[people people]

I used to own some Etymotic earphones which I loved but its time to get new ones (plus they are now broken).

I am now in the market for something completely different. I want a pair of closed headphones that will be good to walk around with. I am looking to spend 100-180$ if possible. I listen to a lot of different music, a lot of base heavy music (techno, trance, etc.) and a lot of rock music (Dave Matthews Band etc.). So I defiantly want headphones with very good and clear bass.

Like I said, I want to be able to walk around campus with them so style is extremely important. I know those dre ones are close to my price range, but that seems like im paying entirely for looks, so maybe not those. Noise canceling I am indifferent about. When I put on a pair of noise canceling Bose headphones I didnt like how they made me feel (like I was in an airplane... I assume you eventually get over that though).

If I am leaving anything out let me know.

So what do you all think would be best for me?

TIA

 

[people people]

Sorry to bump this, I'm sure this question gets asked all the time. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Jubei]

Welcome to Head-Fi.

Check out these threads :

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f103/s...murder-433318/

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f103/c...inside-443905/

Obviously, there are more choices than the ones mentioned in the above threads, but these are good places to start.

 

[dnullify]

also, if you don't mind a tiny bit more bulk here are some of the top choices in order of preference that i've picked up around here:

1. HD 25-1 II
I've read on multiple occasions that people would choose this if they had to sell all but one of their cans, and similar other statements
-tough
-relatively portable
-sound quality is good
(i have yet to try these, i'm taking comments from what i've read)
2. Dennon AH-D1001
-tough
-"dark" sounding- not necessarily bad
-can be modded to "brighten up"
3. AKG K81DJ
-don't know much about this, other than it fits in with the other two.

 

[people people]

I like those HD 25-1 II ones. My only concern with those is bass not being up to par. Anyone with these have any thoughts?

 

[raaul]

i'm new, i think i can get some answers from here.
i have a samsung p2 and i want to buy a new pair of headphones.
i was wondering beetwen at pro5 and at esw9, i found on ebay at aprox 100 $ each. wich do you think is beeter(i want clear music, power at all freq. sorry for my english.
thanx.

 

[dnullify]

Quote:

Originally Posted by people people /img/forum/go_quote.gif I like those HD 25-1 II ones. My only concern with those is bass not being up to par. Anyone with these have any thoughts?

I haven't read that the HD25s lack bass anywhere.

Just surfing through youtube and DJ forums, many DJs LOVE the hd25, so i can't imagine them not having enough bass.

i mean, a pro DJ loving something without bass? that's just unheard of

 

[raaul]

**BRAND NEW**Audio Technica ATH ESw9 -Very Fine product - eBay (item 170381070350 end time Sep-15-09 21:19:47 PDT)

what dop you think about these...could be fake?
thanks

 

[Opentoe]

Could the HD 25-1 II's be used without an amp via iPhone or MP3 player?

 

[captian73]

The HD25-1's are really easy to drive, and in terms of getting any volume out of the, you've no need for an amp.

 

[jjsoviet]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jubei /img/forum/go_quote.gif Welcome to Head-Fi. Check out these threads : http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f103/s...murder-433318/ http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f103/c...inside-443905/ Obviously, there are more choices than the ones mentioned in the above threads, but these are good places to start.

Thanks for mentioning my thread.