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Need Headphones Under 2k

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harshilsharma63
harshilsharma63 Original post #1
Jan 21, 2016 at 9:01 AM
Hi guys. I need suggestion for a new headphone.

headphone type - over-the-ear, over-the-head headphone.
Music I listen - only heavy metal songs. My existing Philips SHP2000's sound starts shattering.
Brand preference - Phillips
Budget - 2k max

I prefer neutral sound profile (no extra bass or treble).

Thanks.
Nerevarine
Jan 21, 2016 at 11:12 AM
I got myself a pair of Samson SR850 for Rs 1.75k, for the price, they are really good, only complaint i have is the earcups can be uncomfortable
Mizanurification
Jan 21, 2016 at 12:14 PM
I got myself a pair of Samson SR850 for Rs 1.75k, for the price, they are really good, only complaint i have is the earcups can be uncomfortable

Where did u get it at 1.7k?
Nerevarine
Jan 21, 2016 at 12:16 PM
I ordered a 2 Pack, for Rs 3.5K (Amazon, Snapdeal and Bajaao.com selling it at that price)
Mizanurification
Jan 21, 2016 at 1:46 PM
Any idea how it compares to Senn HD 202?
Nerevarine
Jan 21, 2016 at 4:06 PM
better than Sennheisser HD 202 II , Much better than Sound Magic ES18 & Phillips SHP1900
These three products I owned, can confirm
But the earcups are really crap and the headband puts too much downward force, it will take atleast a week to get used to them, my advice, buy yourself a pair of earcups from Audio Technica ATH 50x, they cost like Rs 600 on ebay and use them on SR850 (I Plan on doing the same)
R
Jan 22, 2016 at 11:00 AM
SoundMAGIC P30S
Great headphones, very clear sound output with punchy bass. I love it. Light weight and very very portable. On mobiles, with I push the volume to highest, the headphone sometimes starts vibrating with the bass which fells soooo damn cool. Noise isolation is also fine.