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New headphones, need some input

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I'm currently rocking some Senheisser HD212s which I got 2 years ago when I was looking to see what the hype was about in "decent" headphones. I was really pleased with these headphones and loved the bass. I listen to techno a lot and these headphones are great for that. I also play a lot of games and need some phones with good spacial awareness. My friend just got some HD280pro's and they seem to have a much better sound overall, but a little less bass. I guess they may be more balanced and more true sounding. I'm looking at either these or the HD595's. The main thing keeping me from the 595's is the people saying open ear headphones are usually less on the bass, and I don't want outside interference on my music. I have box fans in my room and don't want that to get in the way. I'm just curious if the 595's really sound that much better to negate the open ear and maybe lack of bass. I would say $130 is my budget. The HD280pros are only about 70 dollars on amazon and would be a decent upgrade, but I'm just looking for some other input before I take the plunge. Any other suggestions?
 
Do yourself a favor and splurge.

150$ gets you the beyerdynamic DT770pro. An amazing gaming and movie headphone.
It's closed, so your worries won't apply.
It'll put the HD280pro to shame!

Don't belive me? Buy all three and see which you end up keeping. Chances are, I know the answer to that question already.
 
I love my hd595's. I don't have loud fans though so I'm not sure how that would change things... I do have a high performance wc system and the 3 fans in the top of my case don't bother me at all when I'm listening to music/gaming.

I wouldn't say the hd595's have a lack of bass... I would say they accurately represent the bass that was intended by the recording. and it gets much, much better when amped.
 
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