[sonorsnoopy]

I am looking for a closed over the ear headphone. I had a Sennheiser HD600 which i loved for its full-bodied natural midrange, sound staging and PRAT - just wanting more bass. I also liked the M50 for its natural presentation and bang for buck. I like Magnepans for speakers. Looking for more speed and refinement, a good kick and a fast quality mid bass.
 
YAMAHA 220 or Shure 1540 or Fostex 600 ?
 
I would use a macbook air, smartphones, and maybe a usb amp/dac up to 700 usd. 
 
What would you recommend (beside listening for myself ? Is the YAMAHA in the league of the Shure or Fostex?

 

[ok computer]

Can't speak for the other phones, but the Yamaha's do perfectly fine without an amp, and they have great bass.

 

[sonorsnoopy]

TH600 is out - just read that the TH600 has recessed mids like the DENONs which i didn't like.
 
so:  YAMAHA vs Shure 
 
Amp/dac:  dragonfly 1.2 vs Audioengine D3 vs geek out

 

[xanlamin]

Go with Yamaha and use the savings to buy a good amp

 

[sonorsnoopy]

Thank you , Yamaha + geek out it is