Recommended Headphones under £150

[manky2]

Hi everyone,
I currently use a pair of Cloud 2's and like them, however I want to upgrade to a new pair.
I don't have an Amp or DAC currently, but my motherboard has pretty decent audio (ASUS Maximus Ranger VII).

I think I would prefer closed back, but am open to other suggestions. I like a good amount of bass and listen to indie/pop.

Thanks for the help.

 

[WyomingKnott]

Rules my advice out!

(I listen to Baroque music, dislike bass emphasis, and prefer the sound of open-backed cans, to the disgust of my colleagues)

 

[therealduckofdeath]

With the full mic and gamer setup thingies? I just got a teaser email yesterday that Steelseries is about to announce a new line of "audiophile" gamer headphones on 13 March, I think. Not sure what price range those will be in, but I think most gamer brands tries to aim for the 150-ish quid mark these days?

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Sony MDR 1A fits the bill nicely. Closed back, warm tinted and bassy and easy to drive. They've been on sale as cheap as $150 here in the US recently. Amazon has them for $170.

https/www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-1A-Headphone-International-warranty/dp/B00NW353KE/ref=pd_sbs_23_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00NW353KE&pd_rd_r=SK7XYHMNFAXF354PG4P7&pd_rd_w=ABeOu&pd_rd_wg=B9ZLX&psc=1&refRID=SK7XYHMNFAXF354PG4P7