Guys quick - need good headphone suggestions

[Ermz]

Hey guys,

I need some cans to replace my ATH-M50s while the USD is still down. I need some decent high-end or upper-midrange can suggestions.

I find the ATHs are way too dishonest with their forward mids and it makes them useless for mixing. I'll keep them as a tracking pair, but want something a lot better for listening.

What were those sexy Sennheiser ones? I want subs and crystal highs goddamnit. Think Opals strapped to my head. HD650s weren't they? Are they some of the best sounding cans available? I want to buy a set before I go to bed, haha.

Thanks!

 

[pipaguapique]

I want subs and crystal highs goddamnit.

HAHAHA we all do man...

something in the $100 dollar range:

i demoed the Shure SRH440 and they are very nice pair of headphones.

 

[Ermz]

I'm actually looking for something more in the ~$500 range, man!

 

[FloridaRolf]

Beyerdynamics DT 880 Pro

 

[pipaguapique]

I need some decent high-end or upper-midrange can suggestions.

I totally didn't see that...

For that price...i've only heard the Grado RS1 once...and i was blown away. But im not sure if those will cover your needs. Those things look fancy and sound incredible too.

 

[sprack]

I have a set of [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Grado-Prestige-Series-SR225i-Headphones/dp/B000JNA4HW/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1286993269&sr=8-6"]Grado SR225[/ame] that are very neutral and seem to translate well. The guy in the office next to me has a set of the [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Grado-RS1i-Reference-Series-Headphones/dp/B00076VEG6/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1286993269&sr=8-10"]RS1's[/ame], those are the witches tit.

 

[Ermz]

Thanks guys, I'll check them. I saw some 'refurbished' models of HD650s on ebay.... what's the go with that? Do you get someone else's sweat-grease on the cups.... did the drivers crap out and get replaced or is it simply someone returning a set because they didn't like them? Wondering whether those are a worthy investment, or whether one should always go brand new.

The RS-1 is a little out of my price range.
The DT-880 Pro seems a little too cheap... are there any drawbacks... is it competitive with the HD650?

 

[sprack]

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Grado-Reference-RS-Headphones-ear-cup/dp/B0006DPMUO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1286994080&sr=1-1"]RS2's[/ame] are in range, unless you mean $500 Australian dollars.

 

[FloridaRolf]

Didn't compare the 880 Pro to Sennheisers but they reveal every detail and magic of a mix; you should try the suggested cans out personally!

 

[Ruins]

i am saving for this beasts, or... was i?
knowing who you are and hearing your work i consider you as some one who knows what he is doing and knows what he says so there for i trust your opinion.
and now i am reading you want to replace them... i am like WTF WTF WTF what am i going to do now my mind was set on them.

 

[arv_foh]

beats by dr dre

 

[fizzinbizzin]

I know they arent over the ear heaphones but their on par with the sennheiser hd800 which i also like http://www.jhaudio.com/promusic/ the jh16 or get the senn hd800 either or are the best you will find.

 

[ze kink]

I've heard a lot of favorable comments of Ultrasone headphones from their users or people who've tried them, but haven't ever had the change to try them myself yet.

 

[MetalJonesy]

just got the AKG K240 MKIIs a cpl of weeks ago, really like them and i hate cans, been speaking to Joey tonight and he loves them too!

 

[Sinister Mephisto]

I haven't tried the 800s but the sennheiser HD 600s were AH-MAZE-ING.

 

[Lasse Lammert]

just got the AKG K240 MKIIs a cpl of weeks ago, really like them and i hate cans, been speaking to Joey tonight and he loves them too!

my favorite headphones.
they don't have the subs Ermin is asking for though.

I too think the ATH-M50 are very dishonest...good cans and I'm using then for "listening for enjoyment" a lot, would never base a mix on them though

 

[Fragle]

i'm digging the beyerdynamic stuff. i use the dt-770 and together with adam p11a's and they compliment each other very well. great cans for tweaking subs and certain stereo image decisions.

 

[MortenDK]

just got the AKG K240 MKIIs a cpl of weeks ago, really like them and i hate cans, been speaking to Joey tonight and he loves them too!

+1

 

[AgentX]

I have a pair of AKG K 172 HD and I've found them comfortable over long periods of time and they sound great!

 

[Pedro Teixeira]

Those AKG K240 are really really cheap! Are they really that good to get this amount of appraisal?