[BimmItUp]

Hello everyone,

I just joined the forums and need some help matching myself up with the right pair of headphones.

Currently, I am borrowing a friends Sennheiser HD280 PROs and so far they have failed to meet my expectations that I want in some nice headphones. They do get out the highs but the bass delivery is horrible, IMO. They have a nice freq response, but they fail to have any [powerful] bass impact. They also seem like they require a lot of power to drive, where an iPod or laptop doesn't suffice.

I plan on using them with iPod or similar device and a laptop/desktop computer. Not much more than that, no dj/mixing/monitoring.

I listen to a variety of music including rock, rap/hip-hop, techno/trance, and alternative.

With that said, I am looking for some headphones that can delivery some nice deep bass with good impact. And at the same time, get the highs and everything in between, to some extent. I am looking to spend anywhere up to around $200.

I have been reading/looking at the M-Audio Q40s. If anyone could share some of they're opinions or advice on it these would suit my needs, I'd love to hear it!

Thanks in advance.

 

[arande2]

What are you looking for?

Are you looking to replicate the effect of a quality speaker system that can amaze you with the depth of an exceptional subwoofer system? << I know that's what I'm trying to achieve..but sadly it's not my ears that allow me to experience that so much as my body... And I rarely hear such a speaker system since I don't own one (getting there).

 

[BimmItUp]

What am I looking for? Did you see the first post?

Of course I am looking to replicate the effect of a quality speaker system that can amaze me with the depth of an exceptional subwoofer system.
Why else would I be here....?

Thanks for the advice though.

 

[coolchu001]

Seems like the Denon D1000/1001 might be what you're looking for. They have good bass but will probably need to be controlled by doing a markL mod.

 

[DARKHAVEN]

I think you should consider Grados, perhaps the SR-80, SR-125, or SR-225. They have great, punchy bass and good frequency response. Great bang-for-the-buck too. My other choice would be Sennheiser HD595s, a SIGNIFICANTLY better headphone then the one you listened to. They are pretty phenomenal for the price, in my opinion.

 

[BimmItUp]

Thanks to both of you for your helpful advice.

I've been reading about the Denon AH-D1001s and from reviews and other users, they sound very close to what I am looking for.

Coolchu001, would you mind explaining what that mod is all about? Do you know if they will sound good straight out of the box without any mods? I just need to find a local dealer where I can listen to these recommendations.
I am also looking for a headphone that is fairly easy to drive as the majority of use will be off a laptop and mp3 player jack, if that narrows it down at all.

Thanks.

 

[scytheavatar]

K81/K518
ES7
D1000/D1001
RP-21/RP-22X
Q40
A900

These are the usual recommendations for closed back @ <$200 with good bass. And being easy to drive. Have I missed anyone?

 

[jTF2]

Q40 FTW!

edit.

my review on this thread.

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/m-a...9/index29.html

 

[DARKHAVEN]

removed.

 

[jernmo]

He mentions Closed back. That's probably why.

 

[DARKHAVEN]

Ah, sorry scytheavatar, I didn't read close enough to your post, my mistake! Thanks jernmo.

 

[ronnielee54]

Can't heap enough praise on the D1001's. They are a very nice set of cans.

 

[BimmItUp]

Thanks for all of the helpful advice.

I took a look at that Q40 review, nice review. Those were what I had my eyes on first, but I have still yet to get my hands on them to try them. Sounds like the Denon 1000/1001s are also a possible choice. I still need to find a place that carries both of these so I can listen to them. I am having trouble finding a place to do so.

Should I be scared to just order them and have it be a surprise? Hmm.

 

[BimmItUp]

UPDATE:

I finally gave up looking for the Denons locally so I decided to bite the bullet and order them for a surprise. I trust everyone's input so I had a good feeling about it. I'm glad I made the decision because these headphones are awesome. They are really comfortable, somewhat compact [more than I had in mind], and sound great out of the box. I am still breaking them in; got about 10 hours on them. The more I listen to them, the more I like them, and the better I feel they sound.

Looks like I found my match. Thanks for the recommendations!

Happy listening!