hd 598 or avi nation

The hd598 offers NO  isolation by design.

Most people would prefer Sennheiser to Skullcandy (even if the the aviators are said to be decent) for the SQ.
If you want isolation, look for closed  headphones.
If you want nice design, then ok , go with your skullcandy (but the v-moda crossfade look nice too).

For portable use , you might consider IEMs, or regular earbuds (I  love the k317, and they are cheap).
Unfortunately if you want absolutely "very good looking white headphone" , you are restricting too much your choices. There are the beats pro , but they are bashed here .

But the hd598 is very bad for portable use, unless you want everyone to know what you are listening.
Forget the white, or paint the headphones yourself.

If you could try the k317 earbuds, perhaps you wouldn't bother with the most expensive options (and they are white & red).  I  like them better than my senn IE7.  They have a flaw of being too big for some ears.

never buy skullcandy go sennheiser there worst pair is better then the most expensive skull candy

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Originally Posted by paulywalnutz 

never buy skullcandy go sennheiser there worst pair is better then the most expensive skull candy

I take it you've spent some time with an Aviator?

Aviators are actually decent headphones. Don't let brand loyalty, and brand sneering, deter someone from a headphone that is decent. Sennheiser has some real bad headphones you know.

Very best,

I understand where you are coming from but in my opinion skull candy headphones are mostly all looks i have had two pairs both broke. Where as all the sennheiser phones i have had are amazing.

But if you like the sound of the aviators go with them but in my opinon hd 589 are the best pick and according to this website they are ranked # 18th over all.

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in my opinon hd 589 are the best pick and according to this website they are ranked # 18th over all.

 

But absolutely worthless for portable use, which is what the OP wants them for.  The Aviators are supposed to be the best of the Skullcandy line-up, so long as you like bass.  Apart from them, there's not much in the way of stylish headphones for under $200.  The VModa M-80s might fit the bill, but they aren't exactly "vintage" styled.  You could also take a look at some of the Ultrasones (I believe the 580 and 750 are under $200).  They aren't the most stylish headphones out there, but I think they look ok.  Other popular recommendations include the HD25-1 II, Shure 840, and ATH M50.  None of those are particularly stylish though.

Oh, and none of these are white either.  Missed that in the OP.  The Ultrasones are silver though, and it might be worth calling VModa to ask if you can special order white plates for the M-80s.

Edit: The only other white headphones I can can think of off the top of my head are the AKG K701/702 (open and difficult to drive, so not very portable) and some of the lower end (sub-$100) portables like the Sennheiser PX series.

Keep in mind the Skullcandys have lifetime warranty. I'd just go for them if you like em.

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But absolutely worthless for portable use, which is what the OP wants them for.  The Aviators are supposed to be the best of the Skullcandy line-up, so long as you like bass.  Apart from them, there's not much in the way of stylish headphones for under $200.  The VModa M-80s might fit the bill, but they aren't exactly "vintage" styled.  You could also take a look at some of the Ultrasones (I believe the 580 and 750 are under $200).  They aren't the most stylish headphones out there, but I think they look ok.  Other popular recommendations include the HD25-1 II, Shure 840, and ATH M50.  None of those are particularly stylish though.

 

Oh, and none of these are white either.  Missed that in the OP.  The Ultrasones are silver though, and it might be worth calling VModa to ask if you can special order white plates for the M-80s.

 

Edit: The only other white headphones I can can think of off the top of my head are the AKG K701/702 (open and difficult to drive, so not very portable) and some of the lower end (sub-$100) portables like the Sennheiser PX series.

The ATH-M50 comes in white.  It looks very nice :)