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Looking for nice looking headphones that are also comfortable.

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I really like Astro A40's from design and comfort aspect but from what I understand they are not the best sounding headphones. I would like something that I can wear in public and also at home look nice with great sound and comfort closed back preferred.

 

Under $200 without a mic or $300 with a mic

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How much are you willing to spend? 

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6 minutes ago, DrMacintosh said:

How much are you willing to spend? 

 

6 minutes ago, ElfFriend said:

Price range would be nice... Otherwise those $50000 sennheiser's would probably be the best.

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Just now, aPinata said:

 

Just edited it

A pair of these is always a safe bet. 

 

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86

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18 minutes ago, ElfFriend said:

Price range would be nice... Otherwise those $50000 sennheiser's would probably be the best.

Does anyone actually use those as their daily drivers? lol.

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2 hours ago, ImmyCakes said:

Does anyone actually use those as their daily drivers? lol.

No cause the people who spend $50,000 on audio equipment are smart and blow it all on gigantic amplifiers, pre-amps, power conditioners, and tower speakers with like 10 woofers, 5 midranges, and 3 tweeters.

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3 hours ago, DrMacintosh said:

A pair of these is always a safe bet. 

 

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86

lol no, no headphones is a safe bet and expecially those.

OP there is a pinned post you could give a look. It would be a good idea if you found out what sound signatur you like.

Before you buy amp and dac.  My thoughts on the M50x  Ultimate Ears Reference monitor review I might have a thing for audio...

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10 hours ago, Dackzy said:

lol no, no headphones is a safe bet and expecially those.

OP there is a pinned post you could give a look. It would be a good idea if you found out what sound signatur you like.

Fairly poor comfort, no soundstage, over priced and overhyped? What's not to love?

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5 minutes ago, Rmusic10891 said:

Fairly poor comfort, no soundstage, over priced and overhyped? What's not to love?

Oh you forgot the bad refined highs. xD 

Before you buy amp and dac.  My thoughts on the M50x  Ultimate Ears Reference monitor review I might have a thing for audio...

My main Headphones and IEMs:  K612 pro, HD 25 and Ultimate Ears Reference Monitor, HD 580 with HD 600 grills

DAC and AMP: RME ADI 2 DAC

Speakers: Genelec 8040, System Audio SA205

Receiver: Denon AVR-1612

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Laptop: ThinkPad P50: i7 6820HQ, M2000M. ThinkPad T420s: i7 2640M, NVS 4200M

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Srh840 + pads is a good option.

 

Vmoda M100 + vmoda boom mic is my choice tho

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