[chews89]

Hey fellow head-fiers!

I'm thinking of getting another pair of headphones but i'm not sure which ones would be a good step-up from my es7s.

After my Audio Technica es7s, i was thinking "maybe a circumaural pair of cans would be nice", especially since even after doing the headband mod on my es7's, i still can't stand wearing them for more than an hour or so due to my ears aching.(btw the es7s were my first pair of headphones)

My budget is around $200AUD which is $155 USD

I'll use them mainly at home for music(a mix of rock,blues,jazz,classical) and the occasional movie. If they're closed headphones i might even bring them to the library.

So i was considering the ATH A500s or ATH A700s. Any other suggestions?

 

[chews89]

note: i do not have an amp. and my sources will be my samsung T10 mp3 player and my laptop. so yea, ill have to get some fairly easily driven headphones

Thanks!

 

[Shingetsu]

What do you think about Grado SR-80s? Or HD 580s.

If you've never listened to open back cans before then you are in for a real treat my friend.

 

[threEchelon]

I don't think you're going to get a step up from the ES7's if you're only spending $150.

 

[kojebee]

Quote:

Originally Posted by threEchelon /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't think you're going to get a step up from the ES7's if you're only spending $150.

x2

Just a different 'flavour'.

 

[Caution]

You're lucky since you live in Perth you can go visit headphonic, and maybe try some headphones out.