[2426]

Hi guys,

this is my first post. I have been lurking on here for a while, but finally decided to get serious about this hobby. I have a $200-$250 dollar budget and I would really like to get some headphones that are a big step up from the ibuds that came with my ipod. I listen to mostly 90's rock. I am open to all types of headphones (open and closed) and I would rather not have an amp, but if I have to, I will. If I need an amp, then add $50 more to the budget. All help is appriecated. Thanks Guys!

 

[CMasten]

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Originally Posted by 2426 Hi guys, this is my first post. I have been lurking on here for a while, but finally decided to get serious about this hobby. I have a $200-$250 dollar budget and I would really like to get some headphones that are a big step up from the ibuds that came with my ipod. I listen to mostly 90's rock. I am open to all types of headphones (open and closed) and I would rather not have an amp, but if I have to, I will. If I need an amp, then add $50 more to the budget. All help is appriecated. Thanks Guys!

No amp, step up from Ipod buds and for 200 you can have UE Super.fi 5 Pros... mine make me smile every day, awesome IEMs

 

[2426]

Well I was thinking more along the lines of a full size headphone, since they will be used at home

 

[padi89]

Allesandro MS1,you wont be dissapointed.For $100 its a huge step up from ibuds.

 

[incognitoedleon]

Grado SR-225. A new one will run 200 bucks, or you can pick up a used one for around 160-180 in the FS/FT forum here.

 

[cheechoz]

Depends on how you will be using them. If you want an awesome sounding can that doesn't require an amp, at first!! Then I would look into the SR225 from Grado. If you plan on using them for portable, then a good pair of IEM's like the Shure E4c's, or the UM2's!

 

[sgrossklass]

HD555 or HD595 with PA2V2 wouldn't be bad either. Anything suggested so far would be a big step up from stock bods, no worries there.

 

[jagorev]

Grado SR225 with PA2V2 is a great combo.

 

[manchau]

For rock priority go for MS1 OR jump to MS2i if you are willing to spend more.

 

[2426]

ok, so i've narrowed it down to two.

Grado SR-225
Sennheiser HD-595

Which do you think would be better for only music listening. I mostly listen to 90's rock, but can you listen to other types of music with Grados? The Grados also don't look very comfortable.