Those are fairly new. Jude tried them according to the holiday gift guide (the last headphone reviewed) I was wondering the same yesterday, but for travelling I prefer IEMs. I think they are the best option if you are really looking for noise cancelling headphones. Go for them, and you should hurry! I was hoping to get the MDR1R for 188$, but the deal was over the day after.. 

1RBT $230

 

Legit?

AKG K430 for $30 with free shipping. Looks like the last time the price dropped this low was December 2010.

 

Amazon 3rd party: http://www.amazon.com/AKG-430-Foldable-Mini-Headphone/dp/B0028N78BG/

Musician's friend: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/akg-k-430-closed-back-on-ear-headphones?CJAID=10383227&CJPID=4485850

 

Reviews here:

 

http://www.head-fi.org/t/524071/akg-k430-impressions-thread

http://www.head-fi.org/t/450040/review-comparison-akg-k430-koss-porta-pro-senheisser-px100-logitech-noise-cancelling-headphones-v-moda-bass-mix

had thse, comfort is so much better than my akg k518 until the cord gave out on me. Thinking to buy these again(I also paid for $30 when they were on sale last time around).

Anyone else have an opinion on the Sennheiser HD428...thinking of pulling the trigger on these.  Thanks!

Sony XBA-3IP - 3 Drivers Balanced Armature In-Ear Headphones for Apple

 

 

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-XBA-3IP-Balanced--Ear-Headphones/dp/B006K556Y4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1358190344&sr=1-1&keywords=xba+3ip

 

 

List Price:	$298.00
Price:	$134.50
You Save:	$163.50 (55%)

 

This deal puts it at almost the same price as the Groupon $130, except imo its better because you get the 2-day prime shipping.

I own a pair. They're nice headhones, incredibly comfortable. The sound on them is pretty impressive. The bass goes deep and extends really well. The mids and highs are slightly recessed and the highs definitely roll off at the upper end, I don't feel like anything is emphasized at all. It's a really balanaced set of cans. Picked mine up for $28 and I think it was an absolute steal. Definitely worth about $50-65.

 

Yes.  They are good headphones.  However, with a bit of elbow grease, they become great headphones.  I went through the process of performing a second set of modifications on a pair that I've owned for over a year and I documented the process with pictures.  I hope to get a thread started on my mod process so others may benefit from it.  However, before I create such a thread, I'll search to ensure another thread isn't already in place.  But, I'll assure you, my modification has gone further than any other mod of the HD-428s in the past.

 

Realizing that sound and how it's interpreted is very subjective, but for me, I can state that my current HD-428s can out-gun a modded Fostex T50RP when it comes to "fun" factored in.  The bass is ever-present and solid.  The mids are there and the upper frequencies have detail, but are not overbearing in any way.  I'm quite sure that Sennheiser never imagined that the HD-428s could have so much potential because if most owners were to take enough time to properly mod them, it would cannibalize some of the sales of their headphones further up the food chain.

 

A quick shot of my "finished" product:

 

 

 

Sorry to have taken this thread somewhat off-topic, but I thought it was relevant to anyone who is considering purchasing these under-$30 "wonders" by Sennheiser.

 

This is what you're talking about, correct?  Refurbed for $28 on eBay  http://www.ebay.com/itm/350505892265?afepn=5335869999&campid=5335869999&PID=1225267&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Also, (saw on slickdeals)

 

HD419 (new) for $33 shipped when you apply promotion code IJAM at checkout.  Dunno how good these are though

 

http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sdtid=5786162&sku=SRHD419&ref=cj

The 419 are darkest of the newer 400 series, If you ever heard a Px100, that's the sound sig they have, The 428 deal being much better.  Some 419 love for ya!!!

Edited by Magicman74 - 1/14/13 at 3:46pm

Anyone know how often the DT 880 Premium 250 ohms go down in price? I was going to order tonight but the price went from $240 to $291.

 

Thanks, I think I may buy the refurbed 428's

 

At Amazon? All the time. See http://camelcamelcamel.com/beyerdynamic-DT-880-Premium-250/product/B000F2BLTM

Urban Inspirations at amazon.ca has the Beyer DT250 250 ohm for $49.95 again. They cancelled my previous order, saying no stock. Let's see what transpires this time round.

 

Also, Canada Computers has the Pioneer SE-MJ591 for $88.88 (regular price $399.99).