What Kind of Headphones for Under 150?

[grass132456]

Hey guys, sorry to be annoying or something, but I'm still looking for some headphones that would be the best for me.

I'm looking for casual headphones, over ear (on ear is ok too), and increased bass frequency. I don't want headphones that are more for mixing and monitoring because their frequencies are too flat for me. I tried my friend's ATH-M50's and I didn't feel like the bass was projected too well, but after all, it is a monitoring headphone.

Can you guys give me some solid choices on some headphones for under 150? Thanks :P

[mmbongo]

There are basically two types of headphones in the world if you ask me.

1. Sennheiser.
2. Something else.

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-...dp_ob_title_ce

[Montana Jim]

Sennheiser HD 280 pro's. They are about $100. They sound awesome, and the nice thing about them is that if the cord gets damaged, you can simply replace it - rather than having to purchase another set of headphones...

[grass132456]

Sorry, but aren't the HD280's monitoring headphones? aka less bass?

[OriginalSnub]

Originally Posted by Montana Jim

Sennheiser HD 280 pro's. They are about $100. They sound awesome, and the nice thing about them is that if the cord gets damaged, you can simply replace it - rather than having to purchase another set of headphones...

I don't think the 280's have a detachable cord.

[Montana Jim]

This is from their official description:

Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Studio Monitoring Headphones Features:
Professional-quality studio monitor headphones you can use for mixing, recording DJing, and any other critical listening
Thick, widely spaced earcups offer exceptional comfort while providing you with a staggering 32dB of acoustical isolation
Linear frequency response gives you the accuracy and detail you need to make serious mixing decisions
Lightweight plastic and neodymium-magnet drivers add extra comfort without sacrificing quality
Swiveling earpieces allow single-ear monitoring
Folding design makes storage and transportation easy
Detachable cable and replaceable earcups allow for convenient servicing and maintenance
Included adapter allow you use your HD 280 PRO headphones with both 1/4" and 1/8" headphone jacks
Simply one of the best bang-for-the-buck headphones available - a great value!

[OriginalSnub]

Looked up the manual. The cord can be replaced, but you have to take ear piece apart.
Not too bad, but not as easy as some others. Then again not many in that price range
are replaceable, as far as I've seen.

[Gizmot]

I think that you'd want a monitor headphone so that you get good, accurate response across the spectrum. You can find some some headphones that play certain parts of the spectrum well, but I'd rather have one that plays as much of it as good as I can get it.
I use AKG and have always found them satisfactory.Since how a headphone sounds is partially based on how it couples with your ears, you'll have to do your own listening and see what works for you.

[BowserBass]

Originally Posted by grass132456

Sorry, but aren't the HD280's monitoring headphones? aka less bass?

nope....lotsa bass...hyper bass

[ugly_bassplayer]

Grado Labs,

[Gizmot]

Headphones will never have the hyper-bass! I've heard most top-level headphones and none of them have enough output or true low-end bass. Below 200 Hz a lot of what you perceive comes through bone conduction and headphones don't have the muscle shake your bones.

[PlayTheBass]

I've always loved AKGs for bass, and they've served me well for project studio mixing too. My K271's have lasted for years and years, been stepped on, accidentally yanked across the floor, and they're even good for smacking myself in the face from time to time (the old go to put them on without realizing the cable is caught on something and they slip out of my hand on one side, spring-loaded, usually right next to my eye)... but they never fail to sound great. Pretty good fatigue factor, too.

Amazon.com: AKG K271MKII Closed Back Circumaural Headphones: Electronics

[Kwesi]

Originally Posted by BowserBass

nope....lotsa bass...hyper bass

How about Super Bass?

[Rush-2112]

Originally Posted by ugly_bassplayer

Grado Labs,

+1.

I can vouch for the SR80s. Best pair of headphones I've had in a while.

[grass132456]

Originally Posted by BowserBass

nope....lotsa bass...hyper bass

Really? I don't know but I see some people complaining on how there is too little bass :O

[Cabazon]

Originally Posted by Gizmot

Headphones will never have the hyper-bass! I've heard most top-level headphones and none of them have enough output or true low-end bass. Below 200 Hz a lot of what you perceive comes through bone conduction and headphones don't have the muscle shake your bones.

200? That's got to be a typo. 200hz is midrange for Tenor.

[evanatch]

If you just want a ton of bass, try something from the Sony XB series. TONS of bass. I thought they sounded way too muddy though and made everything just sound way too dark to be listenable. After doing a lot of research, I have the ATH-M50s and love them, I think they have a good amount of bass without having it bleed into other frequencies and they sound clear but fun to listen to.

[Muziekschuur]

Please try Beyer Dynamic headphones. They have that ....musicman sound to the bassfrequencies... I'm quite sure you'll like them. I'm quite sure You'll want a closed back version.

Allso please try the Sennheiser HD201. They're like 20 euro. But they are so worth it.

[swspiers]

Originally Posted by Gizmot

Headphones will never have the hyper-bass! I've heard most top-level headphones and none of them have enough output or true low-end bass. Below 200 Hz a lot of what you perceive comes through bone conduction and headphones don't have the muscle shake your bones.

My Hifiman HE-5LE's sound like I'm wearing a subwoofer.

But you do have to spend $$$ to get quality, realistic bass.

[57pbass]

Grado Labs..SR80....