[Jamaican Shotta]

Hello, I am in need of some headphones. I prefer full closed headphones better than full open. I am not a big fan of in ear headphones because my ears can't tolerate it for some strange reason. I listen mostly to reggae and dubstep, good bass is essential for the headphones. I also like some rock, but its not as important as the reggae and dubstep. I am on a strict budget of about $150- $160. If a amp is needed please do tell. I've been considering the M50's but im not exactly sure if its the best headphones to choose. Thanks in advance!

 

[jackwess]

The M50's would be fine. I have been reading more about the Ultrasone HFI-580's which seems like a good option as well. Im demoing them next month hopefully. 

 

[Jamaican Shotta]

Thanks for the advice. Just waiting to see if can get some more opinions on the subject.

 

[switchbrave]

x

 

[MalVeauX]

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Hello, I am in need of some headphones. I prefer full closed headphones better than full open. I am not a big fan of in ear headphones because my ears can't tolerate it for some strange reason. I listen mostly to reggae and dubstep, good bass is essential for the headphones. I also like some rock, but its not as important as the reggae and dubstep. I am on a strict budget of about $150- $160. If a amp is needed please do tell. I've been considering the M50's but im not exactly sure if its the best headphones to choose. Thanks in advance!

Heya,
 
Panasonic RP-HTF600 with Velour Pads.
Shure SRH750 DJ
Ultrasone HFI 580
Denon D1100
 
I suggest the Panasonic. I have two pair. Every bit as good as the other ones listed there, for considerably less. In fact, has more bass than the others, and it's good quality bass too. Amazing headphone for it's absurd cost.
 
Very best,
 

 

[TheWuss]

i was gonna post "in before M50".  but was too late.
and then i was gonna post "in before MalVeaux".  but was too late.
 
just messin' with ya, Mal. 

 

[olor1n]

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i was gonna post "in before M50".  but was too late.
and then i was gonna post "in before MalVeaux".  but was too late.
 
just messin' with ya, Mal. 

Heya,
 
Found this post amusing.
 
Very Best,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
...just messin' with ya, Mal.

 

[MalVeauX]

Hrm,
 
It seems you guys have me pegged.

 

 
Very best,

 

[firev1]

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-PRO700MK2-Professional-Monitor-Headphone/dp/B004KCLIFA/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e1
 
For your taste ^ ATH- PRO700MK2 may be a better choice, loadssssss of bass while still being pretty detailed. At 38 ohms an amp is not necessary for these but even the M50s' benefit from the extra juice so why not get one.

 

[Sennophile]

At $199, the Massdrop HD650 is the perfect choice.

 

[ProtegeManiac]

  Hello, I am in need of some headphones. I prefer full closed headphones better than full open. I am not a big fan of in ear headphones because my ears can't tolerate it for some strange reason. I listen mostly to reggae and dubstep, good bass is essential for the headphones. I also like some rock, but its not as important as the reggae and dubstep. I am on a strict budget of about $150- $160. If a amp is needed please do tell. I've been considering the M50's but im not exactly sure if its the best headphones to choose. Thanks in advance!

 

Superlux HD660 if you can find it. $60 or less (shipping might affect that though), tonally similar enough to an Grado SR60 but has a lot of low bass, 150ohms but 97dB sensitivity so it's very easy to drive (and won't be a problem with practically anything you plug it into if it has a high output impedance, but not high enough like 250ohms+ to make low voltage outputs a problem).