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New Head-Fier
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Hey guys! I'm new here. I've been looking through this site and its amazing! All these reviews are so helpful. I'm not an audiophile but I want to listen to great quality music.
So with that said, I've been wanting to buy new headphones.
I have a budget of $300 or less.
I'd prefer over-ear, muffled headphones, where people can't hear what I'm listening to.
Also comfort for being worn for long periods.
I listen to a wide variety of music, but mostly instrumental, electronic, and rock, so I'd like anything that has good overall quality.
I'd like to hear more detail in treble and mid range, mostly though.
So, after I looked around a bit and asked in another forum, I've been considering these three:
-AKG K 550: I read that they aren't really that worth for their value. Its more focused on bass and has issues with treble and somewhat midrange. But they seem nice overall with nice build quality.
-Audio-Techinica ATH-M50: I've read that they are highly recommended. Great value for its cost. But I own an Audio Technica ATH SJ55 (The metal on the audio jack has chipped away so it doesn't play music well anymore, its very scratchy and sometimes doesn't even play in one ear). I found the Audio Technica DJ style versatility more annoying than convenient. Also I read that the ATH M50 has quite a harsh clamping force causing headaches.
-V-MODA Crossface M-80: These are appealing to me the most so far. I love the design (especially the True Blood V-80) + the customizable shields, detachable cable, and volume control. And that durability + blanaced sound quality. I also read that they are comfortable with glasses on which I plan to get soon. But the down side is... They are on-ear. I'm not a big fan of on-ear as my brother's Beats headphones (blegh) would hurt my ears after an hour or so. Unless these are just that great I could look over that they are on-ear.
Or what other headphones would be recommended.
So with that said, I've been wanting to buy new headphones.
I have a budget of $300 or less.
I'd prefer over-ear, muffled headphones, where people can't hear what I'm listening to.
Also comfort for being worn for long periods.
I listen to a wide variety of music, but mostly instrumental, electronic, and rock, so I'd like anything that has good overall quality.
I'd like to hear more detail in treble and mid range, mostly though.
So, after I looked around a bit and asked in another forum, I've been considering these three:
-AKG K 550: I read that they aren't really that worth for their value. Its more focused on bass and has issues with treble and somewhat midrange. But they seem nice overall with nice build quality.
-Audio-Techinica ATH-M50: I've read that they are highly recommended. Great value for its cost. But I own an Audio Technica ATH SJ55 (The metal on the audio jack has chipped away so it doesn't play music well anymore, its very scratchy and sometimes doesn't even play in one ear). I found the Audio Technica DJ style versatility more annoying than convenient. Also I read that the ATH M50 has quite a harsh clamping force causing headaches.
-V-MODA Crossface M-80: These are appealing to me the most so far. I love the design (especially the True Blood V-80) + the customizable shields, detachable cable, and volume control. And that durability + blanaced sound quality. I also read that they are comfortable with glasses on which I plan to get soon. But the down side is... They are on-ear. I'm not a big fan of on-ear as my brother's Beats headphones (blegh) would hurt my ears after an hour or so. Unless these are just that great I could look over that they are on-ear.
Or what other headphones would be recommended.