I'm getting sick of my iPod headphones. They do the job and all, I use them with both my iPhone and my iMac (primarily the iMac), but I really love my music and I'm starting to miss the presence of certain frequencies.

Anyway, can anyone offer any recommendations? Keeping in mind I primarily listen to music that is very heavy on the low end (specifically drum & bass, dubstep, breaks and hip-hop).

Money is really no object. I don't mind forking out a lot for a pair as long as they're worth the premium. I have no preference over what type -- earbuds or around-ear, it's all the same to me (though I will be using them in public ).

I had my eye on these v-Moda Vibe headphones as the technical specs read very well for what I'm after, but can anyone offer any alternatives? Or perhaps encouragement to buy these if you've used them?

Thanks guys!

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.27

Belive me when I say they are amazing. Not for the price. They are amazing. I only listen to Dance/Trance, so the Bass makes a lot for me.

This pair of headset will blow you away!!!!!!!

http://www.steelseries.com/us/products/aud...and/information

I had a hand in the marketing for the first generation of the Steelseries headphones and they are, while excellent for gaming, not headphones I would personally choose.

So I am assuming that you got a free pair at least? lol

I have a pair of senn hd555s which are pretty ace. theyre open pot though so no so good for on the go.

The Vibes are rubbish. Don't buy those.

Some good canalphones/in-ear monitors are probably what you're looking for. Check out some reviews for Ultimate Ears Super.Fi earphones. ie: Super.Fi3. They have a good balanced sound though, not bass-heavy. If you want something bass-heavy with little regard for anything else, I guess there's always the Sennheiser CX300's or UE Metro.Fi2

If you don't want/need isolation and earbuds are more your thing, I recommend the Yuin PK2 or PK1 depending on budget.

If you like clip-on over-the-ear 'phones, the Koss KSC-75's are supposed to be pretty awesome for their price.

There is no substitute:

http://www.westone.com/content/8.html

Sennheiser HD202s or 555s.

Or if you want portability, Koss Porta-Pros. All have really good bass.

I've heard from people that Senheisers are good.

Sennheiser and Koss are ok, I have Sony in-ears and they have very clear sound and have bass as well.

On the cumulative recommendations of people here and my friend in the music industry, I have decided on a pair of Koss MV1's as they may indeed replace the headphones attached to my mixer too.

Thanks guys!

I recommend the Sennheiser CX300 there amazing and small. I broke my last set by treading on the left headphone. I loved them they are comfortable once you get used to in-ears.

I got these brand new on Amazon for $65 at the time. Retail is $200. I love these to death:

Sennheiser HD280 PRO

I have a pair of Sony in ear noise cancelling earphones. People say that Senn are good. But I think Shure or Grado are the best.

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No two pairs of ears are alike. Also everyone has different tastes as to what sounds good. Try these guys here.

They have a good range of cans to select from plus they listen too and evaluate most of them so you have some Idea of what to expect.

I've bought Grado SR-60s, Super Fi 3s, Sennhieser HD-485 and a couple headphone amps from them over the ears and I've never had anything less than a stellar experience. Great people and super fast shipping make it a great place.

I just figured that this was easier than trying to justify one set over the other.

Koss Portapros

I agree with this guy. Most money I've ever spent on head phones ($100) but it was worth it. I love these. Plus you can replace parts if they get damaged or worn.

Yeah, headphone.com has awesome recommendations. The Sennheised PX-100's are very nice earphones. I love them to death. Great bass too.

I have some white Sony in-ear headphones that I bought for $40, great quality, comfortable, hardly notice them actually. Good sound, good bass, good all around.

If I had the money to get headphones, this is what they would be: http://www.bose.com/controller?event=view_...eadphones_index

i personally have these there not bad, they do carry a decent bottom end, little roll off on the high end but they do sound good, i'm personally looking into getting molded earbud monitors from either seinheiser or shure, prefferably wireless as well. that's gonna cost a pretty penny..

V-Moda Bass Freq, you will love them.

I just bought the Bose Supra/TriPort On-Ear earphones and they are amazing.
Great sound quality, worth the money, they fit the 1st gen iPhone,
believe me, the sound quality is very good!

Highly recommended!