Another headphones Buying thread

[hallonhatt]

So, I'm looking for a suitable pair of headphones for me to buy. This is what I'm looking for:

• Over ear (I like the feel (but not the sound) of steelseries siberia v2)
• Good noise cancellation (preferably passive)
• No or minimum leakage
• Short or interchangeable cable. (no 5m "DJ cable")
• Punchy bass (important) but also well represented mids and highs
• LOUD, close to tinnitus guarantee levels
• Music style: techno/trance
• Source will be a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (with spotify and FLAC tracks on the built in music player) or a PC with Asus Maximus built in audio
• Looks of the headphones is not important
• Budget: 250-300$
• AND MOST IMPORTANT: BUILD QUALITY(heavy headphones in no problem)

So questions:

• What headphones do you recommend for me?
• Should I buy a new sound card for my PC?
• Should I buy a DAC/portable DAC?

[BeerMan]

i use the athm50 and a fiio e17 portable dac/amp

[OddballMV]

What about the Sony XB1000 or V-Moda M100, both a bass lover's dream.

[EmoRarity]

What about the Sony XB1000 or V-Moda M100, both a bass lover's dream.

XB1k is a waste of money, XB500 was the only one that held to its price point to any degree. 

M100's are miles better.

[OddballMV]

XB1k is a waste of money, XB500 was the only one that held to its price point to any degree. 

M100's are miles better.

 

I'd hear a lot of reliable sources recommending the XB1k but haven't hear either myself, what is it that the V-Moda does better, I've never seen a direct comparison.

[EmoRarity]

I'd hear a lot of reliable sources recommending the XB1k but haven't hear either myself, what is it that the V-Moda does better, I've never seen a direct comparison.

Better extension , tonality, evenness, and miles better buiild

[OddballMV]

Better extension , tonality, evenness, and miles better buiild

 

I guess the Sony's are a bit plasticy. Innerfidelity did absolutely rave about the M100 but I guess if you don't see a direct comparison between the two then it's tough to make the comparison. V-Moda is the better way to go i guess then.

[chipsndip104]

I guess the Sony's are a bit plasticy. Innerfidelity did absolutely rave about the M100 but I guess if you don't see a direct comparison between the two then it's tough to make the comparison. V-Moda is the better way to go i guess then.

I have the XB-500s that I got for around $40 at radioshack, believe me, they are some tough cookies to crack and my personal favorite headphones. 

[EmoRarity]

I have the XB-500s that I got for around $40 at radioshack, believe me, they are some tough cookies to crack and my personal favorite headphones. 

Sadly the 700's and 1k aren't as good of a value, and its the sound that is the issue. And it isn't that the build is bad, but its nothing special. 

[MayflowerElectronics]

i use the athm50 and a fiio e17 portable dac/amp

 

Don't need an amp for those.

 

Look for DT770 80 ohm.

[piplupgao]

Beats

but serosly how bout http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Momentum-On-Ear-Headphone-Black/dp/B00DKPXU9A/ref=sr_1_5?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1382905053&sr=1-5&keywords=headphones

[ShearMe]

Have an XB700 and Crossfade LP I'm comparing right now - the xtra bass in the XB700 is a joke. All V-Modas have detachable cables which OP is asking for anyways.

 

If it doesn't get loud enough on your phone OP, then look into portable amps.

[hallonhatt]

Thanks for all the recommendations guys but I have made a huge misstake. I ment over ear, not on ear. Any suggestions for that?

[ShearMe]

Thanks for all the recommendations guys but I have made a huge misstake. I ment over ear, not on ear. Any suggestions for that?

 

That's what I thought you meant, and I think most of others' recommendations are over ear as well.

[EmoRarity]

That's what I thought you meant, and I think most of others' recommendations are over ear as well.

Everything but the Momentum OE. 

[Austin Powers]

ATH-A900x

[EmoRarity]

• Good noise cancellation (preferably passive)
• No or minimum leakage
• Short or interchangeable cable. (no 5m "DJ cable")
• Punchy bass (important) but also well represented mids and highs
• Music style: techno/trance
• Source will be a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (with spotify and FLAC tracks on the built in music player) or a PC with Asus Maximus built in audio
• Looks of the headphones is not important
• Budget: 250-300$
• AND MOST IMPORTANT: BUILD QUALITY(heavy headphones in no problem)

ATH-A900x

The A900x cover...one of his preferences.

[hallonhatt]

Thanks! great support in this forum Review watching time!

[EmoRarity]

Thanks! great support in this forum Review watching time!

Best of luck, if you have farther questions, ShearMe, Mayflower, h264, and myself are always here to help.

[ShearMe]

Best of luck, if you have farther questions, ShearMe, Mayflower, h264, and myself are always here to help.

 

Not always, but usually. 

[EmoRarity]

Not always, but usually. 

One or more of use is usual on, if not, we get to it sooner or later.