[Damieni]

Hey guys,
Looking for a set of portables with balanced sound and a slight bass hump. Currently have Audio Technica ATH-A900x for home and UM3X IEMs, any recommendations for portable (or at least semi-portable) circumaural or supra-aural headphones with a similar sound signature?
Thanks!

 

[Damieni]

From previous discussions the ATH-ESW9 or Shure 840 perhaps?

 

[supersleuth]

AKG K81 / K 518, with the thick foam pads removed and the headband bent a bit to reduce pressure on the ears, fits this description pretty well and is cost-effective.

 

[Damieni]

Thanks for the recommendation supersleuth! Would the HD25-1's be worth considering too?

 

[supersleuth]

Haven't heard the Senns. They're supposed to be top-notch, if you don't mind the somewhat steep pricetag.

 

[Overkill Red]

IMO the HD25's fit your needs perfectly, if you can stand the boring looks (for some).
I like the way they look IMO.

 

[Damieni]

Thanks guys, I might wait for the Amperior model to be released but the Senns do sound like the way to go.