I am going to buy a new set of headphones... please help me out. (1 Viewer)

[Martin Thoresen]

Hello everyone!
I don't know if any of you remember me, but I posted a lot
here about two years ago. I was actually the one posting the
1.10c firmware for the Sony E9000 preamp first. Anyway, that
does not matter.
I have occasionally been visiting the HTF. I'm glad that
it still grows, and I can see a lot of estetique (sp)
changes.
I don't know if this is the right forum/board for my
question, but If it's not, then a kind admin/moderator would
move it where it belongs.
So, to my question: I am looking to buy a new set of head-
phones. I have thought about spending up to what would equal
$100. I want comfort, since they will sit on my head a long
time. My primarily listening preferences is progressive and
symphonic rock, and even metal with many different sub-
styles, like jazz and classical. I have though of AKG 240M.
Is this a good choice? I can get it through my part-time
job, so it will be cheaper than buying it as a customer. Or
maybe I should check out other models? I also have access to
Sony and Ross (?).
I don't have any expensive amp or something anymore, just a
plain, brand-new NAD C 320. I still believe that selecting
a good headphone is the same as selecting a good set of
normal speakers. I will not use the headphones to watch
movies.
So, can anyone help me out?
Best regards,
Martin

 

[John Garcia]

Great comfort, great sound, and a pair in almost every price range: Sennheiser I've been using various models for many years and I have been very happy with them.

 

[MikeH1]

check out Link Removed for all your headphone needs

 

[Tim Hess]

Been using the Sennheiser 590s for over a year. Love them.

 

[Thomas_Berg]

i own the Sennheiser HD580's and lemme say that if you're looking for comfort, look no further! they are so frikkin comfy that i can even fall asleep in them...and the sound is magnificent.
Click here to purchase. only $199! i got mine direct from Germany last year for $180 shipped, but this is about the best deal you can get in the States. the HD590's are the replacement for my 580's, but are regarded as inferior by many reviewers.
happy listening!

 

[Martin Thoresen]

Thanks everyone. The 580's are very expensive. As you all

can see, I stated that I want to use about $100. And I

believe the 580's and 600's has to be driven by a heaphone

amp. The 590's cost US$ 217 + shipping here in Norway, so

they are very very expensive. I emailed a store in Germany

(meier audio) when I got a link there over at the headwize

board. They charge US$ 170 for the 580's and 590's and US$

220 for the 600's...

So I guess the 590's would be perfect, but they go way over

my budget.........

 

[Brian Corr]

Check into the GRado SR-60's and SR-80's. Both are under $100 and get excellent reviews. I am looking into these for myself.

 

[ColinM]

FWIW, one vote for the ol' V6.

 

[Dan_Jones]

Another vote for the Grados, SR-60 or SR-80 (I have the 80s and love them)

 

[Martin Thoresen]

The Grado's cost much more here. SR60 is $US 144, and the

SR80 is $US 189. I am extremely tempted by the Sennheiser

590 though, if I can get them from Germany...