[stinkysbsc]

I need something that isn't too big, because I plan to use these at school and when I am travelling and what-not. For example, I got the JVC-RX700 and someone informed me that they were small enough to wear outside... lets just say that, that guy should go die in a hole! I don't want to look like an idiot when I wear these things outside! Also, they need to be closed-back, because I need the added isolation and it can't leak too much sound. I would also love them to be comfortable. I like to listen to rock, electronic and dance music, and I want something nice and aggressive and powerful, with strong bass. I don't want these to be too analytical, but instead fun. It would be great if they were easily driven by an iPod Classic, however I might be willing to spend around $100 on a portable amp/dac like the iBasso DE-ZERO, but I can't reason with myself to spend more... My budget for the headphones themselves would be less than $200, this $200 should include the headphones and any mods like velour pads and so forth... So in summary...
 

1. Easy to drive
2. $200 MAX
3. Comfortable
4. Closed-back
5. Decent isolation
6. Fairly portable
7. Aggressive and fun sound
8. Strong bass
9. Good for rock, dance and electronica

 

[KG Jag]

Ultrasone HIFI 780--currently $190 at Amazon.

 

[stinkysbsc]

Thanks for the quick reply! I might be able to get these as they are right on the borderline of my budget. Any cheaper options?
 
 

 

[KG Jag]

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Thanks for the quick reply! I might be able to get these as they are right on the borderline of my budget. Any cheaper options?
 
 

Yes--but they are not as good.  See these buying guides:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/a/buying-guide-headphones-by-price-range
 
and
 
http://www.head-fi.org/a/headphone-buying-guide
 

 

[stinkysbsc]

There are the solutions which are available to me at this point... 
 
Sony MDR-V6 + DT250 Pads ~$120
Audio Technica ATH-PRO700 ~$165
Audio Technica ATH-M50 ~$180
Ultrasone HFI-580 ~$190
Ultrasone HFI-780 ~$200
 

 

[KG Jag]

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There are a couple solutions which are interesting me at this point... 
 
Audio Technica ATH-PRO700 ~$165
Sony MDR-V6 + DT250 Pads ~$120
 

That's an odd pairing.  The AT is a serious basshead can and the Sony is an aging classic at the entry level for neutral sound.
 

 

[stinkysbsc]

 
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That's an odd pairing.  The AT is a serious basshead can and the Sony is an aging classic at the entry level for neutral sound.

haha damnit well here is my UPDATED list of options...
 
 
Ultrasone HFI-550 ~$125
Audio Technica ATH-PRO700 ~$165
Audio Technica ATH-M50 ~$180
Ultrasone HFI-580 ~$190
Ultrasone HFI-780 ~$200
 
I chose this list because all of these seem to fit my requirements, it's just that I need to figure out which one will be the most worth it to me... I am going to look into the impedance levels of these cans so I can see which one may be better for me, as I will just be running them through my iPod most of the time... 
 

 

[KG Jag]

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There are the solutions which are available to me at this point... 
 
Sony MDR-V6 + DT250 Pads ~$120
Audio Technica ATH-PRO700 ~$165
Audio Technica ATH-M50 ~$180
Ultrasone HFI-580 ~$190
Ultrasone HFI-780 ~$200
 

The two you added (other than the 780 which I mentioned earlier)--the M50 and HIFI 580 are both basshead cans with a "V" shaped EQ.
 

 

[stinkysbsc]

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The two you added (other than the 780 which I mentioned earlier)--the M50 and HIFI 580 are both basshead cans with a "V" shaped EQ.
 

I wouldn't mind some nice, strong bass because of the dance and electronica.... however, I have heard that these headphones do have a V shaped EQ, but I am unaware of how that will affect its performance in rock music...

 

[TMRaven]

It can greatly affect rock performance. Recessed upper midrange can cause electric guitars to lose much of their edge and crunch.

 

[stinkysbsc]

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It can greatly affect rock performance. Recessed upper midrange can cause electric guitars to lose much of their edge and crunch.

 
Ahhhh OK! So I need something with a flat EQ, but that is aggressive and powerful and that has nice, strong bass. I am going to do some more research and I will list my possible solutions so we can examine them

 

[MattTCG]

d2k...done!!

 

[Brooko]

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d2k...done!!

Needs strong isolation, and rugged enough to be portable.  Also needs to be sub $200.
 
D2K are great headphones - but don't meet the criteria.
 
I hate to say this - because I personally don't like the M50 - but with OP's criteria, that's the headphone that springs to mind .......

 

[MattTCG]

Yea, true. You could get a set cheap from here used for just over $100. Not a bad idea.