[theneedledrop]

I recently purchased a pair of Sennheiser HD650's and after much consideration (terrible for iPod listening, need a decent desktop amp) decided that it seems too much for me. I refunded them and I am going to purchase a cheaper, less power-hungry set of cans.
 
What is the absolute, top-notch, best quality headphones that don't need an amp? I am going to be listening to them through my iPod Touch 5th Gen and don't want it to get much more complicated than that.
 
I mainly listen to shoegaze, electronic, hip-hop, but I listen to just about every genre of music. I like bass, but mids and highs are just as important. An all-rounder is what I'm looking for. Thanks.

 

[Tangster]

HE400.

 

[theneedledrop]

I''ll check em out, thanks.

 

[Acquiesce]

HE400 aren't portable though
 

 

[swmtnbiker]

If portability is a consideration check out the Sennheiser Momentum.

 

[theneedledrop]

Portability is not a problem, I will be listening to these at home. I'm thinking about the HE-400's, the sound quality is apparently pretty good on them.

 

[joseph69]

Check out the Alessandro MS2i if you really like some nice mids and highs, also they are 200$ less than the Senn HD650, and will sound fine off of your ipod!

 

[pao_revolt]

Edition 8

 

[jham1496]

why not just get an amp for your 650s?

 

[theneedledrop]

Because even a decent $200 amp and dac is barely scratching the surface with the HD650's. I'd rather be putting my cans to their best potential then just a little bit. I've heard they're crap on portable devices too. HD650's without a top notch amp is like a car with a missing wheel. The HE-400's can handle not having an amp and still sound pretty good. I'm thinking of going for a HE-400 and then later on when I scrape up some cash, I'll purchase a M+M Schitt Stack.