH750DJs, Koss PRO DJ100s, Sony MDR-V6s, Sony MDR-ZX700s, Sennheiser HD280s and Prodipe Pro 800s. What am I missing, and/or what would be my best choice?
I do greatly appreciate any and all advice concerning what I should buy. Thanks already for taking the time to read.