What's the best headphone for under 200?
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disastermouse
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There aren't any good headphones under $200.
I kid...but really...you'll start under $200 but it'll escalate quickly. You're better to start with Mid-Fi. It'll keep you satisfied for a year or two. Maybe Mad Dogs (Mr. Speaker modded Fostex - look for the thread).
I kid...but really...you'll start under $200 but it'll escalate quickly. You're better to start with Mid-Fi. It'll keep you satisfied for a year or two. Maybe Mad Dogs (Mr. Speaker modded Fostex - look for the thread).
MegaMushroom
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Excellent bass for under 200 dollars. I can easily recommend the Ultrasone HFI-580. At least when I bought them they were about 120 dollars. That price might have increased since they made a few changes to it recently.
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DT880 Premium/Pro
DT770 - If you want a more bass and sparkly treble signature
Shure SRH-840/940 - Great Mid-Centric Closed Back
DT770 - If you want a more bass and sparkly treble signature
Shure SRH-840/940 - Great Mid-Centric Closed Back
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fatcat28037
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The Grado 225i is an excellent phone for $200.
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I recently just bought both ATH-M50 and HFI-580s, the M50s have more burn in on the about 12 hours but I just recieved the 580s like an hour ago. Right now I'm leaning more towards the M50s the 580s seem to have a bit more clarity, I'm not an expert on sound quality but the instruments seem more spaced out than the m50s. I got the HFI-580s because of I heard the bass was better than the m50s but at this point I think the bass on the m50s are better. I'm not using an amp, not sure if I have to let these things burn in first before I hear and feel the bass I've been hearing about from the reviews. I might wind up sending both back and saving a bit of money and buying something better and stick to my hd280s for a bit longer.
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The Grado 225i is an excellent phone for $200.
Hey thanks for your input, im wondering what kind of music you listen to in them because i listen to rap, hip hop music and id like a pair that can bring out all the elaborate sounds in the beats plus still provide a deep but not over powering bass and if they would be the best for my money I found a pair for 160 online I am considering buying them, also what portable headphone amp would you recommend for them because I'm also looking into getting one of those
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The Grado 225i is an excellent phone for $200.
Hey thanks for your input, im wondering what kind of music you listen to in them because i listen to rap, hip hop music and id like a pair that can bring out all the elaborate sounds in the beats plus still provide a deep but not over powering bass and if they would be the best for my money I found a pair for 160 online I am considering buying them, also what portable headphone amp would you recommend for them because I'm also looking into getting one of those
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The Grado 225i is an excellent phone for $200.
Hey thanks for your input, im wondering what kind of music you listen to in them because i listen to rap, hip hop music and id like a pair that can bring out all the elaborate sounds in the beats plus still provide a deep but not over powering bass and if they would be the best for my money I found a pair for 160 online I am considering buying them, also what portable headphone amp would you recommend for them because I'm also looking into getting one of those
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^sorry for posting that 3 times
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disastermouse
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Hey thanks for your input, im wondering what kind of music you listen to in them because i listen to rap, hip hop music and id like a pair that can bring out all the elaborate sounds in the beats plus still provide a deep but not over powering bass and if they would be the best for my money I found a pair for 160 online I am considering buying them, also what portable headphone amp would you recommend for them because I'm also looking into getting one of those
Elaborate sound in the Beats
Elaborate sound
Elaborate
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MegaMushroom
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I don't think that Grados can pull off bassy music all that well to be honest. While it might be satisfactory to some I think you'll find it a bit lacking. (Based on reviews and my own view of the SR-60i) Especially since you'll be upgrading from the beats. The 580s will take time to burn in, but even then they'll be a treble-y headphone.
Can't say anything about Shure beyond it is recommended quite often. And I keep hearing that the DT770s are another set of excellent cans.
Can't say anything about Shure beyond it is recommended quite often. And I keep hearing that the DT770s are another set of excellent cans.