[iDriveFerraris]

I'm looking to buy a new pair of Cans and i've picked out the 8 best in this price range (Under $200)
 
I'll be driving them with my Htc Incredible S and sometimes my Macbook. I'll be using a  Fiio E6  Fiio E11 Amp.
I prefer lots of Bass but i also want balance.
 
- So Vote away. Comment on why you chose what you chose.
- Comment if you think any other Headphone's should be added to the list.
 
P.S
 
I didn't add the Denon D2000s because you can't buy them new for under $200. (Don't want to buy 2nd hand or refurbished)
 
Also i would appreciate if you ranked these Cans from 1-8 for overall spec's (Comfort,Sound Quality, Etc)
 
Cheers 

 
UPDATE: DECIDED TO GO WITH THE Fiio E11 INSTEAD OF THE E6. AND ALSO LOOKING AT THE BEYER 880's

 

[theLiminator]

I heard the HM5/FA-003 is absolutely amazing at this range.
 
It also depends on what kind of music you like.

 

[steve2151]

You should add the DT 880 Pro to your list of options. I voted for the DT 990, but it and the 880 and 770 are a level above the closed portables in SQ if you have an appropriate dac/amp. Open headphones have better comfort as well since your ears won't sweat as much. You should pick one up now and be wowed by the improvement once you get a good chain in your system.

 

[iDriveFerraris]

The DT 880's aren't under $200 new, they are just over $200 used. Thanks though

 

[steve2151]

Let me get that ranking of the headphones I've heard for you as well:
 
DT 990 >= DT 770 > M50 >= HD25-1 II

 

[valerianaoff]

Voted: Ultrasone HFI-580

 

[iDriveFerraris]

they look alright, have you ever listened to them?

 

[iDriveFerraris]

Bump

 

[iDriveFerraris]

cmon ppl!!!

 

[valerianaoff]

The HFI 580s for me are quite fun...slightly recessed mids, lows are great. They are bright on the high side but its not that bad. Hmmm...overall, for your needs, I feel they are good. 
 
Another can you can think about, is the Phillips Uptown...they are warm too, but might not shine in the lows as the HFI 580s. I have not have the chance to test them, but reviews are quite good.
Sorry to add to your misery, but i thought it should be mentioned. Many have praised it and some even call it the M50 killer...
 
Cheerz!

 

[crinacle]

HFI-580 for me. The HD25 wins hands-down if you're using them as outdoor cans, though.

 

[iDriveFerraris]

thanks

 

[iDriveFerraris]

whats so fun about the 580's?

 

[Bill-P]

DT990 Pro hands down if you have the amp power to match it. IMO, under $200 (and quite possibly under $300), there's not a lot of headphones that can beat it when a proper amp is in the chain.

 

[iDriveFerraris]

well all i have is the Fiio E6 amp.. will the Dt 770 pros 80 ohm version be an alternative because i've read the 770's and 990's are pretty similar