Any recommendations for sub $150 over-ear headphones (Must be able to handle metal)

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AzaK

79 posts

Master Geek

#243909 8-Jan-2019 14:47

Hi all

Looking for some over ears, but budget can only do $150 or less. I have found that many headphones that are passable for pop or mid-range music, fail miserably with genres like metal or thrash. Typically the lower ends just disappear and everything seems tinny.

Can anyone recommend some overears that can handle metal well. I realise I won't end up with studio references quality phones but it needs to be reasonable.

Thanks

WyleECoyoteNZ

1049 posts

Uber Geek

#2156464 8-Jan-2019 14:57

These don't sound too bad, wireless as well

https://www.noelleeming.co.nz/shop/audio/portable-audio/headphones/marley-em-jh133-sb-positive-vibration-2-bluetooth-signature-black/prod156741.html

vexxxboy

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#2156479 8-Jan-2019 15:41

These are really good for rock/metal music , top 10 on most sites.

https://www.fishpond.co.nz/Electronics/AKG-K240-STUDIO-Professional-Semi-Open-Over-Ear-Studio-Headphones-Black/9999922555937?utm_source=googleps&utm_medium=ps&utm_campaign=NZ&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3Zy-1pPd3wIVTq6WCh2a-gO7EAYYASABEgLARvD_BwE

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AzaK

79 posts

Master Geek

#2156862 9-Jan-2019 10:26

WyleECoyoteNZ:

These don't sound too bad, wireless as well

https://www.noelleeming.co.nz/shop/audio/portable-audio/headphones/marley-em-jh133-sb-positive-vibration-2-bluetooth-signature-black/prod156741.html

Thanks, unfortunately those are on-ear and I'd really like some over ear ones if I can find em.

vexxxboy:

These are really good for rock/metal music , top 10 on most sites.

https://www.fishpond.co.nz/Electronics/AKG-K240-STUDIO-Professional-Semi-Open-Over-Ear-Studio-Headphones-Black/9999922555937?utm_source=googleps&utm_medium=ps&utm_campaign=NZ&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3Zy-1pPd3wIVTq6WCh2a-gO7EAYYASABEgLARvD_BwE

Cheers

hio77

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#2156894 9-Jan-2019 11:17

Comes in at the upper end of your budget but have you considered HD518s? (their newer model is HD 559)

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