john unc
New Head-Fier
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I've been in the market for some over-ear headphones for some time now and I simply don't know how to make a decision. There are so many headphone companies out there. I'm tired of in-ear headphones as I've burned through multiple pairs and they all have given out within about a year.
I listen to a variety of music, but mostly Rock/Electronica and my 12" Kicker subs have spoiled me...I must have good bass. Most of the music I listen to is bass/drum-driven.
I think that a pair of closed cans would be better in comparison to open-air phones because I often listen in quiet areas (like the library at school). I bought the Sennheiser HD 428 as they were relatively inexpensive ($60) and were advertised as "bass-enhanced" and I have used and been satisfied with Sennheiser before. However, upon listening to them, the bass has been a supreme disappointment and I can't even listen to my music very loud because it gets scratchy.
I don't know what to try next! I've read countless forums and compared here and there, but there are so many options.
In summary, I'd like some closed, over-ear headphones with solid bass production for $100 or less. I tried my roommate's Senn HD 280 Pro headphones and they sounded good, but I wouldn't say that they're designed for bass. I'd also like to note that I'll be listening mostly to iPod music, so I won't have the ability to plug into an amp or anything.
Any suggestions would be much, much appreciated!
- John
I listen to a variety of music, but mostly Rock/Electronica and my 12" Kicker subs have spoiled me...I must have good bass. Most of the music I listen to is bass/drum-driven.
I think that a pair of closed cans would be better in comparison to open-air phones because I often listen in quiet areas (like the library at school). I bought the Sennheiser HD 428 as they were relatively inexpensive ($60) and were advertised as "bass-enhanced" and I have used and been satisfied with Sennheiser before. However, upon listening to them, the bass has been a supreme disappointment and I can't even listen to my music very loud because it gets scratchy.
I don't know what to try next! I've read countless forums and compared here and there, but there are so many options.
In summary, I'd like some closed, over-ear headphones with solid bass production for $100 or less. I tried my roommate's Senn HD 280 Pro headphones and they sounded good, but I wouldn't say that they're designed for bass. I'd also like to note that I'll be listening mostly to iPod music, so I won't have the ability to plug into an amp or anything.
Any suggestions would be much, much appreciated!
- John