SleepingLion
New Head-Fier
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I have been lurking here for a bit and have learned a lot, but I still am having trouble deciding on a pair of headphones. Currently I have a pair of Eartools Equation RP-21's which although sound great I will be selling as they squeeze my big head pretty bad. I also will be selling my Sennheiser HD280s as they are way too small as well. I had a pair of Skullcandy's which sounded terrible, but they fit well so I wore them everywhere, anyway I snapped them in half skateboarding the other day but now I want some better equipment.
I have up to $200 to spend, I really can't go any higher. They will be used at home, while walking around town and to school, and while studying in the library. That being said, I listen to quieter music in the library, but I am slightly concerned about leakage. I mostly listen to reggae, hip-hop (smooth and jazzy), and some ragga and dance hall. While studying I listen to jazz and dub music. I like a nice bass (the RP21's have brilliant bass), but balance is more important. I will be building a CMoy Amp in the next two weeks, and eventually I will build a better amp, but I would like to have this pair of headphones for at least a few years before needing to upgrade.
So far I really like the Grado SR60i to the SR225i, but the Alessandro MS1's are my first choice. I know I should be looking at closed models as well for the reduced leakage, but I cant seem to narrow it down. Would the Grado or Alessandro headphones work for me, if not what else should I look at?
Thanks!
-Geoff
I have up to $200 to spend, I really can't go any higher. They will be used at home, while walking around town and to school, and while studying in the library. That being said, I listen to quieter music in the library, but I am slightly concerned about leakage. I mostly listen to reggae, hip-hop (smooth and jazzy), and some ragga and dance hall. While studying I listen to jazz and dub music. I like a nice bass (the RP21's have brilliant bass), but balance is more important. I will be building a CMoy Amp in the next two weeks, and eventually I will build a better amp, but I would like to have this pair of headphones for at least a few years before needing to upgrade.
So far I really like the Grado SR60i to the SR225i, but the Alessandro MS1's are my first choice. I know I should be looking at closed models as well for the reduced leakage, but I cant seem to narrow it down. Would the Grado or Alessandro headphones work for me, if not what else should I look at?
Thanks!
-Geoff
