Audio-Technica - ATH-M50s/LE

If you can't afford studio monitors or your space isn't treated for them, I highly recommend monitoring headphones. Cheapest: AKG K240s ($50, but they're "open backed," so be careful that your mic doesn't pick up any sound bleeding from them) mid-range: Sennheiser 280 pros ($70), Audio Technica ATH-m40s ($99) upper range: Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 ohm ($179) or Audio Technica ATH-m50s ($150)

First, the photo is of on ear not over ear. I thrifted a pair of Bose quiet comforts and they are nice however I think I like my dt 770pro a little more. It's also way easier to change the pads on the dt 770 than the Bose (unless the newer model of the quiet comfort changed how they put on the pads) I also owned a pair of audio technica m50s and they are not as comfortable as the dt770 but the dt770 do not have a detachable cable so you have trade offs.

Yup - my go-to for 3 years!

Beyerdynamic 880 or 770. Had Audio Texhnica 50s but they are way too bass boosted for production 

i own these and listen to a lot of techno, i would never use them for that. in that price range id probably go audiotechnica m50s

I love my Audio Technica M50s

Best is subjective. Best bang for your buck: Audio-Technica 50s.

I see the audio Technicas being worn by everyone across the music industry. Last night watching that new Taylor Swift docu-series with my wife, she had them on along with Max Martin while recording her newest album. They are not just a great value. They're workhorse headphones. But after a while the vinyl on the headband and earcups will start to flake. I bought new earcups for mine a few years ago for like 20 bucks. Brought em back to life. And I actually had the first version of them before the cable was removable and gave them to my brother after there was a fire at his place. I bought them in college (around 2008 or 2009) and they are still going strong.

to give a small review of the ath 50s to appease the bot. they sound really decent for the money, they have enough crunch in the bass that you can hear it well, but does distort the louder they get. they are incredibly light. barely feels like you're holding anything in your hand. my only complaint goes the old pair is that they are too small on the ear. mine sitting right on the top of the ear which hurts after awhile

Make sure you buy him a HARD case for them as well. Go with the AT- 50s. They are great. But also whatever you do go with. Make sure you can return / exchange them. Because headphones are different for everybody