Good Over the ear headphones for under $200

[Ahvulon]

Guys what headphones would you recommend for under $200. I am looking for portable,comfortable,over the ear headphones that dont really stand out in public,not a determining factor...

[CameronDSetty]

Open or closed?

[Ahvulon]

Closed would be nice @CameronDSetty

[CameronDSetty]

If closed I would say DT770, ATH M40X (I prefer these over M50's), AKG K553.

[JurijPietrowicz]

I can recommend Creative Aurvana Live!

I've used them myself as portable headphones.

For me they were comfortable but you can always change pads on them (for example from HM-5).

 

Btw: you will plug them into cellphone or do you have some amp?

[Ahvulon]

@CameronDSetty Would you mind giving your opinion on why do you prefer the M40x over the m50x?

[Ahvulon]

@JurijPietrowicz no amp

[CameronDSetty]

VModa closed are typically fun too, or sennheiser 380 pro.

[JurijPietrowicz]

@Ahvulon So remember about impedance. High impedance headphones won't sound very good.

[Mr.Meerkat]

1 minute ago, JurijPietrowicz said:

@Ahvulon So remember about impedance. High impedance headphones won't sound very good.

I'm sure you mean sensitivity right? Impedance doesn't actually determine how hard a pair of headphones would be to drive  (Plus harder to drive headphones would require an AMP.)

[CameronDSetty]

1 minute ago, Ahvulon said:

@CameronDSetty Would you mind giving your opinion on why do you prefer the M40x over the m50x?

I just find that it has a better and more fun sound signature (its all a matter of opinion when it comes down to it though). The internet likes to claim that the m50x are neutral too, which they are not, and I really dont enjoy the in your ears sound that the m50x have. I like them more if they were at the same price not to mention that they are cheaper.

[CameronDSetty]

1 minute ago, Mr.Meerkat said:

I'm sure you mean sensitivity right? Impedance doesn't actually determine how hard a pair of headphones would be to drive  (Plus harder to drive headphones would require an AMP.)

Higher impedance headphones are typically harder to drive.

[Mr.Meerkat]

1 minute ago, CameronDSetty said:

Higher impedance headphones are typically harder to drive.

Not necessarily as it's sensitivity that determines how hard a pair of headphones actually is to drive  

[JurijPietrowicz]

Yes. I know impedance isn't everything. But it's very easy to determine which headphones are too powerful for mobile device with it.

[CameronDSetty]

Just now, Mr.Meerkat said:

Not necessarily as it's sensitivity that determines how hard a pair of headphones actually is to drive  

But in a vast vast vast amount of the cases higher impedance hedaphones are harder to drive.

[Mr.Meerkat]

Just now, CameronDSetty said:

But in a vast vast vast amount of the cases higher impedance hedaphones are harder to drive.

Half true so...sure I guess  

[Ahvulon]

@CameronDSetty maybe i will go with the m40x over the m50x since i will be using them with my phone a lot,the m50x also have a higher impedance,just going to wait to see what else is everyone suggesting

[CameronDSetty]

Just now, Mr.Meerkat said:

Half true so...sure I guess  

Do you mean efficiency by the way, cause that actually is a big part of it. Where are you getting this sensitivity stuff from?

http://nwavguy.blogspot.com/2011/02/headphone-impedance-explained.html

[CameronDSetty]

Wait I got confused @Mr.Meerkat my bad!

[kokakolia]

Get the Sony MDR 1A from amazon:

 

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-1A-Headphone-International-warranty/dp/B00NW353KE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473807452&sr=8-1&keywords=sony+mdr+1A

 

Under 200$. They look very sleek. They sound fantastic. They are extremely comfy and light. 

 

You really can't go wrong with these. 

 

I really don't recommend the M40x for comfort. But they block noise better, because they clamp your head harder. 

[Gofspar]

ModHouseAudio Argons, not going to beat them for $200.

2nd runner up for me is M40X's, only headphone in that line thats worth a shit. not over extended like the m50's.

12 minutes ago, kokakolia said:

Get the Sony MDR 1A from amazon:

 

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-1A-Headphone-International-warranty/dp/B00NW353KE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473807452&sr=8-1&keywords=sony+mdr+1A

 

Under 200$. They look very sleek. They sound fantastic. They are extremely comfy and light. 

 

You really can't go wrong with these. 

 

I really don't recommend the M40x for comfort. But they block noise better, because they clamp your head harder. 

MSR7's are infinitely better, and are only like $30 more.

A/B'd both at a head-fi meet.

[kokakolia]

But the SONYs are comfier. 

[Gofspar]

2 minutes ago, kokakolia said:

But the SONYs are comfier. 

but I don't feel like getting raped by mid-bass.

they sound disgusting.

 

and they are about the same on comfort, sony has stiffer pads than AT.

[Ahvulon]

15 hours ago, kokakolia said:

Get the Sony MDR 1A from amazon:

 

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-1A-Headphone-International-warranty/dp/B00NW353KE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473807452&sr=8-1&keywords=sony+mdr+1A

 

Under 200$. They look very sleek. They sound fantastic. They are extremely comfy and light. 

 

You really can't go wrong with these. 

 

I really don't recommend the M40x for comfort. But they block noise better, because they clamp your head harder. 

just checked out the sony mdr 1a,too bad they are 300 dollars in my country...

[Dackzy]

*sigh*

 

What did just happen in here?

 

OP what sound signature do you like? aka where do you want more focus in your sound?