sgtdisturbed47

Well, my Sennheiser HD280 Pro headphones are pretty much falling apart. I have used them quite heavily over the past few years, and the wear is starting to show. I think it's time to look for some new ones.

I have been quite satisfied with the bass response of the HD280 Pro headphones, as they dip down to 8 Hz, and with enough volume, it's like a subwoofer over my ear, but at the same time the mids and high ranges come out clear and there's no distortion that I can tell with the bass. I want a pair of headphones that perform like that, where the bass is deep and powerful, with no distortion, while maintaining clear mids and highs. My budget is between $100-$175. Oh, and they need to be circumaural.

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dmreeves

try sennheiser hd 555's ... they are on sale at newegg for 69 if you send in your old headphones. I think the sale lasts until august 30th.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...6392&Tpk=hd555

edit - after checking the specs, I don't think these are any better than your HD280's.

TheLegend

HD580 with a Mini^3 amp. They'll set you back about $250 but will be worth it.

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sgtdisturbed47

Too far above my budget.

I think they are worse. 15 Hz minimum response. I'm aiming for 8 Hz.

I saw these on Newegg, are they any good? It's the Audio-Technica ATH-AD700 headphones, with a response starting at 5 Hz http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826402014

Oh, and what's a headphone amp?

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phospholipid

DT 770 pro 80s, denon 2000, or even the HD212.

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Lozza

Human hearing only has a range down to about 20Hz anyway, so I don't think 8 or 15 will make a difference. Some reference monitors used in studios will only go down to about 30Hz and they're pretty expensive - and have a huge amount of accurate bass.

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ATH-AD300 with a decent sound card is alright. The sound stage is amazing the bass is decent.

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Namrac

AD700 is not a good choice for strong bass, neither is the HD555. Like 'lipid said, the Beyer DT770 and Denon D2000 are the best options, I'd also look at the Denon D1000/D1001

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Why not get another pair of HD 280 pro's If You really liked everything about them so much? Just a thought. It seemed you had no complaints and were very happy them.

soloz2

DT770 Pro/80 are bass monsters

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