[gedneyj]

I have spent TOO MANY hours reviewing headphones and cannot make up my mind.  I need a sub-$100 (firm price), bass-heavy for mostly Dubstep, good isolation (noisy office), comfortable (long hours), full-sized headphone.  I had the HTF600s which sounded great, but blocked NOTHING from the outside.
 
I have almost pulled the trigger on the Monoprice 8323, HD 429, CAL, and a few others, but always get swamped with reviews and cannot decide.  I am spending too much time looking and need to get something.  Please help and tell me what to buy!!!
 
Max Price:  $100
Music:  Dubstep
Size:  Over-Ear (Full size)
Isolation:  As much as possible
Comfort:  Will wear for 12hrs straight

 

[tamngoman]

m50! i love these headphones and its very cheap

 

[gedneyj]

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m50! i love these headphones and its very cheap

Would love those, but cannot find for under $100.  What else?

 

[gedneyj]

Would love those but cannot find for under $100.  What else?

 

[MalVeauX]

Heya,
 
Brainwavz HM5 when on sale, are about $100. Or get some pre-owned. Suggested for their high level of isolation. They are not bassy, they are neutral, but can be very bassy when equalized (I have done it, which is why I suggest it).
 
Then simply equalize them for bass.
 
Note: you are not going to find a headphone with great isolation and wonderful amounts of bass in the combination that you probably want, even at a higher price range. The best thing you can do is get a good flat headphone with good isolation, and simply equalize for bass. Simply learn to equalize properly so it stays distortion free and clean.
 
Very best,

 

[GearMe]

WS55 is inexpensive and has decent bass ($69)
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/ATH-WS55
 
Not sure about the isolation though as I don't have a noisy listening environment.
 
Used Q40's?
 
Quite honestly, IEM's (atrios, sony xb's, monster turbines) are going to isolate better and have better bass in your price range.

 

[gedneyj]

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WS55 is inexpensive and has decent bass ($69)
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/ATH-WS55
 
Not sure about the isolation though as I don't have a noisy listening environment.
 
Used Q40's?
 
Quite honestly, IEM's (atrios, sony xb's, monster turbines) are going to isolate better and have better bass in your price range.

The WS55s are on-ear, and the Q40s are too expensive.  I have the Shure SE215 and Creative Aurvana IEMs, but want some cans as well.
 
Again, here are the requirements.  I do have the CMoyBB, so the bass will be increased to help.
 
sub-$100
Over Ear
Good Bass Response, especially sub-bass
Good Isolation
Comfortable
Music:  Dubstep

 

[GearMe]

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The WS55s are on-ear, and the Q40s are too expensive.  I have the Shure SE215 and Creative Aurvana IEMs, but want some cans as well.
 
Again, here are the requirements.  I do have the CMoyBB, so the bass will be increased to help.
 
sub-$100
Over Ear
Good Bass Response, especially sub-bass
Good Isolation
Comfortable
Music:  Dubstep

Refurbished Q40's with warranty from Audio-Topia (over 15000 ratings w/99.3% positive feedback) for $109.99 buy it now or make offer...offer $99.99 (sub $100)
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/M-Audio-Q40-WARRANTY-Q-40-Stereo-Pro-DJ-Dynamic-Headphones-FREE-2-DAY-/251291696328?pt=US_Headphones&hash=item3a8226fcc8

 

[PurpleAngel]

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The WS55s are on-ear, and the Q40s are too expensive.  I have the Shure SE215 and Creative Aurvana IEMs, but want some cans as well.
Again, here are the requirements.  I do have the CMoyBB, so the bass will be increased to help.
sub-$100
Over Ear
Good Bass Response, especially sub-bass
Good Isolation
Comfortable
Music:  Dubstep

Gemini HSR-1000 (Takstar Pro 80) closed headphones.
Sells on eBay for $50, I paid $68 for mine.

 

[xkonfuzed]

Sony MDR XB500 are as bassy as it gets. Also very comfy.

 

[gedneyj]

Thanks to everyone for the recommendations.  I went ahead and got the Monoprice 8283, along with some parts to mod as recommended in the forum.  Hope it is to my liking.  Thanks again!