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Wanting "Traveling" headphones, but I don't want an amp!?

post #1 of 10
12/3/11 at 10:49pm
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Okay so I've used plenty of headphones, ranging from Beats pro as a kid, to AKG's to my current cans, Beyers DT990s.  Nearly all using amps like my D10 cobra or my pioneer home system. HERE IS THE SITUATION.

 

I want over hear headphones, i don't want to clutter my travel bag with an amp, I am not horribly skeptic on sound quality (I'm using my phone 4S), and I want something that looks good.  I travel for business a lot and having something good that travels well is important.  my budget is anything below the $500 mark.

 

Thank you in advance for your advice its much appreciated.

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post #2 of 10
12/3/11 at 11:14pm
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first thought was grado sr325i

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post #3 of 10
12/3/11 at 11:41pm

I like to travel with the Sony MDR-7509HD.  I don't know if the sound signature would suit you - it's a neutral studio can.  I love that sort of thing, but not everyone does.

 

However, they're around $200, durable, fold up for easy transport, have a decent amount of isolation, and run fine out of my iPhone 4.  Give them some thought.

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post #4 of 10
12/3/11 at 11:52pm

ESW9A comes to mind. Looks good, really comfortable and a nice mid-centered sound. It doesn't offer the best that portable sound  has to offer but I really enjoyed it. It is a "sweater" of a headphone -warm, comfortable, and reminds you of home- w/ top notch looks. Very classy. I'd at least try it out!

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post #5 of 10
12/4/11 at 1:10am

I hear the Senn HD-25 1-II is pretty good for traveling, great isolation, good look, good sound.

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post #6 of 10
12/4/11 at 8:29am

Try the GMP 8.35...

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post #7 of 10
12/4/11 at 8:43am

Perhaps the AKG K81DJ / K181DJ series might satisfy.....

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post #8 of 10
12/4/11 at 12:52pm
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The are all great suggestions! Thanks!  It's tough not being able to really listen to them in person before buying :/

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post #9 of 10
12/4/11 at 1:26pm
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I've looked into the AKG line but i hear they are really neutral, I'm not a guy that wants flat balanced perfect sound, Id like a good soundstage with powerful and clear audio.  Has anyone heard any Bang&Olifson stereo? blew my mind and I always wanted that in a headphone without needing an amp.

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post #10 of 10
12/4/11 at 11:42pm
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Originally Posted by Omark12 View Post

I hear the Senn HD-25 1-II is pretty good for traveling, great isolation, good look, good sound.



My "go to" travel headphone.

 

Excellent sound, relatively small, very solidly made. 

Classic good looks too IMO, but of course that's very subjective.

 

About $200.

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