Good headphones up to £200?

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Hi all

Just a quick thread about this.

Any recommended headphones up to the £200 (and slightly beyond) price bracket? I'm more into bassier sounding music like metal and drum & bass so a good all around headphone which doesn't sound too flat (with bass) would be ideal.

Any suggestions?

Thanks. :)
 
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00590GH8K/?tag=gtplanetuk-20

These are really very good, my friend has a pair and the clarity/bass is amazing. The quality and general feel of them is great.

I've heard a view different viewpoints on Beats stuff, the general opinion I think is the sound quality is great, up until they bite the dust. Which won't be long after you buy them.

I have a pair of these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003OICUOE/?tag=gtplanetuk-20

They don't have the air of quality that the above Marshalls have, but the bass is really good. And they are pretty cheap.

But what I would recommend is going into some electronic shops. HMV (others may do this) have displays set up with a range of headphones and you can plug in your Ipod and test them all out 👍
 
AiAiAi TMA-1s or Sennheiser HD25's. The TMA's have better bass extension than the 25's, but the highs are a bit rolled off unlike the Senns. I've had my HD25's for a few years now, travelled a lot with them, very durable headphones (there's a reason why they're the industry standard in TV/Film/Music). Then buy a cheap headphone amp (Fiio make some nice ones) and make your fillings fall out. :D Don't get Beats or Bose headphones unless they have a nice discount on them. Koss Porta Pros are really cheap but quite fun sounding too, the bass is great on those.
 
I've listen to Beats before and sounded very good, but pricey. And I've heard reliability horror stories with them backed up from 2 pairs breaking with my friend.

Do the HD25s go over the ears?
 
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http://www.google.com.au/products/c...UK3uAuucmQW5loCQCQ&ved=0CF4Q8wIwAA#ps-sellers

If those are the ones they're talking about then yes, they go over the ears. I love Sennheiser products, they never fail to deliver awesome sound quality.
 
The TMA-1s and HD25s are supra aural (they sit ON the rear).
 
At the moment i'm using Sony MDRXB500 which i'm happy with, however the MDRXB1000 is the next step up, Stronger Bass and well should be able to find a pair for around £200
 
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At the moment i'm using Sony MDRXB500 which i'm happy with, however the MDRXB1000 is the next step up, Stronger Bass and well should be able to find a pair for around £200
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There's also the BX700, but I don't know if it's better than the 500. (I'm ordering the 500 tomorrow, so I hope they're good).
 
I'd suggest budgeting into that amount the price of a decent headphone amp if you haven't got one already and are planning to use the headphone with low powered source- iPod or any portable music device, phones etc.

If you like bass- may I suggest the Sony MDR7506. I just bought that along with FiiO E11 (kilimijaro) portable headphone amp. Around $114 for the headphone and another $65 for the amp (and if you're using iPhone or iPod, add another $10 for the line-out dock adapter). That's less than $200 for what I believe is an incredible sounding setup.

I've also got the Beat Solo that alone sells for $200 (although you can find it cheaper but be aware of fakes). It's not quite as comfortable as the Sony, it sits on the ear rather than on your head. And without the amp, the sound of the Solo is nowhere near the quality of the Sony + E11. Not even close. If there's one advantage it has over the 7506 especially if you're an iPhone user is the in-line remote and mic although I'm sure (I've yet to test) that if you use it with the headphone amp, both the remote and mic would be rendered useless.
 
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Shure SRH840. I listen to a wide range of music inc D&B and Metal. Perfect for all types, the true fidelity of classical and the like isn't quite there but they really are solidly built, and have a detachable cord so this can be upgraded. They dig very deep and are comfy. The headband is very flexible and ear pads stop allot of outside noise. I have a pair of Grado for more hi fidelity listening.



Shure Website
WHAT IS THE SRH840 BEST SUITED TO?
The SRH840 are an ideal choice for professional audio engineers and musicians in applications such as studio recording and critical listening.

WHAT ARE THE FEATURES?
The SRH840 has a closed-back, circumaural design that rests comfortably over the ears which reduces background noise. The wide, padded headband provides ergonomic fit for superior comfort over extended periods. It has a precisely tailored frequency response to deliver rich bass, clear mid-range and extended highs. The collapsible design provides easy storage and portability, with the included carrying bag giving the headphones protection when on the go or not in use.
Also included is a replaceable cable and a replacement set of ear pads which ensure a long-lasting lifetime of use.
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Thanks for the suggestions.

Those Shure SRH840s sound perfect - I was considering these when I researched more into headphones today. They seem to have good reviews, over ear and more bass some others in its same price bracket. Shame I can't try them out... but I think I will take the punt if nothing else changes my mind in a few weeks time. :P
 
They are great for the money, I modded my pads by wrapping a pair of socks round them to stop my ears sweating :lol: as I listen to them for long periods of time. They also warm in quite nice after about 3 or 4 weeks of music.

I did a lot of research myself when looking for new cans and after owning a pair of Shure in-ear phones and they were fantastic. I've had my pair for about 18 months or so and still on the first pair of pads and still in perfect condition. One thing to note though, the little wire on the outside is in a place that's easy to catch and pull if Your clumsy, just need to be mindful, they are also a little heavy compared to some others but they are still very comfy on long periods of listening.
 
I'm now considering to go down the in-ear route... I realise I have a good pair of headphones already for home use and "upgrading" them as such would not really make the money seem like it was well spent.

So instead, because I do more travel now in-ears would be a good headphone to look for. I realise the HD25s are traveling headphones, but I don't want anything that bulky to travel with.

My short list so far is by far the Klipsch X5/ X7s, but maybe the Sennheiser IE8s if I am willing to stretch the budget for something so small and breakable...
 
I would still probably recomend Shure. I might sound like a salesman for them but I can't say I've listened to phones as well rounded.
 
I had a pair of these for about a year and a half. http://au.skullcandy.com/shop/smokin-buds-black-black They only just broke on me, and that was due to me falling a sleep on them and doing something to the wiring. The sound quality was pretty good.

The more expensive version: http://au.skullcandy.com/shop/50-50-black-chrome Not sure on these, never used them before, but if their product is as good as the last ones I had then I will probably buy a pair of them. Of course though, i'm sure you could find better in-ears with your budget. (Like these http://www.sony.com.au/product/xba-2) I think it roughly converts too £150

Or you could go the next model up for £215
 
I already have the A40s, which is why I'm thinking of in-ears instead. :p

In regards to the Shures, I'd need to try them out first due to the shape of them. I would buy them in a heart beat otherwise. The Klipsch headphones I know will fit me.

In regards to Skullcandys, heard realiability issues with them too. Although they do have the bass I want. But so do the Klipsch set.
 

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