Great Headphones Under US$ 200

I've been looking (and saving money) for a new headphone. I listen to dance music most of the time by streaming some EDM stations via TuneIn Radio on my iPhone and notebook, so my preference should be DJ headphone, closed-back, high on bass, and sweet looking design.

I've been using Sennheiser HD 205 DJ headphone and Logitech Ultimate Ears 200 and 700 in last couple of years, and satisfied with the three headphones. I recommend all three, but it's time to get a new one. I set my budget to US$ 200 max, so here are the nominees.


1. Shure SRH750DJ

This headphone is definitely my first choice. Shure is a synonym of quality in entertainment industry, especially for live performance. I've seen professional musician and entertainer use Shure microphone and headphone in clubs, cafes, even conferences.

The design is great and looks rigid. It has wide frequency range, 5 Hz - 30 kHz, much wider than say Beats Solo HD's 20 Hz - 20 kHz. The two 50 mm drivers able to deliver 106 dB/mW, so it's powerful enough for my liking (for comparison, Solo HD has 104 dB/mW).

Price: US$ 180