Originally Posted by welf
hi guys,
i will 95% of the time use these headphones with my ipod and probably usually on the bus or in the car or something
Under these circumstances open headphones are a no-no.Loud background noises will force you to crank up the volume and you'd ruin your hearing this way within a few months.
Tinnitus or being partially deaf is no fun and therefor you have to avoid the Grados.IEMs are by far the best option as far as noise blocking is concerned but since you've stated you don't like them closed headphones are your only choice.Within your price range everyone and his brother will recommend the AKG K518 DJ (formerly known as K81 DJ).Should set you back about $80 or so, I'm not familiar with the american going price.