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Choosing Between Sub-100$ Headphones

post #1 of 4
9/10/11 at 5:28pm
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Hello, I'm looking for some sub-100$ headphones for listening to indie rock and various nonstandard electronic music (chiptune, Crystal Castles, Chemical brothers, etc.). So far, I've come up with this list of contenders:

 

*Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Studio Monitor Headphones (Overbudget?)

 

*Grado Prestige SR 60i

 

*Koss Porta-Pros

 

*HARMAN K81DJ Akg Closed-Back Folding Dj Headphone

 

*Kicker OEM (monoprice Hifi DJ) or the actual HP541

 

*Samson SR850 or the Superlux HD668B

 

Build wise, I need something decently durable that won't irritate or overheat my ears

Thanks, DrDublin

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9/10/11 at 5:34pm
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Save up for the M50's. You'll be well rewarded

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post #3 of 4
9/10/11 at 5:54pm

The Superlux 681 are also good and have a more 'fun' sound w/ a more v-shaped signature, as well as being cheaper than the 668B.  Both are good headphones, depending on your preferred signature.  For comfort's sake, I'd recommend a pad change though--but since the headphones are so cheap, you'll still stay under budget.  AKG has velours that fit, and the SHURE 840 pads also fit (surprisingly--also, these added a bit more bass).

 

The SR60i is also good, but you should replace the pads on those as well.

 

I personally wouldn't pay over $100 for an m50, especially with the other options available.

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post #4 of 4
11/8/11 at 9:09pm

Grab the M50.. 668 is very good for the price, but can be uncomfortable, especially if you wear glasses..

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