[DeatHaze]

What's up Head Fi I have a simple question for you; are the 780's a true step up from my ATH-PRO700GD?
 
From what I know my current cans (the 700's) sound pretty similar to M50's (though I'm not certain since I've never listened to a pair myself). I have some cash to blow and want an upgrade, and before you say Denon D2000 or BD DT 770 I've already ruled those two out. I personally need a closed, circumaural, pair of headphones <$300 to listen to electronic music (ie drum&bass, house, dubstep, etc) which means I need BIG BASS. I'll be running these out of my ipod into a FiiO e5 on the go at school most of the time, my current pair does have a pretty nasty low-end that blows my fellow dr dre owners' minds but I find its lacking the punch or hit of the bass, whereas its more of a deep rattling sound and I want a hard-hitting POW bass that's necessary for big dubstep tracks.
 
SO as I said my main question is if these [Ultrasone HFI 780] are a worthwile upgrade from my current 'phones.
 
 
Thank you all for any suggestions and insight since I cannot personally listen to them myself I'd hate to waste a few hundred on an extremely similair  pair of headphones.

 

[DeatHaze]

anything at all guys, I've also been looking into those AKG K240 MKII??

 

[joelpearce]

The HFI-780 doesn't have the most bass I've heard in a headphone, but it does drop really deep, and it is really punchy.  Probably more punchy than my other bassy headphones (DBI Pro 700, AIAIAI TMA-1)
 
The K240s have never been known for having particularly punchy bass.

 

[DeatHaze]

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The HFI-780 doesn't have the most bass I've heard in a headphone, but it does drop really deep, and it is really punchy.  Probably more punchy than my other bassy headphones (DBI Pro 700, AIAIAI TMA-1)
 
The K240s have never been known for having particularly punchy bass.

What other reccomendations would you have for this $200-$300 price range then, other than the obvious ones which I've already ruled out (d2000,dt770, m50) ???

 

[DeatHaze]

-bump-

 

[Digital-Pride]

If you're looking for a clear upgrade in sound quality over your PRO700GD along with very strong bass then I suggest taking a look at Ultrasone's PRO series line, namely the PRO750 and if you can stretch your budget a bit the PRO900. Here's a link to thread that reviews in detail the strengths of the PRO900-http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/527451/ultrasone-pro-900-appreciation-thread

 

[DeatHaze]

appreciate it man, but turns out I just bought a FiiO E7 with a LOD instead for less than $100, should keep me happy and still be good if i do upgrade to the next price range in the future

 

[Digital-Pride]

No problem!  Your PRO700GD really do look nice though, I bet they sound just as nice as they look!

  Do they really have a goldish tint to them?

 

[DeatHaze]

Yeup they're the GD model only available in japan limited edition (got em off AC); they cost me a little bit more (not sure if there's a sound increase from the regs) but the looks I get from their unique style is worth it. The black and gold combo works nicely and I'm probably one of few who own these cans (In NA atleast) I cant even find pics or vids of them anywhere on the internet aside one of a female DJ in tawian.
 
here's a bigger look at them:
 
http://tinypic.com/a/25qtx/2

 

[Digital-Pride]

Nice!  Forget the Beats these are fashionable headphones to get! 

 

[DeatHaze]

hahaa agreed!!