Recommendation for cans with stronger bass than KSC-35's

[Zabuza]

I came here a while back looking for a recommendation for a pair of headphones that weren't expensive but had relatively good performance. Everyone recommended either the PortaPro or the 35's, so I went for the 35's which were easier to find. I like the 35's a lot, but the clips hurt my ear after extended use and they lack the bass for rap, jungle, and other typically bass-heavy stuff. What's a good solution in the $100 range? I was looking at Sony MDR-V600's and the V6, are these the same model? They're both "studio monitor" headphones that have circum-aural earcup designs, whatever that means.

I tried using the search module for feedback on these particular headphones, but I get an error in IE and no response from Firefox.

 

[00940]

Actually, the porta pro would be perfect for your needs

They're more comfy and output some more bass.

 

[Zabuza]

Dagnabbit. Can I even find those anymore?

I was actually a bit curious of the Sennheiser PX100's that are supposed to be better than the PortaPros. Problem is, I have no idea where in Canada to shop for headphones; I bought the KSC-35's from eBay, and the only listings for the PX100's there are from US sellers who won't ship to here.

 

[Taurui]

KSC-35 are awesome, I wonder where you get your "they lack bass" attitude from

PortaPro or PortaPro 2 can still be had everywhere, I guess, and they put out more bass. The SportaPro is even more bassy.
V6 and V600 are not the same, V600 is uber-crap while V6 is just ... meh ...

-Taurui

 

[bangraman]

The Portapros have more bass, I suspect mainly because they're pressed tighter to your head. A long piece of rubber band or a bandanna might work wonders

 

[Max Minimum]

Or a baseball cap - I wear one that's been loosened a bit to go over my Sony MDR CD-777's which have lost their clamping force over the years. I can actually change both bass response and brightness (very much needed) by adjusting the tightness of the cap.

Maybe we need a Team Low-Cost/Hi-Fi Cheats.

 

[Gremlin255]

The porta pros have lots of bass for a under $100 headphone. They even beat alot of more expensive headphones out there in bass quantity.Add a headphone amp with good source and get even more bass!

 

[guppi]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zabuza I was actually a bit curious of the Sennheiser PX100's that are supposed to be better than the PortaPros. Problem is, I have no idea where in Canada to shop for headphones; I bought the KSC-35's from eBay, and the only listings for the PX100's there are from US sellers who won't ship to here.

Depends on where in Canada you are. Futureshop has the PortaPros. And I bought Senn PX100s at A&B Sound (both in Vancouver). They also have the PortaPros btw.
I was not very impressed with the PX100. They lack highs and also have a less tight bass then the PortaPros. Overall the sound is very laid back and mellow. Which can be good, because its not tiring, but its also a bit boring. Btw: I am in Canada and have a pair of PortaPros I want to get rid of. While I like the sound, they dont fit my big head too well. So if you are interested, let me know.

 

[null]

Some Best Buys in Canada also stock PPs.

 

[S_Dedalus]

For that kind of money I'd get allesandro MS-1's or grado sr-80's

 

[fureshi]

wow, and i thought that the ksc-35's had too much bloated bass.

 

[r3cc0s]

for a decent but not anything audiophile but has more bass than strapping 2 cervin vegas to your ears would be the technics vdj 1200 series

but asides from their dumb bottom end, they are really a inferior can compared to the ksc 35/v6 etc..

 

[Zabuza]

Found 'em online here at Futureshop... $90? I could've sworn they were only $40US or so back when Headroom carried 'em, which is less than $60 Canadian.

Also, I think there's something wrong with the right can of my 35's, there's some strange rattling whenever I listen to bass-heavy stuff.

 

[stet]

oof. that sucks. There's another thread up here somewhere that mentioned an aol site having a sale on them for US$20 plus ship (mine came to $29 with tax and ship), but I just looked and their site says they don't do int'l. Might be worth it to hustle somethign with a stateside friend, though.

or else, it's about to get colder, you know. I used to use these so-so audio-technica clips, but in the winter I loved the bass when i tucked them under a tight knit cap. for real! (stay warmer too...)

 

[Zabuza]

Damn, that's an amazing deal. I might ship it to a friend and either wait 'til he comes over or have him ship it to me again. It'd still be worth it.