I am looking for a solid pair of head phones at around 100usd, they don't need to have a mic attached and I will prominently be using them for listening to music. I like to listen to a combination of metal, EDM, and dubstep. They will only be used for audio consumption not production just to be clear
RBH is coming out with a set for (supposedly) $200 with a beryllium coated driver. These should be coming out sometime in December: http://rbhsound.com/hp2.php
Initial listeners say that they headphones blow most out of the water. Of course I am waiting for the other shoe to drop and wait for reviews, but I think 2 months would be worth holding off and seeing how this set is reviewed.
Audioholics will be doing a review with technical analysis. Here is the video where the cover the CEDIA trade show, and talk about the headphones in the first few minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PKUtH3yLAY
Above mark Audio-Technica ATH-M50
Below mark Takstar Pro 80 (same as Cloud but less money - no mic or crappy usb audio)
Options here
For now I would recomend m50/m50x. Great headphones, nothing fancy other than the great sound. You could probably find a deal on slickdeals to get a lower price. I got my pair when it used to cost $160 originally and got a $40 off on slickdeals.
California Headphone Company Silverados. All metal even the drivers. Maybe not super audiophile but very good and strong.
I can vouch for the ATH-M50's... best headphones I've ever had.
They are studio monitor headphones though, so they have a pretty neutral sound.
Thanks for the correction... they do sound amazing though.
thanks for all the help guys and girls, appreciate the feed back.
I got the Audio Technica ATH T400, which are like the M series but less cost due to less marketing attached. Love em