[1337]

Sorry for making a 2nd thread about a recommendation, but I really need help. I've just purchased a Grado SR-60i (haven't received it as yet). I bought this due to the recommendations for metal, easy to drive, etc.

However, I originally wanted a closed-style pair of headphones (I live with roommates).
And, since I've spent a good bit of my $ on the Grado, I want to purchase a pair of "cheap" closed cans, for use when they are sleeping.
 
I'll be using Realtek HD Audio (laptop) to power the headphones. And I don't really like too much bass since I'm a metalhead. I like clarity though. Also, I prefer fully over-ear style, and I need minimal leakage.

I've narrowed it down to the following choices:
 

Sony MDR-XD200

Sennheiser HD201

JVC HARX700
Audio-Technica ATH-M30

I'm kinda leaning towards the JVC, because of the praise it gets. But I would like to get some feedback before purchasing thanks!

 

[1337]

Please help?

Also how is the soundstage, I play video games once in a while.

 

[justie]

U shld change your source btw
What is your definition of cheap? Budget? A person's cheap can mean $50 while another can be $300.

 

[1337]

I'll fix the first post.

The most I can spend is around 50 USD.
 

 

[tyoung8]

I'll take the JVC out of the list.  And of course budget headphone = Superlux
 
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/546556/superlux-express-train-voted-best-budget-headphone-2011

 

[1337]

I'm interested in the Superlux range, but I'd really prefer to buy a "brand name" headphone.

I own some Yuin PK3s and they always short on me.

 

[tyoung8]

yeah go for the JVC.