Ask HN: I’m looking for headphones that blow my brain out with bass, help

Know all about good bass. If it doesn’t ripple the shirt it’s not trying. I seem to remember that closed ear cans were required to get the best bass response and you might need to go with wired cans to move enough power. I suggest a good headphone amp and equalizer coupled to a good(!) pair of studio reference cans. With this setup you can push as much power as you want in any particular style you like.

My hearings shot. Last pair I bought were Grado sr-80 for the high end response. Needed somewhat bright cans to replace what I lost. Can’t use open ear things cuz the neighbours hear. Only listen rarely.

Edit: check headphones.com. Get their advice.

You will need an amplifier. You're likely to need one anyway, if you're unsatisfied with your current results. Even the best headphones will not perform well driven by a weak, shitty amplifier.

This device hooks up like a speaker, but is a direct transducer. Mounted firmly to the bottom of your chair and driven with sufficient power, it can hammer your brain flat through your arse.