Help choosing headphones

[troll_henriques]

Well, I'm looking for a good pair of headphones around 170-180U$ that have a good, clear and neutral sound. I don't mind aesthetics, i'm just looking for a good set. But the problem starts with the fact that I can't try them out first, since i'll be buying them from Amazon UK. I've heard that Audio-Technica ATH-M50, Sennheiser HD 558, Shure SHR440, Beyerdynamic DT770, DT880 and DT990 are good headphones. But again, i've seen good reviews and bad reviews in same amount for the sets. If anyone could give some advice about choosing the headset i'd appreciate.

[NannerBeans]

Well, I'm looking for a good pair of headphones around 170-180U$ that have a good, clear and neutral sound. I don't mind aesthetics, i'm just looking for a good set. But the problem starts with the fact that I can't try them out first, since i'll be buying them from Amazon UK. I've heard that Audio-Technica ATH-M50, Sennheiser HD 558, Shure SHR440, Beyerdynamic DT770, DT880 and DT990 are good headphones. But again, i've seen good reviews and bad reviews in same amount for the sets. If anyone could give some advice about choosing the headset i'd appreciate.

I really love the Beyers you can't go wrong with them. I would only go with the Senns or Shures if they are significantly cheaper and you can find the 840 pads for the shures. The M50s are overhyped and you should not get them. 

 

Edit: Does amazon US not ship to brazil? It's cheaper on the US site. 

[ThePcMasterRace]

I really love the Beyers you can't go wrong with them. I would only go with the Senns or Shures if they are significantly cheaper and you can find the 840 pads for the shures. The M50s are overhyped and you should not get them. 

 

Edit: Does amazon US not ship to brazil? It's cheaper on the US site. 

Whats wrong with AT M50s?

[Shd0w2]

HD558'S FTW.

[NannerBeans]

Whats wrong with AT M50s?

 

There are just better options for the price. The main issue is the discomfort. 

[troll_henriques]

Edit: Does amazon US not ship to brazil? It's cheaper on the US site. 

 

Well, they do, but it's FREAKING EXPENSIVE, especially with the import taxes that unfortunately we have here.

 

I've also heard a lot of the Superlux HD681 and HD688b

[nixproducer]

HD558'S FTW.

^^ Agreed go with the HD 558's i have the HD 518's and they are super comfortable

[NannerBeans]

Well, they do, but it's FREAKING EXPENSIVE, especially with the import taxes that unfortunately we have here.

 

I've also heard a lot of the Superlux HD681 and HD688b

 

The superlux are good but they're more budget headphones. I wouldn't recommend them if you're looking at Beyers

[troll_henriques]

I wouldn't recommend them if you're looking at Beyers

 

Wich Beyers do you recommend? (note: i'm not THAT into headphones, but i'm really into good sound)

[NannerBeans]

Wich Beyers do you recommend? (note: i'm not THAT into headphones, but i'm really into good sound)

770 if you want closed or 990 if you want opened. 

 

Edit: Note that both of these headphones have V-curves. If by natural, you mean flat headphones then I recommend Sony MDR 7506 but I like the Beyers a lot more. 

[troll_henriques]

770 if you want closed or 990 if you want opened. 

 

Edit: Note that both of these headphones have V-curves. If by natural, you mean flat headphones then I recommend Sony MDR 7506 but I like the Beyers a lot more. 

 

Yeah, i prefer a flat curve, but it's nothing that can't be changed with good equalization

[NannerBeans]

Yeah, i prefer a flat curve, but it's nothing that can't be changed with good equalization

 

If you like a flat curve, then go for the Sonys and save some money.