[tommyf]

It depends on your source...They sound pretty good unamped, but they won't be too loud with a portable player (55 ohms).. I don't think the Fiio E3 can power them well, you may need to get the E5 or E7

 

[Clincher09]

I have an E5 coming in the mail next week so I think I'm gonna give these a try. Also, how is the K-240s bass compared to the HD 485s? The main thing I'm looking for is more bass than the 485s. 

 

[Clincher09]

I've also been looking at the Sennheiser HD 448s. Man, there are just way too many choices, every time I think I've found a headphone I can settle on I hear about 5 more that might be what I'm looking for. 

 

[JFroese]

Sounds like you listen to a bit of heavier stuff (like myself.) In all honesty, I didn't really like the M50s for heavier rock and/or metal, but they're outstanding for hip-hop and rap.
 
Out of the 3 you've posted though I'd recommend going with the M50s.

 

[Clincher09]

I'm open to other suggestions if you think they will better suit my needs. 
 
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Sounds like you listen to a bit of heavier stuff (like myself.) In all honesty, I didn't really like the M50s for heavier rock and/or metal, but they're outstanding for hip-hop and rap.
 
Out of the 3 you've posted though I'd recommend going with the M50s.

 

[saber8689]

I've just heard too many good things about the m50s, and your selection of music seems perfect for them.
 
No way I can recommend anything else =p.

 

[ilovetaylors]

denon 1100...
 
BASS MONSTERS!!! 

 

[ilovetaylors]

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/509195/just-ordered-the-new-ah-d1100-from-denon

 

[Clincher09]

Those Denons are looking like a good choice as well. My local Guitar Center carries the AKG K-240s and the M50s but they don't have any trial pairs, so if I wanted to try them I'd have to buy both sets. I also want to try the Beyer DT770s and the Denons but I can't find a place that carries them.

 

[Clincher09]

Also, which phones have the better soundstage, the DT770s or M50s? I also found a pair of DT770s on ebay at $56 right now, do people usually try to steer clear of ebay?

 

[tommyf]

If you want big soundstage, AKG is the answer

 

[Clincher09]

I heard that the bass isn't that great though. To make this as clear as possible, I want the headphone with more bass compared to the HD485 run through a Fiio E3 amp, and with so many options and phones I've been told about (M-50s, K-240, D1100, DT770, SRH440) I'd like the ones that have the most soundstage out of that group that have the amount of bass I'm looking for.

 

[Clincher09]

Let me put it this way, I want the same soundstage and high/mid levels as the HD 485 but more bass.

 

[tommyf]

Same soundstage as HD485=no soundstage 

 what about Sony XB-700? I know many headfiers aren't gonna like this suggestion, but it could be a good idea if you want a lot of bass

 

[Clincher09]

Ha, I know the 485s soundstage isn't that great but it's better than some cans in that price range, and I'm not a fan of the Sonys at all. I'm thinking the SRH750DJs or Beyer DT770s might be what I'm looking for.