[Hente]

Hello Head-Fi, I heard you were the place to go for this kind of stuff.
 
My Sony MDR-7506's recently broke so I'm trying to find a new pair. I listen to mostly hardcore techno, gabber, and speedcore, I also just got into DnB. Price range is around 100 - 200, though I'd prefer having the price star nearer to 100. I don't own an amp (until I know how much better music sounds on these things, I won't be looking into buying them) so these will be going into my computer, they don't need to be portable since I'm just going to buy a separate pair of IEM's.
 
Not really sure what else to tell you guys since I'm pretty new to this.
 
New question: If I were to connect an amp to an on board sound card, would it make any difference or would I still need to buy a new sound card?

 

[noonealive]

Hi, and welcome to Head-fi.
I got two questions need to ask in order to suggest you for a good pair of headphone.
1. Are you using on-board sound card?
2. What type of audio quaility you are listening to?(CD?MP3?FLAC? etc.)

 

[SoSpecial]

Inb4M50.
 
If you really want to spend money though go with a pair of HD25-II's.

 

[Hente]

@nnoonealive
1. Yep
2. MP3.
 
@above: Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into the set.
Still open to more suggestions.

 

[SoSpecial]

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@nnoonealive
1. Yep
2. MP3.
 
@above: Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into the set.

They are portable but they are most fun sounding cans I've ever put on my ears. If I had the money, I'd but them tonight.
 

 

[Hente]

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but they are most fun sounding cans I've ever put on my ears.
 

Haha, I don't really mind that, either way I'll still be using them only at home.

 

[SoSpecial]

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Haha, I don't really mind that, either way I'll still be using them only at home.

By the way, I referenced the Audio Technica ATH M50's, those are also worth a look and closer to your $100 price point.
 
I'm not a BeyrerDynamic buff but I'm sure they'd have something for your ears at the $150 price.

 

[Hente]

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By the way, I referenced the Audio Technica ATH M50's, those are also worth a look and closer to your $100 price point.
 
I'm not a BeyrerDynamic buff but I'm sure they'd have something for your ears at the $150 price.

Yeah, I noticed the inb4 so I just went and googled them, I definitely like the price tag on 'em.
Before I made this thread I was actually looking at the DT 770-80's, I made the thread to make sure I wasn't going to make a mistake.

 

[noonealive]

If you are using on-board sound card with mp3. I would suggest HD 201(~30$) or HD 448 (~100$).
Anythings higher than 100$ is not necessary unless you planning to switch a better sound card.
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[nessinonett]

What's the bit rate on those mp3s?

 

[Hente]

@noonealive: Alright, thanks for the suggestions
@nessinonette: Mostly 320kbps

 

[bergman2]

given your tastes go with some intro grados or sonys until you fine tune the sound you're looking for

 

[Hente]

@above: Thanks, but I'm trying to steer clear from Grados, been reading that they're uncomfortable as hell. Any specific Sony models?

 

[SoSpecial]

I actually just purchased Sony MDR XB500's last night. I've given them a listen and really like them but what really sold me was the comfort. I'd say it would be good for your genre's.

 

[Hente]

^Damn, they look really puffy haha.
 
Thanks for all the suggestions, gonna be trying these out at a nearby Guitar Center tomorrow, more suggestions are welcome.