[Pilotdog68]

I currently own some Shure SRH-440's, but they almost never get used because they are so uncomfortable. They clamp too tight yet still seem to slide down the head, they're heavy, and the pads are too thin.

I mostly like the sound though, my only criticisms are that the can be harsh at times (I like a bit warmer sound, but not to bass-heavy) and the sound stage is a little too narrow.


I'm hoping to get something for roughly what I could sell the Shure's for, $30-$50.

I was considering buying the venerable Panny HTF600s until the last review I read said they lack detail in every register. I do like to be able to listen for individual instruments in a song.

 

[serman005]

I currently own some Shure SRH-440's, but they almost never get used because they are so uncomfortable. They clamp too tight yet still seem to slide down the head, they're heavy, and the pads are too thin.

I mostly like the sound though, my only criticisms are that the can be harsh at times (I like a bit warmer sound, but not to bass-heavy) and the sound stage is a little too narrow.


I'm hoping to get something for roughly what I could sell the Shure's for, $30-$50.

I was considering buying the venerable Panny HTF600s until the last review I read said they lack detail in every register. I do like to be able to listen for individual instruments in a song.

You might check out the M30x and see what you think. It is quite comfortable, IMO (I own one). Not harsh on top. See what you think--it could work for you.

 

[Pilotdog68]

Thanks for the tip, I'll read up on those.

 

[Pilotdog68]

After reading a bit it doesn't seem like the M30x has the broader Soundstage that I'm looking for.

 

[serman005]

One more in this price range that is quite good is the Takstar Pro 82. It's the updated version of the venerable Pro 80 that has been recommended here on Head-fi for years. You might check it out and see what you think.

 

[Pilotdog68]

I have an opportunity to grab some Sennheiser Momentum's for $60 used. Would those give me the improvement in comfort and Soundstage in looking for over the Srh440s?