[grimzz R]

i currently have both the Grado RS1i and Audeze LCD-2 which are both top of the line headphones, but i now also want something for hip hop that is just as irreplaceable as my other headphones. what would you guys recommend?
 
P.S. im using the HA-160D amp+dac.

 

[RPGWiZaRD]

Thunderpants (modified Fostex T50RP) smeggy's version with bassports wouldn't have to stand in shame at all next to those gears while still deliver more and very high quality bass. Goes for around $500 I think. Obviously won't quite be on the same level as those open headphones but for closed they are among the best.
 
For more info check this lengthy thread http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/501773/thunderpants

 

[wind016]

The Audio Technica L3000 is considered the ultimate basshead headphone. I haven't tried the L3000 but I plan to try the Thunderpants eventually.

 

[priest]

Edition 8

 

[MacedonianHero]

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Edition 8

x2

 

[Tyll Hertsens]

Skullcandy's Mix Master Mikes should be out soon. My brief listen at CES was encouraging. 
 
LCD-2 would be an awesome hip-hop can, me thinks.

 

[PhoenixClaw]

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Skullcandy's Mix Master Mikes should be out soon. My brief listen at CES was encouraging. 
 
LCD-2 would be an awesome hip-hop can, me thinks.

 
Tyll, what are Mix Master Mikes?

 

[ZARIM]

Ultrasone HFI2900, JVC DX1000, DT990, GS1000 and D5000.

 

[Happy Camper]

Tough to beat the LCD-2 for that genre.

 

[TMRaven]

Beats of course.

 

[Tyll Hertsens]

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Tyll, what are Mix Master Mikes?

They're the new can from Skullcandy.  They've had a bit of trouble in manufacturing it, and it's been delayed but should be out sometime in the next 3 months or so, I'd guess.
 

 

[soundaddicted]

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Beats of course.

lol
what about the XB1000's? 

 

[BournePerfect]

My Pro 900s sound amazing with 'rap'.
 
-Daniel