New Set of Headphones?

[Ika]

do u have a review of these headphones saying they sound better than anything else less than $100? or is it just cuz u own them?

I think I was considering these at some point, but counted them out - the reviews on headfi are pretty mixed, which is generally bad news for a budget headphone. If you're going to spend $30 on headphones you might as well get JVC HA-RX700, they're relatively proven as nice budget headphones.

 

[QueBert]

do u have a review of these headphones saying they sound better than anything else less than $100? or is it just cuz u own them?

don't own them, have listened to a friends pair a bunch of times. To me they sounded almost as good as my Grado's SR80's, were much more comfortable too. I haven't even looked for a review of them to be honest. but if you look at the review on Amazon hundreds of people love them. My claim might have been a stretch as there are tons of cans in the $100 range I've never heard, but these are the best sub $100 I've heard minus my Grados and the Phillips ones I use to own.

http://www.google.com/products/cat...es&show=dd&cid=9714475974923775648&sa=title#p these are the Philips I'm talking about. I bought them back when they were $100, VERY comfortable and awesome sound. For $40 I'd recommend the OP thing about these too.

 

[akugami]

I wouldn't recommend the Grado's for comfort.

You gotta break your Grado's in. Everyone's head is slightly different so you might have to bend the metal band and play with it a bit until you find the right fit as well.

My Grado SR325's are not the most comfortable things in the world but the sound outta them is very very nice.

 

[BigDaddyD]

For the record, I hate those sennheisers. I have them and can't stand wearing them. I wear my Grado SR 80 or shure IEM over them all the time....I tend to wear my IEM most of the time, or swap to Koss PortaPros, but then again I realize the OP has a specific need.

 

[Googer]

I'm using AKG K702's and have no regrets.The K240's are not too much above your budget range and are made by a company that makes ONLY headphones and microphones; not computer mice, semiconductors, TV's, and other unrelated products.


http://www.amazon.com/AKG-Acoustics-...5613258&sr=8-3


The k702's have been described as sounding like a $10,000 hi-fi system. At present the only other headphones that have topped them since the K702/701 release is the Sennheiser HD-800 ($1200). The AKG's are a phenomenal value for the performance they deliver after the break in period is over.

Alternativly, the K77's are less than $70.
http://www.amazon.com/AKG-K77-Headp...6?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1265613258&sr=8-6

 

[borisvodofsky]

You gotta break your Grado's in. Everyone's head is slightly different so you might have to bend the metal band and play with it a bit until you find the right fit as well.

My Grado SR325's are not the most comfortable things in the world but the sound outta them is very very nice.

When Are they going to make bangin headphones that do not mess up your hair?

Dreaming of the day...

 

[murphyslabrat]

When Are they going to make bangin headphones that do not mess up your hair?

Dreaming of the day...

1. Steelseries Siberia neckband headset. I can't comment on the sound, as I've never heard anyything from a credible source.
2. Sennheiser PMX-100. Excellent. They're basically clip-ons with a neckband.
3. Yuin G2a. Well known as a solid performer, again, clip-on.
4. KSC-75. Clip-on. $20 of solid sound.

And none of those will hurt your hair or break your wallet.

 

[CKent]

For an $80 budget, you can't go wrong with the Grado SR60i headphones.
http://www.amazon.com/Grado-Prestige...9970714&sr=8-1

Audiophile grade, they sound fantastic. Some people say they're uncomfortable but I've never been bothered with them.

I have a pair of 280s and a pair of sr60s. I have a relativly narrow head, but the 280s still fit like a vice grip. In the winter I tend to use them more and get used to it somewhat, but never fully (in the summer they make my ears sweat, so I barely use them).

In comparison my sr60s fit great, just tight enough to stay put, but not clampy at all. But they are over the ear (supraaural) as opposed to around the ear (circumaural), and the OP said he wants around-the-ear headphone. So the next question is: Do you want to be isolated from noise around you, or do you want to be able to hear it?

If you want isolation, that's called a closed headphone and is more rare. The two common choices in that price range are the aforementioned hd280s and the sony v6s (v6 = 7506, same exact hardware, different model numbers). DO NOT get the v600s, they are different and quite bad. I'd recommend the v6 / 7506, as the 280s will squeeze the gray matter right out of your head, and their headband will (not might, *will*) crack no matter how well you treat them.

If you want open headphones that opens up your options by a lot, most quality phones are open.

 

[murphyslabrat]

I have the Sony V6's, and I would agree. They have three weakspots: male vocals and other lower-midrange stuff don't sound nearly as good as everything else, they don't have much of a soundstage, and the stock pads are kinda lame.

For another $18 with free shipping @Sweetwater.com, you can get the Beyerdynamic DT-250 velour pads, which fit on the Sony V6, and are much better.

After that, Ima agree with Mr. Kent, above me.