PhilipV
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Hey head-fi, I've recently been wanting to get a nice pair of headphones for listening to music (obv) and playing some RPGs on my PC. So, I'll admit, I'm kind of stupid when it comes to headphones, I'm not sure what highs/mid/lows/treble, etc is. If someone knows of a nice guide to read up on, I'll gladly read it. Anyway, I know alot of people here own multiple pairs of headphones so I need some help for my choice. Anyway, I'm really into bass heavy music I guess. I enjoy electro, dubstep (not as much recently), drum and bass, french electro, etc. Along with that, I play alot of RPGs so I'd like the sound of the headphones to be able to cover that (I think that's the soundstage? Completely clueless ). Now, apparently some headphones need amps to reach their potential. I do plan on buying an AMP eventually, maybe a week or two after I get the headphones. I was planning on getting the E7/E9 combo, the E7 for on the go and the E9 when I'm at home (and plug the E7 in ofcourse.) But if you guys know of any other good combo, feel free to suggest. I also use skype alot (pretty much 90% of the time I'm on the PC), so not sure if a headphone can replicate voice badly, but might aswell mention it. Also, comfor is extremely important, I love huge ear cups that can hold my entire, I hate my ears being squished so something like the Senns HD25 are out of the question unless I can be convinced that it'll feel as comfortable as other headphones.
I've read up on alot of threads and comparisons and stuff and I'd know what to get at my budget (150-200$) but Amazon is having alot of sales recently and I'm left completely clueless, so I'll link some of the stuff I've seen recommend for electro and then hopefully someone can help me from there.
Ultrasone HFI-580
http://www.amazon.com/Ultrasone-HFI-580-Surround-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00101UHS8
$160
Ultrasone HFI-780
http://www.amazon.com/Ultrasone-HFI-780-Surround-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00101XVH2/ref=pd_sim_e_4
$155 (Cheaper than the 580s right now!)
Audio Technica ATH-PRO700 MK2
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-PRO700-Professional-Headphones/dp/B0046JS1IE
$175
Audio Technica ATH-M50
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B000ULAP4U/ref=pd_cp_e_3
$150
Shure SRH840
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SRH840-Professional-Monitoring-Earphones/dp/B002DP8IEK
$130
Thanks
Edi: Removed Audio Technica A/AD700 & added Shure SRH840.
I've read up on alot of threads and comparisons and stuff and I'd know what to get at my budget (150-200$) but Amazon is having alot of sales recently and I'm left completely clueless, so I'll link some of the stuff I've seen recommend for electro and then hopefully someone can help me from there.
Ultrasone HFI-580
http://www.amazon.com/Ultrasone-HFI-580-Surround-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00101UHS8
$160
Ultrasone HFI-780
http://www.amazon.com/Ultrasone-HFI-780-Surround-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00101XVH2/ref=pd_sim_e_4
$155 (Cheaper than the 580s right now!)
Audio Technica ATH-PRO700 MK2
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-PRO700-Professional-Headphones/dp/B0046JS1IE
$175
Audio Technica ATH-M50
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B000ULAP4U/ref=pd_cp_e_3
$150
Shure SRH840
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SRH840-Professional-Monitoring-Earphones/dp/B002DP8IEK
$130
Thanks
Edi: Removed Audio Technica A/AD700 & added Shure SRH840.