Reddit mentions of AKG K 240 MK II Stereo Studio Headphones

Here's some examples: M-Audio Q40, AKG K240, Shure SRH840

I'm not saying that headphones with detachable cables are better, just that they'll probably have a longer life than headphones with cables that are fixed to them.

The AKG K240 MK2 has been used in pro-studios for more than three decades.

I've owned multiple pairs since 1982(ish) - they wear out, I replace immediately.

Absolute bargain - they sound wonderful.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016MNBAM/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ps_1?pf_rd_p=1944687442&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0001ARCFA&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0EAWRBB67VFVDFXC9CAE

AKG K240 and then later buy some velvet/velour pads for added comfort. They are always dropping below $75. The MKII version comes with these pads but is out of your price range.

I've heard nothing but good reviews on the Zalman zm-mic1 even though it looks and costs nothing like quality. I've also heard several sound samples of it and it does backup the reviews. Then it's just up to finding a good pair of headphones. I'm currently in the market for headphones and a mic aswell but I have a bit of a bigger budget. A lot of people suggest the Audio Technica AD700's but I've seen mixed reviews especially when it comes to the headphones fitting properly. If you decide to go for a regular pc headset where the mic and headphones are attached I suggest you steer clear from the Razer Carcharias, it's what I currently have and the audio leaks into the microphone so people on the other end can hear what I'm listening to at low volume. A friend of mine recently go the Corsair HS1 and it sounds really good according to him, but he hasn't been able to use it's mic yet.(his soundcard is a bit fucky) I don't think you can get a really definite answer to what headphone/mic combo is the best because everyone has their own taste in sound. Just try to avoid any phones that have "gamer" plastered all over the box because they generally won't be good for anything OTHER than games.

As a side note, in the end of my hunt for a good pair I'll be going with the aforementioned Zalman zm-mic1 and a pair of AKG K240 MKII's...one major attracting point for these headphones for me is that the cable is modular so when I inevitably break it (I have bad luck with headphone cables) I can just swap to the 2nd that's in the box.

May I suggest the AKG K240 MKII. I can personally vouch for how badass these cans are. Comes with two removable cords (one curly, one straight), two sets of ear pads, and an awesome warranty.

I run the 240 MkII. They're a lot easier on the budget and still sound great. I've been using them for about 2 years and they still look new. They're very comfortable too. I sometimes wear them up to 8 hours at a time.

Hey, I can actually make a solid recommendation! This must be my lucky week for posting here.

I've got a pair of AKG K240 mkII's I love very much. I got them at a good deal on Amazon when I ordered the old version and they sent me the new version either by accident or through trying to phase out the old version. In short, they sound fantastic. They're pretty flat in terms of frequency response, but being over-ear they still have pretty deep-sounding bass. I've found them really nice for recording and mixing.

The only downside I can think of is they can get pretty uncomfortable over long periods of time, but this is definitely a personal thing, as I have pretty weird-shaped ears that have bits of flesh sticking out everywhere.

If you can't afford the the $110ish pricetag (I couldn't when I got them), it appears Amazon still sells the original version for around $70. They are (according to what I've read) almost exactly the same headphones in terms of drivers/construction, just with less padding and fewer accessories (the mkII's come with a second replaceable cable, a different set of ear pads, and an 1/8" to 1/4" adapter). I have no doubt these would also be an excellent investment if they in fact are the same headphones as the ones I own. Here are the originals.

Hope this helps!

Maybe the AKG 420 or the AKG 240 MK II. AKG is a solid brand for mixing and mastering. Check out /r/headphones for quality headphones within your price range. Also this is very useful

Oh great. You peaked my interest so I just listened to a few 192 vs 320 kbps encodings. No wonder I never understand what people are talking about. I can't tell the difference even with my headphones on. This does explain why that Myst sound puzzle was so tricky for me.

> Do you have separate headphones for your mixing and your general listening for pleasure?

Yup! When I'm out and about I throw on these guys: https://www.cnet.com/products/bose-soundtrue-around-ear/review/

>It is my general understanding that headphones for mixing are designed to have a flat frequency response, while headphones for general listening typically have boosted/cut frequencies in certain ranges. Do you lose out on the listening experience in general by using headphones that are geared for mixing?

Depends on what you're used to listening to, really. You may notice more subtlety to the bass and high end since standard headphones tend to boost these frequency ranges but it'll still be a good listening experience and closer to what the music sounds like without boosting/cutting freqs.

>Any suggestions? I've been looking into Sennheiser HD558 or HD280 PROs, as well as Grado SR150s and KNS8400s. Would these be good choices as general purpose mixing + general listening?

I've been using AKG K240 MkII for years and still swear by them: https://www.amazon.com/AKG-240-Stereo-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0016MNBAM

If you're looking for a pair that good for the studio and general purpose listening I'd give these guys a recommendation. But full disclosure, I have not used many other studio headphones since I got a pair of audio monitors that generally get used instead.

I got the AKG K 240 MkII. Recommendation from an audio engineer friend, semiopen because I wanted to stop being isolated from the outside world while streaming (avoid screaming and being able to hear my doorbell/phone hahaha). My friend warned me that open headphones may not be what I wanted for gaming and that semiopen headphones are hard to pull off but he already had tried these ones.

They are REALLY REALLY comfortable and I love the sound but being semiopen the bass is hurt a bit, depending on your preferences that may be a minus.

Great question!

I wouldn't mind a headset with mic if it was good quality. However, gaming companies know that a lot of gamers want a headset+mic combo, and they also know that they will be predisposed to purchase from a computer parts company.

This has resulted in the market being awash with shitty, low quality products as every gaming company rushes to release an over-the-ear, usually pseudo-7.1 headset/mic combo. They are typically shit, shit quality. Very poor driver implementation, poor build quality and just atrocious drivers.

I will always recommend looking at the 'audiophile' brands. They will have cheaper options in their lineup with worlds better quality. Personally, I do all of my gaming on a set of AKG K240 mkii which I love. They are semi-open driver design so I can still hear my girlfriend and have a conversation or listen to the TV a little bit. If I want total immersion, I usually use a pair of Beyerdynamic Custom One Pros that I picked up for cheap. Not the best quality, but they are pretty nice for what they are.

Other people will recommend the Audiotechnica M50s which are super popular, very similar to the Beyerdynamics I linked as a good jack of all trades headphone. They will sometimes go on sale for less than that and be closer to the $100 mark.

Here are a few links:

http://www.head-fi.org/a/headphone-buying-guide <- This link is great, click the dropdown to check out the $75-150 range


http://www.head-fi.org/a/head-fi-buying-guide-over-ear-headphones

I'm looking at headphones for a friend. They listen to a lot of acoustic guitar music, and consider themself an audiophile. Their budget is around 100 bucks, so I picked these out.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009S331VU/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687402&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B009S332TQ&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0XAPTAXEPQCS0BQ3G49K

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-558-Headphones/dp/B004FEEY9A

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042A8CW2/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687582&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B004FEEY9A&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=19ZFHP4ANG6PN1VTH4TJ

http://www.amazon.com/AKG-240-Stereo-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0016MNBAM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1418573395&sr=8-2&keywords=akg+k240

Can someone give a quick summary of the pros and cons of each in relation to each other?

Edit: they don't have an amp

Looks decent but go to /r/headphones for recommendation on sound related stuff - with $135 budget you can get something from an actual audio company rather than a mass produced crap for "gamers" (aka has to have good basses and rest can be crap). I mean, $80 already buys you THESE:

https://www.amazon.com/AKG-240-Stereo-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0016MNBAM?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-ffab-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0016MNBAM

And I guarantee, no Logitech headphones (or gamer model in general) comes close to it. You do need an external mic in that case (Zalman ZM-Mic1 is clipped to a headphones cable for example). Just gotta specify your needs in this direction - like naming your 5 favourite songs and what do you want the most from sound in a subreddit I linked so someone can give you decent recommendations. But the very fact that you are buying something in the same range as Sennheiser HD598 means you can get something much better than your current choice.

Then you got ripped off.

AKG for $115 and the M50 regularly go for $100 new. When selling used it's poor practice to sell based on what the item cost new, as opposed to what they are new now.

I have these: http://www.amazon.com/AKG-240-Stereo-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0016MNBAM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1398269105&sr=8-4&keywords=akg

They are awesome.

sorry but you just made me feel like an absolute idiot... wow all that talking about 60 pounds and it's actually 70...
anyway when it comes to motherboards, it can always get better. but since motherboards don't affect performance, you pick the cheapest board that satisfies all your needs (m.2 slot, RAID support, or any specific feature one would want) and that's why the GA-Z270XP-SLI gigabyte board is enough.
by the way, it apparently has decent audio so you should get some real good headphones instead of ones with a 7.1 USB sound card. i recommend this pair around the cloud's price (i picked it with a removable cable so you don't lose expensive headphones just because of a torn wire)

I've been DJing for a few years now and I've had a pair of Pioneer HDJ-1000s for this. Lately, I've starting to produce dance music on ableton 9 (mostly techno and some house) and I've become very aware of my need for monitors or studio headphones for the mixdown/mastering process, as my current speakers or headphones probably wouldn't do the job.

Currently, my living situation dictates that I can't get monitors so was looking more into studio phones to prevent any complaints from neighbours. I've started looking at the Beyerdynamic DT990 PRO and have also been looking into a headphone amplifier in order to achieve better quality from these, though I'm unsure of how "good" the headphone amp would need to be. I've looked through guides for "the best headphone amplifiers" and stuff but cannot tell whether something like the Fiio E06 would work or whether I'd need something more? On the flipside, I've got an old Kenwood Stereo Integrated Amplifier KA-3020 Special Ediction for running my old speakers through, and wondered whether running my computer through this then plugging the headphones into the unit would work?

I'd only require the amp for use in my home so it wouldn't need to be portable, however I don't have a huge budget. I'd like to use the Fiio E06 if it were fit for purpose (due to the attractive price) but I don't want to buy one if I don't have to or buy one and not get the best flat sound from the headphones as I can.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Edit: I'm not particularly set on the Beyerdynamics either, if anyone can recommend a better pair for the same price or cheaper then that would be cool too. What about the AKG K240 MkIIs?

Mic

Stand

Adapter to attach the Blue Yeti to stand

DAC - better than a the Creative Blaster Z imo, I've owned both ;)

Headphones

So what you have listed above are the following items.

Blue Yeti mic - great mic, very clear, has quite a few modes.
The stand I use, I have my mic above my monitors. The adapter listed is used to be able to screw the mic in.
The headphones I listed I own, and they are very comfy (use the plush ear cups), they sound great, and very clear.
The DAC I listed is a fantastic little box, this will replace your sound card and output the audio via USB and you plug into this bad boy.

Hope this helps!

Currently in the market for a new pair of headphones and wondering which pair would be best. I'm quite a noob in the headphone department, (currently owning the Cloud 1s). I have no idea about the high/lows and specs of those headphones so i would love if you could enlighten me :D. For reference, I listen to a wide variety of headphones but i personally love deep house and Rap.

I spotted the following headphones that would possibly interest me. I would take the Fidelio x2's but they are way to costly in Canada.

http://www.amazon.ca/Technica-ATH-A700X-Audiophile-Closed-Back-Headphones/dp/B005TPOED0/ref=sr_1_90?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1451434116&sr=1-90
http://www.amazon.ca/Technica-ATH-900x-Audiophile-Closed-back-Headphones/dp/B005TCZIQA/ref=sr_1_122?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1451434140&sr=1-122
http://www.amazon.ca/Beyerdynamic-Custom-Headphone-Accessory-Microphone/dp/B00PK2LJ4E/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1451434158&sr=1-2&keywords=beyerdynamic
http://www.amazon.ca/AKG-240-Semi-Open-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0001ARCFA/ref=sr_1_12?m=AUJBRIGYRJ3Q8&ie=UTF8&qid=1451434191&sr=8-12&keywords=beyerdynamic
http://www.amazon.ca/AKG-Pro-Audio-K240-MKII/dp/B0016MNBAM/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_img_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0DFSA1DA0ZAR3XQ4RF0P

Sorry for the wall of text and I hope you can help me

Sorry for my poor english, I am from Quebec in Canada so please bare with me.

Budget - £100 Hard Limit

Source - My computer, asrock z97 pro4 onboad audiocard. I'll probably buy a better one soon, also, I'm not looking to buy an amp.

Requirements for Isolation - Little, I'm only going to be using these at home but I don't mind if there's none, or a lot.

Will you be using these Headphones in Public? - Not likely.

Preferred Type of Headphone - I would like on or over ear. I really want to try open back too.

Preferred tonal balance - Ideally I'd like a balanced set of Headphones but I'd like a fair bit of bass.

Past headphones - Nothing worth noting. Just some Sony, HTC and Apple IEMs.

Preferred Music - A lot of Rock, Post-Hardcore, Music with a lot of Screaming, Metal, Hip-Hop, a bit of Chiptune and music like Crystal Castles, You Love Her Coz She's Dead and Kap Bambino

What would you like to improve on from your set-up - I'm not sure where I'm going after this, this is my first step into better headphones and potential audiophile territory. I will use the pair of headphones recommended to figure out what I will look for next.

I've already done a bit of research and have found a few sets of headphones that I am interested in but I lack the knowledge of if they're good or not.

Grado SR80e - From what I've heard, these headphones are very well received and liked but lack good bass which concerns me. I also LOVE the look of these headphones, they are probably my favourite.

AKG K240 MKII -
These headphones are my second favourite however, I'm concerned that I may need an amp to make these work to their full potential. I was also looking at the regular 240s but heard these were an upgrade.

Finally, the AKG K271 MKII - As with the K240s I've heard a lot of glowing reviews on these pair but I'm worried that I require an amp. I also really love the fact that the two sets of AKGs have detachable wires.

I'm open to recommendations, but if any of the headphones I'm interested in would be good for me then all the better! Sorry if this has been long winded!

No sound cards are not a great investment.

A good pair of headphones is the main source of good quality audio.
Headphones and headsets are 2 different things.

• Headphones = no microphone.
  
• Headset = with microphone.
  
  Adding a microphone to a headphone makes it a headset, it generally increases the price but also often equals in worse audio quality.
  Also most "gaming headsets" are terrible. Razer, SteelSeries, Corsair, Logitech, etc..
  So most people that know anything about good quality audio, always recommend a headphone with a separate microphone.
  There are a few exceptions for decent / good quality headsets. I will list them down below
  
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  Your motherboard actually got good on-board sound. So you won't see a big improvement when you get a sound card.
  this long video talks about sound card myths. No need to listen to everything, but I would say the first 8 minutes are fairly okay and good to know. This should make you turn away from sound cards.
  
  Good sound absolutely starts with a good pair of headphones (or headset).
  If you buy a $500 sound card or $2000 DAC/AMP and use a $15 amazon basics headphone, it will not sound amazing at all. Sure it will probably sound a bit better, but I hope that you'll get my point.
  
  "budget" quality headphones generally start around the $100 mark. With the slightly better ones hovering around the $120-200 mark and above this you can find some awesome stuff, but also some pretty.. not amazing stuff.
  
  Audio is also very different for every person.
  First off all; what music, games, movies do you listen to / watch?
  A hardcore, drum&bass music style, action game/movie type of person will prefer a much different pair of headphones compared to..
  A classical, rock, metal music style, MMO/adventure games/movie type of person.
  
  Some people prefer bass, while others rather prefer clear mids (vocals) and highs.
  So I can't pick out a headphone/headset for you until I know what you prefer.
  
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  A couple of solid gaming headsets:
  

  
  

  Model|Review|Price
  

  ----|:----|:----
  

1. Kingston HyperX Cloud | Review | $76/78
   
2. Sennheiser PC G4me One | Review | $150 (Price went down a lot!)
   
3. Logitech G633 | Review| $120
   
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   A couple of amazing headphones:
   

   
   

   Model|Review|Price
   

   ----|:----|:----
   Sennheiser HD518 | Review A bit more bass. | $69 This is a steal..
   Sennheiser HD558 | Review More balanced | $94 Also a steal..
   AKG K240 semi-open | Review | $69
   AKG K240 MK II open | Review | $109
   Audio Technica AD700x | Review | $100
   
   These are all amazing headphones as well as headsets.
   
   Headsets:
   I listed them in order, this would be my picking order if I was forced to decide between a headset.
   Note that the Kingston Cloud got different color options. The Cloud Pro is the exact same headset but black and red.
   The Cloud II got somewhat the same color options. Black & red, Black & grey, White & pink.
   The difference between the Cloud I & II is 7.1 virtual audio. This is a feature I personally never really recommend. You have 2 ears, when you place a headphone on your head you'll have 2 positions where sound comes from. Your brain actually is very cool and complex.
   If you've got some earbuds or a 2.0 headset/headphone.. Listen to this virtual barber shop & close your eyes! This sound clip is amazing and also a bit educational.
   
   Headphones:
   I personally am a fan of Sennheiser, because the music that I listen too works very well with these headphones. I've got the HD598s.
   But Audio-Technica, Beyerdynamic, AKG & a few other brands are also capable of making very high quality headphones.
   Honestly, I can talk a lot about headphones here, but I will spare you this.
   
   Here is a great source list with awesome headphones. The # numbers behind the short explanation gives you a review.
   
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   ####Sound cards / DAC&AMPs:
   
   As the video explained in the above video. Sound cards is something you want to avoid.
   When you want to increase the audio quality. We have to start spending a bit of money.
   
   

• Sound cards, DAC & AMPs explained
  
  A external DAC/AMP (Digital to Analog Convertor / Amplifier) is the next step into great quality sound!
  
  My currently favorite company for DACs & AMPs is Schiit. Yes that really is their name. Their Schiit is bananas!
  They are absolutely not the only good audio guys in the industry. But I just love them. They're a small start-up company that started over on head-fi. The website I used a lot for reviews.
  
  Their entry level DAC/AMP combo will cost you about $240. The Schiit Stack. They've upgraded and revised this stack a couple of times already since the review. They're now selling the Uber 2 versions, which costs $150 each. I hope to be able to actually obtain this stack this year.. I hoped to get it in 2015, but well.. I don't schiit money sadly xD.
  But yes, I know that this is expensive. Luckily this company created a less expensive DAC/AMP combined unit.
  The Schiit ..Fulla. Yes their naming is hilarious, please reverse the brand + model name when you refer to this product!
  It's an impressive device and will destroy ALL sound cards that you can pretty much get. Here is a detailed review.
  
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  Gosh, sorry for the bomb of information again!
  Hopefully this answered your questions.

K240MKII

Asus XONAR DG Sound Card

Zalman ZM1 Microphone

r/audiophile will really help you out if you want really good audio quality.

Alternative to the K240MKII would be the AD700's with a wider soundstage for gaming but hands down the K240's are better for music and a VERY decent soundstage for gaming.

I agree with all the previous comments. Getting two separate components is definitely the way to go, but it depends on your price range. I use AKG K240 MKII's Which are down to 135USD on Amazon.

This guide has been very helpful to me in the past.

AKG K240's-They sound great and are super comfortable. May be a little pricey depending on your needs, but have a good warrantee and seem pretty sturdy (though I baby them).
http://www.amazon.com/AKG-K240MKII-STUDIO-STANDARD-55OHM/dp/B0016MNBAM/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1293432089&sr=1-6

HD558, HD518, DT770, used K550, on ear SR-80e, K240.

At this time of year keep an eye on eBay for anything that would normally be outside of your budget. Also try posting in the /r/headphones daily advice thread too.

I personally don't find Sennheiser headphones to be comfortable (though haven't tried the HD800). I find the pads too thin and narrow for the amount of clamp they have but with that said many people still find them to be comfortable, some people think they're the most comfortable pair of headphones they've worn, it's all about how it fits your specific head and what you find comfortable. I find the LCD series headphones to be extremely comfortable but many others find them to be far too large and heavy, subjectivity is a large thing here. People have different tastes both by preference and physical design with comfort just as they do with sound.

If you don't find them comfortable then you don't find them comfortable. You can try loosening the clamp like others have stated or just get a different pair of headphones. You can try the Audio Technica ATH-AD700X or the AKG K 240 MKII which I'd personally recommend over any gaming headset as gaming headsets have a notoriously bad sound quality to price ratio with the exception of the HyperX Cloud series, because they are literally studio headphones with a mic slapped on them. Do these look familiar?

I'm trying to buy a new pair of Headphones for my SO. He's got kind of a big head and he wears his stuff into the ground, so something durable or long-lived would be nice. They'll be primarily used for gaming, but he doesn't need a mic. No amp.


Budget - $100

Source - PC

Requirements for Isolation - Indoors, unlikely to ever leave the room. Closed/Open not a super concern, but he may prefer closed.

Preferred Type of Headphone - Full Sized?

Preferred tonal balance - Balanced? The Crushers (below) sound very flat to me.

Past headphones - He's worn his Skullcandy Crushers into the ground, gone through about four cords, and the pads are starting to flake. Personally, I think the band is starting to dent his noggin' and maybe something more comfortable would be better. He's tried my Seinnheiser HD558's but he doesn't like the fit.

Preferred Music - Loads of different stuff. He likes a bunch of older bands (Inkspots, old Jazz), Marley, but also a bunch of Soundtracks (Games, Movies).



I've looked at some of the recommendations and I'm kind of interested in AKG K 240 MKII but I'm concerned about fit, wear, and what feelings are here.

AKG K240 Studio e AKG K240 MkII Studio Dovrebbero essere semi-aperte.

AKG K121 Studio (semiaperte)

Io mi trovo bene con queste: Marshall Major II Bluetooth. Non sono professionali, sono bluetooth ma hanno anche il cavo se ti si scarica la batteria incluso nella confezione, sono sovraurali, si comprimono in modo molto comodo e non viaggio più senza.

Grab a pair of quality headphones + an external mic = something better than the vast majority of "gaming headsets".

I recommend also checking in with /r/headphones, but this is my usual recommendation for someone looking for a new "headset"

Any of these headphones:

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-AD500X-Audiophile-Open-Air-Headphones/dp/B009S333U4/

http://www.amazon.com/AKG-240-Stereo-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0016MNBAM

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-504631-HD-558-Headphones/dp/B004FEEY9A

http://www.amazon.com/Grado-Prestige-Series-SR80e-Headphones/dp/B00L1LXOWS/

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-518-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8/

http://www.amazon.com/AKG-240-Semi-Open-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0001ARCFA/

http://www.amazon.com/Samson-SR850-Professional-Reference-Headphones/dp/B002LBSEQS/

With any of these mics:

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ECMCS3-Omnidirectional-Stereo-Microphone/dp/B0058MJX4O/

http://www.amazon.com/CAD-U37-Condenser-Recording-Microphone/dp/B001AIQGUO/

http://www.amazon.com/CAD-U1-Dynamic-Recording-Microphone/dp/B000ULQTE0/

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-Gloss/dp/B002OO18NS/

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-iCE-Microphone

I swear by my AKG Q701's, a little more than $150, but I'd say worth it.

https://www.amazon.com/AKG-Signature-Reference-Class-Premium-Headphones/dp/B004444O3W/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1466727621&sr=8-6&keywords=AKG&refinements=p_n_condition-type%3A6461716011

However if you don't have a decent headphone amp to drive them with you might be better off getting something cheaper and spending the extra money on a headphone amp, in which case the AKG K240 MkII is a good choice.

https://www.amazon.com/AKG-240-Stereo-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0016MNBAM/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1466727621&sr=8-7&keywords=AKG&refinements=p_n_condition-type%3A6461716011

and instead of giving any reason why mixing on headphones is bad (I really don't think it is, and have never head anything of the sort) I will give you a FAR more useful piece of advice. Test your mix on as many sets of speakers and headphones as you can, once you think you have a good mix listen to it everywhere you can, in the car, on your TV, not just on good speakers, but normal everyday ones too (and headphones), it has to sound good there too because that's where dos people are likely to listen to it.

in addition, learn your headphones, listen to something you now really well, that you've already listened to a billion times on countless sound systems/ speakers, and listen to it countless times on the headphones, and use the headphones foe all sorts of other music too. Learn the sound signature of your headphones, that way when you mix on them, you will know that even though the Bass may be a little lacking on your nice reference headphones, it will be punchy on a more normal system even before you've tested your mix in various places.

Mixing has very different requirements from everything else you mentioned. Frankly, you'd be better off with two different headphones. I'd say get some AKG K240 for mixing and some Logitech UE 6000 for everything else.

I am in need for some decent headphones to wear when I'm at home.

I have two options: AKG k240 or Klipsch One

Surprisingly, these have approximately the same price in my country.

Does anyone have any of these? Which one would be a better purchase?

Yeah Bose aren't bad, but for the money you can get a lot more with another brand. All I read about those Dre Beats headphones is that they are terrible.

Thinking:
http://www.amazon.com/AKG-K240MKII-STUDIO-STANDARD-55OHM/dp/B0016MNBAM

Yup, so I switched over to these. Well worth the investment.

How do these compare to the AKG k240 mkii?