In Reply to: Any kind of consensus? Closed 'phones, sub-$500... posted by Hi-Fi Hokie on October 21, 2014 at 14:26:15:
I have the Audio Technica ATH M50's, V-Moda M100's, House of Marley Exodus, and the Sennheiser Momentum (over ear).
The Sennheiser Momentum's sound is far and away the most truthful with near perfect balance. They along with the V-moda, are also the lightest and most comfortable. One caveat; If you have large ears the Sennheiser will be a tight squeeze. If your looking for "cool cans"; Then it's the V-Moda hands down!
If you listen to a lot of rock, then the V-Moda 100's are a guilty pleasure as they do the tightest, lowest, and hardest hitting bass I have ever heard while still maintaining good balace.
I picked up my Sennheiser's online at Best Buy for $259, and I paid the same for the V- Moda's.
All are a easy load to drive for a portable device, but will really shine with a little extra juice.
Watch the Tyll Herstens review Gunengo referenced.
Good luck.......
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Follow Ups
- I Second Gunengo - The Sennheiser Over Ear. - geezerrocket 12:10:44 10/22/14 (2)
- RE: I Second Gunengo - The Sennheiser Over Ear. - Tubo 18:31:34 11/02/14 (0)
- RE: Sennheiser Over Ear. - genungo 14:15:22 10/22/14 (0)