Reddit reviews Audio Technica ATHA500X Audiophile Closed-Back Dynamic Headphones
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Rich and balanced acoustic qualities from newly designed 53mm driversSoft ear-fit design eliminates pressure on the ears, providing long listening comfort3D Wing Support Housing vibration-proof mechanism gives comfortable support for a better listening experienceD.A.D.S. structure delivers deep, impactful bassGold-plated stereo 1/8” (3.5 mm) connector with 1/4” (6.3mm) adapter
So I checked it on camelcamelcamel and according to the tracker they've been $69.99 since December. Besides, Amazon prices them at $169.95 and yet they've never costed that amount. What am I getting wrong here?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006WXY0H8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I use those. They have an open ear version, which is probably better if you want the best soundstage possible. They have a pretty good soundstage closed though, the quality is great and they are comfortable.
High end costs a lot of money, more than $200, but $200 is still going to get you plenty.
On ear headphones sit on your ear, over ear ones rest around your ear on your head.
You could just buy a mic then you would be set, or pick up some HiFi headphones too. Its up to you and how much would want to spend.
Closed backed headphones have the outside made of a solid material to block the noise going in and out. Open backed headphones just have some kind of mesh to let the sound in and out, this gives a performance benefit but means anyone nearby will be able to hear the music.
For some ideas for headphones, HD598, A500x, M50x, SHP9500. As for the mic, the modmic is a popular choice.
What kind of sound do you want?
If you like your Bose headphones then you could get a good mic, possibly like this one or this one.
Well if you insist on open, the Sennheiser HD558 seem to be available for ~120€ right now, so I kinda have to point you at them. Great pair of headphones, can't go wrong with them.
The AD700X are out of your budget. They're good, but I can think of several alternatives for less money.
I would like to suggest the AKG K701... they're considered to be a higher class than the HD558, and I believe they have a fast detailed bass that would work great for DnB. But they're 120€ only if you get them used (for what it's worth, that's how I got mine, and you can get a pair where only the box has wear marks, not the headphones). And the second bigger issue is that the K701 need an amp to drive them well, and the Fiio K1 is about 50€, so you'd really put the "flexible" part of your budget to the test. OTOH a DAC/amp combo is never a bad thing to have.
Some other great choices in case you want to read some more and reconsider closed back: ATH A500x (not AD500x), or the V-Moda XS (used). These would offer more impactful bass at the expense of soundstage, their sound signature is a lot of fun (while not skimping on quality), are better quality/better tuned than the M50x, and don't need an amp. I think they're likely to offer a more entertaining experience for your first steps into serious headphones. Perhaps I'm speaking out of my ass here, but I always felt that open cans are something that people should get as their second "good" pair, after they've had a chance to experience decent headphones for a while and have a better idea of what they want.
TL;DR If in doubt, grab the HD558 and don't look back.
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next price 197€
Something like this?
this and this is $105.
These headphones are also great, for a total of $110.
Basshead's Choice
Just found these on r/headphones. Seem to be in your price range. Everything you want as a DJ Monitor: Clear, balanced, accurate, durable, portable... cheap.