Headphone reccomendations

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

I really like my mp3 player, but I hate my headphones...

I don't like inner earbuds...

They are the sennheiser cx300 series.

I am looking for some over the ear or clip on type in th $60 range.

Any suggestions?

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[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

Any experience with these?

http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=3962026

 

[slick rick 10+ year member]

I really like my mp3 player, but I hate my headphones...I don't like inner earbuds...

They are the sennheiser cx300 series.

I am looking for some over the ear or clip on type in th $60 range.

Any suggestions?

Are these for sale cheap? I love mine and could use an extra set to keep in the car in case I ever attempt to study in the law library. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

edit: check out ilounge and their review section for some ideas.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

I will sell them...They are used....

How much do you offer?

I still got the extra buds...I only used the small.

 

[slick rick 10+ year member]

I was gonna say search for some bigger Senns...and seeing the link I'm assuming you wont be going to the gym with the new set eh? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

-On amazon (where I got mine), they are $51 shipped new. If you wanna sell em PM me a price. I honestly have no clue about resale value of headphones.

 

[newusername 10+ year member]

Are you looking for a fairly portable set?

The HD-515's are very poor, in my opinion. Not very much impact or detail.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

I was gonna say search for some bigger Senns...and seeing the link I'm assuming you wont be going to the gym with the new set eh? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
-On amazon (where I got mine), they are $51 shipped new. If you wanna sell em PM me a price. I honestly have no clue about resale value of headphones.

Me either...I was thinking about $30 just to offset the price of some different ones.

Are you looking for a fairly portable set?
The HD-515's are very poor, in my opinion. Not very much impact or detail.

They don't have to be portable as they will only be used in my office. No running/jumping....some movement, but very minimal.

What I don't like about them is that one cord is shorter than the other. This is supposed to be a feature. Also, the ear buds seem to not fit very well in my ear.

I like the over the head type or the clip on, but I don't think I can get the clip on to fit right...

What are your suggestions?

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

I listen to R & B based rap....

Think The Roots, Common, Talib Kwali, Lauren Hill, etc

 

[WhoSayWho? 5,000+ posts]

Eugenics seems to have researched this topic pretty well. Might want to make sure he chimes in before you make a decision.

Although there is just something about PunkORama that leads me to believe that he might be a good resource as well.

 

[newusername 10+ year member]

Sorry, I should have asked this with my earlier question.

Are you looking for a lot of isolation (ie. no leaked sound, both in or out)

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

That pic in his avatar gives me suspicion...

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

Sorry, I should have asked this with my earlier question.
Are you looking for a lot of isolation (ie. no leaked sound, both in or out)

It can go either way...

It isn't that a big of deal if I hear outside sounds although I perfer little sound gets out. Hopefully that is clear.

In = okay

Out = less okay

 

[newusername 10+ year member]

Ok, for $60, here's a few recommendations:

Sennheiser HD-212 Pro - provide good isolation, are almost circumaurual (almost go over your ears), good presence, perhaps a little laid back on the top end (which is pretty typical of a sealed can at this price point), not bad aesthetically either, uses equal length Y cords

Beyerdynamic DT231 - pretty bland appearance, but very good sound topping a lot of higher priced cans, very comfortable as well though it also is not quite circumaural, good top end detail all things considered, has a single left-hand straight cord which is important to me (hate split Y cords)

Grado SR60 - one of the better sounding cans under $100 for a long time and you'll hear lots of recommendations for it because of that, but there's been a lot of challengers lately, uses an open cup that rests on the ear (and is quite uncomfortable during long listening sessions), very nice midrange and bass performance, top end is a little too bright, I like them but wouldn't recommend unless you find yourself some Sennheiser HD414 pads to replace the stock ones on the SR60, equal length Y cord

AKG 81DJ - I like these; very pleasing to the eyes and ear, good bass (both in terms of impact and cleanliness), a little bit of a deeper sound than say the SR60's, have a relatively small cup and are supra-aural (rest right on the ears) but are very comfortable, headband is a little hard though and you might find that uncomfortable during long listening sessions, equal length Y cord; very good balance between appearance, performance, and price

There are some audio-technica sets you might be interested in as well, but it's hard to beat these 4 above. It's a tough call and ultimately comes down to what you think based on the descriptions I gave above.

If you have troubles finding places to buy them (which you shouldn't), I can send you in the right direction.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

Do any/all of them come with a 3.5mm jack for mp3 players?

 

[newusername 10+ year member]

They all come with an 1/8" (3.5mm) plug and 1/4" adaptor.