[Bob19]

I am currently looking for a pair of closed-back headphones: that are good for hip-hop around the $60 price range. I do like a V-shaped sound, but not when it ruins the mids and highs. Below are the choices I currently have and I wanted to know which was the best:

LyxPro HAS-30: https://goo.gl/FYGP1o

Cleer Stereo Dual Driver DU: https://goo.gl/5YyR5o

(Not sure about this one) Status CB-1: https://goo.gl/yDtPxA

 

[serman005]

The Status is solid. You might also look into a Skull Candy Hesh 2. Maybe read about it and see what you think. It ticks some of your boxes. It might work, too.

 

[Bob19]

The Status is solid. You might also look into a Skull Candy Hesh 2. Maybe read about it and see what you think. It ticks some of your boxes. It might work, too.

Would you recommend the status' for listening to hip-hop?

 

[Mhog55]

I have the Cleer DU. One of the few headphones I was able to demo and actually went home with. I would describe the sound as balanced, or close to. Bass is clean and present, but definitely not exaggerated. I don't listen to much hip hop, but I do have some Notorious and DJ Quik I listen to from time to time. When I'm in the mood, I'll listen to it on my M-Audio Q40s. These headphones have bass unlike anything I've owned or demoed to this point. Might be hard to find as they were discontinued, but they make Beats sound like a children's toy. I would Google best headphones for bass and add some options to your list.

 

[serman005]

Would you recommend the status' for listening to hip-hop?

I would, yes. If you have not done so, maybe read some reviews and see what you think. There are 600 on amazon. It might work for you. Have not heard the Cleer, but from the remarks above, it sounds good, too.

 

[Mhog55]

If you go with the CB-1, just be prepared for some sub par build quality. The Cleer are some of the better built cans I've come across. Definitely built to last. Plus you can find them for 70 bucks A lot of bang for buck

 

[Bob19]

Thanks for the suggestions! If I had to choose between the Status CB-1 and the Lyxpro, which one should I go for?