| Brand
|
Model
|
Type
|
Isolation
|
Impedance
|
Price
|
Recommended By
|
Recommended Genres
|
Notes
|
|---|
| AKG
|
K702 (similar to K701)
|
Over-ear
|
Semi-open
|
62 Ohm
|
$265
|
Matt
|
Most electronic stuff, acoustic/layered rock, jazz
|
Very comfortable, long detachable cable, durable metal casing, probably needs an amp
|
| Audio Technica
|
ATH-M50
|
Over-ear
|
Closed
|
38 Ohm
|
$159
|
mutantmonkey
|
House, minimal, techno, trance
|
1/8" connector is somewhat malleable, recommend keeping 1/4" connector on when not in use
|
| Audio Technica
|
ATH-AD700
|
Over-ear
|
Open
|
32 Ohm
|
$99
|
ackthet
|
Postrock, classical, downtempo, electronic
|
Be wary of malleable 1/8" connector
|
| Grado
|
SR-60i
|
On-ear
|
Open
|
32 Ohm
|
$79
|
mutantmonkey
|
|
Durability may be an issue
|
| Sennheiser
|
HD448 (now HD449)
|
Over-ear
|
Closed
|
32 Ohm
|
$120
|
Matt
|
|
Casing is plastic and somewhat flimsy
|
| Sennheiser
|
HD202
|
On-ear
|
Open
|
32 Ohm
|
$26
|
Matt
|
|
Great sound for the price, but the cable will eventually break, so you'll need to solder-on a new one
|
| Sennheiser
|
HD280 pro
|
Over-ear
|
Closed
|
64 ohm
|
$100
|
Matt
|
|
Very durable (compared to 202s). Extreme frequencies are not produced well. Recommended for broadcasting but not personal use.
|
| Sony
|
MDR-7506 Professional
|
Over Ear
|
Closed
|
63 Ohms
|
$130
|
echarlie
|
|
Good for audio production; Industry standard. Durable, good dynamic and frequency ranges.
|
| Sony
|
MDR-V6
|
Over-ear
|
Closed
|
63 Ohms
|
$90
|
bgregos
|
|
Very similar to MDR-7506, slightly different sound signature. Nearly indestructible. Has coiled cord.
|