[theneedledrop]

I'm just starting out as a Head-Fier and was wondering what headphones would suit me. Here's the lowdown:
 
My listening devices:
 
I will mainly be flipping between my iPod Touch 5th Generation and my computer, I have steady music collections on both.
 
My preferred style of music:
 
My favourite genres are post-rock, indie rock (lo-fi mainly), shoegaze, all forms of electronica (dubstep, IDM, house etc.), hip hop, jazz and ambient. I am always discovering new genres and styles, so my music taste is always expanding. Electronic is hands down my most played and loved genre.
 
My preferred audio quality:
 
FLAC on computer and ALAC / MP3 on my iPod Touch.
 
Budget:
 
I have around $400 to spend, but I don't want to spend too much.
 
Portability:
 
I don't care about portability, these will be home listening headphones.
 
Amps/DACs:
 
I don't really want to bother with an amp, but if it is necessary, I will buy one.
 
Thanks!

 

[p a t r i c k]

Today I listen to classical music almost exclusively but in the 80s I was a huge fan of groups like Cabaret Voltaire.
 
 

 
I just googled and found that pic
 
I wonder if my much loved AKG K550s would be suitable for you?
 
They are great for classical but I haven't a clue if they have what is required for electronica.
 
They will work very nicely from the ordinary output from an iPod or iPhone or what-have-you.
 
Sound quality with them will improve even further with alternative high quality amplification, but that is something to explore if you wish at some other time.