[westegg]

when trying to upgrade to your first pair of non-sucky headphones!!!!  I've been using Koss UR-40's since 2007 and want to get something nicer on a budget.  Here's what I'm working with:
 
$150 max
IPOD source with no amplifier
Heavy metal music preference
Over ear, closed is preferrable
 
So far, I've visited the local Best Buy and seen the following:
 
Senn HD 201, HD 203, HD 205, and HD 428
 
Would any of these make sense given my preferences?
 
Sorry to dump another recommendation thread on everyone.  I do plan on being an active member of the forum for whatever's that's worth.

 

[wywern209]

I think you might want something from Grado as that caters more to the rock/ metal camp.

 

[Katun]

All the headphones you listed are relatively cheap. Just a word of mention, you generally get what you pay for. I'm not saying those are bad headphones, all I'm saying is if your budget is $150 max, yet you are looking in the under $50 range. Do you want a significant upgrade, or are you just looking for some alternative?
 
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 I do plan on being an active member of the forum for whatever's that's worth.

Time and money. And lots of it!

 

[westegg]

Those just happened to be the headphones I saw in stock at Best Buy.  I definitely want the best I can get for under $150 that will not require an amp.
 

 

[Katun]

Metal you say?
 
Grado, Grado, Grado.
 
SR80i would fit the bill.

 

[westegg]

But aren't those open????
 
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Metal you say?
 
Grado, Grado, Grado.
 
SR80i would fit the bill.

 

[Katun]

Indeed. Although I recall you saying, "closed is preferrable".
 
So is it a definate "no" on open then? If so, take a look at the M50.

 

[westegg]

how do those compare to the shure srh480?

 
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Indeed. Although I recall you saying, "closed is preferrable".
 
So is it a definate "no" on open then? If so, take a look at the M50.

 

[winma]

For closed headphones, i'd go for the A700's. They are good for rock/metal genres. 

 

[westegg]

I picked up the ATH M50 headphones this evening!!!!
 
Right now listening to Judas Priest - Sad Wings of Destiny.... never heard Halford scream like this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
thanks for the recommendation.

 

[Katun]

Congrats on your new headphone. I hope you enjoy them.

 
Very nice set you picked up there.

 

[MacedonianHero]

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I think you might want something from Grado as that caters more to the rock/ metal camp.

Took the words right out of my mouth!

 

[twn2]

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I picked up the ATH M50 headphones this evening!!!!
 
Right now listening to Judas Priest - Sad Wings of Destiny.... never heard Halford scream like this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
thanks for the recommendation.

 
If I have seen this thread earlier, I should have suggested you the Senn HD25-1II. But since you have bought M50, enjoy your music!

 

[baka1969]

If you're looking for closed cans here are some impressions I made from three of the more recommended headphones:


http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/503970/srh840-or-ath-m50-or-ah-d1001-it-all-depends-really-let-s-look


If you don't need the isolation I would suggest the Grado SR-222(i).

 

[twn2]

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If you're looking for closed cans here are some impressions I made from three of the more recommended headphones:


http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/503970/srh840-or-ath-m50-or-ah-d1001-it-all-depends-really-let-s-look


If you don't need the isolation I would suggest the Grado SR-222(i).

 
I guess you mean SR-225(i).