My price range up to around $150, maybe 200.

This is just for me, I'm not starting a studio just want something better than the $20 Sony pair you get at Newbury Comics

thanks!

There was a thread from maybe a week ago that has some good suggestions. I'd try to find it but I'm lazy. I think the general consensus for awesome was Sennheiser something.

Just get some good AKG's, Senheiser. Anything that is isolating....Go to sweetwater.com they are great people a little too nice. They got good reviews of anything studio.

I use a pair of Beyerdynamic DT-77's both in the studio, and for casual listening, and they sound amazing. Super clear with suprisingly good lowend response.

I've never tried them, but the new(er) Audio Technica ATH-M50's have been getting a lot of praise.

Don't just get anything. If you want them for casual listening, then I suggest you try out a few pairs and see what best fits. Some headphones (and speakers) can be very fatiguing over longer listening periods. Lots of new headphones have that typical "smiley face" EQ curve, way too much high end, muddy low end, etc.... Find a pair that's comfortable and more linear in response.

Also, when you buy them, run some audio through them overnight at a moderate volume. Headphones need a little time to break in before they sound their best.

I will reiterate what I'm going to pick up sometime: Grado SR 60i.

In the studio, the most important thing is a flat response with accurate low end. If you're recording, avoid audiophile headphones. As Rooster said, they're created with an emphasis on lows and trebles, to give a 'larger than life' sound. This won't help you make accurate mixes at all.

For mixing and awesome listening sessions I use my Sennheiser HD650s. They are open back. These are not good if you're doing some like...Recording drums.

Be weary though. Most higher end headphones need an amplifier to reach their full potential. I've got a WA6 tube headphone amp and a dedicated DAC in my setup. :P