Sennheiser HD-280 vs. Audio-Technica ATHM30

[Naro]

Amazon.com: Sennheiser HD-280 Professional Headphones: Electronics

Amazon.com: Audio-Technica ATHM30 Professional Headphones: Musical Instruments

These are the two I'm currently looking at, and I was wondering if anybody has an opinion on them, or if you have any suggestions (must be under $90). Price is a fairly important factor, but comfort and overall sound would probably be more important. The type of music I listen to covers pretty much all genres, and I wouldn't consider myself a bass-head, but accurate bass is fairly important. Thanks.

 

[EquivalentTrade]

M-Audio Q40s

 

[Nagasaki_Kid]

I'd wouldn't buy the hd280 it makes everything sound exaggerated because it is overly bright.

 

[Mercuttio]

You may want to seriously audition or borrow a 280 before buying. It does have fans, but most people I know and trust describe it as quite cold and distant.

It was my first "Hi-Fi" headphone, and I had a pair for a year kicking around before I realized how much I secretly hated them for what they did to music.

 

[japc]

I like the HD280, but yeah, they sometimes can be a but too analytical and not fun. There are times I need something just like that though.