time for a better headphones

[mahatef]

hello guys

i think it's time for me 2 upgrade my headphones, since my GRADO SR-60's sound quality doesn't sound so great anymore (was my first "high" budget HP).

so now i'm looking for a better quality headphones, 100-150$ US range, for music use (metal mainly) on a AUDIGY 2 Value s.Card (soon 2 be X-Fi ExtremeMusic‎

).
it has 2 be a closed HP, since my dad keeps bugging me on the SR-60 high volume

thx

 

[jagorev]

There are not many closed options in this range that sound much better than the SR-60.

But I think the Audio Technica A500 is a good candidate.

 

[Headphony]

Closed headphones that are going to satisfy you a lot more than the SR-60's for metal, in that price range, is a tough call. If you can stretch your budget, the Audio-Technica ATH-A900's would be worth considering.

 

[manchau]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagorev There are not many closed options in this range that sound much better than the SR-60. But I think the Audio Technica A500 is a good candidate.

X2

 

[jagorev]

Maybe the A700 too...never heard it, but it seems to fit nicely in OP's budget.

 

[manchau]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagorev Maybe the A700 too...never heard it, but it seems to fit nicely in OP's budget.

I am confident that they both haves same drivers. But A500 is more plastic and A700 is more alumunium. No sound quality difference reported yet.

 

[mahatef]

i can stretch my budget 2 fit the ATH-900.
but question is, how much of an improvment will it be compare 2 the SR-60

 

[manchau]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mahatef i can stretch my budget 2 fit the ATH-900. but question is, how much of an improvment will it be compare 2 the SR-60

not heard sr60 yet. But can explain you A900's sound.

My previous sony phones were sounding like 2.1 multimedia speakers with extremely low powered and distorted bass. But when I bought A500's, then I felt that I am listening $2000 5.1 setup. like detailed and assorted sound is coming from various sides with impactfull bass.

 

[jagorev]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mahatef i can stretch my budget 2 fit the ATH-900. but question is, how much of an improvment will it be compare 2 the SR-60

Significant improvement, imho.

 

[incognitoedleon]

Switching to the AT's will give you a recessed midrange, but better highs and lows than the SR-60. You might want to take a look at the Sennheiser HD25-1 which works better with your music tastes if you can get it at a price closer to your budget.