Hey all. Not sure if this is where I should post this but here goes anyway.
After about 3 years of rockin the
Bose AEs I've decided it's time for an upgrade. I'm looking for over-ear closed-back with a little more emphasis on bass than neutral, and I don't care nearly as much about active noise cancelling as I do sound quality. Comfort for long periods of time is also extremely important, since I'll be using these during 12 hour live/online poker sessions, flights, train rides, etc. I want to get the best cans I can buy up to ~$400.
I did some research today and after reading a bunch of reviews it seems like these models have made my short list, so if anyone can provide more input on any of these that would be great:
Bose QC 15
Bowers & Wilkins P7
NAD VISO HP-50
PSB M4U 1 or 2
Sony MDR-1R
V-Moda Crossfade M-100
It seems like most of these are pretty comfortable for most people and have very high sound quality, but according to reviews the only ones with more punch in bass or the M-100s and the ones with the best overall sound quality are the M4U 1s. the QC 15s also have the best NC in the market but I just want some opinions on the sound quality, because I just like how the Bose phones I have managed to hold up for this long.
For what it's worth, I listen to anything from all kinds of rap/hip hop to disco to Metallica to Tchaikovsky, and I'll do it on Spotify, Youtube, or on my phone if I've walking around, etc (if it matters for sound quality). I also have big nerdy dumbo ears if you think it'll effect comfort, although my ears never hurt if I've had the Bose AEs on all day.
Any help you guys could give we would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot!