On Ear headphones needed

[StevieC]

Looking for some closed back, on ear headphones WITHOUT EXCESSIVE BASS!! Which is starting to look impossible. It's obviously a big selling point, you've only got to look at some of the advertising blurb - bass rich, bass heavy, extended bass, etc, etc. Doesn't anyone care about the rest of the frequency range anymore?

What I'm looking for is clear, prominent vocals and plenty of detail. So far I've considered Sennheiser PX200 and AKG K450/451. Any comments regarding these or alternate suggestions greatly appreciated.

I won't bore you with all the reasons I'm looking for closed back, on ear types but at least some of it is beyond my control.

Thanks, Steve

 

[dalethorn]

A much better headphone than PX200 and similar is the Beyer DTX501p, which may be the same as the Soundmagic P30. Excellent neutral sound, except slightly soft treble that responds well to a boost. Best sound under £150 or so I think.