[Abhishek]

Hey

Looking to buy a new pair of headphones. I'll be using them mostly for music, but movies, and a bit of gaming as well. These will be connected to the via my PC to the STX.

I listen to all kinds of music. Prog Rock, Alt Rock, Funk, Fusion, Jazz. Tool, Porcupine Tree, Opeth, Led Zep, Chick Corea, Tower of Power. You get the idea.

They're for home use, but I'd prefer closed cans. Should be comfortable. Also want decent performance for movies as well. I like a nice, balanced sound, tight bass with a nice punch (not to boomy), with good instrument separation, and clear vocals.

Basically, an all rounder. Budget is 130-150$, but I can stretch to 200$ if there really is something that stands out.

 

[warpdriver]

Shure SRH-840

 

[koven]

SRH840

 

[redlinez33]

I actually prefer the Audio Technica ATH-M50 over the Shure SRH840...

 

[ktsai1283]

Look up some threads discussing the AKG K 271. IME, they seem to have most, if not all, of the sonic characteristics that you are looking for.

 

[The Uam]

AT M-50 or the Shure 840...

 

[Emooze]

I'll undercut all of those guys, RX700

Amazon: JVC HARX700

 

[Acix]

Try K701 used on the FS forum, around $180.

 

[Abhishek]

Thanks for suggestions. What about open headphones? I'm guessing they'd suit me better especially for games and movies? Any phones which suit me in my price range.

 

[REB]

ultrasone hfi608 or 780 (more bass). very versatile, do well without amp straight out of the laptop, great sq, dynamic and reasonably sturdy. You have to like its forward presentation though.