Could use some recommendations please :)

[grillechese]

Hey all, 

 

I've been wanting to get into the audiophile scene and just want a better music experience.

 

These pair of Bose QuietComfort 15 are kinda old and aren't doing it for me (I got them for free).

 

I've got a budget of $200-250. Want over-ear headphones, closed or open is fine with me, just generally good build quality.

 

I assume that I may need a DAC/AMP? I not entirely sure about those things (if I even need one)

 

That's where i hope you guys come in and help me out. I'd rather spend the money on the headphones and wait on the DAC/AMP for later if that's a thing.

 

Thanks!

[Dackzy]

well there are lots of good headphones in that price range, but we kinda need more info about your taste in audio. Do you have a preference when it comes to the signature? (bass, mids, treble)

[Guest Kloaked]

3 minutes ago, grillechese said:

I assume that I may need a DAC/AMP? I not entirely sure about those things (if I even need one)

It depends on what will be powering the headphones, and which headphone it is specifically. To add to this, please ignore Ohm ratings as they don't give you an idea on how hard to drive they are.

 

Consider reading through these threads to get an idea on what all of this stuff is.

 

 

 

[Dackzy]

11 minutes ago, Kloaked said:

SNIP

 

Think you forgot a post  

Sure it is also very basic, but I added the power part and the math behind it (in detailed steps).

[Guest Kloaked]

Just now, Dackzy said:

 

I figured the ones I linked would be more relevant since they may not need an dac and/or amp - just for a more in-depth overview on what all of that stuff does, not necessarily for recommendations since they may not need one of those.

 

I wasn't really even going to link the FAQ it as the headphone one is more relevant.

[grillechese]

19 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

well there are lots of good headphones in that price range, but we kinda need more info about your taste in audio. Do you have a preference when it comes to the signature? (bass, mids, treble)

bit of everything  mainly bass and treb  though. I'm not entirely picky

[Bananasplit_00]

i got recomended a pair of Senhiser HD558's, they are amazing to listen too but seeing as your budget stretches far beyond their cost there is probably something way better for you. i would compleatly trust what @Dackzy and @SSL tell you because they truely know what they are talking about  

[spwath]

2 minutes ago, Bananasplit_00 said:

i got recomended a pair of Senhiser HD558's, they are amazing to listen too but seeing as your budget stretches far beyond their cost there is probably something way better for you. i would compleatly trust what @Dackzy and @SSL tell you because they truely know what they are talking about  

not me?

[Bananasplit_00]

2 minutes ago, spwath said:

not me?

i forget about you, i remember your blue fan but i dont remember your name lol  im pretty sure you were one of the people telling me to get these headphones lol. i will never, ever again cheap out on my daily driver headphones for at home use because these are just amazing

[Dackzy]

8 hours ago, grillechese said:

bit of everything  mainly bass and treb  though. I'm not entirely picky

the DT990 comes to my mind when you want some focus in bass and treble, but the treble in those can be a bit harsh for some people, a headphone with a more balanced bass and treble boost, would be some AKG K553.

8 hours ago, spwath said:

not me?

[grillechese]

1 minute ago, Dackzy said:

the DT990 comes to my mind when you want some focus in bass and treble, but the treble in those can be a bit harsh for some people, a headphone with a more balanced bass and treble boost, would be some AKG K553.

Thanks!

[grillechese]

9 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

the DT990 comes to my mind when you want some focus in bass and treble, but the treble in those can be a bit harsh for some people, a headphone with a more balanced bass and treble boost, would be some AKG K553.

what would you recommended with one for more bass?

[Dackzy]

37 minutes ago, grillechese said:

what would you recommended with one for more bass?

If you want more bass then we start entering the bass head area with Vmoda M100 (with XL pads)

[grillechese]

15 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

If you want more bass then we start entering the bass head area with Vmoda M100 (with XL pads)

know of any others than just that one?

[Dackzy]

31 minutes ago, grillechese said:

know of any others than just that one?

Maybe the NAD HP50.

[grillechese]

4 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

Maybe the NAD HP50.

alright. well thanks for the help man!!!