It's actually the latest iPhone 4, it would be very hard to use an mp3 player that doesn't directly sync with itunes. I have been looking for a pair under 50 ohms or so, so that the iPhone would be capable of powering it. I found the marshall major headphones but read some reviews that they are nothing great. I will definitely not be using an amp (just for portable listening) so want the best possible set for my situation, I don't need audiophile quality just something that will sound better than the bose on ears I have, have deep powerful bass but also hit the highs that the bose are incapable of doing.
Ok. Then:
1. Look for something easy to drive
2. Don't assume that spending $400 is necessary or even helpful. Higher end cans generally assume more amp and they can not add qualities to a source that it lacks. Look for low impedance.
3. Don't be discouraged by the Bose or think that you didn't spend enough money. A lot of what they sell is hype and mark up.
4. There's a US store with a specially good rep. And they have an IPod page!
http://www.headphone.com/selection-guide/top-ipod-products.php
You should look at
http://www.headphone.com/headphones/sennheiser-px-200-ii.php
- closed backs, designed for portables, recommended for iPods, less than $100
http://www.headphone.com/selection-guide/beyerdynamic-dt-770---32-ohm.php
- more money, $270, very low impedance for closed back cans. Otherwise, if you can give up the closed backs, look at those Grados - but check the impedance.
Edited by scuttle - 8/12/11 at 12:03pm
