You should know by now that brevity is a foreign concept to me. Ask for a sentence, you'll likely get a dissertation.
But based on your answers, the answer is clear - you want a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M50x.
For years they've been acclaimed as a favorite over-ear headphone and one of the best-performing models in their price range. While I personally favor the HD380 Pros over the M50s, it's because I preferred the transparent sound signature of the Sennheisers to serve as studio monitors for ambient music and analog-to-digital transposition.
You are looking for something entirely different in a pair of cans. And the M50s deliver exactly what you're after. Their sound signature is "V" shaped, with clear and pronounced highs and punchy, subwoofer-sounding lows. If you had no discretion and just wanted muddy, overwhelming bass, I'd tell you to get a pair of Dre's Beats and call it a day. But I give you far more credit as a listener, and the M50xs will reward your ears with quality performance and dynamic, lively sound.
Their build quality is universally-lauded so you don't have to handle them with kid gloves. When you spend over a hundred dollars on headphones, they should give you many years of value, and these will certainly do the trick. And comfort is one of the highlights of this model. You can leave them on for hours with minimal fatigue.
The x is the newer version of these headphones, which you can pick up new on Amazon for $139 or certified refurbished for $109. They are the #1 best-seller in the DJ Headphone category. The x upgrade also means you can detach the cables, which is great if you ever need to replace a damaged cord. With 3,548 customer reviews
and an average score of 4.6 out of 5 stars, you can buy with confidence that these will really serve your needs well.
