Advice on 2nd Pair of Headphones

From the models listed I'd suggest the Audio Technica ATH-ES7 as the leading choice. These are probably the most effective non-active closed headphones I've heard around £100 for not leaking sound. The ATH-ES55 are almost just as effective!

Jason, which kind of music you like? coming from the sr80i's i assume you're a rock/metal lover, right?

To be honest, my musical tastes are very very varied....Yes I do enjoy a bit of rock things such as Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, Led Zeppellen, Nirvanna etc etc. However I also listen to a fair bit of 70's stuff and also female vocals such Fiona Apple, Carol King, Linds Rondstadt, Rumour, Duffy, Isobel Campbell etc etc.

I find that the SR80i's are very very good and revealing / detailed for the majority of what I listen too but need a pair of closed back HP's for listening in close vicinity to other people....The SR80i's are staying as well

I have to agree. The ATH-ES7's are good for what you listen.

Cheers guys the ES7's look interesting.......If I was to up the price range to say £250 to £300 would there be any better suggestions bearing in mind the same criteria for listening??

What about Senn HD650s for that money?

You could also consider the Denon AH-D2000's.

Cheers Olli, but they are no good as they are open back.....as stated in the original post this second pair need to be closed back to reduce / eliminate noise leakage as they will be used in close proximity to other people.

Cheers Eggontoast, they look just the ticket, they have got some very good write ups and seem as though they fit the bill for exactly what I am after....although I must say having looked at the AH-D5000's as well I am very taken by those, but they are considerably more expensive at £399.00. However I have a feeling that the mahogany finish on the 5000's is likely to provide a slightly warmer sound that the composite finish of the 2000.

Also both of these look a lot nicer than the Audio-Technica ES7, which I must say are probably a bit of an acquired taste design wise.

So it looks like the Denon's it is...now to try and find someone that stocks thenm locally

Rumour on the head-fi and audiokarma is that the AH-D5000 is a bit of a sham and is not worth the extra cost. You are basically paying for the look of the mahogany cups, now the AH-D7000 that's a different story.....excellent cans which you would be very happy with I'm certain.

Looks like it will be the 2000 then as I dont think I can justify spending £600 on a pair of headphones not just yet anyway.

........its only money, just buy the misses a present at the same time and all will be well

Hmmm I wish it was that easy

However having said that.....The Caspian Gear is up for sale at the moment as I am downsizing and re-jigging my system. New systems will be

Marantz MCr603 or Naim UnitiQute > Golding Phono Amp > Rega Planar 3 > Castle Speakers (this is to take advantage of the streaming capabilities.

Laptop > Fubar IV DAC / HP Amp > Grado SR80i's and obviously either the Denon 2000 / 7000

If I opt for the Marantz then that will leave plenty of cash for the Fubar and potentially the Denon 7000's which can be had for approx £588.00 (not sure what the RRP of these is but must be getting on for £700)

Sounds like it will be a nice system especially with the Naim streamer.

The RRP for the Denon AH-D7000 headphones is a hefty £899.99

So £588.00 is a dam good bargain then by the sound of it Maybe it will be the Denon AH-D7000. If they are that good then the Grado's may end up going as well (although I do love the sound of the SR80i's)