Want to get new headphones... ~$50ish budget

[steezemageeze]

Go ahead and skip this paragraph if you want, it's just some background information on my situation. At the moment, I switch between a pair of Skullcandy Hesh 2's and a pair of Beats Wireless. The Hesh mostly stay at my desk and the Beats usually go with me. The Hesh are alright, but I feel like the sound could be better. The Beats on the other hand, are the most un-godly uncomfortable headphones I've ever worn, I can hardly wear them for more than 30 minutes. I don't really have much money to drop on a new pair of headphones right now, so I was thinking I'd sell the Beats to some middle schooler or freshman who doesn't know any better for like $100. That'd leave me with enough to grab a $50 pair of cans with some $$ to spare.

 

So basically my question is this: What is the "best" $50 pair of headphones that will outperform the Skullcandy Hesh and be more comfortable than the Beats Wireless that is over-ear, closed-backed, and as a bonus has a detachable cable?

 

I've been looking at the Sennheiser HD 419's, and I'm pretty sold on those at the moment, they look great and supposedly sound pretty good, although I could spend just a few more bucks and get the 429's or 439's, even though the 419's look better imo. Shit, I'm rambling again, sorry

[Dr. Xeno Pootis]

Well, it depends on what music you like.

Do you want more bass, do you want overall, etc?

[Aereldor]

The Superlux HD 681 EVO headphones, by a long shot.

 

If you prefer closed-back headphones (more isolation, less bleeding, smaller soundstage), then there's always the Audio Technica M20x headphones.

[Sanderman135]

I have the HD429 and they sound very good, nice and clear, but they are very lacking in the bass if that is an issue for you

[steezemageeze]

Just now, Dr. Xeno Pootis said:

Well, it depends on what music you like.

Do you want more bass, do you want overall, etc?

Bass is pretty important, music without bass is terrible imo. I listen mainly to rap, but my playlists are super eclectic so that's kinda a hard question to answer.

[Dr. Xeno Pootis]

3 minutes ago, steezemageeze said:

Bass is pretty important, music without bass is terrible imo. I listen mainly to rap, but my playlists are super eclectic so that's kinda a hard question to answer.

I'd suggest the Sony Ma-300. They're open headphones, bassy, and they have decent comfort.

[steezemageeze]

Sorry, I think you guys missed the "closed-back" part. I'll probably be using these in school during my programming class, so open backed headphones are kinda a no-no for me right now. I might check out the ATH-M20X's though, I've been in love with Audio Technica since the first time I watched MKBHD on youtube.

 

15 minutes ago, Sanderman135 said:

I have the HD429 and they sound very good, nice and clear, but they are very lacking in the bass if that is an issue for you

Really? I thought the 400 series was kinda bass-focused?

[TheAmazingCookieFromSquare]

Audio Technia M20X

as @Aereldorsaid Superlux 681 evo

Sony MDRXB-480

Shure SRH145M

[Sanderman135]

Just now, steezemageeze said:

Sorry, I think you guys missed the "closed-back" part. I'll probably be using these in school during my programming class, so open backed headphones are kinda a no-no for me right now. I might check out the ATH-M20X's though, I've been in love with Audio Technica since the first time I watched MKBHD on youtube.

 

Really? I thought the 400 series was kinda bass-focused?

None of the sennheiser headphones are really bass focused. Sennheiser focuses more on balanced sound, and very high build quality. The HD 429s are built like a tank. A nice plastic tank. 

[Goldilock]

ATH AVC500, own it and lovin' it 

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[Dackzy]

OP there is always bass in headphones and headsets it just depends on how much bass you like.