[Bwab]

Hi all,
 
For the past few years I've been using a pair of Skullcandy Skullcrushers (with the boosted bass unit)
 
I am looking to purchase a new pair of headphones within the max price range of $300, but the less I can spend while retaining quality the better.
 
I don't know much about over ear/on ear headphones etc, so whatever you can recommend would be appreciated. The skullcrushers are over ear, and from experiencing them over a few years they do sometimes got uncomfortable. I am guessing this is due to the fact that the earmuffs didn't properly cover my ears.
 
I want to use my next pair to listen to my music (dub step, pop, metal, etc.) and watch anime/movies on my laptop/tablet. I am willing to give up the external bass boost that these headphones provide, but would still like a pair that has some good bass quality.
 
My friends have suggested Beats, but I want to hear other suggestions since I know that Beats are the most common recommendations.
 
Thank you!

 

[PurpleAngel]

Audio Technica ATH-AD900X (open) headphones, $200
Will work plugged into just about anything.
 
Rakuten is selling a refurb close edition (ATH-A900X) for $130, plus tax & shipping.
and new ATH-A900Xs for $155, plus tax& shipping.
 
I paid $256 for my ATH-A900Xs

 

[autoteleology]

AD900x? LOL? What did you read that made those sound suitable?

 
I recommend the Creative Aurvana Live ($50-70), Audio-Technica M50 ($110-150), and the Beyerdynamic DT770 80ohm ($170-190).

 

[PurpleAngel]

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AD900x? LOL? What did you read that made those sound suitable?

I recommend the Creative Aurvana Live ($50-70), Audio-Technica M50 ($110-150), and the Beyerdynamic DT770 80ohm ($170-190).

I would assume he would wanted to the closed A900X, just want to show there is an open version of the headphones.

 

[autoteleology]

(note: the Denon AH-D1001K is a much less bassy OEM of the Creative Aurvana Live. I used it because Headroom doesn't have a graph for the CAL.)
 

 

 
Both of the Audio-Technica headphones you recommended are fairly mid-focused, and I don't think that they are very good matches for the specific person here. I agree that they are probably more comfortable, but they're almost the opposite of the ideal signature here. Not to harp on about it forever, but just so you know why I was so surprised at the recommendation.