[Xanatos]

Hi, I'm looking for recommendations or options for closed headphones with the most, if not all, of the following criteria:
 
- Closed
- Around the ear
- Strongly prefer velour or real leather or fabric earpads (and headband). No pleather; it flakes.
- Good for low to moderate volume listening.
 
Not so important but would still like it to have:
- A balanced sound (bass, midrange, treble).
- Detailed sound
- Decent soundstage
 
- Budget is less than $300.
 
I have the Beyerdynamic DT770-80. My only complaints are the pleather headband and the bass can be overwhelming sometimes.
 
I mostly play first-person shooters.

 

[fatcat28037]

Ask for recommendations here, you'll get a better response................
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/529144/full-size-headphone-recommendations-thread-i-e-dont-start-a-new-thread-ask-for-advice-here-please-read-op

 

[HKchucksta]

You might not have much luck finding a closed-back headphone with decent soundstage.
 
I currently have the ATH-A900X, and those have a decent soundstage for a closed-back headphone. Their market price has dropped drastically recently, you could probably pick one up for about $150 or less. Definitely gives the DT770 and 880 a run for its money.
 
If you're open to open-back headphones, the Sennheiser HD 598 would be a good choice, right up around $250 on Amazon.