[JR4599638]

Hi, everyone. I came here looking for a new pair of headphones, mostly for casual home listening. I currently own ATH-WS55's, which respond well to the music I listen to (Indie Pop/Dubstep/Indie Rock, my favorite artists being Muse, Arkasia, Vexare, and Alt-J). The only concern I have about them is that they have a tight clamping force on my head, and the cups are too small for my ears. I can't listen for 20 minutes without a headache that lasts for hours. I was looking into the SRH840's, UE6000's, ATH-M50's, or AD900X's, and hoping I could get a recommendation of these that suit my interests. I'm willing to spend anything that costs $80-$200. Here are the requirements for the headphones:
 
Audio
 
Frequency Response:
-Bass has to be present, but cannot drown out the other frequencies like Beats. I'm afraid the AD900X's don't have enough bass or clarity in bass.
-Mids have to be present, clear, and warm. I love mids in all types of music.
-Treble has to be clear, but not harsh (my ears are sensitive to sibilant cymbal crashes). I don't care about treble as much.
Soundstage: There has to be some soundstage, but it's not one of my major concerns.
Isolation/Sound Leakage: There must be enough isolation so riding in a car doesn't drown out the bass, anything more is fine. It must have little sound leakage (another reason I'm concerned about the AD900X's).
Sensitivity: They must be able to be driven by a laptop or iPhone, because I'm uninterested in an external amplifier.
Resistance: I don't care.
 
Comfort
 
Anything more comfortable than my WS55's! This is one of the reasons I like the SRH840's and AD900X's.
 
Build/Durability
 
It can't be 100% plastic, and prone to breaking. My WS55's are very durable for me.
 
Price
 
$80 to $200, as stated above. I'm not looking into an external amplifier.
 
Conclusion: I would like comfortable headphones, which respond well to Indie and Dubstep alike. They must be over-ear. Other than this I'm not too picky about the specs.
 
I tried my best to choose between the headphones listed above, but couldn't decide if I'd want to sacrifice sound for comfort or vice versa.
 
Thanks! I appreciate all the recommendations and other suggestions!

 

[JR4599638]

Hello??

 

[MattTCG]

Some of the best hp's I've ever used for dub would be the he-4 and he-400. While they are reasonably comfortable they do have some weight to them, but nothing that would be a dealbreaker. Unfortunately, that are outside your budget. 
 
The Maddog 3.2 can be had for around $240 ish and sound great for dub. (I know, still too much)
 
 
Let me ponder on this some and I'll post back...

 

[JR4599638]

Thanks for responding, I'll look into those headphones you suggested.

 

[JR4599638]

Where can you find the Mad Dog 3.2's for $240? I looked on their website, and they sell for $299, and Amazon doesn't sell them.

 

[JR4599638]

Thanks again.

 

[MattTCG]

There are several used pair available for less than that here. The MD is a great hp, very comfy and nice mids. 

 

[punks15]

Hi, everyone. I came here looking for a new pair of headphones, mostly for casual home listening. I currently own ATH-WS55's, which respond well to the music I listen to (Indie Pop/Dubstep/Indie Rock, my favorite artists being Muse, Arkasia, Vexare, and Alt-J). The only concern I have about them is that they have a tight clamping force on my head, and the cups are too small for my ears. I can't listen for 20 minutes without a headache that lasts for hours. I was looking into the SRH840's, UE6000's, ATH-M50's, or AD900X's, and hoping I could get a recommendation of these that suit my interests. I'm willing to spend anything that costs $80-$200. Here are the requirements for the headphones:


 


Audio


 


Frequency Response:


-Bass has to be present, but cannot drown out the other frequencies like Beats. I'm afraid the AD900X's don't have enough bass or clarity in bass.


-Mids have to be present, clear, and warm. I love mids in all types of music.


-Treble has to be clear, but not harsh (my ears are sensitive to sibilant cymbal crashes). I don't care about treble as much.


Soundstage: There has to be some soundstage, but it's not one of my major concerns.


Isolation/Sound Leakage: There must be enough isolation so riding in a car doesn't drown out the bass, anything more is fine. It must have little sound leakage (another reason I'm concerned about the AD900X's).


Sensitivity: They must be able to be driven by a laptop or iPhone, because I'm uninterested in an external amplifier.


Resistance: I don't care.


 


Comfort


 


Anything more comfortable than my WS55's! This is one of the reasons I like the SRH840's and AD900X's.


 


Build/Durability


 


It can't be 100% plastic, and prone to breaking. My WS55's are very durable for me.


 


Price


 


$80 to $200, as stated above. I'm not looking into an external amplifier.


 


Conclusion: I would like comfortable headphones, which respond well to Indie and Dubstep alike. They must be over-ear. Other than this I'm not too picky about the specs.


 


I tried my best to choose between the headphones listed above, but couldn't decide if I'd want to sacrifice sound for comfort or vice versa.


 


Thanks! I appreciate all the recommendations and other suggestions!

 


DT770/80, Vmoda M100 or HE400

 

[JR4599638]

Thanks punks15, would you suggest the DT770 over the SRH840?

 

[JR4599638]

Which DT770/880/990 model has the fullest mids?

 

[JR4599638]

I think I'm going to end up deciding between the A900X's (yes, the closed back) and the SRH840's. Any last recommendations?

 

[punks15]

  Thanks punks15, would you suggest the DT770 over the SRH840?

Yes, the 840 doesn't have the bass impact and energy that 770 had

 

[punks15]

  Which DT770/880/990 model has the fullest mids?

770/80 ohm

 

[mikemercer]

 

  Hi, everyone. I came here looking for a new pair of headphones, mostly for casual home listening. I currently own ATH-WS55's, which respond well to the music I listen to (Indie Pop/Dubstep/Indie Rock, my favorite artists being Muse, Arkasia, Vexare, and Alt-J). The only concern I have about them is that they have a tight clamping force on my head, and the cups are too small for my ears. I can't listen for 20 minutes without a headache that lasts for hours. I was looking into the SRH840's, UE6000's, ATH-M50's, or AD900X's, and hoping I could get a recommendation of these that suit my interests. I'm willing to spend anything that costs $80-$200. Here are the requirements for the headphones:
   
  Audio
   
  Frequency Response:
  -Bass has to be present, but cannot drown out the other frequencies like Beats. I'm afraid the AD900X's don't have enough bass or clarity in bass.
  -Mids have to be present, clear, and warm. I love mids in all types of music.
  -Treble has to be clear, but not harsh (my ears are sensitive to sibilant cymbal crashes). I don't care about treble as much.
  Soundstage: There has to be some soundstage, but it's not one of my major concerns.
  Isolation/Sound Leakage: There must be enough isolation so riding in a car doesn't drown out the bass, anything more is fine. It must have little sound leakage (another reason I'm concerned about the AD900X's).
  Sensitivity: They must be able to be driven by a laptop or iPhone, because I'm uninterested in an external amplifier.
  Resistance: I don't care.
   
  Comfort
   
  Anything more comfortable than my WS55's! This is one of the reasons I like the SRH840's and AD900X's.
   
  Build/Durability
   
  It can't be 100% plastic, and prone to breaking. My WS55's are very durable for me.
   
  Price
   
  $80 to $200, as stated above. I'm not looking into an external amplifier.
   
  Conclusion: I would like comfortable headphones, which respond well to Indie and Dubstep alike. They must be over-ear. Other than this I'm not too picky about the specs.
   
  I tried my best to choose between the headphones listed above, but couldn't decide if I'd want to sacrifice sound for comfort or vice versa.
   
  Thanks! I appreciate all the recommendations and other suggestions!

 


DT770/80, Vmoda M100 or HE400

DT770 - also GREAT suggestion, IMO.
I was gonna suggest the M100 too.
 
He could get the VMODA LP for 150 now I think
(but I only have M-100s and M-80s so I don't know the LP)
 

  Some of the best hp's I've ever used for dub would be the he-4 and he-400. While they are reasonably comfortable they do have some weight to them, but nothing that would be a dealbreaker. Unfortunately, that are outside your budget. 
 
The Maddog 3.2 can be had for around $240 ish and sound great for dub. (I know, still too much)
 
 
Let me ponder on this some and I'll post back...

If that's the case w/ the Mad Dog 3.2 I second that BIGtime!
GREAT advice
 
I own the latest Mad Dog and Alpha Dog - KILLER cans, and
probably more dynamic and lush (not murkiness) than other
headphones you mentioned in your initial post
 
 - though we all hear differently...

 

[JR4599638]

My dad surprised me with the SRH840's on Christmas without my full consent, without my knowing. So far, after a little burning-in, I personally think they are comfortable and sound great, with very clear mids and highs, but a little lacking in the sub bass. To bring the bass to light with more emphasis, I was looking into external amps and DAC's under $150. Any suggestions? Do I need an external amp? Thanks again.