[milkpowder]

I was playing with the K701 and the Supermacro-III (on loan) w/ and w/o bassboost and the K701 can actually be very funky w/ bassboost on! Without bassboost, it's a bit neutral, which is really good for certain genres.

 

[floydenheimer]

Sounds like you want a Beyer 990 to me.

 

[Jonathan Griffin]

Sounds like you should try an MDR-SA5000 or a HD650. SA5000 is quicker, cooler, less veiled and does vocals surprisingly well. HD650 is just a great all-rounder. I wouldn't recommend the HD600 - not enough fun, esp. if you enjoy the Grado. Or keep the Grado's and buy and HD600 or HD580 for contrast.

Happy listening!
Jonathan.

 

[Blackmore]

1.Grado HF-1. Seems that they have a very warm and pleasant sound, not like other Grado's. However I didnt tried them myself.
2.Maybe AKG K701/601 ( on my wish list )
3.Oldie AKG K340 ( on my wish list ) With your budget you can mod them.

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Originally Posted by adhoc [size=x-large]And of course there is a budget: $450[/size]

 

[jdimitri]

Nah, i'd have to say DT990.. watch out and don't let these become your 'everything' headphone