Alternative to Dr. Dre SOLO beats?

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Skitty

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I'm looking for some smaller over ear head phones similar to Dr. Dre's 'Solo' Beats. I would like the same quality as the solos but without being over charged simply because they have 'dr. dre' written on them. So what would you fine folk recommend as a cheaper alternative to Dr. Dre's 'Solo' Beats with out compromising sound quality?
 
Yeaaaah...no. Hardly. I LOVE my K271s, but if you want bass, look the opposite direction, and run.

Honestly, I think diarreaic bass and great vocals is pretty much physically impossible in this price range. It's pretty much one or the other. Just...never listen to an L3000 or PS1. The XB500 had pretty recessed mids because of its bass. K271s have amazing vocals, but rather weak bass by most people's standards (I think it's perfectly fine though.) Properly damped Fostex T50RP? Closest thing I can think of, but booming bass isn't really it. Actually, just go with bangraman.
 
Try the Bose On-Ears. Titanic bass fartathon with somewhat more non-bass coherency than the Solo HD's. And IMO, comfier than the Solo's by a country mile.


Personally for $200 I'd call it quits with either the HD25-1 or the SRH840, but if a diarrheaic(sic), voluminous low end is what you're after then the Bose is a slightly better prospect than the Beats.
 
I have to place my vote for Grado

my Grado sr80is, compared to Beats in bestbuy, blows them away

Beats have the noise canceling in them, yet cuts audio a bit

Grados would be good for you if:
You don't care about the people around you hearing your music (leakage)
If you don't need a portable set (doesn't fold up, yet doesn't stop me carrying them around on my neck)
Difficult comfort (IMO, they didn't irritate me at all, I just adjusted them slightly)

Grados have great bass with a wide soundstage, clear treble and nice mids (for under $100)

If you want Grado sound, more portable, get some Koss Portapros $32 (a must buy)
 
My vote is for the AKG K271 MKIIs, at $149.00 on amazon. They have great bass (which is essential based on the genres listed), as well as they are close and nearly cancel noise, similar to the Beats. No need to worry about muddy vocals either, they have pretty crisp highs.

Although they wont be as transparent as Grados, they will sound noticeably better than the Beats.
 
Grados don't have wide soundstage... They are infamous for their small soundstage and congested treble/mid range. In fact, I would not even mention a Grado when someone wants something superior to Beats. Completely different territory. Try out Ultrasone HFI 580
 
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