[Xpresser]

Need recommendations for headphones.

I will be using them with: Laptop & Indigo Echo PCMCIA sound

I will be needing them for: 50% iTunes collection/ 50% gaming

I am willing to spend: $250

Types of music: 10% Jazz / 40% 80's-90's / 40% modern rock, top 20 / 10% Classical

Open or Closed: No preference

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[commando]

A900 is what I use, they're not portable, but are easily driven. If you don't mind open, check out the Sennheiser 595s, though i'm not sure if your sound card will have enough power to drive them.

 

[EdipisReks]

i'd go with something along the lines of Grado SR-225 or Alessandro MS-2 if you are going to be listening to a lot of rock, which it looks like you will be. the Echo Indigo, which has a pretty decent built in amp, will drive any of these just fine. i also like the Grado sound for gaming.

 

[wnewport]

When you mean gaming, you're talking about a mic i suppose? In that case get the senn pro hd281s, I hope that is the right name, but if it isn't I am sure someone will soon correct me.

 

[Jahn]

Close, you probably meant the 280. They are very isolating, good soundstage and bass, but otherwise not that exciting. Not bad as a gaming can. But meh for music.

I'd say out of that $250 to invest in even the tiniest headphone amp. Then get a can with the remaining budget - how much you have left determines which Grado to get

 

[Xpresser]

I really don't do a lot of online gaming anymore so mic isn't necessary and portable is not a factor either. The echo does have a built in amp but not sure how powerful it is...if it will drive some of the "hungrier" cans.