[Thumpinmood]

I currently have the Ultrasone hfi580 and love them but i am looking to upgrade. I would like to spend 200 but can go up to 250. I listen to mainly rap like Kanyes old stuff, Kid cudi, Lupe fiasco and so on so bass is important. Sometimes i listen to bands such as Evansescense and Earlyrise so female vocals are important. I was looking at the HFI2400 and the hifiman he300. I have closed cans and iems already so i wonder if open is the way to go this time, but ive heard if i want bass i need to go closed. I like bass but dont want the mids or highs to be sacrificed. Anybody have any suggestions?
 
THANKS!!!! 

 

[swiftW1nd]

Once in a while if you wait for a big holiday, certain website have 15% off coupons that lets you grab the V-Moda M-100 for 250. Otherwise, for the genres you listen to, I actually dont think theres much of a good upgrade over the 580s unless you hit the 300 dollar range. (Or go used, then Senn Momentum, Philips X1 are within reach, you may also like the WS99). 

 

[Thumpinmood]

I found a lightly used hfi2400 for 115, would that be a good decision. What about the he300, i thought i heard somewhere they had a decent amount of bass.

 

[swiftW1nd]

Never heard the 2400 or HE300, but I have extensively listened to the PRO900 and the HE400 (which is pretty awesome but not as good as the Senn HD600 imo). I don't think any Ultrasone is going to be significantly better than the 580 until you reach hte PRO900. Based on what 2400 users say, I see the 2400 as more of a lateral move from the 580 (wider soundstage, less bass). The HE300 may be worth a look at, keep in mind it does not have a planar magnetic driver like the HE400/500.
 
Honestly I recommend getting an amp, or save up and get a PRO900 or Vmode-M100 instead of the ones you mentioned. You would get a lot more mileage out of the upgrade. Just my 2 cents. Good luck

 

[Thumpinmood]

I already have an ibasso d-zero so i guess ill save up for one of those. The ultrasone is still out of my budget unless i find a good deal. How does the m100 compare to the 580?

 

[swiftW1nd]

It's  higher fidelity, smoother bass, more forward mids (although still recessed compared to some balanced cans), and darker highs. The 580s are pretty awesome for their price range, its like a basshead's version of the ATH M50s. In fact thats my recommended set for entry level $100-150 cans for EDM lovers. 

 

[Thumpinmood]

So the M100s basically are a step up from the 580s with the same sound sig?

 

[swiftW1nd]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4gd49nLqZY

 

[Thumpinmood]

These seem to be exactly what im looking for but what other headphones are these comparable to?
 Thanks

 

[swiftW1nd]

Denon d2000, Ultrasone Pro900

 

[Thumpinmood]

Alright thanks for all the help!!