[prettygreat]

I've done a lot of reading around and yet am still devoid of any knowledge regarding headphones.
 
I'm currently living on my iPod Hi-Fi, which is nice but I think it's time for an upgrade.
 
I'll mainly be listening to music, and watching movies through a PC. I am currently only using the inbuilt soundcard in my mobo (not great). 
 
I really have no idea what to get. I'm thinking something for around £200-£300 [$300-$500] (is that mid-range?). Help?

 

[wilzc]

Not alot you can upgrade with 300 from the ipod Hifi. They're pretty decent.
 
I guess the generic recommendation here would be Audioengine A5 or the Aktimate Mini (highly recommended)
 
take a look around for them.

 

[prettygreat]

It isn't *terrible*, but the fact that both speakers and the subwoofer are so close makes me sad.
 
 

 

[kickassdude]

Get the behringer TRUTH B2030A, don't dismiss them because of the brand name. They've got good directivity and are pretty neutral.

 

[prettygreat]

Will I need an amp/ receiver? I know absolutely nothing about this

 

[kickassdude]

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Will I need an amp/ receiver? I know absolutely nothing about this

The behringer TRUTH B2030A are active so the don't need an amp.
 
 

 

[prettygreat]

I know this is a terrible thing to ask, but will I be able to get enough sound out of them to be heard in a room full of loud talking people?

 

[wilzc]

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I know this is a terrible thing to ask, but will I be able to get enough sound out of them to be heard in a room full of loud talking people?

The Aktimate Mini.. YES..  easily..
so would the Audioengine 5